Program Overview

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Gateway2Medicine, Certificate

Overview

A new route to a rewarding career in medicine.

Study Information

At a Glance

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: Certificate
• Duration: 12 months
• Study Mode: Full Time
• Start Month: August
• Location of Study: Aberdeen
• UCAS Code: A1A1

Introduction

Our Gateway2Medicine (G2M) programme offers young people from a widening access background in Scotland the opportunity to study medicine.

What You'll Study

Our G2M programme comprises elements of the University of Aberdeen’s longstanding Certificate in Pre-Medical Studies and the HNC/HND in Applied Sciences provided by NESCOL.

Semester 1

• Cell Biology: Theory and Lab Skills
• Biochemistry: Theory and Lab Skills
• Fundamental Chemistry: Theory and Lab Skills
• Human body structure and function
• Proteins structure and function
• Science presentation skills.

Semester 2

• Chemistry for the Life Sciences
• The Cell
• Fitness, Performance and Survival
• Introduction to Health and Health Services in the UK

Compulsory Courses

• Pre - Clinical Studies (Nescol) (ME1010)
• Chemistry for the Life Sciences 2 (CM1512)
• Introduction to Health & Health Services In the UK (ME1510)
• The Cell (SM1501)
• Fitness, Performance and Survival (SR1503)

How You'll Study

Learning Methods

• Clinical Learning
• E-learning
• Group Projects
• Individual Projects
• Lab Work
• Lectures
• Peer Learning
• Professional Placements
• Tutorials

Assessment Methods

• Coursework such as essays and reports completed throughout the course
• Practical assessments of the skills and competencies learned on the course
• Written examinations at the end of each course

Why Study Gateway2Medicine?

Our Gateway2Medicine (G2M) programme has been designed to transform the aspirations and ambitions of secondary school pupils from a widening access background in Scotland.

Entry Requirements

• Specific academic and non-academic criteria are required for entry on to the G2M programme.
• Visit the Institute for Education in Medical and Dental Sciences website for full details.

Qualifications

• The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 78 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
• PTE Academic: OVERALL - 59 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59
• Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: OVERALL - 169 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169

Fee Information

• Home Students: £1,820
• A bursary of up to £2000 will also be provided.

Careers

• Students are guaranteed a place on year 1 of the University of Aberdeen medicine programme (MBChB) providing they:
  • Fulfil the academic criteria to be awarded the Cert HE in Pre-Medical Studies
  • Perform satisfactorily at the MBChB Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) and the UCAT.

Career Opportunities

• Doctor
• GP
• Surgeon

Facilities

• Suttie Centre
• Large teaching hospital

Related Undergraduate Degrees

• MBChB Medicine