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**Train to work at the forefront of modern medicine with our BSc Medical Science course.**
Focus on the science that underpins medicine, and how medical science can lead to new ways of diagnosing and treating disease. This course covers topics such as biomedical laboratory research and frontline clinical care in order to improve patients’ lives.
Led by the School of Biological Sciences and the School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy, your learning is enhanced by:
- **industry-specific training.** Designed in partnership with our local NHS partners to r...
**Train to work at the forefront of modern medicine with our BSc Medical Science course.**<br/><br/>Focus on the science that underpins medicine, and how medical science can lead to new ways of diagnosing and treating disease. This course covers topics such as biomedical laboratory research and frontline clinical care in order to improve patients’ lives.<br/><br/>Led by the School of Biological Sciences and the School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy, your learning is enhanced by:<br/><br/><br/>- **industry-specific training.** Designed in partnership with our local NHS partners to respond to career needs within the NHS, our course offers you the most relevant, practical content.<br/><br/><br/>- **teaching from medical experts.** You will be taught by academics whose research is aimed at understanding disease mechanisms, improving diagnoses, developing new therapies and advancing clinical practice. Everyone who teaches you has on-the-ground experience.<br/><br/><br/>- **practical experience.** Options to complete multiple small placements in primary and secondary healthcare settings, or healthcare industry, are built into your degree timetable.<br/><br/><br/>Graduate well prepared to work in the NHS or a variety of other healthcare settings.<br/><br/>**Your learning structure**<br/>Tailored pathway options allow you to specialise in topical, cutting edge areas of medical science:<br/><br/><br/>- **Diseases pathway:** explore the genetic and physiological basis of major diseases and disorders and study how gene-environment interaction underpins disease. Example modules: Clinical Psychology, Bacteriology & Virology, infectious diseases.<br/><br/><br/>- **Medical Devices pathway:** learn how modern technology is used to address previously insurmountable medical challenges. Example modules: Introduction to programming, Sensors and Transducers for Biomedical Engineering.<br/><br/><br/>- **Clinical and Medical Sciences pathway:** investigate the complex causes of major diseases and global epidemics, and study the multidisciplinary approach to their containment, treatment and prevention. Example modules: Public Health and Nutrition, Medicines in Healthcare, Drug Targets<br/><br/><br/>- **Practical experience:** options to complete multiple small placements in primary and secondary healthcare settings, or healthcare industry, are built into your degree timetable. Ideal to show understanding and experience when applying for graduate medicine programmes.<br/>
Reading is green spaces and a bustling town centre. It's passionate staff and a friendly student community. It's a student experience unlike any other, and it's available through Clearing this summer.
As a top 30 UK University (The Times’ Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024), Reading is an award-winning provider of educational excellence. You'll get quality teaching from expert academics, exciting modules to choose from, and a number of fantastic opportunities. Several courses, such as Food Business & Marketing, offer a built-in placement year to give you industry-rele...
Reading is green spaces and a bustling town centre. It's passionate staff and a friendly student community. It's a student experience unlike any other, and it's available through Clearing this summer.<br/><br/>As a top 30 UK University (The Times’ Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024), Reading is an award-winning provider of educational excellence. You'll get quality teaching from expert academics, exciting modules to choose from, and a number of fantastic opportunities. Several courses, such as Food Business & Marketing, offer a built-in placement year to give you industry-relevant experience. Other programmes give you the chance to travel the world with optional study abroad; archeologists can attend digs in Seoul, Geographers can discover new environments in Dallas, and Lawyers can study in Melbourne. <br/><br/>Located just a 25-minute train from London, Reading is as convenient as it is charming. It's home to an array of restaurants, stunning parks and a buzzing nightlife. <br/><br/>Apply now, with Clearing.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
10/2024
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C750
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,B,B,B Biology and one other science at grade B. Acceptable second science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science. Access to HE DiplomaInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 Biology and one other science at grade 5 at Higher Level. Acceptable second science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE Maths C (or 4), English Language or English Literature C (or 4). Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,M2,M2 Biology and one other science at grade M2. Acceptable second science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science. Extended ProjectB In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects. A levelA,B,B A level Biology and one other science at grade B. Acceptable second science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science. |
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