Integrated Foundation - Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Medical Science (C751)

Train to work at the forefront of modern medicine with a BSc Medical Science with Foundation course. This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into the three-year course, providing an excellent route into a degree in medical science if students do not have the typical entry requirements. Focus on the science that underpins medicine, and how medical science can lead to new ways of diagnosing and treating disease. This course covers topics such as biomedical laboratory research and frontline clinical care in order to improve patients’ lives.

In the Foundation year: gain a thorough grounding in study at degree level. Core modules will develop key scientific and general skills to support your learning. Following the foundation year, tailored pathway options allow students to specialize in topical, cutting edge areas of medical science: diseases, medical devices, or clinical and medical sciences.

Students can gain hands-on experience during multiple short placements in clinical settings, depending on their chosen pathway. University of Reading's well-established network of clinical partners includes the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust, and others in the region.