BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences

at University of South Wales

Modules:
 

• Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology
• Cellular Pathology and Disease Processes
• Microorganisms and Disease
• Human Molecular Genetics
• Clinical and Professional Practice 2

• Typical A-Level Offer: BBB or ABC to include Biology but to exclude General Studies.
• Please note that A Level Chemistry is also required if you are considering applying to Cardiff Medical School after studying at USW.
• Typical Welsh BACC Offer: Grade B and BB at A Level to include Biology but to exclude General Studies
• Typical BTEC Offer: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Distinction Merit in a relevant subject which must include Biology modules.
• Please Note: BTEC qualification are no longer accepted by Cardiff University Medical School.
• Typical Access to HE Offer: Science Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits equating to 24 Distinctions (18 from Science) from Science units, 18 Merits and 3 Passes. Other combinations equating to 118 UCAS tariff points are acceptable
• Please Note: Access to Higher Education courses are no longer accepted by Cardiff University Medical School 

Additional Requirements: 

1. GCSEs: For entry to this course the University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
2. However, if looking to progress to graduate entry medicine at university after completing your degree with us, we would advise you to check their entry criteria as the GCSE/IELTS requirement could be higher and you would be expected to meet these requirements irrespective of your degree or any level 3 qualifications/results you have achieved.
3. BSc (Hons) Biology and Biomedical Science (Including Foundation Year):
4. Students who are studying this course are required to achieve a mark of 70% or higher, with no module below 60%, in order to progress onto the BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences degree.

International Students Fees:
£15,260 / year

There are many careers related to medicine and health science, such as:
 

• Medical research
• Health and social care management
• Technical support in healthcare services