12 monthsProgramme duration
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The Intercalated BSc in Primary Care is an exciting opportunity for medical students to engage further with a general practice clinical experience whilst also studying aspects of primary care in more depth and undertaking a research project. It aims to inspire doctors and health care leaders of the future and give an excellent generalist grounding to students planning a career in both general practice and other medical careers, equipping them with the skills necessary to lead integrated and innovative care.
Key benefits
Key benefits
- Strong clinical focus providing practical opportunities to improve clinical and consultation skills. Students are encouraged to run own ‘health improvement' clinics.
- Focus on quality improvement, leadership, teamwork, as well as motivational interviewing skills which will be highly valuable for future careers. All students complete a 'Quality Improvement Project'.
- Leadership skills will be mentored, coached and developed, linking the theory with practical experience; with opportunities to apply leadership in practice.
- Opportunities to learn more about healthcare systems in the UK and globally, history of the NHS, health inequalities and to develop teaching skills.
- Wide range of research projects available and a high degree of student choice in the area you work on.
- Supported towards writing research papers, posters and presentations at conferences. We have a strong track record of students publishing their work and presenting at conferences. Of our 89 graduates over 5 years, 7 students have published their work and 21 have presented at conferences including SAPC, ASME, WONCA, RCGP, PCRS, HEART UK.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The Intercalated BSc in Primary Care is an exciting opportunity for medical students to engage further with a general practice clinical experience whilst also studying aspects of primary care in more depth and undertaking a research project. It aims to inspire doctors and health care leaders of the future and give an excellent generalist grounding to students planning a career in both general practice and other medical careers, equipping them with the skills necessary to lead integrated and innovative care.
Key benefits
Key benefits
- Strong clinical focus providing practical opportunities to improve clinical and consultation skills. Students are encouraged to run own ‘health improvement' clinics.
- Focus on quality improvement, leadership, teamwork, as well as motivational interviewing skills which will be highly valuable for future careers. All students complete a 'Quality Improvement Project'.
- Leadership skills will be mentored, coached and developed, linking the theory with practical experience; with opportunities to apply leadership in practice.
- Opportunities to learn more about healthcare systems in the UK and globally, history of the NHS, health inequalities and to develop teaching skills.
- Wide range of research projects available and a high degree of student choice in the area you work on.
- Supported towards writing research papers, posters and presentations at conferences. We have a strong track record of students publishing their work and presenting at conferences. Of our 89 graduates over 5 years, 7 students have published their work and 21 have presented at conferences including SAPC, ASME, WONCA, RCGP, PCRS, HEART UK.
Admission Requirements
1 Year
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