Why choose

this course?

• Study a hands-on curriculum where you’ll learn to meet the needs of your patients by developing your knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology.
• Learn essential skills in communication, the psychological and social factors of patient care, and skills in forming a differential diagnosis and patient management.
• Develop your medical skills in our multimillion-pound health education facility and take part in supervised practical work in safe and simulated environments.
• Learn from experts in our Centre for Anatomical and Surgical Education (CASE) and explore the application of technologies in modern healthcare, such as virtual reality.
• Complete structured clinical placements with our partner National Health Service (NHS) trusts.

What you will study

Our spiral curriculum facilitates learning at different speeds and in different styles. On this course, theory and practice go hand in hand.

As you explore different conditions, you’ll learn relevant anatomy, physiology, pathological, social and psychological factors as you develop diagnostic and management skills.

At the same time, you’ll take part in supervised practical work in safe and simulated environments, before moving into structured clinical placements at our partner NHS trusts.

As the course progresses, there will be opportunities to learn in a number of medical and surgical specialities, with placements in trusts with outstanding reputations in areas from oncology to ophthalmology.