The Medical Sciences degree at UCLan is a ‘gateway’ course offering a core science foundation. You’ll become a competitive candidate for graduate entry medicine, dental, physician associate, pharmacy or other professional programmes. It's unique in providing a foundation for many clinical disciplines which you may not find on other similar courses. It focuses on both academic achievement and the development of a strong student personal profile as well as training in clinical skills and clinical communication skills, required by many professions.

Year 1 will provide you with a range of transferable and academic study skills, improved scientific communication skills and optional English language tuition if required.

The high staff: student ratio allows for individualised learning and support and during the first year you’ll be provided with voluntary work or work shadowing opportunities in related settings to assist with your future study choices.

During year 1 of the programme you will have the option to study additional English language modules if required to meet progression requirements, or scientific communication modules.

Students with IELTS of 6.5 and UK students will study:

• Case based approach to scientific problem solving
• English for Medical Sciences

Students with IELTS of 6 will study:

• Scientific Communication
• English for Professional & Academic Development 2
• English for Medical Sciences

Students with IELTS of 5.5 will study:

• English for Professional & Academic Development 1
• English for Professional & Academic Development 2
• English for Medical Sciences

During the four year Medical Sciences programme you will learn how the systems of the body, from the cellular level upwards, work together to maintain normal function and health, whilst developing language and communication skills specific to the medical field. We will help you gain insight into how scientific understanding, critical thinking and communication skills are fundamental to effective healthcare.

You’ll study the mechanisms of clinical and pathological conditions at both clinical and molecular levels. You’ll also learn how the evidence base for science and medicine is developed and begin to explore into research methods and how to conduct a research project successfully. In your final year you’ll have the opportunity to learn the mode of action and the use of drugs together with the most advanced technologies in therapeutics. The final year projects are designated in current areas of interest in clinical and scientific research to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your capacity in integrating everything you have learnt to generate solutions to problems.

Our team of dedicated and experienced staff provide academic and pastoral guidance helping students make a successful transition to the UK higher education system.

OPPORTUNITIES

During year 1, you will be provided with voluntary work or work shadowing opportunities in related settings including charitable organisations to assist with your future study choices. You will also be supported in your progression to further programmes with career guidance opportunities.

Whilst accommodation is single-room, the room may be on a mixed sex corridor, with shared catering and relaxation facilities. Local shops are within driving distance, with the town of Whitehaven 2.5 miles away.

Find at out more at www.summergrovehalls.co.uk

*Please note, the contract for accommodation is made directly between the student and Summergrove. UCLan cannot accept any responsibility for that contract.

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UK Students – Burnley Campus Please contact privateaccommodation@uclan.ac.uk for information about accommodation.