Overview

This Medical Science BSc programme delivered by University of Reading covers topics such as biomedical laboratory research and frontline clinical care in order to improve patients’ lives.

Key features

This course offers the flexibility to explore a variety of topics, ranging from molecular, genetic and cellular levels through to diagnostics, treatments and interventions. You will have the opportunity to study the link between biomedical science and human anatomy and physiology in the healthy and diseased state and determine how it informs disease understanding, diagnosis and treatment.You will learn about a wide range of diagnostic equipment used to detect and monitor diseases, assess injuries, and evaluate overall health. You will have the opportunity to explore a range of diseases and their treatments, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, pathological infections and neurological disorders – all of which present major challenges to global health.97% of School of Biological Sciences students said teaching staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2024, 97.31% of responders).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Assistive Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering

Radiation in Medicine

Medical Genetics

Bacterial Pathogens

Cardiovascular Disease

Neurobiology

Viral Pathogens

Evolution in Health and Disease: Lessons from the Natural World

Seminars in Biology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

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Please be aware that some of our courses may be full after the January UCAS deadline, so we recommend early applications where possible.

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reading, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Medicine View 305 other Bachelors in Medicine in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Typical offer

ABB with B in Biology, or BBB with B in Biology and B in a second science subject.
Acceptable second science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.
International Baccalaureate
32 points including 5 in Biology at higher level.
30 points including 5 in Biology and a second science subject, both at higher level.
Extended Project Qualification
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study, we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.
BTEC Extended Diploma
DDD (modules taken must be comparable to subject specific requirement)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30650 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Reading

United Kingdom

903 - 1382 GBP / month

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