Medicine
From the familiar spaces of homes and hospitals to the heights of specialist practice and the hearts of local communities, all doctors begin their journeys as part of one of the most competitive and highly skilled cohorts in UK universities.
Join current staff and students and begin your journey into Medicine, from application to qualification – and into the wealth of specialisms and opportunities beyond, all the while learning what makes the BMBS course at the University of Exeter so special.
| Day | Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friday | 3rd February 2023 | 12:00 - 16:00 | St Luke's campus, Exeter |
| 2 | Friday | 24th February 2023 | 12:00 - 16:00 | St Luke's campus, Exeter |
| 3 | Tuesday | 7th March 2023 | 12:00 - 16:00 | St Luke's campus, Exeter |
| 4 | Tuesday | 14th March 2023 | 10:30 - 15:30 | St Luke's campus, Exeter |
| 5 | Thursday | 22nd June 2023 | 10:00 - 14:00 | St Luke's campus, Exeter |
| 6 | Friday | 19th May 2023 | 10:00 - 14:00 | Penryn campus, Cornwall |
Activity Locations
All subject activity sessions will take place on the University of Exeter St Luke's campus. Some sessions may involve visits to the Research, Innovation, Learning, and Development (RILD) building or the Clinical Skills space.
- Day in the life of a medical student
- Entry to medical school
- A session with Dr Chris Campbell
- PBL taster with Dr Maisha Reza (PhD)
- Clinical skills taster session in the CSRC
- A session with Dr Kirsty Scott and Dr Sham Agashi
The hearts of local communities. The cutting edge of life-saving technique. The front lines of war. Thousands of miles above the Earth itself. The skills of a qualified medical professional really can take you anywhere.
In collaboration with experienced staff and enthusiastic students, each of our sessions will focus on a new step in the journey to Medicine, from application to qualification and beyond. You will have the opportunity to learn about the practice of medicine from a variety of perspectives, gain insight into course structure and requirements, and to explore the key skills that underpin every aspect of this incredibly varied, vibrant, and competitive field.
Our interactive sessions will take place in and around a variety of specialised teaching environments, state-of-the-art teaching equipment and – best of all – the professionals whose working lives span the clinical, research, and teaching aspects of the ever-changing field of medicine.
Participation is key: by engaging fully in these sessions, you will have an exceptional opportunity to develop and refine many of the skills crucial for success in your future career in medicine.
This subject activity strand has contributions from the following degree programmes:
- BMBS Medicine
- BSc Medical Sciences
In order to be considered for this activity strand, students must be:
Studying Biology and Chemistry at A Level
OR
Studying Biology and Chemistry at Higher Level (International Baccalaureate).
NB: Equivalents in BTEC / other qualifications alone will not be accepted, as they are not accepted for the BMBS Medicine degree course. A Level or IB in the specified subjects is essential.
In order to pass the programme, you must attend a minimum of 5 out of 6 subject activity sessions, as well as the Exeter Scholars Student Conference.
