BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences  

Undergraduate, 3 years, Full-time

University of South Wales

8489 BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences

A UK Citizen or have permanent residency:

Academic Requirements:

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

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.

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.

BSc (Hons) Biology and Biomedical Science (Including Foundation Year):

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.

Form outside UK Students:

Academic Requirements:

* Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with A grade

* HSC scores with one or two B grades may be accepted on Business courses but would need to be considered on an individual basis for more specific subject areas

* Students below A grade (HSC) will be considered for a Foundation Course

* Applicants who have followed the A-Level curriculum can be considered for degree level entry- the normal UCAS tariff will be applied

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/bangladesh/

English Language Requirements:

* GCSE English at grade C

* IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each band)

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/bangladesh/

Academic Requirements:

* An overall average of 60 - 65% or above in the 12th Standard depending on which Board you have studied

* Advanced entry to certain undergraduate degree programmes may be possible for students who hold a UK HND or India Diploma in a relevant subject

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/india/

English Language Requirements:

* HSC (12th standard) English at 65-70% or above, depending on which Board you have studied

* IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each band or equivalent (some courses require higher IELTS – please refer to relevant course page on website)

* USW English test (known as the Password test) – this is a free English test that can be completed in India. Please email india@southwales.ac.uk for further details.

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/india/

Academic Requirements:

* Undergraduate entry for applicants who have an overall average of 65% and above in the year 12 Intermediate (HSC) in a relevant subject area.

* Applicants with a 2 year Bachelor degree with 55% and above plus IELTS 6.0 or equivalent will be considered for advanced entry to year 2 or of a Bachelor degree depending on the subject area in question and the module match.

* There are a number of colleges in Pakistan which deliver HND qualifications from a number of awarding bodies. These can be considered for advanced entry onto a Bachelor degree on a case by case basis depending on the subject area in question and the module match.

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/pakistan/

English Language Requirements:

* GCSE English at grade C

* IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 with at least a 5.5 in each component.

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/pakistan/

Academic Requirements:

* Students who have passed the Higher Secondary Certificate in year 12 from CBSE (Central Board of School Education), HSC (Higher Secondary Certificate), NEB (National Education Board) or HSEB (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal) with a grade of 65% or above will be considered for direct entry onto an Undergraduate Degree.

* Applicants who have a CGPA of 2.8 or above will be considered for year 1

* Schooling certificate must be from Kathmandu

* Applicants who study the Edexcel or Cambridge A Level curriculum will follow the normal UCAS tariff.

If your qualification is not covered above or you do not meet the set criteria please contact us and we will see how we can assist you.

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/nepal/

English Language Requirements:

* 12th Standard from Nepal in English with at least 65% plus Medium of Instruction’ letter showing that the applicant has studied their 12th standard (or bachelor degree) in the medium of English.

* IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each band or an equivalent qualification (some courses require higher IELTS – please refer to relevant course page on website)

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/nepal/

Academic Requirements:

* Applicants who have successfully completed 1 year of an Undergraduate degree in Albenia may be considered for direct undergraduate degree entry.

* Advanced entry to year 2 on to certain degree programmes is possible if you have completed two years of a relevant degree in Albenia.

* Advanced entry to year 3 on to certain degree programmes is possible if you have completed three years of a relevant degree in Albenia.

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/

English Language Requirements:

* GCSE English at grade C

* IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 with at least a 5.5 in each component.

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/

Academic Requirements:

* Students who have the Senior School Certificate with five or more B3 grades can be considered for direct undergraduate entry

* Students who have the Nigerian Certificate of Education Diploma can be considered for undergraduate degree programmes

* Students with a National Diploma can be considered for undergraduate degree programmes

* Successful completion of a recognised foundation programme such as Bridge House Foundation/Northern Consortium Foundation/Global Education Foundation/Multi-plan Foundation can be accepted for entry to the appropriate 1st year degree programme

* Students with ‘A’ levels will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate degree programmes. Please refer to our course pages for detailed entry requirements

* Students who do not meet the entry requirements will be considered for a Foundation year

* Students with a Higher National Diploma or Polytechnic diplomas can be considered for advanced entry onto certain undergraduate degree programmes

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/nigeria/

English Language Requirements:

* A C, C6, 6 or credit pass grade in English at SSCE/NECO/WACE level

* IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each band)

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/nigeria/

Academic Requirements:

We recognise the WAEC and SSCE examining boards:

* Students with 5 or more West African Senior School (WAEC/NECO) subjects at B3 or above including Mathematics and one Science, can be considered for direct undergraduate degree entry

* Students with a National Diploma will be considered for undergraduate degree programmes

* Students with a Higher National Diploma or Polytechnic diplomas can be considered for advanced entry onto certain undergraduate degree programmes

* Students with A Levels will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate degree programmes in line with the standard UCAS tariff

If your qualification is not covered above or you do not meet the set criteria please contact us and we will see how we can assist you.

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/ghana/

English Language Requirements:

* Senior School Certificate grade C or Credit pass in English Language

* GCSE/A Level English Language grade C or above

* IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band)

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/ghana/