Clinical Sciences
UCAS Code: B990
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
A Level Chemistry and Biology with a minimum grade BB and a pass in all Science practicals.
122 UCAS Tariff points from the Access to Medicine Diploma from College of West Anglia or Sussex Downs College to include 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction (including Biology and Chemistry) and 15 Level 3 credits at Merit.
120 UCAS tariff points to include Higher Level Biology at grade 6, Higher Level Chemistry at grade 6 and another Higher Level subject at grade 5. Plus HL 3 or SL 4 in Maths and English Language and Literature A or English B. (Language A: Literature, Literature and Performance and Language ab initio are not accepted).
120 UCAS Tariff points to include Higher Level Chemistry at H1 and Higher Level Biology at H1 plus Irish Ordinary English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry with a minimum grade of C3, or Irish Higher English Language and Mathematics with a minimum grade of D2
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120 UCAS Tariff points to include Advanced Higher Chemistry at grade C and Advanced Higher Biology at grade C plus Ordinary English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology at grade C
UCAS Tariff
120 UCAS Tariff points to include A Level Chemistry and Biology with a minimum grade BB and a pass in all Science practicals. No more than 12 points from Key Skills or any other scheme can count towards the total points, plus GCSE English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry or Dual Award Science at grade C or 4 (GCSE equivalents are not accepted)
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About this course
Entry onto the Clinical Sciences course, either directly or via our foundation year, allows students a unique and exciting opportunity to study science and health.
The course has a clinical focus and a strong emphasis on anatomy, physiology and employability skills. The course is informed by research, clinical expertise, and multiprofessional teaching.
With an integrated knowledge and understanding of science and health-related issues, you will be in an excellent position to pursue a variety of careers within the health sector or pharmaceutical industries.
Clinical Sciences graduates have progressed to postgraduate study, leading to careers in medicine, the healthcare sciences and other healthcare roles such as:
*Physician Associate
*Dentist
*Healthcare Manager
It also gives you the transferable skills you need to launch a career in areas such as teaching or research.
Our focus is to widen participation in medical and healthcare education from students from underrepresented groups. The course provides an opportunity for eligible widening participation students to enter Year 1 of the MBChB programme at Sheffield Medical School.
**Professional accreditation**
Year 1 of the BSc in Clinical Sciences is accredited by the General Medical Council as as equivalent to Year 1 of the MBChB programme at Leeds Medical School.
Modules
Year 1: Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Renal Systems (core), Integrated Medical Sciences (core), Nutrition and Energy (core), Personal and Professional Development, Society and Health (core), Special Studies 1 (core) Year 2: Endocrinology and Neurobiology (core), Personal, Career and Professional Development (core), Special Studies 2 (core), Clinical and Analytical Biochemistry (option), Complementary and Alternative Medicine (option), Genetics and Health (option), Immunology and Haematology (option), Introduction to Accounting and Finance (option), Pathology (option), Skin, Sensation and Movement (option) Year 3: Clinical Pharmacology (core), Economics of Healthcare Management (core), Special Studies and Personal and Professional Development 3 (core), Biology of Disease (option), CNS Mechanisms, Disorders and Therapeutics (option), Common Diseases and their Treatment (option), Research Topics 1 in Cancer Biology and Therapeutics (option), Research Topics 1 in Haematology and Transfusion Science (option), Research Topics 1 in Medical Biochemistry (option), Research Topics 1 in Medical Cell Pathology (option)
Assessment methods
The learning, teaching and assessment strategies recognise the wide diversity of educational backgrounds with which students may enter the programme and the different exit points of students and graduates. Consequently, a variety of teaching and learning opportunities and assessment methods are used to reflect the differences in learning styles between students and to address the various learning outcomes for the programme. You are expected to demonstrate greater autonomy in your learning as you progress through the programme. Formative assessments are embedded throughout the programme to monitor your progress . Your knowledge and understanding and discipline skills are developed through lectures, practicals, groupwork, seminars, tutorials and computer-assisted and self-directed learning. Case studies, groupwork, individual assignments, verbal presentations, problem-based learning and a reflective portfolio will be used to develop your personal transferable skills in self-directed learning and reflective practice in preparation for lifelong learning.
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University of Bradford
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