Gateway to Medicine MB ChB

Gateway to Medicine is a one-year course that is designed to support you towards starting our five-year medicine course. The course is open to Scottish residents from widening access backgrounds. You can see the whole eligibility criteria on our entry requirements page.<br/><br/>Our experienced medical school staff will be with you to help you achieve your potential. Our small and friendly learning community will also be on hand to support your learning. You will also have access to buddy systems, peer tutoring and all the medical student societies.<br/><br/>When you pass this course you will receive a Certificate of Higher Education in Life Sciences for Medicine. If you reach a good standard during the course you will get a direct entry place onto level 1 of our Medicine course.<br/><br/>Based on the Universitys City Campus you will study topics such as:<br/><br/><br/>- introduction to anatomy<br/><br/><br/>- the science of life and of the organism<br/><br/><br/>You will also get to join up your understanding of topics such as chemistry, maths and physics and how they apply to the life sciences.<br/><br/>Part of your studies each week will be based at the School of Medicine at Ninewells Hospital.<br/><br/>This includes a module called Orientation to Clinical Skills. In this, you learn aspects of examining patients and basic life support. You will also have the opportunity to shadow medical students as they work on the ward in the hospital. This will be a great way for you to develop skills in talking with patients.<br/><br/>In Healthcare in Context, you study how and why medicine is practised as it is in the NHS and in Scotland.<br/><br/>During the year you will also have the opportunity to either:<br/><br/><br/>- train and work in a paid role as a healthcare support worker within NHS Tayside Staff Bank<br/><br/><br/>- volunteer with a charity or other third-sector organisation<br/><br/><br/>Reflecting on this opportunity forms part of your academic studies for the year.

It's time to Discover your Dundee.<br/><br/>The University of Dundee is proud to be ranked a top 35 UK university (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024) for high quality teaching, an excellent student experience, and a compact campus in the heart of Scotland's sunniest city. With 3,000 staff and over 14,000 students from across the globe, the university is a diverse and friendly community ready to welcome you.<br/><br/>The university's main campus is located in the west end of Dundee, which has been named the best place to live in Scotland 2024 (The Sunday Times)!<br/> <br/>Dundee is always investing in its facilities and student services, developing new ways of learning, and pushing the boundaries of research to ensure that you will have everything you need for a successful career.<br/> <br/>If you're applying through Clearing, you're guaranteed an offer of accommodation for your first year (T&Cs apply). All student accommodation is self-catered, and single bedrooms are furnished with an ensuite shower and toilet.