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Introduction to Doctors for Wales
The Doctors for Wales programme is a key initiative by Swansea University Medical School to address the challenges faced by the medical workforce in Wales. The programme aims to increase the number of Welsh-domiciled students applying to medical schools within Wales and provide support and advice on medical school admissions and interviews for pupils in Wales.
Objectives of the Programme
The main objectives of the Doctors for Wales programme are to:
- Secure a sustained increase in the number of Welsh-domiciled students applying to medical schools within Wales
- Develop a programme of support and advice on medical schools admissions and interviews for pupils in Wales
Measures to Deliver Doctors for Wales
To achieve the objectives of the programme, Swansea University Medical School has implemented several measures, including:
- Taster days and preparation workshops for aspiring medical students
- Pathway to Medicine from specific BSc courses offered by Swansea University Medical School
- Increased number of interviews
- Eligibility for remaining interview places will be determined based on domicile, secondary school attended, and region of origin, with preference given to students applying from Wales
Pathways to Medicine
The following courses are currently offering a pathway to medicine:
- Applied Medical Sciences
- Medical Biochemistry
- Medical Genetics
- Medical Pharmacology
- Medical Sciences and Population Health
Applied Medical Sciences
Applied Medical Sciences will provide a thorough grounding in the science that underpins medicine. This programme is dedicated to the science that underpins medicine and provides applicants who enjoy science with the opportunity to explore their passion while keeping their options for a career in medicine open.
- Applied Medical Sciences BSc (with Foundation)
- Applied Medical Sciences, BSc (Hons)
Medical Biochemistry
The Medical Biochemistry programme will teach students about the chemical processes that occur within living organisms and study how cells work at the sub-cellular and molecular levels. This degree is a pathway to medicine, providing students with the foundation to progress to Graduate Entry Medicine.
- Medical Biochemistry, BSc (Hons)
Medical Genetics
The Medical Genetics degree will give students an in-depth knowledge of the fundamental building blocks of life. This is an exciting and fast-moving field that is making an enormous impact on medicine and the treatment of diseases. This degree is a pathway to medicine, providing students with the foundation to progress to Graduate Entry Medicine.
- Medical Genetics, BSc (Hons)
Medical Pharmacology
Medical Pharmacology is the science behind drugs and medicines, their effects on living systems, and their role in treating disease. This programme is dedicated to the science that underpins medicine and provides students with the foundation to progress to Graduate Entry Medicine.
- Medical Pharmacology, BSc (Hons)
Medical Sciences and Population Health
The BSc Medical Sciences and Population Health will give students a solid grounding in medical and life sciences, social sciences, epidemiology, demography, public health, and health informatics. This degree is a pathway to medicine, providing students with the foundation to progress to Graduate Entry Medicine.
- BSc Medical Sciences and Population Health
Conclusion
The Doctors for Wales programme is a comprehensive initiative aimed at addressing the challenges faced by the medical workforce in Wales. By providing support and advice on medical school admissions and interviews, as well as offering pathways to medicine from specific BSc courses, Swansea University Medical School is committed to increasing the number of Welsh-domiciled students applying to medical schools within Wales.
