Key features of our programmes: –– Taught by scientists, clinicians in practice, clinical academics undertaking research alongside clinical work and other healthcare professionals. –– Students work alongside world-leading researchers, with research-embedded and informed practice emphasised throughout curriculum. –– Chance for all students (except those on the BM4) to undertake a dedicated research project and achieve a BMedSc degree in addition to the BMBS degree. –– Opportunity for further dedicated research by intercalating on our prestigious MMedSc programme. –– Wide range of Student Selected Units, including highly innovative arts (fine art and film) and ethics modules. University of Southampton medical graduates will: –– be well prepared as junior doctors in the foundation programme –– have the knowledge and the skills to communicate effectively and work in partnership with patients and colleagues –– have a strong ethical and moral code; be truly professional –– have a sense of duty and service and prioritise the needs and safety of patients –– have acquired skills to be effective lifelong learners and teachers –– have the foundations to become future leaders and innovators in healthcare and research for patient benefit
“The BM4 course We also offer opportunities for contains all the best postgraduate masters level (HE7) study. elements from a We have strong links with the NHS, in teaching hospitals and the local community, problem-based learning with Public Health England and with local course, with additional authorities. lectures and integrated All of these programmes can be taken on clinical experience a full-time or part-time basis to suit your individual needs. Entry is to the Master of from day one. My Science but, if you do not wish to complete a full MSc, you can exit the programme with study at Southampton an award of Postgraduate Certificate or and Winchester has Postgraduate Diploma. Courses include: been a wholly positive –– MSc Allergy experience, as they are –– MSc Diabetes Best Practice both friendly, welcoming –– MSc Public Health Pathways places with excellent –– MSc Genomic Medicine resources, and help is Postgraduate research available whenever it We offer highly sought after doctoral is needed.” research programmes in a wide range of Postgraduate taught
disciplines, leading to the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Medicine (DM). We run a four-year Integrated PhD in Biomedical Science, with specific focus on Cell Biology and Immunology of Cancer, Immunity and Infection, and Stem Cell Science. All available studentships are advertised on the University’s job opportunities web page and/or on our studentships web page. Specific, targeted, studentships are also available; for example, currently there are PhD programme opportunities for biomedical science students from Latin America. Over 6,500 international students from more than 135 countries choose to study at the University of Southampton each year. In addition, we have links with universities and partners around the world, making us a truly international institution.
Susan Baker BM4, third year
“Southampton was chosen because it offered a postgraduate specialist qualification in allergy and had an excellent reputation. Gaining this qualification gives credibility to my work as an independent allergy nurse specialist.” Janette Bartle MSc Allergy
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