BSc Medical Sciences
Delivered in partnership with GEMS Middle East, available exclusively to GEMS students who have completed the GEMS Middle East Higher Diploma in Preclinical Sciences (MedStart Diploma).
Why choose this course?
- Study on an innovative, six-month ‘top-up’ course worth 120 credits to graduate with a BSc in Medical Sciences.
- Gain a qualification that will expand your horizons, opening up a wide range of medical sciences career options and further study pathways in the UK, US or around the world.
- On completion of the course (subject to meeting entry requirements), apply for the University of Surrey’s Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS or Physician Associate Studies PGDip.
Course details
This exclusively online course will run twice throughout the year, January–June and June–November. It will begin in June 2025.
Applicants to this course must have completed the GEMS Middle East Higher Diploma in Preclinical Sciences (MedStart Diploma) with a GPA of ≥2.5/4 and have accredited English language proficiency*.
The following centres are authorised to deliver the MedStart Diploma:
- British International University, Erbil, Kurdistan (Iraq)
- Ajman University, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
- Denning School of Medical Sciences, Pakistan
- Amity Global Institute, Singapore.
*IETLS Academic: A score of at least 6.5 overall and at least 6.0 in all components.
PLEASE NOTE: this course is subject to validation.
This programme is subject to approval. This means that it has received initial agreement from the University and is currently undergoing a detailed final approval exercise, through the University’s quality assurance processes.
Why choose the University of Surrey?
Top 10 in the UK
Biosciences are ranked top 10 for overall student satisfaction* in the National Student Survey 2024
93%
Of our biosciences and medicine graduates go on to employment or further study**
12th in the UK
Surrey is ranked 12th in the Complete University Guide 2025
*Measured by % positivity based on Q1-24 for all providers listed in the Guardian University Guide league tables.
**Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA.
Course structure
What you will study
On this intensive 'top-up' course, you’ll build on the knowledge gained from your diploma and gain a thorough understanding of biomedical science. You’ll explore topics such as cancer, clinical immunology and immunohematology, infectious diseases, and global health challenges. You’ll also complete a research project.
Academic year structure
This course will take six months to complete.
Teaching and learning
This course will be taught by academic staff from the University of Surrey who are experts in their field and whose teaching approach centres on real-world experience, research and innovation. The knowledge you acquire will be up-to-date and relevant to employers.
Students will engage in learning through a variety of methods, including lectures, tutorial support, workshops, and directed and self-directed activities. Our teaching methods incorporate case/problem-based learning and emphasise lifelong learning, open inquiry, teamwork and critical thinking – all crucial transferrable skills.
Assessment
Assessment varies depending on the module but will include examinations, essays, oral presentations, written reports, case history analysis, data interpretation and problem-solving.
Delivery
The course will be delivered exclusively online.
