Medical Science, BSc

OverviewA degree in Medical Science is highly valued by employers and transferable to a wide range of sectors. Employers prefer graduates with a mixture of technical skills, such as data analysis and report writing, and soft skills such as teamwork, communication, leadership, and commercial awareness.Our Medical Science degree will equip you with not only the technical skills, but also the soft skills required for a career working in a research or clinical diagnostic laboratory, or career dealing directly with customers or patients.You also have the option to specialise in pharmacology as a dedicated route which will see you graduate in BSc Medical Science (Pharmacology). This route remains identical to BSc Medical Science in years 1 and 2, however becomes focused on pharmacology in year 3 where modules on Drug Development and Neuropharmacology will be compulsory.Why study BSc Medical Science at Middlesex University?Studying BSc (Hons) Medical Science with us, you’ll develop a range of skills and techniques which are used at the forefront of the industry. From your studies, you’ll acquire knowledge, skills, attitude and ethical values required for a wide range of medical and science-related careers.An essential aim of the programme is to develop your understanding of disease processes and enhance your knowledge of how diseases are diagnosed, treated and prevented. Additionally, you'll be taught using a wide range of learning styles, all of which will be vital throughout your degree in developing your communication, problem-solving and teamworking skills.Our specialist Hatchcroft Building is outfitted with cutting-edge facilities and you’ll have access to all the labs and equipment there. You’ll get the experience of working with the latest industry equipment from the very start.