University of Chester - Medical Science (BMedSci) BMedSci (Hons)

University of Chester

Medical Science (BMedSci) BMedSci (Hons)

Develop clinical skills and in-depth knowledge of how the human body functions, how it reacts to disease, and the drugs that are used to treat disease.

Our healthcare system relies on Medical Scientists to help diagnose diseases, evaluate the effectiveness of treatment, and research the causes and cures of diseases. During this course, you will gain knowledge of topics integral to medical science and develop clinical skills.

Why study this course with us?

Medical Science is taught by enthusiastic academic and professional staff who will provide continuous support throughout your studies at Chester Medical School.

We use an integrated approach to look at molecular and clinical medicine. The course has a solid theoretical base together with laboratory practicals and clinical skills sessions.

The academic staff are research active and continually strive to promote research within areas of medical science, in which they have published research findings and discussed their work at national and international conferences. You will have the opportunity to join a research team to undertake your research dissertation in the final year.

This course provides an ideal springboard into postgraduate-entry Medicine or Physician Associate Studies, as well as medical or biomedical research.

Entry Requirements

Typical Entry

     

112

UCAS points

GCE A Level

       

112 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - BCC-BBC including a Humanities-based essay writing subject such as English Literature, English Language, English Language & Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies, History or Classical Civilisation.

BTEC

     

BTEC Extended Diploma/Diploma: merit/distinction profile plus one of the GCE A Level subjects listed above.

Irish/Scottish Highers

    

Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 including H3 in English

Scottish Highers - BBBB

 

including English

International Baccalaureate

       

26 points, including 5 in English

Access requirements

     

Access to HE Diploma (must include English Language or Literature at Level 3) and to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit

IELTS

IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band)

Career Prospects

The University of Chester has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences through the curriculum, employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance. The service is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to individual goals and aspirations. It provides access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. Group sessions on career planning are delivered within each course and there is a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study. Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.

Course Details

Year 1

Cell Biology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Biochemistry
Introduction to Genetics
Introduction to Microbiology
Professional Skills for Life Sciences I

Year 2

Biochemistry & Metabolic Regulation
Diagnostics and Therapeutics
Immunology
Molecular Genetics and Genomics
Pathophysiology
Professional Skills for Medical Science

Year 3

Core Modules
Clinical Case Studies
Dissertation
Medical Physiology
Optional Modules
Clinical Genetics
Clinical Immunology
Haematology & Transfusion Science
Medical Microbiology

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