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 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 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

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88

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69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reading, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Medicine View 270 other Bachelors in Biomedical Science 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

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125

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88

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69

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IELTS

6.5

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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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25850 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

The standard fee is £30,650.

Living costs

Reading

United Kingdom

903 - 1382 GBP / month

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

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