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    Medical Science (Anatomical Sciences) - MMedSci

    This programme is designed to facilitate the learning of the generic skills and knowledge essential to successful higher clinical practice and careers in academic medicine by applying the principles of the scientific method to studies in both anatomical research and clinically-applied anatomy.

    Month of entry

    • September

    Mode of study

    • Full time, Part time

    Location

    Subject area

    • Medicine

    Fees for 2023/24 academic year

    • UK - Full time £8,900 per year. Part time £4,900 per year.
      International - £21,900 per year.

    Duration of study

    • Full time 1 year or Part time 2 years
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    Why study Medical Science (Anatomical Sciences) at Keele University?

    Communicate with, understand and work more effectively with colleagues in other health disciplines
    Write critical reviews, reports, and discussion documents on a wide variety of topics
    Develop knowledge and skills that can be applied to evidence-based healthcare provision
    Develop a critical engagement with important professional issues in health care and research, such as healthcare ethics

    Course summary

    Our MMedSci programme provides a solid foundation of core, medical science knowledge. This fosters a wider perspective to critical, analytical thinking to enable better use of evidence-based information and its application to your chosen clinical field. 

    On succesful completion of the course you will be able to: 

    • Formulate questions to explore a wide variety of issues relating to patient care, service management, the effectiveness of healthcare interventions, research and education
    • Seek out and make effective use of the literature on a wide variety of topics
    • Write critical reviews, reports, and discussion documents on a wide variety of topics
    • Use your own experience and reflection as a powerful source of new learning and help others to do the same
    • Develop and enact personal learning plans
    • Communicate with, understand and work more effectively with colleagues in other health disciplines

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    "This course has given me a springboard into academic surgery as I now have teaching experience, improved anatomy knowledge and research under my belt"

    Sarah, Medical Science (Anatomical Services)

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    Course structure

    You will study four core modules, three optional modules and complete a dissertation to accumulate 180 credits. A rolling programme of modules, allows you to plan modules and study leave well in advance. The allocation of study time is 150 hours per 15 credit module and this usually amounts to 5 days of face to face teaching (or equivalent with on line learning) and the remainder is personal study time. The teaching is often split into smaller 1 to 3 day blocks. 

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    Our Expertise

    This course is led by Director of Anatomy Luke Welsh and other academic anatomy staff. Significant input to the course also comes from Mike Mahon, Prof. Peter Willan, alongside clinical input from surgical staff across various specialities. Lecture and practical sessions are led by a variety of experienced authorities in their field. This will provide students with a diverse range of learning opportunities from academics and practicing experts.

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    Entry requirements

    ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

    This degree is designed for those individuals who are undertaking a Keele or other UK undergraduate Medical Degree course and wishing to take a year out of their studies to pursue a thorough grounding of scientific enquiry in the anatomical sciences and research methodologies relevant to experimental and clinical sciences.

    Students with relevant non-clinical backgrounds (e.g. previous undergraduate/postgraduate study of anatomy or related sciences) will be considered.

    ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

    IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. The University also accepts a range of internationally recognised English tests.

    If you do not meet the English language requirements, the University offers a range of English language preparation programmes.

    International students can also chose to study a Pre-Masters programme at the University.

    During your degree programme you can study additional English language courses. This means you can continue to improve your English language skills and gain a higher level of English.

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    Funding

    TRAVEL COSTS

    Some travel costs may be incurred if an external project or placement is undertaken; any such costs will be discussed with the student before the project is confirmed. It will be possible for the student to select an internal project and that would not incur any additional travel costs. There may be additional costs for textbooks and inter-library loans.

    LIVING COSTS

    Keele University is located on a beautiful campus and has all the facilities of a small town. Student accommodation, shops, restaurants and cafes are all within walking distance of the teaching buildings. This is a very cost effective way to live and to reduce your living costs.

    Please note, if your course offers a January start date, the January 2023 start date falls in the 2022/23 academic year. Please see the 2022/23 academic year fees for the relevant fees for starting this course in January 2023.

    Planning your funding

    It's important to plan carefully for your funding before you start your course. Please be aware that not all postgraduate courses and not all students are eligible for the UK government postgraduate loans and, in some cases, you would be expected to source alternative funding yourself. If you need support researching your funding options, please contact our Financial Support Team.

    Scholarships

    We are committed to rewarding excellence and potential. Please visit our Scholarships and Bursaries webpage for more information.

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    Your career

    Whilst many of our students will progress onto careers in surgery, many utilise their degrees within other specialties such as radiology, neurology, anaesthetics and pathology.

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    Teaching, learning and assessment

    Most teaching is based on interactive small group methods, interspersed with practical tasks or laboratory work and supplemented by a virtual learning environment. Literature packs and handouts are provided where appropriate. IT laboratories and video recording equipment are used to support some modules. Modules may include tasks to be completed before starting the module or between blocks. 

    Taught modules are assessed in a variety of ways including, for example, written assignments/essays to hand in, PowerPoint presentations, anatomy viva, ultrasound practical skills assessment. The research project requires writing a mini thesis to include literature review, methods, results and discussion.

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    Keele Postgraduate Association

    Keele University is one of a handful of universities in the UK to have a dedicated students' union for postgraduate students. A fully registered charity, Keele Postgraduate Association serves as a focal point for the social life and welfare needs of all postgraduate students during their time at Keele.

    KPA interior

    Hugely popular, the KPA Clubhouse (near Horwood Hall) provides a dedicated postgraduate social space and bar on campus, where you can grab a bite to eat and drink, sit quietly and read a book, or switch off from academic life at one of the many regular events organised throughout the year. The KPA also helps to host a variety of conferences, as well as other academic and career sessions, to give you and your fellow postgraduates the opportunities to come together to discuss your research, and develop your skills and networks.

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    Facilities

    Teaching takes place in the anatomy dissecting rooms and surgical training suite, multiuser and physiotherapy laboratories, seminar rooms and IT facilities. A wide range of clinical and scientific staff contribute to the courses.

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