Medical Sciences (with Foundation Year)
Available for Clearing 2026
Course Overview - Medical Sciences (with Foundation Year)
Course overview
Our foundation year course in Medical Sciences is a ‘gateway’ course which will prepare you to progress onto highly competitive graduate entry medicine, dental therapy, physician associate or pharmacy courses, as well as other professional programmes.
Why study with us
• This is a gateway route offering a core science foundation programme specifically designed to give you the best chance of graduate entry into a health related degree or career.
• This unique course focuses on both a...
Course overview
Our foundation year course in Medical Sciences is a ‘gateway’ course which will prepare you to progress onto highly competitive graduate entry medicine, dental therapy, physician associate or pharmacy courses, as well as other professional programmes.
Why study with us
• This is a gateway route offering a core science foundation programme specifically designed to give you the best chance of graduate entry into a health related degree or career.
• This unique course focuses on both academic achievement and training in clinical and communication skills.
• Potential progression to more than 10 different professional health degrees.
What you'll do
• You’ll be taught at our fantastic Burnley Campus in an innovative environment, with state-of-the-art models, imaging and a 3D virtual dissection table
• You’ll be taught in classes with high staff to student ratio, allowing for individualised learning and support.
• During the foundation year, you’ll be supported with finding voluntary work or work shadowing opportunities in related settings to assist you with your future study choices.
Future careers
This foundation entry programme will prepare you to progress onto our full honours degrees. Following this, the clinically-relevant scientific knowledge acquired on our BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences degree will prepare you as a highly competitive candidate for entry onto graduate entry medicine, dentistry, physician associate, pharmacy and other professional study programmes.
Why Choose University of Lancashire During Clearing?
Receive priority updates and tailored support that will help you navigate the process with confidence. By registering early, you’ll gain a clear advantage - staying informed, prepared, and ahead of the rush. Take control now and put yourself in the strongest position to secure the course and future you want, Plus, register before the 11 August and you’ll automatically be entered into their Free Prize Draw to be in with the chance of winning £5,000* towards your first year’s accommodation plus additional benefits.
Explore your options or apply early for this September - simp...
Receive priority updates and tailored support that will help you navigate the process with confidence. By registering early, you’ll gain a clear advantage - staying informed, prepared, and ahead of the rush. Take control now and put yourself in the strongest position to secure the course and future you want, Plus, register before the 11 August and you’ll automatically be entered into their Free Prize Draw to be in with the chance of winning £5,000* towards your first year’s accommodation plus additional benefits.
Explore your options or apply early for this September - simply call, apply online or register your interest today.
Course Information
1 Clearing option available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2026-09-21
Campus
Burnley Campus
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2026
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
AA90
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
A level
96 UCAS points at A2
T Level
P
P (A* - C) in Health or Healthcare Science
UCAS Tariff
96
Scottish Higher
96 UCAS points
AS
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
96 UCAS points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
Scottish Advanced Higher
96 UCAS points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
DD
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
96 UCAS points at Higher Level subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
MMM
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £11,750 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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