**Why study BSc (Hons) Medical Science (with Foundation Year option) 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. - Choose one of two possible pathways: Medical Science or Psychology-focused Medical Science - you can choose to concentrate on a broad approach or focus on the specific role of psychology in medical science - Spend a minimum 30-weeks in a practical setting in industry in your third year, ensuring you graduate with demonstrable scientific skills and the ability to disseminate them - Develop the ability to undertake your own original research for the benefit of medical science - We have recently invested in new state-of-the-art laboratory facilities so that you will have the best possible learning environment for developing the necessary practical skills for a career in medical science and the various opportunities it brings. Your degree will be centred around developing the skills you need to work in professional practice, as well as equipping you with a variety of transferable skills that will give you a range of career options. We expect our graduates will find work in scientific, technical or research fields relating to their chosen pathway, for example:  - Developing augmented reality to transform surgical procedures  - Biopsychosocial - further research into the understanding of the human condition.   We have a **foundation year** option for UK students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the scientific skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.

During the foundation year, you will study the following units: Applied Sciences; Introduction to Biology Introduction to Chemistry; Introduction to Psychology; Mathematics in Science; Academic Study Skills; and Foundation Year Project. As part of the degree, you will study a number of units including Medical Science Skills, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Introduction to Immunology, Biochemistry, Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology and Toxicology, Advanced Topics in Genetics and Neuroimaging along with a number of optional units.

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: B101

Institution code: B50

Campus Name: Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

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Student satisfaction : 63%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 60%

Go onto work and study: 85%

England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1

All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. Fees during your placement year (if applicable): £1,850. Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details.

Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
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Poole
BH12 5BB