Medical Biology With Foundation Year (Hons) University of Greater Manchester

Overview

Medical Biology With Foundation Year (Hons) offered by the University of Greater Manchester offers you the chance to familiarise yourself with the fundamentals of human biology from molecular to organ level. The dedicated and expert team will also introduce you to the principles of scientific investigation that relate to medical biology. As you progress, you’ll build on these themes in a range of ways, taking a medical perspective on disease and treatment.

The course aims to help you develop skills that will be of value should you wish to apply for the GAMSAT, BMAT and UKCAT medical school entrance exams. It’s also designed to help you develop strong communication and problem solving skills, quantitative and scientific reasoning, and gives you the chance to gain experience using a wide variety of relevant biomedical instrumentation.

Students at Medical Biology With Foundation Year (Hons) offered by the University of Greater Manchester will:

•  explore the causes of disease, and the methods and technologies used to treat and diagnose disease.

• develop their practical skills and knowledge of research methods.

•  gain skills in critical thinking, problem solving and communication that are highly valued in the biosciences and medical industries, and beyond.

• be offered a warm and friendly environment, with relatively small class sizes, purpose-built teaching and laboratory facilities, and excellent student support and library services.