Medicine
(Exeter, Devon based)
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.
Please note the intended learning outcomes and methods of delivery are comparable across the Devon and Cornwall Medical Scholar strands. Five out the six sessions will be delivered at Medical School learning environments in your allocated locality.
| Day | Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wednesday | 12th February 2025 | 12:00 - 16:00 | St Luke's campus, Exeter |
| 2 | Wednesday | 12th March 2025 | 12:00 - 16:00 | St Luke's campus, Exeter |
| 3 | Wednesday | 2nd April 2025 | 12:00 - 16:00 | St Luke's campus, Exeter |
| 4 | Wednesday | 14th May 2025 | 12:00 - 16:00 | St Luke's campus, Exeter |
| 5 | Wednesday | 11th June 2025 | 12:00 - 16:00 | St Luke's campus, Exeter |
| 6 | Wednesday | 9th July 2025 | 12:00 - 16:00 | 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.
- Session 1: Introduction and Day in the life of a medical student
- Session 2: Entry to medical school
- Session 3: Life Science Resource Centre (LSRC) – anatomy and therapeutics led by clinicians and teaching fellows
- Session 4: Problem-based learning (PBL) and Professional Development Groups (PDG) taster
- Session 5: Clinical Skills taster. A hands-on set of activities with the Clinical Skills team delivered in our Clinical Skills Resource Centre in Exeter
- Session 6: Careers/ clinical and holistic care planning
This subject activity strand has contributions from the following degree programmes:
- BMBS Medicine
Priority will be given to students studying Biology AND Chemistry at A Level or Higher IB (or equivalent) and those who have a demonstrable interest in pursuing a medical career.
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.
