BSc (Hons) Medical Science

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Medical Science focuses on the cutting edge science that underpins modern medicine, fostering new discoveries and technologies which improve healthcare. You will study a comprehensive range of topics within medical science, and gain an in-depth understanding of how our bodies work, how disease is treated and how new technology is evolving in this exciting field.

You can choose to study Medical Sciences through selecting one of four possible pathways. Each pathway provides a strong foundation in medical science, but the flexibility of choosing your own distinct pathway allows you to shape the degree to best suit your future aspirations. The pathways include specialisms in Psychology, Engineering or Computing, Visualisation & AI. Alternatively, you can choose a more generic Medical Science focus.

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Key information

Next start date:

September 2020, September 2021

Location:

Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus

Duration:

3 years, or 4 years with a minimum 30-week placement

Entry requirements:

For September 2020 entry: 104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. For more information check out our 2019 entry requirements.

International entry requirements:

For September 2020 entry: If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components or equivalent. For more information check out our international entry requirements.

Course details

On this course you will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners, demonstrators, technicians and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry.

There are 4 pathways to study in this degree. You will be required to complete core units that are common across all routes (programme core units), and you will also have pathway core units and option units depending on the pathway which you choose. The 4 pathways available to study are:

Pathway 1: Generic Medical Science
Pathway 2: Psychology focused Medical Science
Pathway 3: Engineering focused Medical Science
Pathway 4: Computing, Visualisation and Artificial Intelligence focused Medical Science

Contact hours and assessment

Details of the assessment methods and contact hours for each unit of the course can be found in the programme specification.

Download the programme specification (pdf 297kb)

Year 1

Programme core units:

Medical Science Skills: The core skills needed for a career in medical science include the ability to evaluate reports, analyse data and be familiar with the ethical issues pertaining to medical science research to be able to present your research findings in a professional manner.
Human Anatomy & Physiology: Giving you an overview of the structure and function of the human body, you will be introduced to the concepts underlying pathophysiological processes that disturb health. Key biological and physiological practical techniques relevant to measuring human health and disease are covered, together with the skills you will need for the analysis and presentation of the resulting data.
Cell Biology: Cells are the basic unit of life and hence knowledge of cell biology is fundamental to understanding wider concepts in biology. This unit introduces key themes in cell biology to provide a sound underpinning knowledge of cells and the way they function. It will equip you with an understanding of cell structure, function, control, basic molecular biology, the interaction of cells with viruses and the basic experimental techniques used to investigate cells.

Pathway core units:

Chemistry (Pathway 1, 2, 3 core): You will be provided with an understanding of some aspects and processes within fundamental chemistry and analytical chemistry and develop your laboratory skills. The unit will predominately be delivered through lectures and practical laboratory sessions. The laboratory sessions will enable reinforcement of the theoretical concepts by dealing with experimentally generated data and will allow for one-to-one and small group discussions.
Introduction to Immunology (Pathway 1 core): This unit will develop your knowledge of the cellular and molecular basis of innate and acquired immunity in a mix of practical lab sessions and lectures.
Biological & Cognitive Psychology (Pathway 1, 2 & 4 core): Examines the relationship between the biology of the brain and how we process information, think and make decisions.
Fundamentals of Data Analysis (Pathway 2, 3 & 4 core): An introduction to the concepts of data processing and statistical analysis, putting them in the context of legal, social, ethical and professional issues.
Biomedical Engineering Principles (Pathway 3 & 4 core): Starting with the basics of the engineering design process (including the conception, development and manufacture) of medical devices and assistive technology design, you will learn how the human body can be represented as a mechanical system and how to identify the development of suitable medical devices and assistive technology for individuals with a disability or impairment.

Year 2

Pathways 1 (General), 2 (Psychology) and 3 (Engineering) all have 6 pathway core units. Pathway 4 (Computing and Visualisation) has 5 pathway cores and a choice of one from the two option units listed below.

Programme core units:

Advanced Skills in Medical Science: To succeed in your field you must be able to conduct successful independent research. During this unit, you will develop a hypothesis, plan successful research and write a compelling, well-justified research proposal. These transferable skills will include the ability to test hypotheses, analyse and interpret data.
Advanced Cell Biology: This unit will examine the operation of cells and the control, development and modification of cells to fulfil highly specialised roles in multicellular organisms. The unit aims to equip students with a detailed understanding of cell structure and function, control and regulation of cellular processes and the development of multicellular organisms.

Pathway core units and option units for pathway 4:

Introduction to Pharmacology (Pathway 1 & 2 core): An introduction to the concepts, practices and research of pharmacology. This will lead to an understanding of how pharmacological agents are administered, distributed throughout the body, metabolised and excreted.
Biochemistry (Pathway 1 & 2 core): Providing the fundamental basics of biochemistry, this unit will give you a broad overview of macromolecules (structure and function) and their metabolism. You’ll also have an appreciation of systems biology.
Introduction to Toxicology (Pathway 1 & 2 core): The basic principles of toxicology will be explored in this unit, designed to offer foundation knowledge for those intending to study toxicology at higher levels or for those intending to study subjects peripheral to toxicology or where a basic understanding of toxicology will be relevant.
Osteomechanics (Pathway 1 & 3 core / Option for pathway 4): An introduction to the form and function of the human skeleton from the viewpoints of biomedical science, biomechanical engineering and digital visualisation.

Biological Psychology (Pathway 2 core / Option for pathway 4): the study of the neural correlates of various core brain functions and impairment associated with brain damages. This unit will develop your analytical thinking, synthetic thinking and your ability to search for, recognise and critically evaluate information.
Biomedical Engineering Applications (Pathway 3 & 4 core): Using simulation tools in a lab setting, attending lectures and group project work will combine to give you the know-how to demonstrate the ability to apply computational tools for designing and assessing basic medical devices and assistive technologies.
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (Pathway 3 & 4 core): You will be introduced to the underlying theory behind data processing techniques, and how to develop the tools required to perform rigorous data analytics. Lab sessions will focus on the application of these learnings to real world problems.
Mixed Realities (Pathway 3 & 4 core): As virtual and augmented reality becomes increasingly more used in medical science, you will address the challenges of on-going development of this technology.

Optional placement year

Final Year Pathway 1

Pathway 1: four core units and an option choice of two from three

Core units:

Neuroimaging: You will acquire in-depth technical knowledge and understanding of various neuroimaging and neuroscientific techniques, including practice. This unit will explore how these techniques work, their limitations, and what they have been used to demonstrate in psychology, focusing on current research and practice, including data analysis.
Medical Science Project: Researching an aspect of medical science that suits your career aims and aspirations, you will produce a report in a specified style for external publication.
Advanced Pharmacology & Toxicology: Understand how different drugs affect humans, and gain insights into the mechanism of how drugs cause cell death at the molecular level; how exposure to drugs and toxins result in adverse effects, such as the mechanisms of cell-death; and how toxic substances damage organs and body systems.
Advanced Systems Biology: This unit teaches you to manage and analyse big data, understand and apply computer modelling processes to test hypotheses relevant to biomedical science research.

Option units (choose two units from these three):

Pathophysiology: The detailed study of the molecular bases of a number of important clinical states will be a major component of the unit. We aim to develop your knowledge and understanding of the principal biological mechanisms involved in a range of pathological processes, inherited, malignant, infectious and degenerative diseases including cancer, inherited disease, heart disease, diabetes, infectious diseases, immunological conditions and organ-specific disorders. The transmission of infections, the role of the scientist in control and prevention of disease will be discussed, together with the social and political issues raised by such measures such as vaccination, hygiene and sanitation.
Advanced Topics in Genetics: You will consider how this modern discipline underpins all aspects of biology. You will be actively involved in discussions about the ethical issues of genetics and introduced to bioinformatics analysis of data. We will consider the roles pharmacogenomics, epigenetics, endophenotypes and optogenetics play in current research outputs as well as the classical model.
Epidemiology and Infection: You will learn to assess and identify health risk factors, appraise epidemiological data and monitor the policies and procedures of health services in order to evaluate effective professional practices.

Final Year Pathway 2

Pathway 2: two 20 credit core and one 40 credit core with an option choice of one from three or four in each semester.

Core units:

Neuroimaging: You will acquire in-depth technical knowledge and understanding of various neuroimaging and neuroscientific techniques, including practice. This unit will explore how these techniques work, their limitations, and what they have been used to demonstrate in psychology, focusing on current research and practice, including data analysis.
Medical Science Project: Researching an aspect of medical science that suits your career aims and aspirations, you will produce a report in a specified style for external publication.
Psychology Project: You will produce an academically-rigorous final year project/dissertation based upon a piece of independent research conducted under the supervision of a member of academic staff from the Department of Psychology.

Option unit choice 1 (choose one from these three):

Pathophysiology: The detailed study of the molecular bases of a number of important clinical states will be a major component of the unit. We aim to develop your knowledge and understanding of the principal biological mechanisms involved in a range of pathological processes, inherited, malignant, infectious and degenerative diseases including cancer, inherited disease, heart disease, diabetes, infectious diseases, immunological conditions and organ-specific disorders. The transmission of infections, the role of the scientist in control and prevention of disease will be discussed, together with the social and political issues raised by such measures such as vaccination, hygiene and sanitation.
Advanced Topics in Genetics: You will consider how this modern discipline underpins all aspects of biology. You will be actively involved in discussions about the ethical issues of genetics and introduced to bioinformatics analysis of data. We will consider the roles pharmacogenomics, epigenetics, endophenotypes and optogenetics play in current research outputs as well as the classical model.
Epidemiology and Infection: You will learn to assess and identify health risk factors, appraise epidemiological data and monitor the policies and procedures of health services in order to evaluate effective professional practices.

Option unit choice 2 (and choose one from these four):

Advanced Pharmacology & Toxicology: Understand how different drugs affect humans, and gain insights into the mechanism of how drugs cause cell death at the molecular level; how exposure to drugs and toxins result in adverse effects, such as the mechanisms of cell-death; and how toxic substances damage organs and body systems.

Advanced Systems Biology: This unit teaches you to manage and analyse big data, understand and apply computer modelling processes to test hypotheses relevant to biomedical science research.

Biopsychology of Mental Disorders: This unit takes a biopsychological approach to common mental illnesses (or psychiatric disorders), such as mood and anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders and autism spectrum disorders. The unit will explore the underlying biological differences which underpin these disorders and how they give rise to psychological symptoms.

Current Trends in Cognitive & Clinical Neuroscience: This unit is aimed at students who are interested in clinical neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience and who might what to have a career in research or clinical settings. You will acquire comprehensive knowledge about current trends in clinical and cognitive neuroscience research and related methodologies in order to be able to critically evaluate models and evidence in the research field.

Final Year Pathway 3

Pathway 3: two 20 credit core and one 40 credit core with an option choice of one from three in both semesters.

Core units:

Neuroimaging: You will acquire in-depth technical knowledge and understanding of various neuroimaging and neuroscientific techniques, including practice. This unit will explore how these techniques work, their limitations, and what they have been used to demonstrate in psychology, focusing on current research and practice, including data analysis.
Medical Science Project: Researching an aspect of medical science that suits your career aims and aspirations, you will produce a report in a specified style for external publication.

Biomedical Engineering Project: Apply the methods and techniques you have acquired to develop and solve a biomedical engineering problem in a professional manner.

Option unit choice 1 (choose one from these three):

Pathophysiology: The detailed study of the molecular bases of a number of important clinical states will be a major component of the unit. We aim to develop your knowledge and understanding of the principal biological mechanisms involved in a range of pathological processes, inherited, malignant, infectious and degenerative diseases including cancer, inherited disease, heart disease, diabetes, infectious diseases, immunological conditions and organ-specific disorders. The transmission of infections, the role of the scientist in control and prevention of disease will be discussed, together with the social and political issues raised by such measures such as vaccination, hygiene and sanitation.
Advanced Topics in Genetics: You will consider how this modern discipline underpins all aspects of biology. You will be actively involved in discussions about the ethical issues of genetics and introduced to bioinformatics analysis of data. We will consider the roles pharmacogenomics, epigenetics, endophenotypes and optogenetics play in current research outputs as well as the classical model.
Epidemiology and Infection: You will learn to assess and identify health risk factors, appraise epidemiological data and monitor the policies and procedures of health services in order to evaluate effective professional practices.

Option unit choice 2 (and choose one from these two):

Advanced Pharmacology & Toxicology: Understand how different drugs affect humans, and gain insights into the mechanism of how drugs cause cell death at the molecular level; how exposure to drugs and toxins result in adverse effects, such as the mechanisms of cell-death; and how toxic substances damage organs and body systems.

Advanced Systems Biology: This unit teaches you to manage and analyse big data, understand and apply computer modelling processes to test hypotheses relevant to biomedical science research.

Final Year Pathway 4

Pathway 4: two 20 credit core and one 40 credit core with an option choice of one from three in both semesters.

Core units:

Neuroimaging: You will acquire in-depth technical knowledge and understanding of various neuroimaging and neuroscientific techniques, including practice. This unit will explore how these techniques work, their limitations, and what they have been used to demonstrate in psychology, focusing on current research and practice, including data analysis.
Medical Science Project: Researching an aspect of medical science that suits your career aims and aspirations, you will produce a report in a specified style for external publication.

Computing & Visualisation Project: You will identify a problem and select, implement and evaluate an appropriate computational approach, presenting your work in a professional manner appropriate to your research findings.

Option unit choice 1 (choose one from these three):

Pathophysiology: The detailed study of the molecular bases of a number of important clinical states will be a major component of the unit. We aim to develop your knowledge and understanding of the principal biological mechanisms involved in a range of pathological processes, inherited, malignant, infectious and degenerative diseases including cancer, inherited disease, heart disease, diabetes, infectious diseases, immunological conditions and organ-specific disorders. The transmission of infections, the role of the scientist in control and prevention of disease will be discussed, together with the social and political issues raised by such measures such as vaccination, hygiene and sanitation.
Advanced Topics in Genetics: You will consider how this modern discipline underpins all aspects of biology. You will be actively involved in discussions about the ethical issues of genetics and introduced to bioinformatics analysis of data. We will consider the roles pharmacogenomics, epigenetics, endophenotypes and optogenetics play in current research outputs as well as the classical model.
Epidemiology and Infection: You will learn to assess and identify health risk factors, appraise epidemiological data and monitor the policies and procedures of health services in order to evaluate effective professional practices.

Option unit choice 2 (and choose one from these three):

Advanced Systems Biology: This unit teaches you to manage and analyse big data, understand and apply computer modelling processes to test hypotheses relevant to biomedical science research.
Advanced Pharmacology & Toxicology: Understand how different drugs affect humans, and gain insights into the mechanism of how drugs cause cell death at the molecular level; how exposure to drugs and toxins result in adverse effects, such as the mechanisms of cell-death; and how toxic substances damage organs and body systems.
Computational Neuroscience: A comprehensive introduction to the principles and foundational models of brain responses and their applications in physiological and pathological conditions. We will discuss the tools and techniques for identifying normal and altered behaviour of neural activity at multiple spatiotemporal scales, their limitations and future directions.

Programme specification

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Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the programme specification, the information is liable to change to take advantage of exciting new approaches to teaching and learning as well as developments in industry.

If you have been unable to locate the programme specification for the course you are interested in, it will be available as soon as the latest version is ready. Alternatively please contact us for assistance.

Placements

At BU, we recognise that placements are extremely valuable and can give you a head start when it comes to your future career. That’s why we offer every student the opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of their course.

You could even choose to take your placement abroad, giving you the opportunity to develop yourself personally, academically, and professionally and gain transferable skills to help you stand out in the job market.

Find out about BU students’ experiences on placements All you need to know about placements

How placements benefit you

A placement should be a highly rewarding experience for you and the employing company and we do our best to ensure that everyone involved feels that they have got the most that they can from the experience.

Placements provide a great opportunity to make your first career steps and enhance your employability while you’re completing your studies. You’ll get the opportunity to:

Put the theory learnt throughout the course into professional practice
Enhance your study and help you decide on subject options (where appropriate)
Learn a wide range of skills such as time management, problem solving and team work (all of these are important to succeed in any career)
Make contacts, as it is not uncommon for our students to be offered permanent positions to return to after graduating
Gain a real insight into how the industry operates in roles that would be almost impossible to achieve for an outsider.

Many of our students, during their placement, are given responsibilities normally associated with graduate trainees.

How long will your placement be?

What support will be available?

The faculty running your course will offer the support of a Placement Co-ordinator. They’ll help you plan your placement so make sure you get the right experience for you. That includes offering help and support if you need to move to another part of the UK – and even another country – to get the most out of your time.

We’ve also built close industry links over the years – so our network of employers that are keen to work with placement students is always growing. Or if you’d prefer to arrange your placement independently, we can offer advice on how to do that too.

Your application

For this course we are looking for applicants who:

Can demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of chemistry and biology
Have basic laboratory skills
Can demonstrate good written and oral communication skills.

How to apply

What we’re looking for

We welcome students with a wide range of interests and with a science background. You will have problem-solving skills and a proven ability to express yourself well orally and in writing, as well as working well in groups and as an individual.

We are looking for applicants who are interested in finding out how life works and a general interest in the natural world. Strong candidates would be those who have done some volunteer or other work to expand their practical skills in the laboratory.

Selection methods

Our offer-making process

Our offer making will typically be based on your most recent graded qualifications, including any required subjects where applicable. We'll consider all qualifications on the UCAS tariff tables when assessing your application, although these may not be part of our offer.

If you do not meet the criteria of your original offer, we may still offer you a place. We will review your whole application and consider all academic qualifications (including those not in the offer) and the rest of the application to see if you have the academic potential to succeed on the course. If we feel the answer is yes, we will still confirm your place.

How we'll assess your application

We look at individual applications and make a tailored offer based on your potential to succeed on the course considering a range of factors, including your academic achievements, work and other experience, reference and personal statement, and in some cases, your performance at an interview or a portfolio review. Typically, we make an offer at the bottom of the tariff range.

AccessBU gives you the chance to tell us more about you and your life experiences if you haven’t had the same educational opportunities as other applicants. If you are eligible for AccessBU, your offer could be up to 16 UCAS Tariff Points below the published tariff.

Your health and safety

These courses have compulsory elements involving working with dangerous substances in laboratory conditions and/or undertaking field trips in less accessible environments. Students must complete a health and safety risk assessment taking part in these activities, for their safety and that of others. As part of that assessment students provide information about any conditions or disabilities that might affect their ability to undertake these activities fully or safely.

If you have such a condition or disability, please let us know as soon as possible. You can contact our Additional Learning Support (ALS) service about this before or after making an application. We will then work with you to identify any support or adjustments you would need. Our ALS team works with the Faculty to seek to put in place reasonable adjustments and health and safety plans.

Exceptionally, it may not be possible to arrange for a student to access these courses without either over-riding their core standards or competencies or creating unacceptable risks to health and safety. If that is the case we will help you explore alternative course choices.

Our Unconditional Offer Scheme (2020 entry)

Applicants who are predicted to achieve strong academic results will be eligible for BU’s Unconditional Offer Scheme in recognition of their academic performance and potential to succeed at university. You will receive an unconditional offer from BU if you are selected for the scheme - course selection measures and other entry criteria (i.e. required qualifications) apply.

We believe that unconditional offers reduce pressure on applicants who will continue to strive to achieve the best grades possible. Excellent grades become a part of applicants’ CVs and also support eligibility for our Academic Excellence scholarship - if you achieve AAA or above at A-level or equivalent, you’ll be automatically eligible for this award.

Visit our Unconditional Offer Scheme FAQ page

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff points

We use the UCAS Tariff to show our entry requirements and will accept a combination of grades from your qualifications. You can use the UCAS calculator to see how your qualifications equate to tariff points.

For September 2020 entry: The entry requirements for this course are 104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.

Excluded subjects: General Studies.

GCSEs: This course requires a minimum of GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade C (or grade 4 in the reformed GCSE grading) or equivalent qualifications.

Numeracy and literacy: We need to be sure that you can express yourself in written English and have basic numeracy skills. We look at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework, which includes, but is not limited to, GCSEs, iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills Level 2. If you do not have formal qualifications to this level or have alternatives, we may still be able to consider your application – please contact the Future Students Enquiry team to find out more.

Other qualifications: We have outlined below other qualifications that we consider for this course. If you are studying a qualification that is not listed, please contact the Future Students Enquiry team. It may be that we can still consider it.

Access courses: 102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.

BTEC qualifications:

Extended Diploma: This course requires Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 tariff points).
Diploma: 104 tariff points (grade D*D).
BTEC National Foundation Diploma/90-credit Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent.
BTEC National Extended Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent.

Cambridge Pre-U Diploma: 104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 Principal Subjects.

Cambridge Technical qualifications:

Extended Diploma: This course requires Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 tariff points).
Diploma: 104 tariff points (grade D*D).
Subsidiary Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent.
Introductory Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent.

International Baccalaureate Diploma: 28-31 points overall including grade H5 from 2 Higher Level subjects.

Scottish Advanced Highers: 104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers.

Welsh Baccalaureate: Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.

Extended Project Qualification: Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications.

Apprenticeships: We recognise the transferable knowledge and skills gained through apprenticeships and welcome applications from students with the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Mature applicants: We recognise that mature applicants may have a wealth of experience rather than formal qualifications, so we’ll consider your application on these merits if it’s included in your application. You’ll need to apply to BU in the usual way through UCAS and you may be invited to an interview to discuss your suitability for the course based on the experience you tell us about in your application.

Deferred entry: We are happy to consider applicants for deferred entry.

International entry requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence that you can understand English to a satisfactory level. English language requirements for this course are normally:

For September 2020 entry: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component of writing, speaking, listening and reading or equivalent.

View further information about our English language requirements.

If you do not meet the English language requirement for your degree then why not join our Pre-Sessional English course? Successful completion of our Pre-Sessional English course will meet your English language requirement, without the need to re-take IELTS.

Academic entry requirements

You can find details of the international qualifications we accept, and what level of study they apply to, on our entry requirements for non-UK students’ page.

Careers

Career options

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 aumented reality to transform surgical procedures
Biomedical engineering - developing tools for the next generation
Bioinformatics
Biopsychosocial - further research into the understanding of the human condition

Our staff have a wealth of research, educational and professional practice experience and are therefore well-placed to ensure you are ready for the world of work once you graduate.

Further study

Costs and fees

All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. You can find full information about funding your studies and paying your fees in our undergraduate fees and funding section. That’s also where you’ll find information about the scholarships and bursaries on offer – including unlimited Academic Excellence Scholarships for UK, EU and International students.

Fees quoted are for tuition only unless stated otherwise, and we’re committed to ensuring there are no hidden extra costs while you’re at university – that’s why we’re clear about what you can expect us to cover, and what your cost of living will be. You’ll also find you could benefit from a range of discounts as a student.

Find out more about budgeting and living expenses

No hidden extras

What’s included in your tuition fee?

Your tuition fee covers expenses associated with your course including tuition materials, access to facilities, mandatory field trips and the following:

Materials for laboratory and field-based teaching activity
Support for finding placements (UK or abroad) and fieldwork, and non-financial support whilst on placement
A range of student services – advisors, help desks, counsellors, placement support and careers service
The Library – access to a wide range of electronic resources (databases, e-journals and e-books), print and multimedia collections, subject librarians and study spaces
IT labs (some open 24/7), wireless network, AV equipment to borrow
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) scheme
Disability and additional learning support
The BU Language Centre to help you develop/improve foreign or English language skills
24 hours a day, 365 days a year security team
Loan of lab coats and safety glasses
Compulsory/assessed fieldwork.

Costs of living and other expenses you need to consider

Additional costs

We are committed to offering you value for money and ensuring there are no hidden costs while you are studying with us, therefore we have listed below any additional costs you may incur that are not covered by your tuition fee:

Accommodation and living costs. Our accommodation price guide can be found on our website
Optional fieldwork travel, outdoor wear and footwear (where applicable)
Textbooks, general stationery and other supplies. Our award-winning library is stocked with a large range of textbooks and online resources, free of charge. The Students’ Union shops stock a wide range of stationery supplies on both campuses.
Travel costs to and from the University campus. An annual bus pass is included in your rent if you are living in halls of residence/Unilet accommodation.
Clothing or equipment costs required for your placement and travel costs to and from your placement (both in the UK and overseas). Information about funding your placement year can be found on the website.

Repeat units

Subject achievement scholarship worth £10,000

Passionate about the subject you’re coming to study? Worked hard to make a difference in your community, school or college, through voluntary work or work experience?

If this sound likes you, then this Subject Achievement Scholarship (Medical Sciences) is the perfect award to recognise your success and provide some additional support during your time as a BU student.

Bournemouth University will give you a package of benefits worth over £10,000, offered over the three years of your course, including over £9,000 in instalments, free bus pass and access to our ResLifeBU programme.

Apply now

Our staff

Visit our department pages to read more about the specialist interests of our Life & Environmental Sciences staff, or register for an Open Day to meet us.

On this course you will be taught by staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This could include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners and research students, many of whom are actively engaged in research and/or professional practice which is integrated into the teaching of this course. Please note that staff can change.

Dr Wei-Jun Liang – Senior Lecturer in Functional Genetics

Dr Paul Hartley – Senior Lecturer in Functional Genetics

Course changes

Changes in 2019

Date	Changes to this course
19/08/2019	Where the change was made: Course details, Final year Change: The amendment is a change of unit title to ‘Current Trends in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience'. Previous text: 'Current Trends in Clinical Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience'.

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Programme specification

Placements

How placements benefit you

How long will your placement be?

What support will be available?

Your application

What we’re looking for

Selection methods

Our offer-making process

How we'll assess your application

Your health and safety

Our Unconditional Offer Scheme (2020 entry)

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff points

International entry requirements

Careers

Career options

Further study

Costs and fees

No hidden extras

Costs of living and other expenses you need to consider

Repeat units

Subject achievement scholarship worth £10,000

Our staff

Dr Wei-Jun Liang – Senior Lecturer in Functional Genetics

Dr Paul Hartley – Senior Lecturer in Functional Genetics

Course changes

Changes in 2019