BSc (Hons.) Medical Sciences

The Medical Sciences BSc Honours is a full-time course offered by the University of Westminster. This course is engineered to provide a solid understanding of the body in health and disease, tapping into the key aspects of medical biochemistry, cell biology, human anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, pharmacology, genetics and immunity systems. The course focuses on gaining practical hands-on experience using modern laboratory equipment, developing a critical approach to scientific literature, as well as acquiring skills pertinent to careers in medical sciences.Course Content: Medical Sciences BSc Honours encompasses an overview of human anatomy, physiology, and medical biochemistry in the first year, progressing towards the understanding of normal and abnormal bodily functions at molecular, cellular, and systemic levels in the second year. The final year of the course allows students to select from a range of specialised subject modules along with a final-year project.Key Modules: Some of the key modules of the course include 'Cells to Systems Anatomy and Physiology', 'Introduction to Medical Biochemistry', 'Molecular Science', 'Biological Chemistry', 'Basic Biochemical Techniques', 'Medical Genetics', 'Neuroscience', 'Cell Biology', 'Biochemical Pathology' and more.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.Future Careers: Graduating from the Medical Sciences BSc Honours opens doors towards a plethora of careers including biomedical research, pharmaceuticals, health promotion, exercise science, scientific writing, medical sales, and management, among others. This course also equips you with the potential for further study leading to careers in medicine, dentistry and other health professions.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.