Congratulations on your offer of a place at Bangor University
Welcome to our Biomedical Science and Medical Sciences offer holder hub. We've created these pages to share more in depth information on what makes studying at Bangor unique and to help you make the important decision of where you're going to study.
If you've accepted your offer we're very excited to hope to welcome you to Bangor in September and wish you luck with any exams and coursework you're studying for.
If you're still considering your options make sure to have a look at all of our content on this page to help you decide if Bangor is the place for you and feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.
Did you know?
As Medical Sciences, Biomedical Science and Pharmacology have a common first year you have the flexibility to change courses from second year onwards. It can be hard to know before you've started what areas of medical sciences you'll find most interesting so this means you have the chance to figure it out during year one.
Our IBMS-accreditation for our Biomedical Science programme helps prepare you for the fast paced and interesting work of a modern day pathology laboratory with disciplines ranging from organising blood transfusions to detecting viral infections in patients.
Our Medical Sciences degree is a pathway to our Graduate Entry Medicine programme for those who graduate with at least a 2:1. Please note that additional entry requirements also apply.
Practical training builds your skills in areas like genetics, microbiology, and disease mechanisms, preparing you for diverse career paths.
A message from Dr Dylan Jones
Hello and congratulations on having been offered a place here at Bangor University.
I'm Dr Dylan Wyn Jones and I run the biomedical science degree here at Bangor, as well as teach on pretty much everything else we do as a school.
I'm looking forward to welcoming you all to the start of the course in the end of September, where we'll have an opportunity to get together all to meet and have a bit of a chat to officially welcome you to Bangor.
When you're on your course, you will have opportunities to spend time with your fellow students.
You'll have time to spend with the staff. As we're fortunate, we've got quite small teaching groups.
There's a really good opportunity for us all to get to know each other really, really well.
So if you are having any issues, if you just want to come and have a chat, you'll find that all the staff are very happy to talk with and very, very welcoming.
Thank you very much for considering Bangor.
Congratulations again on your offer.
I very much look forward to seeing you within a few weeks.
Best of luck.
Meet the lecturers
If you choose to study with us at Bangor you'll be taught by people who are passionate about their subjects. Below you can get to know some of the key lecturers who will be a part of the first few years of your degree.
Medical Sciences Programme Lead Dr Alyson Moyes
What’s your favourite part of your job?
Seeing students on their graduation day is incredibly special. It’s the culmination of all their hard work, dedication, and perseverance—and knowing I’ve been a part of their journey is deeply rewarding.
What’s a fun fact about you that students might not know?
I have a dog named Dippy, who’s often a popular feature in my sessions! I love sharing photos of her to brighten up my lecturers.
What’s one thing you think every student should experience at Bangor?
Immerse yourself in the local area. Bangor is very student-friendly and inclusive, with lots to explore. Plus, the Bangor catering brownies are delicious!
Lecturer Mathew Jones
What’s the best piece of advice you ever received?
Believe in your abilities and ensure you always ask the staff for support (too many students sit in silences struggling with their studies), reaching out for support is the most important aspect of being a successful student.
What’s a fun fact about you that students might not know?
I am a ex-international Lacrosse player, I am related to Kylie Minogue, and am an avid Warhammer 40k player (and currently am the 40k officer for Deeside Defender Gaming Club).
What do you love most about teaching?
There are many aspects, some examples include having engaging discussions with students on new scientific discoveries and seeing students develop their understanding over the years of study.
Pharmacology Programme Lead Dr Joanna Edwards
What’s your favourite part of your job?
Getting to talk about pharmacology all day! I fell completely in love with the subject within a couple of months of starting my own undergraduate degree in pharmacology many years ago, and I decided then that I wanted to spend my life teaching other people about it, and I feel very lucky that I can.
What do you love most about teaching?
Being able to support the students through what can sometimes be a difficult time as they adapt to life at Uni. I get a huge amount of satisfaction from seeing students grow, gain confidence, and realise their potential.
What’s a fun fact about you that students might not know?
I have pet cockroaches!
Lecturer & Director of Student Engagement Bethan Davies-Jones
What’s your favourite part of your job?
I love connecting with students and seeing them grow from first-year nerves to confident thinkers. There’s something incredibly rewarding about witnessing those “aha!” moments when challenging concepts suddenly make sense, and I’m honoured to be both a guide and cheerleader on their academic journeys. Watching students build confidence, ask deeper questions, and make connections they hadn’t considered is priceless.
What’s a fun fact about you that students might not know?
I'm easily distracted by animals—if there's a furry, feathered, or even scaly creature nearby, you’ve probably lost me! If I weren’t a scientist, I’d be a veterinarian, a farmer, or a zookeeper!
Biomedical Science Programme Lead Dr Dylan Jones
What’s your favourite part of your job?
I love seeing students develop both academically and personally during their time with us. Watching them make connections between complex concepts and real-world applications, particularly in biomedical science, is incredibly rewarding.
How would you describe Bangor in three words?
Historic, welcoming, inspiring.
What’s a fun fact about you that students might not know?
Outside of academia, I love to brew mead!
What’s one book or resource you always recommend to students?
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. It’s an essential read for understanding the human stories behind scientific discoveries and the ethical complexities in biomedical research.
Joining us through Clearing or Extra?
You’re in good company. Lots of students join us this way each year and go on to have an amazing experience. Clearing might happen quickly, but that doesn’t mean you’re behind. You’ve still got plenty of time to get everything sorted, from booking accommodation to making friends and even visiting the campus.
Although our applicant days were in the Spring there's still an opportunity for you to come and visit us at Bangor to see if it feels like the right fit for you. We have an open day on Sunday the 17th of August where late applicants are welcome to visit among visitors for the next cycle. Just make sure you let our staff know you're applying for this September so they can give you the most relevant information.
Once you've received your offer in UCAS you can join other applicants and be part of our Bangor student community even before arriving! Register for our Campus Connect app where you can ask questions, chat with current students and make friends with other applicants on your course and in your chosen accommodation. Check your emails for your Bangor University reference number, you'll need this when you register.
The sooner that you confirm that you are taking up your Clearing place at Bangor University the sooner you can make your halls application. If you apply through Clearing for a course that's based at our Bangor campus, you are guaranteed a place in University accommodation as long as you choose Bangor through UCAS by Thursday, 28 August, and book your place in halls by Monday, 1 September. When you’ve selected Bangor University as your Clearing choice on UCAS, and we have processed and formally confirmed your place via UCAS, you will be sent an e-mail with details of how to make an application for a place in University halls of residence. It will usually take 24–48 hours for the automatic halls application e-mail to be generated and sent to you.
More Questions?
Have more specific questions or want to chat to our current students? Ask them anything about the course, campus life, or settling in. They’ve been in your shoes and are happy to help on Unibuddy.
Do you have a question about life as a Bangor University student? Our ambassadors will be happy to help you find the answer.
They can tell you more about studying here, about the amazing Clubs and Societies we have, and how they made friends and settled into life at university as a Medical Sciences student.
If you have any questions about the course, our lecturers are on hand to help. Below are some examples of frequently asked questions. Can you think of any more?
- What are the qualities of a successful Medical Sciences student at Bangor?
- How can I prepare myself to study Medical Sciences at Bangor?
- How will I know that Medical Sciences at Bangor is the right choice for me?
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Student Profile Lizzie Ross, Medical Sciences
"My favourite thing about Medical Sciences at Bangor is the breadth of learning. I like to think of us as broadly educated generalists – we have practical laboratory skills, molecular biology and biochemistry skills, clinical physiology and anatomy, diagnostic skills… It is wonderful to have the opportunity to learn so many different disciplines within the medical field. Because of the huge range of learning on the course, the diversity in the plans and career aspirations of my peers is so inspiring and I am always finding new things to research and look into."
