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Course Overview

Our Medical Sciences degree is designed primarily for students who want to become medical doctors. Every year, there are ten places available on the A101 medicine programme at Cardiff University for suitably qualified graduates of this course and our graduates are also able to progress to graduate entry medicine at other universities.

The teaching of all subject areas, which range from anatomy and physiology to clinical skills and health policy, is reinforced by applying theoretical knowledge to clinical scenarios. 

As well as being a strong scientific qualification, a key feature of our Medical Sciences course is the application of scientific knowledge to clinical scenarios using simulation and case-based learning.

From studying topics as diverse as tropical medicine, clinical practice or biological anthropology to potentially being selected to take part in human dissection, you will gain robust scientific knowledge and skills during this course.

When you graduate, you'll be able to decide which area of healthcare is suitable for you and be in a very strong position for an application to graduate entry medicine.

What you will study?

From studying topics as diverse as tropical medicine, clinical practice or biological anthropology, to potentially being selected to take part in human dissection, you will gain robust scientific knowledge and skills during this course. When you graduate, you’ll be able to decide which area of healthcare is suitable for you and be in a very strong position for an application to postgraduate medicine.

Year One: Medical Sciences Degree

The first year introduces you to the science of life, to the scientific method and clinical practice.

  • Microorganisms and the Dynamic Cell
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Biomedical Research Skills
  • Introduction to Clinical Practice
  • Biological Chemistry
  • Genetics and Evolution

Year Two: Medical Sciences Degree

The second-year builds on the foundations laid in year 1. We introduce you to case-based learning; with clinical practice to help you really understand what happens when people become ill.

  • Clinical Practice
  • Case-Based Learning
  • Metabolism and Biochemistry
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Human Molecular Genetics

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child & Adult Workforce and Child and Adult Barring Lists and subscription to the DBS Update Service. (Overseas equivalent required for non-uk applicants)

Typical A-Level Offer

BBB or ABC to include Biology but to exclude General Studies

Please note that A-Level Chemistry is also required if you are considering applying to Cardiff Medical School after studying at USW

Typical Welsh BACC Offer

Grade B and BB at A Level to include Biology but to exclude General Studies

Typical BTEC Offer

BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Distinction Merit in a relevant subject which must include Biology modules

Please Note: BTEC qualification is no longer accepted by Cardiff University Medical School 

Typical IB Offer

Pass the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 32 overall including a score of 5 in Biology at Higher Level. You will also need to obtain a score of 5 or above in English at the standard level.

Please note that a score of 5 in Chemistry at Higher Level is also required if you are considering applying to Cardiff Medical School after studying at USW

Typical Access to HE Offer

Science Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits equating to 24 Distinctions (18 from Science) from Science units, 18 Merits and 3 Passes. Other combinations equating to 118 UCAS tariff points are acceptable

Please Note: Access to Higher Education courses are no longer accepted by Cardiff University Medical School 

Additional Requirements

GCSEs: For entry to this course the University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.

However, if looking to progress to graduate entry medicine at university after completing your degree with us, we would advise you to check their entry criteria as the GCSE/IELTS requirement could be higher and you would be expected to meet these requirements irrespective of your degree or any level 3 qualifications/results you have achieved.

BSc (Hons) Biology and Biomedical Science (Including Foundation Year):

Students who are studying this course are required to achieve a mark of 70% or higher, with no module below 60%, in order to progress onto the BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences degree.

Fees

Full-time UK: £9000

Full-time International: £13500 

This information was accurate on : 22/04/2021
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