Medical Sciences (Honours) University of Westminster

Overview

The Medical Sciences (Honours) programme at the University of Westminster  comprises a detailed study of the human body in health and disease, with emphasis on the diagnosis and understanding of disease states and the mechanisms involved. The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

Key facts

• It prepares you for graduate entry medicine but also a range of life science careers. Teaching on the course is through a variety of methods and includes tutorials, lectures and seminars, practical laboratory work and group activities along with the use of learning technology and electronic resources. 

• Assessment is through a combination of exams and coursework, including essays, practical work, group work, presentations and reports.

Careers

• This course has been designed to prepare students for progression on to graduate entry medicine programmes with the ultimate goal of a career in medicine and potential specialisation in one of the many medical disciplines. It also equips graduates for a variety of life sciences careers.

Alternative career pathsIf you decide not to progress onto graduate entry medicine at the end of your studies at the University of Westminster, there are a variety of other career paths open to Medical Sciences BSc (Hons) graduates including:

• Clinical trials

• Government departments

• Other institutions (eg Medical Research Council)

• Pharmaceutical companies

• Scientific/pharmaceutical/diagnostics sales

• Scientific research 

• Scientific writing/publishing

• Technical support roles in scientific/pharmaceutical/diagnostics industry

• Teaching

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).