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Medical sciences degrees abroad

Medical science is the study of human health. It’s a subject that examines the biological evidence behind contemporary medicine and treatment, as well as researching future cures.

As a medical sciences student, you’ll develop a detailed understanding of how a healthy human body should work. You’ll look at how disease and trauma can threaten the body, and at how medical issues can be resolved.

Disease prevalence, medical treatment, and healthcare systems vary widely throughout the world. By studying medical sciences abroad, you’ll see the field through a global lens, providing you with a broader and more comprehensive understanding. Alongside improving your knowledge, you’ll travel the world, meet international experts, and forge fantastic friendships.

Medical sciences program structure

Medical sciences can be studied at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. A bachelor’s in medical sciences will take between three and four years to complete, depending on the university. You can also choose to study medical sciences as a master’s or PhD, and these take one to two years and four to seven years respectively.

It’s important to remember that none of the above programs will qualify you to practice medicine. However, they can open doors to plenty of careers, as well as postgraduate degrees in medicine, dentistry, veterinary practice, and physiotherapy.

Medical sciences programs are usually taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, and practical lab sessions. Some programs will also require you to complete work-based learning in local hospitals. The assessment of most programs includes written exams, coursework, reports, presentations, and, sometimes, clinical examinations.

The modules that you’ll study as part of your program will depend on the university you choose to attend. Although they’ll vary between institutions, here are some of the topics you can expect to encounter:

Fundamental skills of medical scientists
Human cells
Anatomy and physiology
Principles of medical science research
Introduction to clinical practice
Genetics and evolution
Biochemistry

Types of medical sciences degrees

Best countries to study medical sciences

- UK
- Australia
- Cyprus
- Malaysia
- USA
- Canada

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Future medical sciences careers

A degree in medical sciences is an excellent stepping stone to employment and further study. You’ll graduate with the research, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills desired by employers across a range of health-related fields. Medical science graduates typically go on to work as a:

Biomedical scientist
Veterinarian
Doctor
Medical research scientist
Toxicologist
Dentist
Medical sales representative
Medical journalist

Bear in mind that many of the listed roles will require a postgraduate qualification in medical practice. If you’re unsure about how to pursue a particular path, your university’s careers service should be able to support you with advice and guidance.

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