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Medical Science (including a Foundation Year)

Entry requirements


A level

D,D,D

To include A-level Biology, Chemistry and Science

Access to HE Diploma in Science with a pass overall

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

24

To include 4 in HL Biology and 4 in HL Chemistry

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H4,H4,H4,H4

To include Biology, Chemistry and Science

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MMP

BTEC in Applied Science considered

Scottish Higher

C,C,C,C

To include Biology, Chemistry and Science

UCAS Tariff

72

About this course


Course option

4years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Medical sciences

Foundation Year courses have been designed for students who do not have the necessary academic qualifications needed to enter directly into the first year of a degree but who have the ability and commitment to do so. Once the Foundation Year has been completed successfully, you can then go on to complete your degree.

Biomedical and clinical scientists are essential to modern healthcare, and aid in diagnosis of disease, evaluate effectiveness of treatment, and carry out research into the causes and potential cures for diseases.

This course is for you if you have an interest in how we diagnose disease, wish to study the genetic and cellular basis for disease, want to understand how we can treat disease, and want to understand the principles of drug design. You will study the effect of environment and genes on our health in the birthplace of Charles Darwin and be a part of the exciting developments in the future of healthcare. You will gain knowledge and practical experience of the important disciplines of a pathology laboratory, together with other professions allied to medicine, which will help to widen your career options when you graduate.

During this course, you will gain an understanding of human health and the causes, prevention and treatment of disease. You will develop fundamental scientific and experimental skills, preparing you for a career as a practical scientist in biomedical research and practice. The curriculum is focused across a broad range of topics, including human genetics and genomics, physiology, cancer biology, pathology, anatomy, immunology, molecular and cellular biology, and biochemistry.

Modules

For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.

Assessment methods

The assessment package includes examination and coursework. The proportion will vary between modules, and the coursework may comprise a written report, case study, literature review, poster or oral presentation. The dissertation is an 8,000-word literature review.

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£9,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course locations:

Chester

University Centre Shrewsbury

Department:

Chester Medical School

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

88%
UK students
12%
International students
29%
Male students
71%
Female students

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
C
B

After graduation


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