Medical Sciences BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Medical Sciences BSc (Hons)

Medical Sciences could be for you if you plan to enter a career in healthcare or a healthcare-related profession.

This programme examines the science behind the clinical practice of medicine. It addresses key principles relating to human health and disease, such as:


* diagnosis


* treatment


* prevention


* education


You will investigate the science and develop the skills you need to contribute to advances in medicine.

The programme develops three important themes:


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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

09/2024

Campus

Central area campus

Course Address
George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9JZ
United Kingdom

Application Details

Course Code

B100

Institution Code

E56

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2

Entry Requirements

A level

A,A,B

These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A Levels: Biology and Chemistry at B. Mathematics or Physics is recommended. GCSEs: Mathematics at B or 6 and English at C or 4.

Scottish Higher

A,A,B,B

AABB by the end of S5 or AAAB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Biology and Chemistry at B. Higher Mathematics or Physics and Advanced Higher Biology and Chemistry are recommended. National 5s: Mathematics at B and English at C.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34

34 points with 655 at HL Required subjects: HL: Biology and Chemistry, one at 5 and one at 6. Mathematics or Physics is recommended. SL: English at 5 and Mathematics: Analysis and approaches or Mathematics: Applications and interpretation at 5. If Mathematics and English Language do not form part of your IB diploma we will also accept GCSE Mathematics, or equivalent, at B/6 and GCSE English Language or equivalent at C/4.

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £34,800

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