Medical Sciences BMedSci (Hons)

Bangor University

Exploring the workings of the human body in health and disease medical science focuses on human physiology and anatomy, clinical diagnostics, infectious disease and therapeutics, from molecular defects to gross anatomical changes. Grounded in modern medical practice this degree gives you skills to enter a range of clinical career pathways including Physician Associate, Physiotherapy and Paramedic science. There is also the potential for graduate entry into Medicine, including Cardiffs MBBCh C21 north Wales degree delivered in Bangor.Our Medical Sciences degree aims to provide a science programme, related to medicine, with strong professional research elements. Youll receive a firm foundation of scientific teaching, considering human health and disease at a micro and macro level. This enables you to develop, integrate and apply your knowledge at the interface of scientific discovery and clinical practice.As a graduate, youll be equipped with a broad skill set, making the course an ideal first choice for those interested in a health-based career but who want to keep their options open. It is also a perfect fifth choice for those whose primary aim is Medicine or Dentistry for high-achieving students this degree may act as a stepping stone into Medical Schools as a graduate entrant.Placement Year and International Experience Year AvailableCareersWith integrated scientific knowledge and key skills such as critical appraisal, communication and problem solving, graduates have high employability in medical science-based areas. Many of our students are interested in careers within a clinical environment and enter postgraduate training to become Physician Associates, Radiographers, Paramedics, Physiotherapists and other allied health professionals.You will also be ideally placed for MSc and PhD programmes and for research positions within the NHS (including the NHS Scientist Training Programme). To give you an idea of the breadth of interests our students develop, recent BMedSci graduates have gone onto MSc courses in Cardiovascular Science, Neuroimaging, Psychology, Infectious Disease Control and Health Promotion. Still others enter the teaching profession, the armed forces and police, and graduate management positions.Internships and work experience are encouraged and supported during your degree, to help you gain an insight into the world of work and give you a competitive edge. We offer the opportunity to take short work placements (over a summer holiday) or year-long ‘sandwich placements, with all of our degree programmes.