Program Overview

Introduction to the Medical Program at Bangor University

The medical program at Bangor University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in medicine, combining high-quality teaching with practical learning experiences. The program aims to equip students with the essential medical expertise and professional mindset required for a successful career in medicine.

Program Structure

The medical program is a five-year course that provides a strong foundation in the basic sciences, clinical skills, communication, and professionalism. The program is divided into five years, each with a specific focus:

• Year 1: Provides a foundation in the basic sciences, clinical skills, and professionalism.
• Year 2: Involves various learning activities, including community-based learning and student-selected components. A notable highlight of year two is the Rural Health Simulation, where students are introduced to the challenges of providing healthcare in rural areas.
• Year 3: Students undertake Integrated Clinical Placement (LIC), working in the community and in general practice for a year. This allows students to follow the entire patient journey in primary and secondary care and observe the impact of medical conditions and their treatment on patients.
• Year 4: Focuses on increasingly specialized cases and applies the core skills learned in year three to various clinical settings. The year is divided into multiple learning opportunities, including specialized clinical placements and student-selected components.
• Year 5: Designed to integrate and prepare medical students for the Foundation Program and their future careers as doctors in the National Health Service (NHS) or further postgraduate studies.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for the medical program, applicants must meet specific requirements:

Graduate Entry Requirements

• Applicants must have completed a recognized feeder program with at least an upper second-class honors degree in a relevant subject.
• There is no need for applicants from recognized feeder programs to sit an additional entrance exam.
• Other admission criteria apply; please ensure you read the full admission requirements.

Requirements for A101 Medicine: Graduate Entry

• All A101 Medicine: Graduate Entry students must undertake a three-week summer school before starting the program.
• Attendance is mandatory.
• The summer school includes clinical skills and an introduction to case-based learning.

Applications from Graduates of Relevant Undergraduate Programs

The university also considers applications from graduates of relevant undergraduate programs, including dental graduates.

• Applicants must have graduated with at least an upper second-class honors degree.
• They must start the course within three years of graduating from their undergraduate or relevant postgraduate degree.
• Applicants may be eligible for an extension of this period if they are currently working in a relevant healthcare field.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Assessment

Applicants must undergo an individual RPL assessment, which includes evaluation of level 2 and 3 qualifications, transcripts, relevant work experience, and formal knowledge assessment. The RPL assessment and evaluation of all other admission criteria must occur before the entrance exam and interview.

Conclusion

The medical program at Bangor University offers a unique and comprehensive education in medicine, with a focus on practical learning experiences and community engagement. With its strong foundation in the basic sciences and clinical skills, the program equips students with the essential expertise and professional mindset required for a successful career in medicine.