Clinical Sciences BSc
City Campus, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Clinical Sciences
University of Bradford
Clinical Sciences
BSc (Hons) Clinical Sciences at the University of Bradford
The BSc (Hons) Clinical Sciences at the University of Bradford offers a medically relevant science degree with a clinical focus and a strong emphasis on anatomy, physiology, and employability skills. The course is informed by research and clinical expertise, and benefits from being taught by scientists and healthcare professionals from a wide range of specialist areas.
This programme is ideal for anyone who wants to combine an interest in sciences with knowledge and understanding of health and health-related issues. Whether you want to pursue a science career, study a postgraduate programme leading to qualification as a health professional, or work in healthcare management, this programme can be your first step towards your future.
The programme also provides the opportunity to enhance your profile with an optional placement year between years two and three, enabling you to either work in a relevant healthcare field or study abroad. Clinical Sciences is a highly regarded degree for graduate entry medicine, and each year around a third of graduates are accepted into medical and dental schools throughout the UK.
Key Programme Highlights
- Strong clinical focus with emphasis on anatomy, physiology, and hands-on laboratory experience in dedicated simulation suites
- Optional placement year between years two and three for work experience in healthcare or study abroad opportunities
- Established pathway to graduate entry medicine with formal partnership with Sheffield Medical School for eligible students
- Taught by scientists and healthcare professionals from diverse specialist areas, with embedded transferable employability skills
Curriculum and Modules
The BSc Clinical Sciences curriculum builds core scientific knowledge in medical sciences and anatomy from subcellular organelles to body systems, supplemented with a strong emphasis on personal and professional development. Students study 120 credits at each level, with a full degree worth 360 UK credits across three years of study.
Systems, Physiology, and Anatomy
Core - Year 1Provides foundational knowledge of human body systems, covering key anatomical structures and physiological processes essential for understanding clinical medicine and healthcare practice.
Ethics, Law and Values in Healthcare
Core - Year 1Explores the ethical, legal, and professional frameworks that underpin healthcare practice, developing your understanding of patient rights, consent, and professional responsibility.
Academic Skills and Professional Development
Core - Year 1Develops essential academic and professional skills including critical analysis, scientific writing, and reflective practice to support your progression through the programme and into your career.
Public Health and Health Economics
Core - Year 2Examines population health, epidemiology, health promotion strategies, and the economic principles underlying healthcare delivery and resource allocation in modern health systems.
Career Development and Employability
Core - Year 2Prepares you for making effective career decisions by evaluating your skills, abilities, interests, and values, and relating these to a range of career options in healthcare and science.
Research Project
Core - Year 3Allows you to undertake hypothesis-driven research in a chosen topic area, further developing your skills in critical analysis, scientific methodology, and independent investigation.
Elective and Optional Modules
Admission Requirements
The University of Bradford welcomes applications from students with a wide range of qualifications from the UK and overseas. Applicants are initially selected on the basis of academic potential, motivation, relevant experience, and interpersonal skills, and may be invited to attend a selection day involving an assessed group activity and individual interview.
Academic Requirements
- A Levels112 UCAS Tariff points from 3 A Levels including Chemistry and Biology with minimum grades BC, plus a pass in all Science practicals
- BTEC Extended DiplomaDMM in Applied Science (to include four Chemistry or Biology units graded at Distinction)
- Access to HE Diploma112 UCAS Tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant Science-related subject
- GCSE RequirementsEnglish Language, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry or Dual Award Science at grade C or 4 (GCSE equivalents are not accepted)
- Admissions TestsBMAT or UCAT are not required as part of the admissions process for this programme
English Language Requirements
- IELTSOverall score of 6.5 with no sub-test less than 6.0
- IELTS EquivalentEquivalent qualifications accepted; contact Uni4Edu for details on accepted alternatives
- Pre-sessional EnglishUniversity of Bradford pre-sessional English courses available for students who do not meet the IELTS requirement
Required Documents
Application Deadlines
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Scholarships and Funding
The University of Bradford awards numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU, and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances, or economic hardship. Several funding opportunities are available to Clinical Sciences students to help make their studies more affordable.
Global Scholar Award
Varies by nationalityA tuition fee reduction scholarship available to all self-funding international fee-paying students on eligible full-time courses. The award is based on nationality and is automatically applied upon enrolment with no separate application required.
International Academic Excellence Fee Scholarship
GBP 2,500 - GBP 3,500Automatically assessed based on a student's entry qualifications and nationality. Eligible students can receive awards ranging from GBP 2,500 to GBP 3,500 toward their tuition fees on full-time courses at the University of Bradford.
For detailed tuition fee information, please contact Uni4Edu — we will guide you through the costs and available funding options for this program.
Career Prospects
The BSc Clinical Sciences programme prepares you for a wide range of NHS careers and roles in the private sector. Clinical Sciences graduates have progressed to postgraduate study leading to careers in medicine, healthcare sciences, and other healthcare roles, with around a third of final-year students receiving offers for medicine or dentistry.
Potential Career Roles
Typical Employers and Destinations
Rankings and Recognition
The University of Bradford has demonstrated significant improvements in national and international rankings, recognised for its commitment to social mobility, inclusive education, and strong graduate outcomes. The university was named University of the Year for Social Inclusion by the Daily Mail University Guide 2026 and has been ranked first on the Higher Education Policy Institute's Social Mobility Index for four consecutive years.
| Subject | Ranking Body | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Paramedic Science | Guardian University Guide | #3 |
| Physiotherapy | Guardian University Guide | #16 |
| Pharmacy and Pharmacology | Guardian University Guide | #17 |
| Radiography | Times Good University Guide | #10 |
How to Apply
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