Medical Science (BSc) (Shrewsbury) (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-04-24 | 2023-02-10 |
| 2023-09-19 | 2023-01-27 |
| 2024-01-03 | 2023-11-25 |
Program Overview
Course overview
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. During this course, you will gain knowledge and practical experience of the disciplines of a pathology laboratory, together with other professions allied to medicine. This will help to widen your career options when you graduate.
Why study this course with us?
Clinical Scientists are essential members of the modern healthcare team, and in collaboration with doctors and other medical professionals, aid in diagnosis of disease, evaluate effectiveness of treatment, and research into causes and cures of diseases. 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.
This course is for you if you:
During this course, 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.
As a life-sciences graduate, you may be sought after by life science and pharmaceutical companies and the NHS.
Program Outline
Teaching methods
Course delivery is via a mixture of lectures, tutorials, practical laboratory sessions and seminars. Great emphasis is placed on time spent in the laboratory learning practical skills which will enhance your career options on graduation.
If you are interested in studying this course with a Foundation Year, please note you will be taught at the University of Chester for your Foundation Year, and subsequent years of study (Levels 4, 5 and 6) will be based at University Centre Shrewsbury.
Assessment
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.
Work based learning
At Level 5 you will spend five weeks in the laboratory undertaking a different practical project each week. Guidance will be given by the project leader but much of the practical work will be student led to foster both independent learning and team collaboration.
Job prospects
As a life-sciences graduate, you may be sought after by life science and pharmaceutical companies, and the NHS. Should you want to continue your studies, we offer a number of suitable postgraduate courses within Chester Medical School:
www.chester.ac.uk/medicine
This course is also available with a Foundation Year. See page XX.
Careers service
The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.
Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.
We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.
Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.
