This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into the three-year Medical Science degree, providing an excellent route into medical science if you do not have the typical entry requirements. Focus on the science that underpins medicine, and how medical science can lead to new ways of diagnosing and treating disease. This course covers topics such as biomedical laboratory research and frontline clinical care in order to improve patients’ lives. Led by the School of Biological Sciences and the School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy, your learning is enhanced by: * industry-specific training. Designed in partnership with local NHS partners to respond to career needs within the NHS, our course offers you the most relevant, practical content. * teaching from medical experts. You will be taught by academics whose research is aimed at understanding disease mechanisms, improving diagnoses, developing new therapies and advancing clinical practice. Everyone who teaches you has on-the-ground experience. * practical experience. Options to complete multiple small placements in primary and secondary healthcare settings, or healthcare industry, are built into your degree timetable. **Your learning structure** The aim of the foundation year is to prepare you for your medical science degree. As you progress, each stage builds on your prior learning. Core modules will develop key scientific and general skills to support your learning. Following the foundation year, tailored pathway options allow you to specialise in topical, cutting edge areas of medical science: * **Diseases pathway**: explore the genetic and physiological basis of major diseases and disorders and study how gene-environment interaction underpins disease. Example modules: Clinical Psychology, Bacteriology & Virology, infectious diseases. * **Medical Devices pathway**: learn how modern technology is used to address previously insurmountable medical challenges. Example modules: Introduction to programming, Sensors and Transducers for Biomedical Engineering. * **Clinical and Medical Sciences pathway**: investigate the complex causes of major diseases and global epidemics, and study the multidisciplinary approach to their containment, treatment and prevention. Example modules: Public Health and Nutrition, Medicines in Healthcare, Drug Targets * **Practical experience**: options to complete multiple small placements in primary and secondary healthcare settings, or healthcare industry, are built into your degree timetable. Ideal to show understanding and experience when applying for graduate medicine programmes. The first two years of this course are taught – in part – alongside our MPAS Physician Associate Studies, a four-year programme that enables you to train as a fully qualified physician associate. If you achieve certain grades, you can choose to transfer to this course after your first or second year, if this aligns with your career aspirations or interests. Please note: this is not a guaranteed progression route. **Clinical placements** You can gain hands-on experience during multiple short placements in clinical settings, depending on your chosen pathway. Our well-established network of clinical partners includes the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust, and others in the region. These placements offer you excellent opportunities to gain practical experience, from the very first year of your degree. **Careers** This degree is geared towards careers within the NHS and its supporting industries. Our Clinical and Medical Sciences pathway has been designed specifically to provide a foundation for graduate-entry medical school. You could also enter a career in the pharmaceutical industry, or pursue further medical study. All pathways allow you to work in hospital, pharmaceutical or research laboratories. You may also decide to study for higher research degrees.

Sample modules may include: * Foundation Programme: Biology * Mathematics Foundation * Chemistry * Key Skills for Science Research. Please see our website for more details of the course structure.

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: C751

Institution code: R12

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

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Contextual offers for this programme are typically two grades beneath our standard entry requirement, e.g. DDD - BCC.

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Student satisfaction : 89%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 95%

England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
EU	23700.0	Year 1
International	23700.0	Year 1

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