BSc Medical Science with Foundation

Train to work at the forefront of modern medicine with our BSc Medical Science with Foundation course.

This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into the three-year 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:

Graduate well prepared to work in the NHS or a variety of other healthcare settings.

The aim of the foundation year is to prepare you for your medical science degree. As you progress, each stage builds on your prior learning.

Following the foundation year, tailored pathway options allow you to specialise in topical, cutting edge areas of medical science:

You can gain hands-on experience during multiple short placements in clinical settings, depending on your chosen pathway.

Our well-established network of clinical partners includes the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust, and others in the region.

These placements offer you excellent opportunities to gain practical experience, from the very first year of your degree.