BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences (Foundation Entry)

At the start of this three-year Medical Sciences program, youll be based at our fantastic Burnley Campus*. You will learn how the systems of the body, from the cellular level upwards, work together to maintain normal function and health, while also developing language and communication skills specific to the medical field. Our team of dedicated and experienced staff will help you to transition successfully to higher education study. You will study the mechanisms of clinical and pathological conditions at both clinical and molecular levels. You will also learn how the evidence base for science and medicine is developed and begin to explore research methods and how to conduct a research project successfully. This course offers a foundation stage for our Medical Sciences degree, with the possibility of applying to progress to a wide range of other courses outlined further below.

UCAS: 80 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MMP BTEC Diploma: DM Pass Access Course: 80 UCAS points IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 or 7.0 (with no component lower than 7) if you wish to progress to MBBS/MPAS Evidence of sustained academic achievement with a broad study of Science and Maths up to 16 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent