BSc (Hons) in Medical Sciences (with Foundation Year), University of Central Lancashire

The foundation year course in Medical Sciences is designed to prepare students for highly competitive graduate entry courses in medical subjects and other professional programmes. Based at Burnley Campus, the course focuses on understanding how body systems work together to maintain health, along with developing medical communication skills. Students study mechanisms of clinical and pathological conditions at cellular, molecular, and clinical levels while learning about research methods and how to conduct research projects. This three-year program combines scientific fundamentals with clinical skills training, aiming to make students competitive for further studies like medicine, dentistry, and physician associate programmes. It's a gateway course that combines academic achievement with practical skills, supported by dedicated staff and advanced facilities like virtual dissection tables and wet laboratories.