University of Lancashire

BSc Medical Sciences with Foundation Year

University of Lancashire

Course overview

This course is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in medical sciences but first need to acquire foundational knowledge, or who have not yet met the requirements for a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree. The BSc Medical Sciences (with Foundation Year) at the University of Central Lancashire is well-structured to guide students into becoming professionals in the Medical Sciences field.

Students will begin with a foundational year, focusing on chemistry, biology, mathematics, and scientific communication. After completing these, they will proceed to the three-year program, where they will be taught advanced modules in medical science, including anatomy, physiology, pathology, and research skills. 

Entry requirements

Applicants interested in studying a BSc in Medical Sciences (with a Foundation Year) in the University of Central Lancashire must meet specific academic and English language criteria.

Grade Requirements:

  • Students must have a UCAS Tariff of 76  

  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma  

English Language Requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0 overall (no component below 5.5) or accepted equivalent

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Discount

    20% reduction in tuition fee.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Articulation Scholarship

    We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.

    Up to £2,000

  • Chevening - UK Government Scholarship

  • Excellence Scholarship

    £3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.

    Up to £3,500

  • Family Loyalty Scholarship

    Value: £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • Franchise Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • International Bursary

    An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.

    Up to £1,000

  • INTO Scholarship

    Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.

    Up to £2,000

  • MBBS Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).

    Up to £10,000

  • ONCampus Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Postgraduate Law Scholarship

  • Sports Scholarships

    Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold

  • The Medivet Hardship Fund

    A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.

    Up to £300

  • Women in STEM bursary

    Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Medical Sciences (with Foundation Year) from the University of Central Lancashire are prepared for various career paths in the medical and healthcare sectors. Opportunities include:

  • Clinical Laboratory Technician

  • Biomedical Scientist

  • Medical Researcher

  • Physician Associate

  • Healthcare Consultant

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students studying a BSc Medical Sciences (with a Foundation Year) in the University of Central Lancashire is approximately £22,000 per year. Please note that tuition fees are subject to annual increases.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To learn more about this process, please speak with one of our trained counsellors.

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