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About Medical Sciences Bmedsci (hons) in Bangor University

This degree aims to provide a science programme related to medicine with strong professional research elements. The course delivers a firm foundation of scientific teaching, considering human health and disease at a micro and macro level and enables students to develop, integrate and apply their knowledge at the interface of scientific discovery and clinical practice. This programme equips graduates with a broad skill set that make it a 1st choice for those interested in a Health-based career but who want to keep their options open. It is also an ideal 5th choice for those whose primary aim is Medicine or Dentistry; for high-achieving students the BMedSci degree may act as a potential stepping stone into Medical Schools as a graduate entrant. Students will benefit from teaching and research expertise across a number of disciplines.

Why choose Bangor University for this course?

• We offer a vibrant atmosphere and aim to develop graduates with the skills to enter into a range of healthcare career pathways including the potential for graduate entry into medicine.

• Our staff include academics, clinicians and researchers with considerable NHS and University experience.
• Our staff have regional, national and international recognition in medical and healthcare education and research.
• Scientific and clinical staff from hospitals across north Wales are involved in all aspects of teaching.
• Bangor has an excellent reputation for student support and for student satisfaction.

Careers

With integrated, scientific knowledge and key skills such as critical appraisal, communication and problem solving, graduates will have high employability in science-based areas. They will also be ideally placed for MSc and PhD programmes and for research positions within the NHS (including the NHS Scientist Training Programme). Employment opportunities include audiology, clinical informatics, cardiography, health promotion, occupational therapy, genetic counselling, paramedic, physiotherapy, physician associate, speech and language therapy.  Please note many of these require further study and or training.

On successful completion of the BMed Sci students are eligible to apply for the four year Graduate Entry Scheme (MBBCh) at Cardiff University. Please note to apply for this PG programme you will need to fulfil all their additional criteria which includes but not limited to specific ordinary and advanced level 2 and 3 achievement and successful completion of the entrance exam (GAMSAT).

Academic qualification equivalents

• Minimum of 65% in Standard XII school certificate from recognised central or state boards, some courses may require 75% in that subject area, OR Completion of the Polytechnic / College of Technology Diploma (minimum 3 years in duration)

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: Academic 6.0 or 6.5 This must include a minimum of 5.5 in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.
• PTE: 56 (51) - 62(58).

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Fee for the available programs varies for different courses as per their level and type. Tuition fee for some of the popular courses has been compiled as follows:

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Cost of living

International students are highly advised to have an idea of the expenses required to survive in a foreign land. While it is difficult to reveal an exact amount required, a rough estimated amount required for accommodation, travel and stay for aspirants looking to study in the UK is around 900 to 1100 GBP, per month for a single student living in Bangor. 

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