Program Overview

Foundation in Clinical Sciences and Medicine leading to BSc Clinical Sciences

Overview

This course is designed to help students access a range of science and health-related courses – including clinical sciences and medicine. Entry onto this programme provides students with a unique and exciting opportunity to study science and health modules in preparation for progression onto the clinical sciences degree programme, and to support entry to health-related courses.

Entry Requirements

• Typical offer: 104 UCAS tariff points from 3 full A level or equivalent qualifications.
• A levels: 104 UCAS tariff points from 3 A levels. There are no specific subject requirements.
• T levels: Merit or higher in any subject area.
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. There are no specific subject requirements.
• Applicants on Access Programmes: 106 UCAS tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma. There are no specific subject requirements.
• International Baccalaureate Requirements: 104 UCAS tariff points from 3 HL subjects plus HL 3 or SL 4 in Maths and English Language and Literature A or English B.
• Plus minimum of:
  • GCSE English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry (or Combined Science) at grade C or 4.
• English language requirements: Minimum IELTS at 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each sub-test) or the equivalent.

Curriculum

First Year

• Core:
  • Chemistry
  • Public health and community
  • Academic skills and professional development
  • Human biology
  • Anatomy and medical imaging

Second Year

• Core:
  • Academic Skills and Professional Development
  • Ethics, Law and Values in Healthcare
  • Systems Physiology and Anatomy

Third Year

• Core:
  • Anatomy and Pathology of Disease
  • Careers and Professional Development
  • Digital Health and Enterprise
  • Global Health
  • Medical and Molecular Genetics
  • Neurobiology and Mental Health
  • Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Fourth Year

• Optional:
  • Study Abroad Experience
  • Placement (Clinical Sciences)

Final Year

• Core:
  • Advanced Topics
  • Research Skills
  • Careers and Professional Development
  • Health Economics & Management
  • Research Project
• Optional:
  • Anthropology of Illness and Disease
  • Genomics and Personalised Medicine

Professional Placement

A placement year allows you to apply your academic learning within a wide range of industries, including private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. You will gain hands-on experience, develop skills such as communication, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship, and build a professional network that will benefit your future career.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

The learning, teaching and assessment strategies recognise the wide diversity of educational backgrounds with which you may enter the programme and the different exit points of students and graduates.

Fees, Finance and Scholarships

• Tuition fee:
  • UK: £9,535 (sandwich year: £954)
  • International: £24,456 (sandwich year: £2,446)
• Additional course costs: While there are no compulsory additional costs associated with this course, there may be general additional costs that you may incur as a student.
• Funding your studies: It can be hard to know what financial help is available to you as a student.
• Scholarships: Every year we award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship.

Career Prospects

This programme prepares you for a wide range of NHS careers and roles in the private sector. Recent graduates have gone on to roles such as:

• Health Commission Associate
• Health Service Manager
• NHS Analyst
• Clinical Audit Co-Ordinator
• Clinical Scientist
• Cardiac Safety Specialist
• Healthcare Scientist
• Clinical Trial Administrator
• Medical Sales
• Civil Service Graduate Scheme

Study Abroad

A study abroad year is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons, build connections with people from different backgrounds and cultures, and strengthen your skills and experience to make you stand out in the job market.

Support for Your Studies

At Bradford, we’re committed to supporting your success, well-being and future ambitions.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the difference between the routes of entry?
• I don’t have A levels - can I still apply?
• Do I need BMAT or UKCAT for Clinical Sciences?
• My personal statement is all about medicine – do I need to send a new one for Clinical Sciences?
• What happens if I don't get a place at Medical School?
• How does the link to Sheffield Medical School work?
• I have applied to Clinical Sciences in the past – can I reapply?
• Can I study Clinical Sciences as a part-time student?
• Can I use the Foundation in Clinical Sciences/Medicine to get into other medical schools?
• Do you have a link with Dentistry?
• I’m not interested in studying medicine – what can Clinical Sciences offer me?
• Do you consider applications from students who are resitting their A levels?
• I’m currently studying a degree – can I transfer to Clinical Sciences?
• Can I apply to other courses through UCAS whilst studying Clinical Sciences?
• How do I apply to Clinical Sciences?