Modules Year One * Cellular Biology * Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology * Biological Chemistry * The Musculoskeletal System * Experimental Design and Data Manipulation in Life Sciences * Health and the Human Lifespan Recommended * Introduction to Clinical Practice Year Two * Introduction to Genetics * Medical Microbiology * Human Genetics * Endocrinology, Metabolism & Homeostasis * Cardio-respiratory Physiology * Nutrition and the Alimentary System * Developing Skills in Clinical Practice Year Three * Project * Human Structure (with CUSM) * Clinical Biochemistry & Pharmacology * Clinical and Molecular Immunology * Healthcare Management * Healthcare Management Project * Health Policy * Health and Human Behaviour * Tropical Medicine * Biological Anthropology Your final year lets you choose modules that are most relevant to your career aims. There will be core modules in immunology, pharmacology, psychology, and health policy, as well as optional areas like tropical medicine or biological anthropology. All areas of the course provide extra opportunities for clinical training and research, which will improve your career potential. Learning and teaching methods You will learn through lectures, tutorial support, workshops, practical laboratory sessions, placements, self-directed study and work-based learning. In the first two years, there will be 4 weeks of placements in the local healthcare sector, where you will gain real clinical experience in hospital settings.

To improve your employability, you will get extra skills and experience through short work placements with local health boards. As well as being a strong science qualification in its own right, this medical science degree can be an initial step to apply for graduate-entry degrees in medicine at other universities. There are many careers related to medicine and health science, such as medical research, health and social care management or technical support in healthcare services.