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BSc Medical Science with Foundation

University of Reading

Institution
University of Reading
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BSc Medical Science with Foundation
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
C751

Entry requirements

A level: See entry requirements IB: 30 - for applicants without higher level Biology and a second science 24 - for applicants with Biology and a second science, both at higher level.

About this course

BSc in Biomedical Sciences, combining biological and medical sciences to study human health and disease. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Engineering Design, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme spans four years, beginning with a foundation year in biology and chemistry before the three-year degree. Modules are delivered by the School of Biological Sciences.

Modules

  • Foundation Biology 1
  • Foundation Biology 2
  • Foundation Chemistry 1
  • Academic and Scientific Skills: Foundations for Tackling Global Challenges 1
  • Foundation Chemistry 2
  • Health, Disease and Society
  • Cellular and Molecular Principles of Life
  • Fundamentals of Microbiology
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Human Pathology
  • Physical Essentials for Medicine
  • Fundamentals of Biochemistry
  • Human Reproduction and Development in Health and Disease
  • Robotics in Medicine and Prosthetics
  • Advanced Studies in Cellular and Molecular Biology
  • Medical Genetics
  • Research and Professional Skills
  • Haematology and Immunology
  • Applied Biochemistry: From Disease to Diagnostics
  • Integrated Anatomy and Physiology
  • Principles of Physical Interventions in Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Molecular Microbiology
  • Medicines in Healthcare
  • Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
  • Research Project
  • Venoms and Poisons: From Pharmacology to Therapeutics
  • Pathogens
  • Protein Structure and Function
  • Cancer and Cell Communication
  • Endocrinology
  • Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy for Cancer
  • Gut Microbiota and Health
  • Forensics
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Neuroscience
  • Applied Microbiology
  • Integrated Biochemistry
  • Medical Imaging
  • Innovation and Product Development