Entry onto the Clinical Sciences course, either directly or via our foundation year, allows students a unique and exciting opportunity to study science and health.
The course has a clinical focus and a strong emphasis on anatomy, physiology and employability skills. The course is informed by research, clinical expertise, and multiprofessional teaching.
With an integrated knowledge and understanding of science and health-related issues, you will be in an excellent position to pursue a variety of careers within the health sector or pharmaceutical industries.
Clinical Sciences graduates have progressed to postgraduate study, leading to careers in medicine, the healthcare sciences and other healthcare roles such as:
*Physician Associate
*Dentist
*Healthcare Manager
It also gives you the transferable skills you need to launch a career in areas such as teaching or research.
Our focus is to widen participation in medical and healthcare education from students from underrepresented groups. The course provides an opportunity for eligible widening participation students to enter Year 1 of the MBChB programme at Sheffield Medical School.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1: Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Renal Systems (core), Integrated Medical Sciences (core), Nutrition and Energy (core), Personal and Professional Development, Society and Health (core), Special Studies 1 (core) Year 2: Endocrinology and Neurobiology (core), Personal, Career and Professional Development (core), Special Studies 2 (core), Clinical and Analytical Biochemistry (option), Complementary and Alternative Medicine (option), Genetics and Health (option), Immunology and Haematology (option), Introduction to Accounting and Finance (option), Pathology (option), Skin, Sensation and Movement (option) Year 3: Clinical Pharmacology (core), Economics of Healthcare Management (core), Special Studies and Personal and Professional Development 3 (core), Biology of Disease (option), CNS Mechanisms, Disorders and Therapeutics (option), Common Diseases and their Treatment (option), Research Topics 1 in Cancer Biology and Therapeutics (option), Research Topics 1 in Haematology and Transfusion Science (option), Research Topics 1 in Medical Biochemistry (option), Research Topics 1 in Medical Cell Pathology (option)
Course Details – Assessment Method
The learning, teaching and assessment strategies recognise the wide diversity of educational backgrounds with which students may enter the programme and the different exit points of students and graduates. Consequently, a variety of teaching and learning opportunities and assessment methods are used to reflect the differences in learning styles between students and to address the various learning outcomes for the programme. You are expected to demonstrate greater autonomy in your learning as you progress through the programme. Formative assessments are embedded throughout the programme to monitor your progress . Your knowledge and understanding and discipline skills are developed through lectures, practicals, groupwork, seminars, tutorials and computer-assisted and self-directed learning. Case studies, groupwork, individual assignments, verbal presentations, problem-based learning and a reflective portfolio will be used to develop your personal transferable skills in self-directed learning and reflective practice in preparation for lifelong learning.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
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How to Apply
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.
Application Codes
Course code:
B990
Institution code:
B56
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
From 3 GCE Advanced Levels to include GCE Advanced Level Chemistry and Biology with a minimum grade BB and a pass in all Science practicals.
120 UCAS Tariff points from 3 GCE Advanced Levels to include A Level Chemistry and Biology with a minimum grade BB and a pass in all Science practicals.
Plus GCSE English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry or Dual Award Science at grade C or 4 (GCSE equivalents are not accepted)
120 UCAS Tariff points from 3 Scottish Advanced Highers to include Advanced Higher Chemistry and Advanced Higher Biology with minimum grades of C plus Ordinary English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology at grade C
122 UCAS Tariff points from the Access to Medicine Diploma from College of West Anglia or Sussex Downs College to include 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction (including Biology and Chemistry) and 15 Level 3 credits at Merit.
See Scottish Higher requirements
120 UCAS tariff points from 3 Higher Level subjects to include Higher Level Biology and Higher Level Chemistry with minimum grades of 6 and another Higher Level subject at grade 5.
Plus HL 3 or SL 4 in Maths and English Language and Literature A or English B.
(Language A: Literature, Literature and Performance and Language ab initio are not accepted).
120 UCAS Tariff points from 3 Higher Level subjects to include Higher Level Chemistry at Higher Level Biology with minimum grades of H1 plus Irish Ordinary English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry with a minimum grade of C3, or Irish Higher English Language and Mathematics with a minimum grade of D2
Applications will be screened for evidence of your academic potential, motivation and interpersonal skills plus the experiences and qualities necessary for a future healthcare professional. All short-listed candidates will be invited to a selection day.
The University welcomes applications from students with a wide range of qualifications from the UK and overseas, including combinations of qualifications. To check whether your qualifications meet the entry requirements for this course, please contact the University.
English Language requirements for International and EU applicants:
IELTS test with an overall score of 6.5 with no sub-test less than 6.0 (or equivalent)
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
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Fees and funding
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
20118.0
Year 1
International
20118.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
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Provider information
Richmond Road
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Bradford
BD7 1DP
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