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Medical Sciences Degrees

Our Medical Sciences degree is designed for students who want to become medical doctors. Every year, there are ten places available on the A101 medicine programme at Cardiff University for suitably qualified graduates of this course and our graduates are also able to progress to graduate entry medicine at other universities.

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The teaching of all subject areas, which range from anatomy and physiology to clinical skills and health policy, is reinforced by applying theoretical knowledge to clinical scenarios.

Why Medical Sciences at USW?

Join our Medical Preparation Society and be supported throughout your journey into graduate entry medicine

Spend time getting real clinical experience in hospital and healthcare settings and through case-based learning

Medical Science at USW is top in the UK for teaching quality and student voice (NSS 2025)

Many of our graduates progress to graduate entry medicine

Our courses offer

A key feature of the course is the opportunity to spend time getting real clinical experience in hospital and community healthcare settings, such as the surgical ward of a busy general hospital. You will complete two, one-week placements in the healthcare sector, one of which will be in an acute care setting.
Case-based learning is based on scenarios that imitate real-life situations and this is a key part of how our course is delivered. You use the knowledge and skills you develop from modules, clinical practice, clinical physiology, and human form and function to provide an informed outlook on patient diagnosis. Throughout the year, cases alternate to focus on a single human body system. Each one offers a unique scenario and is supported by tailored lectures.
Our Medical Preparation Society hosts a series of events ranging from workshops to improve clinical skills to mock entrance exams. The Society also attends the Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine Scheme, hosted by Cardiff University School of Medicine, which provides an opportunity for our students to integrate with current medical students. You can follow the society on Twitter.

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WHY USW?

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WHY USW?

TOP IN UK

Medical Science at USW is top in the UK for teaching quality.

National Student Survey 2025

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