Medical Science BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Medical Science BSc (Hons)

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.

For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/medical-sciences-ug/bsc-medical-science

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Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

2026-10-01

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Whiteknights
Pepper Lane
Reading
RG6 6UR

Application Details

Course Code

C750

Institution Code

R12

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

141

147

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

141

147

AABBB including B in Biology. Or ABBBB including B in Biology and a second science subject. Acceptable second science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.

Access to HE Diploma

141

147

including relevant science units.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

141

147

32 points including 5 in Biology at higher level. Or 30 points including 5 in Biology and a second science subject, both 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)

141

147

including relevant science modules.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

141

147

D3 M2 M2 including M2 in Biology. Or M2 M2 M2 including M2 in Biology and a second science subject. Acceptable second science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.

Extended Project

141

147

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 level

141

147

ABB with B in Biology. Or BBB with B in Biology and a second science. Acceptable second science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.

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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,790
EU, International £30,650

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