Medical Sciences

Throughout the course you’ll participate in a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and independent study. Independent study is an important aspect of this course. The exact combination of study time will depend on your option choices.

This is a ‘gateway’ course offering a core science foundation. You will become a competitive candidate for graduate entry into medicine, dental therapy, physician associate or other professional programmes. It's unique in providing a foundation for many clinical disciplines which you may not find on other similar courses. It focuses on both academic achievement and the development of a strong student personal profile, as well as training in clinical skills and clinical communication skills, required by many professions.

Teaching is diverse, with sessions taught by doctors and clinicians, together with science staff. You will be taught in small, culturally diverse groups offering unparalleled access to staff and facilities.

Our clinical education partners include:

• East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT)
• Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
• Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• North Cumbria University Hospitals Trust
• Lancashire and South Cumbria Strategic Transformation Partnership
• Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
• Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

New clinical education partnerships are being developed.

The course prepares you for further study on professional programmes. We will support you in building your application and preparing for interview. This is an essential asset for any student interested in this career pathway.

Please note that progression onto these courses is not guaranteed and is subject to specific entry criteria and/or a competitive interview process as outlined below:

Physician Associate Studies, MPAS
If you satisfy the following criteria:

• Expected to achieve a grade of 70% or above overall on Year 0 of the programme; and
• Expected to achieve 70% or above in the body systems module
• Will have met or expected to meet all other stated entry requirements for the programme
• Other general entry requirements may be applied for MPAS progression. Students should check the website for updates or contact our Course Enquiries Team for the most up-to-date information.

Dental Therapy, BSc (Hons)
If you satisfy the following criteria:

• Expected to achieve 65% or above overall on Year 0 of the programme; with
• 70% or above in the body systems module; and
• 70% or above in biological and Chemical Systems module.
• Will have met or are expected to meet all other stated entry requirements for the programme.

Biomedical Sciences, BSc (Hons)
If you satisfy the following criteria:

• Expected to achieve 60% or above on Year 0 of the programme.
• Will have met or are expected to meet all other stated entry requirements for the programme.

Nursing with Registered Nurse (Adult), BSc (Hons)
If you satisfy the following criteria:

• Average pass mark of 50%; and
• GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or Functional Skills Level 2.

Nursing with Registered Nurse (Mental Health), BSc (Hons)
If you satisfy the following criteria:

• Average pass mark of 50%; and
• GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or Functional Skills Level 2.

Nursing with Registered Nurse (Children & Young People), BSc (Hons)
If you satisfy the following criteria:

• Average pass mark of 60%; and
• GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or Functional Skills Level 2.

Neuroscience, BSc (Hons)
If you satisfy the following criteria:

• Expected to achieve a grade of 60% or above on Year 0 of the programme.

Sports Therapy, BSc (Hons)
If you satisfy the following criteria:

• Expected to achieve a grade of 40% or above on Year 0 of the programme.

Paramedic Science, BSc (Hons)
If you satisfy the following criteria:

• Expected to achieve a grade of 60% or above on Year 0 of the programme.

Physiotherapy, BSc (Hons)

If you satisfy the following criteria:

• Expected to achieve an average score of 65% or above in this programme
• Expected to achieve a grade of 65% or above in the body systems module.
• GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4.
• Expected to meet or have met all other stated entry requirements for the physiotherapy programme

Occupational Therapy, BSc (Hons)
If you satisfy the following criteria:

• Expected to achieve a grade of 60% or above on Year 0 of the programme

Medicine (MBBS)
If you satisfy the following criteria:

• This course is open to international (Non UK) students and a number of places are available for UK students.
• Expected to achieve an average grade of 75% or above on Year 0 of the programme, based on XYC001, XYC002 and XYC003 modules; and
• Expected to achieve 70% or above in the biological and chemical systems module (XYC001); and
• 70% or above in the body systems module (XYC002).
• You also need to pass (minimum 40%) XY1004 and XY1005 modules.
• Will have met or expected to meet all other stated entry requirements for the MBBS programme.
• Successful completion of this programme and achieving the grade requirements above is a gateway to medicine. Applicants that are successful in progressing onto Medicine are students who usually enter the Foundation Year with a good attainment in Level 3 studies at around 104 UCAS points.
• Other general entry requirements may be applied for MBBS progression. Students should check the website for updates or contact our Course Enquiries Team for the most up-to-date information.

You’ll benefit from small class sizes and a friendly, supportive environment. Following Year 0, students continuing with the BSc Medical Sciences degree will continue their studies in Burnley, while students who opt to continue on other programmes will transfer to our main Preston Campus.