Clinical Sciences at University of Bradford

[Shehna]

Clinical Sciences

Gives an opportunity for up to 40 students to enter the MBChB programme at Leeds at Year 1 (from foundation) or Year 2 (from first year) or progress into completing a BSc (Hons).


Foundation Year

Successful completion of the Foundation year will allow you to progress either towards medicine or continue with the degree in Clinical Sciences.

Up to 20 students will progress into Year 1 of Leeds Medical School subject to performance and structured interview according to the following criteria:

• Minimum overall mean mark of 70%
• Minimum overall mean mark of 70% in Chemistry 1 and 2
• All modules must be passed at first attempt
• Personal Tutor will provide a reference for their tutees
• Structured transfer interviews held at Leeds in July assessing non- academic criteria
• Fitness to practice (Medical and CRB checks)

You are also able to apply to Optometry, Pharmacy Biomedical or Forensic Sciences I March/ April via an internal transfer process according to the following criteria:

• Minimum overall mean mark of 70%
• All modules passed at first attempt
• Pharmacy require an A-level in Chemistry
• Optometry require 2 science A- levels
• Successful interview and satisfactory reference from Personal tutor.

Other courses are also available such as; physiotherapy, midwifery etc.

Modules undertaken in Foundation year

Semester 1

Biology 1 10 credits
Chemistry 1 10 credits
Health and Society 20 credits *
Laboratory and Study skills for Clinical sciences 20 credits *
Special Studies 20 credits *
Personal and professional development 20 credits *

* 20 credit modules (double modules) carry on throughout semester 1 and 2.

Semester 2

Biology 2 10 credits
Chemistry 2 10 credits

Within each module you have assignments ranging from lab reports, essays and presentations

BSc Honours Degree in Clinical sciences Year 1

Up to 20 students will progress into Year 1 of Leeds Medical School subject to performance and structured interview according to the following criteria:

• Minimum overall mean mark of 60% with a preferred mark of 65% or better
• All modules passed at first attempt
• Personal tutors will provide a reference for their tutees
• Structured transfer interviews held at Leeds in July to access non- academic criteria
• Successful completion of First Aid at Work certificate in the Summer placement
• Fitness to practice (Medical and CRB checks)
• Will have sat the UKCAT



Modules undertaken

Semester 1

Biological Molecules 10 credits
Cells 1: Structure and Function 10 credits
Cells 2: Cells and Tissues 10 credits
Cardiovascular and Respiratory systems 20 credits*
Special Studies 20 credits*
Personal and Professional development 10 credits

*These two modules carry on throughout semester 1 and 2.

Semester 2

Nutrition and Energy 20 credits
Renal System 10 credits
Individuals and Populations 10 credits

Examinations

Semester 1

Biological Molecules: 1 hour MCQ and EMQ
Cells 1: 1.5 hours MCQ and EMQ
Cells 1 Practical: 0.5 hours
Cells 2: 1 hours MCQ and EMQ

Semester 2

Renal System: 1 hour MCQ and EMQ
Individuals and Population: 1 hour MCQ and EMQ
Nutrition and Energy: 1.5 hours MCQ and EMQ
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems: 1.5 hours MCQ and EMQ

Within each module you have assignments ranging from lab reports, essays and presentations.

Cardio and N&E modules include anatomy spot tests that take place at Leeds Medical School.

Summer Schools

Each year Clinical Sciences hold 2 residential summer schools for students interested in a career in Medicine. A 3 –day residential for Year 13 students and a week long residential for Year 11 students.

The residential consisted of several workshops including suture etc, a placement at a local hospital and a trip to Bodyworld in Manchester. Also practise interviews with Medical students and Doctors, and workshops including how to write personal statements and how to access ethical issues.

Useful links:

Bradford University

The University of Bradford

Clinical Sciences

Clinical Sciences - Clinical Sciences - University of Bradford

Clinical Sciences at the University of Bradford

Facebook group

Clin Sci! | Facebook

Summer School information

National Summer School in Medicine - Press Release Bradford University






FAQ

What are the entry requirements for Foundation and First year?

Clinical Sciences at the University of Bradford

Is foundation year only for students with non- science A-levels?

No.

Can I apply for both foundation year and first year?

The course codes are different so in theory you can apply to both, however admissions tutors for clinical sciences will access your application and decide whether it be best you be placed in foundation year or first year. So it is wise not to do this and apply for just one.


What mark do I need in foundation year/ first year to progress to Leeds?

A minimum of 70% in foundation year and 60% in first year is required.


Do the top 20 students get a place in Leeds?

No. Everyone who achieves 70% or 60% depending on the year is eligible to transfer to Leeds demanding on interview.

Does Leeds screen applications?

Yes. If there are too many applicants that have the minimum mark, Leeds will screen out candidates before inviting them to interview.


How many students transferred to Leeds this academic year 2008?

16 students from foundation year transferred to Leeds. And all 20 places in first year were filled.

How many students are in each year?

Foundation year had approx 60 students and first year approx 70 this acdemic year.

Can someone other than my personal tutor write my reference?

No. Your personal tutor is the only person that writes your personal statement. You have a tutorial with them every fortnight.

Will I get a chance to meet students from Leeds?

Yes, you will be given the chance to meet students throughout the year. An evening is sit within the year to allow students from both fdn and first year to meet with students that have transferred to Leeds from Bradford and make contacts.

[maria737]

i applied for clinical sciences as my back up but got rejected. i have no idea why, is it because i had AAAB predicted for A level?

[Shahidredhot]

what the hell ? You actually got rejected for clinical sciences, I can't believe it ! Have you asked for feedback and when did you get rejected?

[maria737]

i know, i was literally gobsmacked. i feel so down now, not even my backup wants me. i got the letter yesterday, emailed them for feedback today.

[Muffin2]

i applied for clinical sciences as my back up but got rejected. i have no idea why, is it because i had AAAB predicted for A level?

yup

[Shahidredhot]

i know, i was literally gobsmacked. i feel so down now, not even my backup wants me. i got the letter yesterday, emailed them for feedback today.

Don't despair just yet. How can a shitty university like bradford reject you for a shitty course like clinical science. Its absurd ! I cannot believe it myself. What are your GCSE and AS like? May the problem lies there but I seriously doubt it.

[maria737]

lol, thanks, i was wondering the same thing myself, even worse, i'm local, i live in Bradford. for gcse i got A*AAAABBBBB, not great, and at AS i got ABBB. i was a few ums off As in two of my subjects but i guess that doesn't matter. i mean, i thought it'd be good enough for clinical sciences lol....plus, i didn't think my personal statement was all that, but everyone who read it, loved it. they said it was definitely the strongest bit in my application but i feel like crap now.

[Muffin2]

since i went to bradford and am now studying medicine, i can tell you why she didn't get in, the exact reason maria has come up with, her grades were too high. bradford is designed for people who either don't have the grades or don't have the right subjects. clin sci is a hugely competitive course to get onto and due to this they are cracking down on giving offers to those who have too higher grades. if you do get feedback thats what they'll tell you.
take it as a complement, they think you'll do well enough to get into med school via the normal route

ps. Shahidredhot you might want to drop the attitude before interviews, it shows, believe me.

[*wNaBmEdIc*]

maria did u have an interveiw
im kinda in the same situation as you im predicted 4 A's at A2 n i did well on gcses etc so im gna probs gt rejected n all i hv gt my interveiw in a coupla weeks.
i gt what everyone else is sayin about it beein for people less academically well off but bugger to the rest of us what do well but are tryin to ensure that we can still do medicine is what it sounds like

[Muffin2]

in a nutshell the course wasn't designed to be used as a back up by people who have the grades, it was meant for people who would have no other way of getting into medicine otherwise. plus clin sci isn't a way to "ensure" you get to do medicine.