Medical Sciences (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 45 graduates of Medical Sciences (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Medicine (Non-Specific).
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of Medicine and Dentistry
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £35000 | £44810 | £50764 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £30000 - £40000 | £39284 - £48845 | £44251 - £57801 |
All Medicine and Dentistry Courses in the UK
Course Description
Course overview
Our foundation entry course in Medical Sciences is a ‘gateway’ course which will prepare you to progress onto highly competitive graduate entry medicine, dental therapy, physician associate or pharmacy courses, as well as other professional programmes.
Why study with us
- This is a gateway route offering a core science foundation programme specifically designed to give you the best chance of graduate entry into a health related degree or career.
- This unique course focuses on both academic achievement and training in clinical and communication skills.
- Potential progression to more than 10 different professional health degrees.
What you'll do
- You’ll be taught at our fantastic Burnley Campus in an innovative environment, with state-of-the-art models, imaging and a 3D virtual dissection table
- You’ll be taught in classes with high staff to student ratio, allowing for individualised learning and support.
- During the foundation year, you’ll be supported with finding voluntary work or work shadowing opportunities in related settings to assist you with your future study choices.
Future careers
This foundation entry programme will prepare you to progress onto our full honours degrees. Following this, the clinically-relevant scientific knowledge acquired on our BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences degree will prepare you as a highly competitive candidate for entry onto graduate entry medicine, dentistry, physician associate, pharmacy and other professional study programmes.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
This particular course
Current jobs
All courses of University of Central Lancashire
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Medicine (Non-Specific) courses of University of Central Lancashire
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Medical Sciences (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire
| 25% | Administrative occupations |
| 20% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 10% | Customer service occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 2.5
- Others - Further English courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 5.5
- Graduate Degrees Engineering, some science
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees Journalism, Nursing
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 5.5
- Undergraduate Degrees Engineering, some science
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- 7.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Journalism, Nursing
Costs
Tuition Fees Medical Sciences (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note fees for the foundation year will be £9,250, and then £9,250 per year for the remainder of the course.
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
UCAS application code:
AA90
University Rankings
of University of Central Lancashire
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 32 different rankings
Positions of University of Central Lancashire in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Central Lancashire in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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- #27
- #35
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- Medicine
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #28
- #36
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- Medicine
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #32
- #501
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- Medicine
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
See all 32 university rankings of University of Central Lancashire
About University of Central Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.
List of 386 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Central Lancashire - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Central Lancashire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Central Lancashire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16990
- postgraduates:
- 4915
- Total:
- 21905
Where is this programme taught
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Biomedical Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 92% | 4% | 35% | £9250 | £29110 | - | Sheffield |
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Biomedical Sciences (with integrated foundation year) BSc (Hons) | University of Cumbria | 90% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £13575 | - | Carlisle |
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Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) | University of Abertay Dundee | 69% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £15000 | - | Dundee |
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Biomedical Science (Pharmacology) BSc (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 73% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £24800 | - | Aberdeen |
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Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) | University of Sussex | 92% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £25000 | - | Brighton |
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Biomedical Science BSc | University of Suffolk | 78% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £14598 | - | Ipswich |
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Biomedical Science (including year abroad) BSc (Hons) | University of Essex | - | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £22100 | - | Colchester |
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Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) | University of Bristol | 73% | 0% | 4% | £9250 | £29000 | - | Bristol |
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FAQ about Medical Sciences (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) University of Central Lancashire
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- Administrative occupations (25%), Secretarial and related occupations (20%), Managers, directors and senior officials (10%), Finance Professionals (10%)
- 45 graduates rated the course 90. This means that 90% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of Central Lancashire achieved the highest ranking for Medicine. It is ranked #35 in (Medicine). See all subject rankings for University of Central Lancashire.
- Medical Sciences (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Central Lancashire.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 1% Percentile among all Medical Sciences students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 10 April, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024