Cardiovascular and Diabetes Medicine (Intercalated) BMSc (Hons)
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Cardiovascular and Diabetes Medicine (Intercalated) BMSc (Hons)
University of Dundee
Cardiovascular and Diabetes Medicine
Program Overview: Cardiovascular and Diabetes Medicine BMSc (Hons)
The Cardiovascular and Diabetes Medicine (Intercalated) BMSc (Hons) at the University of Dundee is a one-year lab-based degree designed for medical students who wish to deepen their understanding of energy metabolism, the function of the heart and circulation, and how these systems can lead to disease. You will learn about current treatments, recent clinical trials, and how large cohort genetic studies can be used to impact treatment strategies.
This intercalated degree is taken between Year 3 and Year 4 of your undergraduate medical studies, allowing you to gain valuable research skills and a deeper insight into cardiovascular and metabolic disease. You will develop expertise in study design, scientific methodology, and communication while gaining a critical awareness of current research questions in the field.
Based at Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, one of Europe's largest teaching hospitals, you will benefit from close integration of teaching and research activities. Dundee is renowned for translational medical research with real-world clinical impact, and as an intercalated student, you remain central to the activities of the medical school throughout your studies.
Key Program Highlights
- Lab-based degree with hands-on research experience in cardiovascular and metabolic disease
- Access to pioneering research at Ninewells Hospital and Medical School
- Develop transferable research skills including study design and scientific communication
- Earn extra academic achievement points to strengthen foundation training applications
Curriculum and Modules
The curriculum combines specialist cardiovascular and diabetes medicine modules with training in scientific research methodology and communication. You will engage with both theoretical learning and practical laboratory-based research, building a strong foundation for future clinical and academic careers.
Explore the function of the heart and circulatory system, examining how cardiovascular diseases develop and the mechanisms underlying heart failure, hypertension, and vascular disorders.
Study the control mechanisms underlying energy metabolism, including insulin signalling, glucose homeostasis, and the pathophysiology of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Gain an understanding of how clinical trials are designed, conducted, and evaluated, with a focus on recent trials in cardiovascular and diabetes therapeutics.
Learn how large cohort genetic studies and genome-wide association analyses can be used to impact treatment decisions and advance personalised approaches to cardiovascular and metabolic disease.
Develop core competencies in research methodology, including experimental design, data analysis, statistical interpretation, and ethical considerations in biomedical research.
Elective and Specialist Topics
Admission Requirements
This intercalated degree is designed for medical students who have completed at least three years of an undergraduate medical degree (such as MBChB or equivalent). All applications and inquiries should be submitted through Uni4Edu, your dedicated point of contact for admissions support and guidance.
Academic Requirements
- Current EnrollmentMust be currently enrolled in a recognised undergraduate medical degree program (MBChB or equivalent)
- Minimum Year CompletedCompletion of at least three years of undergraduate medical studies
- Academic StandingGood academic standing in your current medical degree program
- Medical School ApprovalApproval from your home medical school to undertake an intercalated year
- Research InterestDemonstrated interest in cardiovascular or metabolic disease research is advantageous
English Language Requirements
- IELTSContact Uni4Edu for current minimum score requirements
- TOEFLContact Uni4Edu for current minimum score requirements
- PTE AcademicContact Uni4Edu for current minimum score requirements
Required Documents
Application Deadlines
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Scholarships and Funding
Several funding opportunities are available to support students undertaking an intercalated BMSc at the University of Dundee. Uni4Edu can help you identify and apply for scholarships relevant to your circumstances and academic profile.
Jean Shanks Intercalated Degree Scholarship
A nationally competitive scholarship from the Jean Shanks Foundation that funds intercalated degree studies. Only fifteen scholarships are awarded each year across all UK medical schools, with one available per medical school.
For detailed tuition fee information, please contact Uni4Edu — we will guide you through the costs and available funding options for this program.
Career Prospects
Completing this intercalated degree strengthens your medical career by providing specialist knowledge in cardiovascular and diabetes medicine, along with valuable research skills. You will also gain extra academic achievement points that can support your applications to foundation training after graduating from your MBChB or equivalent degree.
Potential Career Paths
Where Graduates Work
Rankings and Recognition
The University of Dundee is consistently recognised in major international and national rankings for its strength in medicine, life sciences, and biomedical research. The university's School of Medicine, based at Ninewells Hospital, is particularly noted for its translational research and student satisfaction.
| Subject | Ranking Body | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Health | Complete University Guide | Top 20 in UK |
| Dentistry | Complete University Guide | #1 in UK |
| Biological Sciences | QS World Rankings by Subject | Top 300 |
| Anatomy and Physiology | National Student Survey | #1 in Scotland for Overall Satisfaction |
How to Apply
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Prepare Your Documents
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Submit Your Application
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Receive Your Offer
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