BSc Health and Medical Sciences
Are you interested in understanding complex problems in human health? Do you want to advocate for change and help to improve the health of individuals and populations?
If the answer is yes then the BSc Health and Medical Sciences could be for you. Our course is designed to enable students to address current local and global problems in health through the integrated perspectives of health science, which includes areas such as public health, epidemiology and wellbeing, and medical science, the scientific study of how the human body works.
The course can lead to a variety of exciting careers and further study options. It's an excellent choice if you're considering graduate-entry medicine, and there is dedicated support available from our careers team to help with the application process.
Student Testimonials
Overview
The BSc in Health and Medical Sciences will help you address current local and global problems in health through the integrated perspectives of health science and medical science. Health science encompasses various disciplines such as nutrition, epidemiology, public health, wellbeing and health policy whereas medical science is the scientific study of how the body works. The course will equip you with the vital skills to be able to make a valuable contribution and impact on health in our society, both locally and globally. Case-based learning, a signature educational approach for Warwick Medical School, and small group teaching feature heavily in the delivery of the course.
"The world-leading research that we conduct in medical and health sciences, and in clinical trials make WMS the ideal place for our innovative approach to education. Our educational expertise has been honed and refined in our successful medical and post-graduate programmes. We are confident that our BSc Health and Medical Sciences programme offers something distinctive and valuable, and equips students with the knowledge and skills that are needed for a range of careers in health, research and beyond.." Hear more from our course director.
Dr Hollie White
Course Director
Why study Health and Medical Sciences at Warwick?
- You will learn from highly regarded researchers who are experts in their field.
- You will develop a set of highly transferable skills that are sought after by employers including interpersonal skills; critical thinking; ability to be able to synthesise evidence and information across disciplines and from multiple perspectives; team working; ability to construct novel solutions or transfer solutions across settings to solve problems; time management; project planning and delivery; digital literacy and the ability to scrutinise digital solutions from different viewpoints; analytical and numerical skills and advanced communication skills, including the ability to inform multiple and varied audience types.
- You will benefit from a variety of teaching and assessment methods incorporating case-based learning, small group learning, technology enhanced learning and independent enquiry based learning.
- The University of Warwick is consistently ranked highly in university league tables:
- We are the 3rd most targeted university by the UK’s top 100 graduate employers (The Graduate Market in 2020, High Fliers Research Ltd)
- We are ranked 4th in Europe for teaching in The Times Higher Education (THE) teaching rankings with only Oxford, Cambridge and the Sorbonne ranked higher.
- We were ranked 7th overall among UK research universities in the most recent Research Excellence Framework.
Course structure
The course addresses current local and global problems in health through the integrated perspectives of health and wellbeing science and medical science, covering six main thematic areas:
- Non-communicable diseases
- Infectious disease
- Physical health
- Mental health
- Nutrition
- Civil strife and displacement
We will teach you to understand the underpinning science, identify real-life solutions, enable their application and act as facilitators and analysts to make a valuable contribution and ultimately make a positive impact on our health in society.
How will I learn?
The course encourages engagement and active involvement in a broad range of structured and specifically designed learning activities centred around real-world cases. This case-based learning approach will allow you to develop problem-solving skills and integrate your learning, working closely with your peers in small teams.
As an additional feature of the course, some of the content will be delivered wholly online to give flexibility and to develop personal responsibility in your studies. Directed learning activities, project work, additional reading and reflection as well as preparations for group work and assessed elements will take up the rest of your time.
Find out more about how you will learn on the course including examples of cases you might encounter.
Class size
We expect the class size to be around 50 for full cohort sessions. Case-based learning and other small group activities will be in groups of around 10 students.
How will I be assessed?
The course includes a mix of examinations, written course work, presentations and skill-based assessment types. Many modules have more than one assessment type, so that you can convey your understanding of module material in diverse ways as we all learn in different ways.
Find out more about the assessment strategy.
Entry requirements
2025 Entry
A level:
- Either AAB including one subject or ABB including two subjects from: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Physical Education, Statistics (Biology is recommended).
IB:
- 34 overall including 5 in one Higher Level subject out of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Sports, Exercise and Health Science or 32 overall including 5 in two Higher Level subjects from the list above (Biology is recommended).
BTEC:
We consider applications from students taking BTECs on a case by case basis. The following subject areas are of interest as part of our review: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Health and Social Care, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Physical Education, Statistics.
Contextual data and differential offers
Warwick may make differential offers to students in a number of circumstances. These include students participating in the Realising Opportunities programme, or who meet two of the contextual data criteria. Differential offers will be one or two grades below Warwick’s standard offer.
Warwick Scholars Programme
We support Warwick Scholars Programme.
UCAS code: B990
Award: Degree of Bachelor of Science
Duration: 3 years full time (30 weeks per year)
Location of study: University of Warwick
Contact us: wms.hms@warwick.ac.uk
The course is designed to enable you to address current local and global problems in health through the integrated perspectives of health and medical sciences, aligned to the following problem areas; non-communicable disease, infectious disease, physical health, mental health, nutrition, and civil strife and displacement.
Years one and two have no wet lab component. In year three you can decide the topic and type of project you would like to do for your dissertation. For example you can conduct a laboratory based research project in the area of biomedical sciences and biomedicine, focused group studies, analysis of patient data or you may wish to undertake a literature review. Explore the modules below to find out more about the areas you will study.
Important information
We are currently undertaking a curriculum review of our BSc Health and Medical Sciences degree for 2025/26 entry. We continually review our curricula to reflect developments in the relevant disciplines to deliver the best educational experience, integrating transferable and employability skills through our degrees to improve our graduate outcomes. The core and optional modules will undergo approval through the University's rigorous academic processes. As modules are approved we will update the course information on these webpages. It is therefore very important that you check these pages for the latest information before you apply and prior to accepting an offer. Sign up to receive updates.
Year one
In your first year, you will study five core modules.
Year two
In your second year, you will study three core modules and have the opportunity to choose two optional modules.
Year three
In your third year, you will study six core modules.
We will work together with you to identify your support needs as you progress through the curriculum. We will identify any areas where you need additional support and we will provide that support. There will be a focus on contact and personal development time, enabling you to work with expert academics with an adaptable approach. Warwick has an extensive range of student support services, including: Counselling Services, Students’ Union Advice Centre, Mental Health Coordinators, Chaplaincy, Disability Services and many more.
To help you settle in, you will be allocated an academic member of staff as a personal tutor. Your personal tutor normally stays with you throughout your degree and is your first point of call for any academic queries or concerns. Regular contact with your personal tutor throughout your course provides one-to-one support for your academic work and career development. Our senior tutors will also work alongside your personal tutors to ensure your welfare and wellbeing while you are studying with us.
Read our staff biographies to find out more about the teaching staff on the course. The team talk about their backgrounds, interests, current research and why they are passionate about teaching on the Health and Medical Sciences course.
Open Days
Our open days give you the chance to hear more about the course, meet staff and students, visit the Medical School, tour the campus and get a real feel for life at Warwick. We hold four open days per year, in June and October. Find out more.
Live chats
We hold regular live online chats where you can chat to members of our course teams and ask any questions you may have. If you'd like to attend a chat please register your interest and we'll let you know when the next session is booked.Contact us
Want to find out more? If you have any questions, please get in touch.
Career opportunities
The broad and diverse nature of the course lends itself to a range of future potential careers in public health, consultancy, community development and local government. Recent graduates have gone on to do the following:
- NHS graduate management training scheme
- PwC management consultancy
- Royal Air Force (Medical Support Officer)
Find out more about what our graduates have gone on to do on our graduate profile page.
Further study
55% of our 2023 graduates progressed into further study. Our graduates have gone into a range of further study options including:
- Graduate Entry Medicine
- Public Health
- Health Economics, Policy and Management
- Occupational Therapy
- Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research
- Therapeutic Radiology
Find out more about what our graduates have gone on to do on our graduate profile page.
Thinking about Graduate Entry Medicine?
We're pleased to be able to offer access to a Medical School Application Support Programme during your time with us, including tailored workshops and guidance on the application process to give you the best chance of securing a place.
Considering Graduate Entry Medicine?
BSc Health and Medical Sciences can lead to a wide range of exciting careers and further study options. It's an excellent choice if you're considering Graduate Entry Medicine, and we're pleased to be able to offer access to a Medical School Application Support Programme during your time with us, including tailored workshops and guidance on the application process to give you the best chance of securing a place. Hear from Molly, who joined the MB ChB at Warwick after graduating from Health and Medical Sciences.