Medical Sciences BSc (Hons)

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Course Overview - Medical Sciences BSc (Hons)

The significant developments in our basic understanding of the human organism have been enhanced, in particular, by new technologies associated with remarkable achievements especially in the fields of molecular and cellular biology. These in turn have had a substantial impact on our knowledge of the underlying basis of human health and disease. Recent advances in cutting edge technologies such as gene editing by CRISPR and single-cells omics have revolutionized the landscape of drug discovery and cancer research. Their potential use raise various social, ethical, and legal challen...

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Study Mode

Sandwich

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA

Application Details

Course Code

B190

Institution Code

P60

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

104

120

Including a minimum of 3 A Levels. Including Grade B in Biology/ Human Biology, and Grade C in a second Science. Suitable second Science subjects are Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Psychology, Geography, Geology, and Applied Science.

Scottish Higher

Considered in combination with Advanced Highers.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (Science based) with at least 33 credits at Merit and/ or Distinction, to include 15 credits in Biology and 18 credits in further Science subjects at Merit and/ or Distinction. Suitable second Science subjects are Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Psychology, Geography, Geology, and Applied Science.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

28

To include Grade 5 in Biology at Higher Level and Grade 5 in a second Science at Higher Level. Suitable second Science subjects are Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Psychology, Geography, Geology, and Applied Science. English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

with at least six specialist subject unit in Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2,H2,H2,H3,H3

To include Biology and a second Science subject. Suitable second Science subjects are Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Psychology, Geography, Geology, and Applied Science. English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination

AS

Considered in combination.

Scottish Advanced Higher

120 UCAS Tariff points, including a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers. Including Grade B in Biology/ Human Biology, and Grade C in a second Science. Suitable second Science subjects are Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Psychology, Geography, Geology, and Applied Science. English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

Extended Project

Considered in combination.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination

A level

104 - 120 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 3 A Levels. Including Grade B in Biology/ Human Biology, and Grade C in a second Science. Suitable second Science subjects are Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Psychology, Geography, Geology, and Applied Science.

T Level

Accepted – preference pathways would be Health or Science. Typical offer will be confirmed once an application is received

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Considered in combination.

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