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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B100

Medical Science

Bournemouth University
Poole, England
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4 yearsDuration
£20,685Per Year (Intl)
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
75%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Bournemouth University, the BSc (Hons) Medical Science provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Medical Science focuses on the cutting-edge science that underpins modern medicine, fostering new discoveries and technologies which improve healthcare. Learn how our bodies work, how disease is treated and how new technology is evolving in this field. Why study BSc (Hons) Medical Science at BU? - Focus on the cutting-edge science that underpins modern medicine, fostering new discoveries and technologies which improve healthcare - Learn how our bodies work, how disease is treated and how new technology is evolving in this field - As your degree progresses, choose to concentrate yo... International tuition fees are £20,685 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 75% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,500 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Human Anatomy and Physiology
Biochemistry and Cellular Biology
Pathology and Disease Mechanisms
Pharmacology and Drug Development
Medical Microbiology and Immunology
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Clinical Laboratory Science
Final Year Research Project
UCAS Code:B100
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

31 - 33 points

21 - 33 overall including grade H5 from 2 Higher Level subjects

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic54

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,685

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£82,740

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bournemouth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,500£26,500
3 years£17,500£21,500£26,000
5 years£22,000£28,000£32,500

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 20% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
25%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
75%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
65%
Organisation and management
50%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
70%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University offers Medical Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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