Program Overview

Program Overview

The Medical Science (Intercalated Degree) BMedSci program is designed for students who wish to explore the scientific basis of a wide range of medical specialisms. This program is only available to Medicine and Dental students at the University of Birmingham who have completed Years 2, 3, or 4 of their undergraduate programs.

Course Details

• The program is delivered in person at the Birmingham (Edgbaston) campus.
• The start date is in September or October.
• The duration of the program is 1 year, full-time.
• The award is a Bachelor of Medical Sciences.
• The fees for the program are £9,535 for Home students and £31,050 for Overseas students.

Course Highlights

• The program is ranked 76th in the world and 11th amongst UK universities in the QS World University Rankings, 2026.
• The University of Birmingham is the most targeted UK university by top graduate employers, according to the High Fliers Report, 2024.
• The program allows students to pursue the science that underpins medicine and investigate gaps in knowledge.
• Students will develop skills in designing and conducting medical research experiments, as well as analyzing data.
• The program aims to provide an in-depth knowledge of selected subject areas within medical science and to develop transferable skills.

Course Delivery

• The program is taught by world-leading experts.
• Students will be encouraged to become independent and self-motivated learners.
• The program includes lectures, tutorials, and laboratory work.
• Assessments will be varied and may include coursework, group and individual presentations, laboratory-based work, and formal exams.

Module Information

• The program includes compulsory and optional modules.
• Compulsory modules include Experimental Data Interpretation, Research Project, and Global Challenge.
• The Research Project is a major component of the program and provides an understanding of the importance of medical research to the practice of medicine.

Teaching Staff

• The program is taught by staff from different Schools of the College of Medicine and Health who are active research scientists engaged in a wide range of high-quality research projects.

Research Themes

• The College of Medicine and Health excels in healthcare-related research, combining clinical, patient-focused studies with exceptional basic laboratory sciences.
• The program benefits from being taught by staff from different Schools of the College of Medicine and Health who are active research scientists engaged in a wide range of high-quality research projects.

Entry Requirements

• The program is only available to University of Birmingham Medicine and Dentistry students who have completed Years 2, 3, or 4 of their undergraduate programs.
• External applicants are not normally accepted.

Career Opportunities

• The program prepares students for a fulfilling career in medicine and related fields.
• The University of Birmingham's Careers Network offers support to help students identify their options, develop their skills, and gain access to opportunities that propel them towards their career goal.

Related Courses

• Clinical Science (Intercalated degree) MSci
• Clinical Anatomy (Intercalated degree) MSci
• B.A. Medical Humanities - Intercalated Degree BA

Student Experience

• The program provides students with the opportunity to discover new experiences, develop different skills, and make friends for life.
• The University of Birmingham offers a range of accommodation options, exciting activities to get involved in outside of studies, and all the support and advice students need.