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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C751

Medical Science with Foundation

University of Reading
Reading, England
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4 yearsDuration
£23,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Reading, the BSc (Hons) Medical Science with Foundation provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in medicine and dentistry. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Train to work at the forefront of modern medicine with our BSc Medical Science with Foundation course. This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into the three-year course. Focus on the science that underpins medicine, and how medical science can lead to new ways of diagnosing and treating disease. International tuition fees are £23,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Chemistry
Foundation Biology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Microbiology and Immunology
Pathology and Disease
Biomedical Research Methods
Clinical Laboratory Science
UCAS Code:C751
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC - BBB

CCC with Biology and a second science. Or BBB without Biology and a second science. Acceptable second science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science. Students taking Science subjects at A Level are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.

International Baccalaureate

24 - 30 points

30 points without higher level Biology and a second science. Or 24 points with higher level Biology and a second science. Acceptable second science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science. Students taking Science subjects at A Level are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£92,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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

UK subject sector benchmark — your course's specific salary data is suppressed or not yet published

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH01-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
74%
Organisation and management
76%
Learning resources
82%
Student voice
87%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Reading

University of Reading offers Medical Science with Foundation as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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