Human and Medical Science: University of Westminster

Course Overview

Recent rapid growth in knowledge and technology has led to a greatly enhanced understanding of human function in health and disease. This new degree integrates biological and medical sciences in order to understand human structure, function, development and behaviour.

The focus of the Human and Medical Science course is to enable students to develop an in-depth understanding of the human body and then relate changes to this in the diseased state. Taught by specialists in medical research and drawing upon some the latest research advances available to date, the Human and Medical Science course will prepare any successful student for a career where the understanding of health and disease is essential.

Course Structure

Human and Medical Science draws upon the subject areas of anatomy, physiology, genetics, pharmacology, immunology, nutrition and medical diagnosis, with the ultimate aim of understanding how the human body functions in health and disease. A good deal of flexibility is embedded in the course, such that students may pursue one of several themes throughout their degree, based upon specific module choices.

You will study the core medical sciences (physiology, anatomy, cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics) and choose from a range of options in pharmacology, neuroscience, nutrition or pathology in order to tailor your degree to your interests and career aspirations. Their ethos of ‘teaching informed and enriched by research’ will give you the good research and critical analytical skills needed to progress to postgraduate studies

Teaching and Assessment

The course combines lecture, tutorial and practical laboratory elements, and you will be able to use a variety of learning resources, including podcasts and Blackboard, our online learning environment. Formal exams are supported by course work assessment.

Associated Careers

Employment opportunities include working in hospitals, research institutions, industry and the
scientific or medical civil services. Alternatively the skills developed will enable you to move into such fields as teaching, journalism and management. This degree also provides ideal preparation for the graduate-entry programmes into medicine which are becoming increasingly available in UK medical schools.

Entry Requirements

•  A  Levels: CCD to include CC in Science subjects.
• International Baccalaureate:  26 points to include a minimum of 5 in two Higher Level Science subjects
• BTEC National Diploma/Certificate:  MMP/DM in Science.