BSc Medical Sciences
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Medical Sciences, a biological sciences degree examining human health, disease mechanisms, and pre-clinical medical science. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Clinical Skills. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, the curriculum incorporates progression agreements allowing graduates to apply for graduate-entry medical programmes or transfer to international medical degrees. The first year establishes fundamentals through Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Functional Anatomy, Fundamentals of Pharmacology, Human Physiology, and Professional Development in Science (PRoDS). The second year advances into Infection and Immunity, Medical Genetics and Genomics, Medical Physiology, Metabolic Biochemistry, Physiological Networks, and Research Methods. The final year focuses on complex pathology and independent investigation via Applied Medical Sciences, Cancer Biology, Clinical Immunology and Immunohaematology, Final Year Project in Life Sciences, and Human Physiological Adaptations.
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Entry requirements
A Levels – ABB (128 UCAS Tariff points) with 2 science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths. T levels – 128 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 128 UCAS Tariff points from the IB including 6 at HL in 2 science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths. BTEC Extended Diploma – D*DD in a science-related subject area. BTEC Diploma – not accepted on its own. Access – 128 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in the other components. A telephone interview may be required. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 115 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 52%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 12%
- Unemployed: 18%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 18%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 14%
- Caring personal services: 8%
- Teaching Professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 66%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 275 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 77%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Functional Anatomy
- Fundamentals of Pharmacology
- Human Physiology
- Professional Development in Science (PRoDS)
- Infection and Immunity
- Medical Genetics and Genomics
- Medical Physiology
- Metabolic Biochemistry
- Physiological Networks
- Research Methods
- Applied Medical Sciences
- Cancer Biology
- Clinical Immunology and Immunohaematology
- Final Year Project in Life Sciences
- Human Physiological Adaptations
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Medical Sciences at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £36,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Biosciences.
What do graduates of BSc Medical Sciences at University of Westminster do next?
73% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Medical Sciences at University of Westminster?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Medical Sciences at University of Westminster?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 148 UCAS points.
Is BSc Medical Sciences at University of Westminster accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Does BSc Medical Sciences at University of Westminster include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Medical Sciences at University of Westminster?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.