Program Overview

Medical Sciences BSc Honours

Overview

Our Medical Sciences BSc Honours is a standalone three-year Bachelor’s degree designed to act as a pre-clinical course for students wishing to progress to graduate entry medicine.

Course Structure

The course comprises a detailed study of the human body in health and disease, with emphasis on the diagnosis and understanding of disease states and the mechanisms involved. It prepares you for graduate entry medicine but also a range of life science careers.

Year 1

• Biochemistry
• Cell Biology
• Functional Anatomy
• Fundamentals of Pharmacology
• Human Physiology
• Professional Development in Science (PRoDS)

Year 2

• Infection and Immunity
• Medical Genetics and Genomics
• Medical Physiology
• Metabolic Biochemistry
• Physiological Networks
• Research Methods

Placement Year

Between Years 2 and 3, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement year in industry. Completing the placement year will lead to the final award Bachelor of Science with Honours – Medical Sciences with Professional Experience.

Alternatively, you can undertake a period of study abroad at one of Westminster’s partner institutions. Successful completion will lead to the final award Bachelor of Science with Honours – Medical Sciences with International Experience.

Year 3

• Applied Medical Sciences
• Cancer Biology
• Clinical Immunology and Immunohaematology
• Final Year Project in Life Sciences
• Human Physiological Adaptations

Professional Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB). RSB accreditation recognises degree programmes that fully prepare bioscience graduates to address the needs of employers and is an indication that the programme delivers up-to-date knowledge in the right learning, support and teaching environments.

Entry Requirements

UK

• A Levels – ABB (128 UCAS Tariff points) with 2 science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths
• T levels – 128 UCAS Tariff points
• International Baccalaureate – 128 UCAS Tariff points from the IB including 6 at HL in 2 science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths
• BTEC Extended Diploma – D*DD in a science-related subject area
• BTEC Diploma – not accepted on its own
• Access – 128 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course

In addition to one of the above, you should have:

• GCSE English Language grade 4/C - IB grade 4 Higher level
• GCSE Maths grade 4/C - IB grade 4
• GCSE Science grade 4/C - IB grade 4

If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in the other components.

International

• International Baccalaureate – 128 UCAS Tariff points from the IB including 6 at HL in 2 science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications.
• We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London who provide International Foundation Certificate courses for students who don’t meet our entry requirements.

Fees and Funding

UK

• UK tuition fee: £9,535 (Price per academic year)
• Funding: As well as tuition fee loans, there is a range of funding available to help you fund your studies.
• Scholarships: The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible undergraduate students.

International

• International tuition fee: £17,000 (Price per academic year)
• EU Qualifications Welcome Award Scheme: If you are an international student accepted on an undergraduate programme starting in September 2024 or September 2025 at level 3 (Foundation) or level 4 (first year) on the basis of an eligible EU qualification only, you will be awarded a tuition fee reduction which will align your fee more closely to the one for UK students.
• International student funding: Find out about funding for international students.

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods: Lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application.
• Assessment: Practical, written exams, coursework.

Supporting You

• Study support: Workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills.
• Personal tutors: Support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential.
• Student advice team: Provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas.
• Extra-curricular activities: Volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more.

Course Location

• Cavendish Campus: With state-of-the-art science and psychology labs and refurbished computer suites, our Cavendish Campus offers our science and technology students a range of learning spaces that are both dynamic and inspiring.
• Location: Located in central London, our Cavendish Campus is just a five-minute walk from Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road.