Medical Sciences BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Medical Sciences BSc (Hons)

Develop an understanding of how fundamental molecular, cellular, physiological and psychological processes affect human health and biology, and how advances in these areas of contemporary science impact on society.

Make a difference
Work with leading academics on groundbreaking biomedical research, contributing to advancements in areas such as cancer biology, immunology, and molecular medicine.

Solid foundation in biosciences
A strong foundation in a broad range of bioscience disciplines, underpinned by a biomolecular knowledge base relevant to human biolog...

Course Information

2 options available

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

21/09/2026

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA

Application Details

Course Code

B190

Institution Code

P60

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

104

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)

DMM

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

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

104 UCAS Tariff points points 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

104 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 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)

C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

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