Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Medical Science] From Oxford Brookes University

You will develop key skills and scientific knowledge to prepare you for further training or employment in a range of health care science professions or medical research. The BMedSc degree has also been designed to provide a foundation for graduate-entry medical school.A Medical Science (Hons) degree from Oxford Brookes University will put you at the forefront of health-related fields, including research and development.

Why choose this course?

• You will get the opportunity to go on exciting work placements to enhance your career opportunities through our established links with local hospitals and bioscience organisations.
• You gain the practical skills employers require by using our state-of-the-art equipment, such as electron and confocal microscopes.
• You will get to know the other students and lecturers on your course well, as we keep our practical classes small.
• Our academics are keen to involve you in our research groups. We explore subjects such as genetic damage induced by radiation, the mechanisms of nicotine addiction and how the heart and lungs function in health and disease.
• With some of the UK's best hospitals on our doorstep, you will have excellent work placement and career opportunities.

Teaching and learning

Teaching and learning methods include lectures, practicals, tutorials, seminars and surgeries. Medical science is a practical subject and we have a very good range of equipment, including high-performance liquid chromatography equipment, confocal and electron microscopes, and specialised laboratories for tissue culture, microbiology, physiology and microscopy.

You will have the opportunity to attend seminars given by visiting speakers from around the world.

As well as delivering this course with local hospitals, we work alongside colleagues who are in the vanguard of research. This includes work on DNA repair, disease biofilms, clinically important immunohistochemistry tests and deep brain stimulation for symptom relief. Our research in these areas underpins this course.

Approach to assessment

The course includes a variety of teaching, learning and assessment methods that are informed by contemporary practice in science teaching in higher education. Assessment methods include essays, reviews, examinations, laboratory or field notebooks, scientific reports, posters and oral presentations. Reflective learning is encouraged through use of self, peer or staff formative feedback on assignments, group work and project work, and reflective diaries.