Intercalated Experimental Pathology

Our intercalated BSc in Experimental Pathology gives students already taking a medical or dental degree the chance to achieve an additional degree in this specialist field in just one year.

The programme is ideal if you want to specialise in the study of disease. It is designed to give you a thorough grounding in specific areas of experimental pathology, covering some of the major diseases of the modern world – from Cardiovascular and Neurodegenerative diseases to Cancer.

Teaching emphasises the importance of research and experimentation, and how the latest technological innovations can benefit patients. Core modules include Experimental Neuropathology, Cardiovascular Pathophysiology and Cancer Biology, with a range of option modules including Biocompatibility and Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine and the Molecular Basis of Personalised Medicine.

You'll undertake your own original research project under supervision over a six-month period, which will allow you to think creatively and develop skills such as work planning, forming hypotheses and analysing data.

Intercalated degrees are for undergraduate students currently enrolled in the MBBS or BDS programmes at Queen Mary, or at another medical, dental or veterinary school.

Medical students
You must have completed 2, 3 or 4 years of the MBBS course (1 or 2 years of a graduate entry programme) and passed all years to date.

Dental students
You must have completed 2, 3 or 4 years of the BDS course and passed all years to date. You must also have completed all continuous assessment and have satisfactory annual progress reviews.

Veterinary students
Veterinary students are welcome to apply.

All students
Satisfactory performance in, and completion of, all student-selected components (SSCs).

Selection
Students who meet the criteria will be asked to attend an interview.

Where there is competition for places, students will be ranked on their exam results to date and their interview performance.

How to apply
See full information on how to apply for intercalated degrees.

With its focus on research, this programme forms a strong basis for careers in academic medicine. Your in-depth understanding of major diseases such as cancer and heart disease will be also be an advantage in clinical work.