Bachelor in Medical Science - Grado en Ciencias Médicas

Faculty of Science and Technology - Bournemouth University

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Imparte:

Faculty of Science and Technology - Bournemouth University
Modalidad:

Presencial
Precio:

UK/ROI/Channel Islands: £9,250 per year
International: £16,500 per year
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Comienzo:

Septiembre 2024
Lugar:

Bournemouth
Reino Unido
Duración:

3 Horas
Titulación:

BSc (Hons) Medical Science (with Foundation Year option)

Presentación

Medical Science focuses on the cutting-edge science that underpins modern medicine, fostering new discoveries and technologies which improve healthcare. Learn how our bodies work, how disease is treated and how new technology is evolving in this field.

Requisitos

104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. Foundation year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points.

International entry requirements:
If English is not your first language you´ll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components or equivalent.

Objetivos

Focus on the cutting-edge science that underpins modern medicine, fostering new discoveries and technologies which improve healthcare
Learn how our bodies work, how disease is treated and how new technology is evolving in this field
Choose one of two possible pathways: Medical Science or Psychology-focused Medical Science - you can choose to concentrate on a broad approach or focus on the specific role of psychology in medical science
Spend a minimum 30-weeks in a practical setting in industry in your third year, ensuring you graduate with demonstrable scientific skills and the ability to disseminate them
Develop the ability to undertake your own original research for the benefit of medical science
We have recently invested in new state-of-the-art laboratory facilities so that you will have the best possible learning environment for developing the necessary practical skills for a career in medical science and the various opportunities it brings.

Programa

Foundation year
Core units:
Academic Study Skills
Applied Sciences
Introduction to Biology
Introduction to Psychology
Mathematics in Science
Foundation Year Project

Year 1
Core units:
Introduction to Medical Sciences
Medical Science Skills
Cell Biology
Chemistry
Introduction to Immunology
Biological & Cognitive Psychology

Year 2
Pathways 1 (General) and 2 (Psychology) have 6 pathway core units.

Programme core units:
Advanced Skills in Medical Science
Advanced Cell Biology
Introduction to Pharmacology
Biochemistry
Introduction to Toxicology

Pathway core units:
Osteomechanics (Pathway 1 core)
Biological Psychology (Pathway 2 core)

Optional placement year
You may choose to complete an optional minimum 30-week work placement which can be carried out anywhere in the world. The placement year offers a chance to gain experience and make contacts for the future.

Final year Pathway 1

Pathway 1: four core units and an option choice of two from three

Core units:
Neuroimaging
Medical Science Project
Advanced Pharmacology & Toxicology
Advanced Systems Biology

Option units (choose two units from these three):
Pathophysiology
Advanced Topics in Genetics
Parasitology & Epidemiology

Final year Pathway 1

Pathway 2: one 20 credit core and one 40 credit core with an option choice of three out of seven.

Core units:
Neuroimaging
Psychology Project

Option unit choice (choose three from these seven):
Pathophysiology
Advanced Topics in Genetics
Parasitology & Epidemiology
Advanced Pharmacology & Toxicology
Advanced Systems Biology
Current Trends in Cognitive & Clinical Neuroscience

Salidas profesionales

Your degree will be centred around developing the skills you need to work in professional practice, as well as equipping you with a variety of transferable skills that will give you a range of career options. We expect our graduates will find work in scientific, technical or research fields relating to their chosen pathway, for example

Developing augmented reality to transform surgical procedures
Biomedical engineering - developing tools for the next generation
Bioinformatics
Biopsychosocial - further research into the understanding of the human condition
Our staff have a wealth of research, educational and professional practice experience and are therefore well-placed to ensure you are ready for the world of work once you graduate.