Bangor University College of Health & Behavioural Sciences

Course Details

Medical Sciences BMedSci (Hons)

Course Description

The School of Medical Sciences is a vibrant new School, forming part of the College of Health and Behavioural Sciences at Bangor University. The College has a strong research and teaching ethos that translates into excellent programmes. The School is the focus for medical education and research at Bangor University and has close links with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Many academic staff hold clinical posts within the local Health Board and have a vast array of NHS experience in addition to experience in medical and healthcare education and research at regional, national and international levels. The close links with the Health Board mean that there is opportunity for research projects within a clinical, health and exercise setting with aspects of various programmes being delivered within the hospitals and healthcare facilities across north Wales by clinical/medical staff. The aim of the Medical Sciences BMedSci degree is to provide a science programme related to medicine with strong professionalskills/ethics and research elements.These aspects are closely linked to the three generic graduate outcomes specified in Tomorrow’s Doctors; that is, a Doctor as a scholar and scientist, practitioner, and professional. This programme does not only act as a potential stepping stone into Medical Schools as a graduate entrant but will also equip graduates with the ability to pursue other clinically related careers. This makes it an ideal 5th choice for those whose primary aim is Medicine or Dentistry as well as a course of 1st choice for those interested in a Health based career but who want to keep their options open at this stage. Students will benefit from teaching and research expertise across a number of Schools including Medical Sciences, Biological Sciences and Healthcare Sciences. Modules will cover areas such as Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Physiology, Foundation in Therapeutics and Practice, Foundation in Clinical Skills, Clinically Oriented Anatomy, Clinically Oriented Physiology, Clinical and Health Psychology, Research Skills, Technology and Learning Skills, Basic Clinical Biochemistry, Research Methods and Project Proposal.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

As well as the opportunity for suitably qualified graduates to apply for entry to Medical Schools’ Graduate Programmes they will also have high employability in science-based areas. In addition, due to the opportunity to contribute to preclinical and clinical research, graduates will be ideally placed for MSc, MRes, PhD, programmes, and, after further study, for research positions within the NHS. The professional skills element will also aid graduates to gain places on MSc programmes related to other health areas (e.g. Advanced Clinical Practice), with subsequent employment opportunities. Other career opportunities open to graduates include a wide range of healthcare careers (e.g. Health Counselling, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy).




Medical Sciences BMedSci (Hons) Bangor University College of Health & Behavioural Sciences