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Medical Science Dr Linda Lefievre
How the human body functions in
health and disease
A science degree programme
Involvement in high profile research
Excellent teaching resources
Medical Science
The Medical SchoolCollege of Medical and Dental Sciences
Focus - integrate basic science with clinical expertise
The Medical SchoolMedical School
Institute ofBiomedical ResearchNew Queen Elizabeth
Hospital
BirminghamWomen’s Hospital
Cancer Sciences
Common course in year 1 Breadth and depth of knowledge
Core modules and choices in year 2 Early specialisation
End of year 2
-Year out in Industry
-Summer vacation project – funds available
Extensive and informed choice in year 3 Research focussed
Medical ScienceCourse Structure
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Medical ScienceCourse Structure – Final Year
• First semester – Choose 2 from a range of modules
Biology of Ageing
Reproduction and Development
Stem Cells, Differentiation and Disease
Cardiovascular Science (Integrative Mechanisms)
Cellular PathologyCancer Pathogenesis and Treatment
New Targets and Drugs in Cancer Therapy
Molecular and Integrative Pharmacology
Neuroscience
Neurobiology of the Brain
Infection: Bacterial Threats and Defence
Viruses: Threats & Defence
Cell Toxicity and Carcinogenesis
Liver Cell Biology and Function in Health and Disease
Molecular Medicine
Cardiovascular Science (Cell Biology)
Medical and Molecular Genetics
Cellular Control by Hormones and Neurotransmitters
Neuropharmacology
Medical ScienceCourse Structure – Final Year
Second Semester:
Research Project – 10 weeks
Choice of >100 laboratory-based projects,
Novel piece of research – publishable in scientific journals
Full-time – allows complete engagement
Well funded £1100
One-to-one supervision
Enhance problem-solving and analytical skills
Medical ScienceEmployability
(number in graduate employment or further study ÷ total) × 100 (number in employment or further study ÷ total) × 100
From Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey result, which provides a “snapshot” at 6 months after graduation (excludes graduates taking time out or not available for employment)
2005/06
2006/07
2007/08
2008/09
2009/10
2010/11
2011/2012
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
Graduate EmployabilityEmployability
Fur-ther
Quali-fica-tions44%
Degree-related Employment
22%
Gen-eral Em-ployment17%
Tem-porary
Em-ploy-ment
7%
Time Out6%
Unemployed4%
<2005 – 2011 627 students
Medical ScienceCareer Destinations
Fur-ther
Quali-fica-tions44%
Degree-related Employment
22%
Gen-eral Em-ployment17%
Tem-porary
Em-ploy-ment
7%
Time Out6%
Unemployed4%
<2005 – 2011 627 students
BMedSc Career Destinations
PhD52%
Master's 17%
Teacher Training
8%
Medicine, Dentistry
23%
Further Qualifications
Company (Laboratory)
16%
Company(Admin /
Sales)10%
Clinical Trials/ Data Analysis
10%Forensic Science
6%
University (Laboratory)23%
Hospital (Laboratory)
21%
Management3%
Science Journalism
2%
Health-related6%
other3%
Degree-related employment
Fi-nance-
Re-lated19%
IT4%
Business18%
Other59%
General Employment
Typical offer: AAB/ABB
Alternative offer A2B/ROP: BBB
Three A2 subjects (two sciences)
Biology is advised at least to AS level
Motivation to study Medical Science
Invited to a ‘Medical Science’ Applicant
Visit Day
Medical ScienceAdmission Criteria
Why study Medical Science at University of Birmingham?
Focus on science behind human health and disease
Very well funded and full time final year project
Strong support for teaching and research
Good employment prospects
Personal tutoring to monitor academic progress
Many opportunities for sport, music, drama, etc
Student Wellbeing Service
Financial aid package
Medical Science Summary
UCAS code: B900 Admissions tutors:
Dr Linda Lefievre
Dr Kevin Whitehead Telephone enquiries:
0121 414 3480/3660 Email:
Web Site:
http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/undergraduate/med/medical-sci.aspx
Medical Science