Undergraduate course
A foundation year bridged the gap to taking the next step to university. I was able to be mentored and to work on my communication skills. When I progressed to the first year, I felt far more confident and prepared. It doesn’t matter what your background is, if you want to go into medicine and make a difference, you can achieve it.
FMD001
Molecules to Cells
20 credits
This module introduces key concepts involved in cell regulation including genetic inheritance, metabolism and protein expression. The important role of enzymes in the control of biochemical pathways will be introduced, as will an introduction to cell signalling. Cellular organisation within different tissues will also be outlined, enabling students to recognise links between structure and function. Students should develop sufficient theoretical and practical understanding to enable progression to relevant honours degree programmes.
100% Examinations
FMD002
Introduction to Human Physiology
20 credits
This module will provide a foundation of knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and physiology. Using example systems, it will emphasise relationships between structure and function and examine homeostatic regulation in these systems. Students should develop sufficient theoretical and practical understanding to enable progression to relevant honours degree programmes.
50% Examinations
50% Other
FMD004
Interdisciplinary Learning and Team Based Learning (Enquiry learning)
20 credits
This module is designed to enable learners to develop key skills required for working in multidisciplinary teams. Students will be encouraged to work with their colleagues to manage tasks and tailor learning according to their own particular discipline
100% Coursework
MED003
Learning Skills and Professional Development for Medicine
20 credits
This module is designed to enable learners to adapt to the learning environment of higher education by developing an independent, reflective and managed approach to learning, study skills, scientific communication, mathematical skills and aspects of programme specific practice.
100% Coursework
MED004
Active Life Sciences Learning
20 credits
This module is designed to enable learners to adapt to the learning environment of higher education in medicine and related subjects, with the aim to give them critical foundation level knowledge to help them progress through the BMBS programme.
100% Examinations
MED005
Workplace Related Hot Topics in Medicine
20 credits
This module is designed to enable learners to develop an understanding of current issues in the health professions and may be linked with workplace observations.
100% Coursework
Every undergraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the course aims, the course structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment.
The following programme specification represents the latest course structure and may be subject to change:
The foundation year provided me with a solid grounding in medical sciences and anatomy, thus easing my transition into the first year, as it built on what I had already learned. This not only boosted my confidence but also reinforced my passion for medicine!
Interprofessional learning allows me to consider the strengths and limitations of not just other health professions but my own too. I believe this will have a positive impact on my career as a future doctor, enhancing partnership between professions, future patients and the community.
Professor Laura Bowater MBE
Head of Peninsula Medical School
Dr Elizabeth Drake
Director of Clinical Studies & Honorary Associate Professor
Dr Helen Watson
Associate Head of School (Teaching and Learning)
“MedSoc is your not-so-academic part of medicine. We have an amazing team and we organise student-led teaching, events and balls throughout the five years of medical school. We also set you up with your MedSoc family, which put together first/foundation years with a second year pair who become your point of contact for questions and support. The society is lots of fun to go and do activities with outside of the curriculum. So please do get involved!”
I fell in love with Plymouth, with the beaches and the scenery! I love being by the sea and swimming at the Hoe. It's a beautiful part of the world to be in.
Lily Evans
Lecturer in Anatomy
The BMBS course at University of Plymouth has a strong clinical focus so I felt prepared for work as a foundation doctor. I'm now a foundation year 2 resident doctor at Torbay Hospital, working through rotations of different specialties.
b95% of our BMBS graduates go on to work and/or study
]90% of our graduates are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work
After graduating, doctors complete two foundation years (F1 and F2) before entering more specialist training programmes. It’s not as though they’re sitting in a classroom for the five years of training beforehand – experiential learning in the clinical environment is a hugely important part of their training – but this report has shown just how important the ‘on the job’ skills are, as well as an awareness of the roles of the wider health and social care staff who are intricately involved with patient care.
What's a care experienced student?
A care experienced student is someone who has spent any amount of time in local authority care, such as foster care or residential children's homes, but may not meet the definition of a care leaver.
6 years
(with placements)
Full-time
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