Overview

The BSc Medical Science with Foundation four-year programme offered by University of Reading includes a foundation year that leads directly into the three-year course.Focus on the science that underpins medicine, and how medical science can lead to new ways of diagnosing and treating disease. This course covers topics such as biomedical laboratory research and frontline clinical care in order to improve patients’ lives.

Key facts

industry-specific training. Designed in partnership with our local NHS partners to respond to career needs within the NHS, our course offers you the most relevant, practical content.
teaching from medical experts. You will be taught by academics whose research is aimed at understanding disease mechanisms, improving diagnoses, developing new therapies and advancing clinical practice. Everyone who teaches you has on-the-ground experience.
practical experience. Options to complete multiple small placements in primary and secondary healthcare settings, or healthcare industry, are built into your degree timetable. Ideal to show understanding and experience when applying for graduate medicine programmes.

Graduate well prepared to work in the NHS or a variety of other healthcare settings.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Building Blocks of Life
Anatomy & Physiology
Clinical and Metabolic Biochemistry
Mathematics Foundation
Clinical Biomedicine

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 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

PTE Academic

69

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Duolingo English Test

125

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reading, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Medicine View 326 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

PTE Academic

69

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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125

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Other requirements

General requirements

Typical offer

BBB - for applicants without Biology and a second science

CCC - for applicants with Biology and a second science

Acceptable science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.

International Baccalaureate

30 - for applicants without higher level Biology and a second science

24 - for applicants with Biology and a second science, both at higher level.

BTEC Extended Diploma

DDM

GCSE

Grade 4 (C) in Science if not studying sciences at A level.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

23000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23000 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

9535 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9535 GBP per year during 48 months.

New international students: £23,000 for 2026/27. For 2026/27, the standard tuition fee is £30,650 per year.

Living costs for Reading

903 - 1382 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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