The CertHE Medical Sciences Pre-Med (9-months) is a unique programme taught on the Crewe campus?awarding graduates of this course a Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE.) in Medical Science qualification. The Pre-Med has been developed for students that wish to enhance their application to medical or dental school and simultaneously complete the first stage of our accelerated 2-year BSc (Hons.) degree.

Biomedical science focuses on how cells, organs and metabolic systems function in the human body. Through this understanding of health and disease processes, new treatments and therapies can be created or developed, which makes it a very dynamic and exciting field of study.

Key benefits

• Core modules are taught from a clinical perspective which provides students with the theory and experience to make the transition to medical or dental school.
• Our teaching strategy promotes student centred learning with a focus on small tutorials and workshops rather than large lecture based programmes.
• Students who have achieved at least 70% on the 9-months Pre-Med will be eligible to make an application to The University of Buckingham MB ChB Selection Process.
• Part of the Pre Med selection criteria is the successful completion of an MMI. Completing this prior to joining the programme, therefore, makes your application to our MB ChB an uncomplicated and streamlined process.

The programme is taught using a range of teaching methodologies such as lectures, small group tutorial sessions,?problem-based learning, one-to-one personal tutoring, seminars, practicals and personal assessments.

Level 4 (October-June)

• Professional Values and Behaviour
• Molecular Cell Biology
• Brain, Muscle and Coordination
• Gut, Hormones and Metabolism
• Circulation and Fluid Balance
• Matter and Energy in Medicine

Transferable Skills for your CV

You will gain experience in laboratory work during your degree and this will equip you with the skills you need to plan, conduct and evaluate experiments. It will also enable you to comply with health and safety regulations and research and interpret scientific literature.

Transferable skills gained on your course include:

• analytical and problem-solving skills
• computing and the use of statistics
• data analysis, evaluation and interpretation
• project management
• numeracy
• organisation and time management
• oral and written communication
• team working – from laboratory work or activities such as sport, societies or voluntary work