Medical Science (Hons) Oxford Brookes University

Overview

On the Medical Science (Hons) programme at the Oxford Brookes University, you will develop the practical skills and scientific knowledge future employers need. We’ll prepare you for further training or employment in a range of healthcare science professions or medical research. 

You will gain a sound understanding of medical aspects of the human body in health and disease as the course builds on core biomedical science subjects. Primarily taught here by our teaching staff, some aspects are taught by health professionals from the local hospitals. 

You will have the opportunity to work with our academics in research groups and explore such subjects such as: 

• genetic damage induced by radiation 
• the mechanisms of nicotine addiction
• how the heart and lungs function in health and disease.

Career prospects

A degree in Medical Science from Oxford Brookes is the first step to a wide range of career opportunities in biomedical science, clinical science, health care management and clinical trials co-ordination. Many leading universities around the world now have graduate medical schools. This degree is excellent preparation for entry into medicine or study as a health care practitioner.

As many as 50% of our graduates each year are appointed to research posts in universities, research institutes or biotechnology companies, while others pursue careers allied to medicine and health care.

Our courses are designed to equip you with the skills you need for employment. We put a strong emphasis on developing the multidisciplinary graduate attributes needed to keep ahead in a rapidly changing workplace.