Course Summary

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

Foundation Year: Biology for Clinical Sciences (core), Chemistry for Clinical Sciences (core), Health and Society (core), Laboratory and Study Skills for Clinical Sciences/Medicine (core), Personal and Professional Development (Foundation) (core), Special Studies (Foundation) (core)

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: B991

Institution code: B56

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

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

106 UCAS tariff points from the Access to Higher Education Diploma. There are no specific subject requirements.

See Scottish Higher requirements.

From 3 full GCE Advanced Levels with 2 GCE Advanced Levels in any subject with minimum grades of C

104 UCAS tariff points from 3 full GCE Advanced Levels (or equivalent) to include 2 GCE Advanced Levels (or equivalent) in any subject with minimum grades of C Plus GCSE English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry or Dual Award Science at grade C or 4 (GCSE equivalents are not accepted).

104 UCAS Tariff points from 3 Scottish Advanced Highers to include 2 Advanced Highers in any subject with minimum grades of D plus Ordinary English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology at grade C.

104 UCAS tariff points from 3 Higher Level subjects to include 2 Higher Level subjects with minimum grades of 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).

104 UCAS Tariff points from 3 Higher Levels to include 2 Higher Level subjects with minimum grades of H2 plus Irish Ordinary English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry with a minimum grade of C3, or Irish Higher English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry 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. Applicants interested in using Foundation Clinical Sciences to apply to Medicine should contact the University for further information. 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). For international applicants who require a Tier 4 (student) visa to study, this needs to be a UKVI approved IELTS test.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

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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
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