Medical Schools
Medicine at University of Norwich Medical School
Overview of Norwich Medical School
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Studying Medicine at Norwich Medical School (East Anglia Medical School) means that you will join an exceptional group of medical students studying in a thriving student-centred learning environment where students and staff share a passion for making a positive difference to peoples’ lives. Our course focuses on relating your learning to real life, using scenarios and clinical problems from patients, with an emphasis on developing your practical experience as well as your theoretical knowledge from the start.
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Course Structure at University of Norwich Medicine
At UEA Medical School the course is as follows:
Year 1: The sciences covered include clinical anatomy of the musculoskeletal system. Communication skills are also covered.
Year 2: Haematology, dermatology, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, stroke
Year 3: Digestive system, renal, urological, neurological and endocrine system
Year 4: Women's health, child health, the minor, cancer with clinical components
Year 5: Emergency care. 6 weeks of clinical experience to place them in a better position to succeed during their FY1 post or when applying for specialty training.
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Norwich University Medicine Entry Requirements
GCSE
Six GCSEs at grade 7 or grade A or above, including Mathematics and either two single science subjects. GCSE English Language grade 6/B is required.
A Levels
AAA.
Must include biology or chemistry
IB
36 points with HL 6 in three subjects to include Biology or Chemistry.
Scottish Higher
Scottish Advanced
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Admission Tests for Norwich University Medicine
UCAT
Yes
How Does Norwich Medical School Look At The UCAT?
No cut off - but high scores welcomed. Score used for selection for interview & in consideration of making offers. SJT score is used alongside interview score.
BMAT
No
GAMSAT
No
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Course Information
Graduate Entry
No
Intercalation
Optional
Yes - offered.
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Work Experience for Norwich Medical School
If you are invited to interview you are required to complete a Work Experience Form. They understand that it might be difficult to gain experience in a pandemic but the first thing to remember is that all applicants to medicine will be in the same situation. The second thing to remember is that clinical work experience is not generally a requirement for applying to medical school in any year.
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Personal Statement for Norwich Medicine
Required for the UCAS application - looking for commitment to medicine.
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Does This Medical School Have A Gateway or Foundation Year?
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Description
The Norwich Medical School foundation year course will equip you with the academic skills and knowledge you will need to progress onto our five-year MB BS Medicine course. Complete it successfully and you’ll be well on your way to your career as a qualified doctor. It is intended for students whose circumstances or educational opportunities have prevented them from realising their academic potential. Must meet contextual criteria to be eligible to apply.
Criteria
Entry Requirements:
GCSE: 6 GCSEs at Grade B/6+
A levels: BBB / ABC
Scottish Highers Advanced: CCC
IB: 32
Eligibility Criteria
This course is a ‘Widening Access’ programme for students who are in the 13th year of education or left school no more than three years prior to the course start date. Applicants must have completed their GCSE and Level 3 qualifications in the UK.
All applicants must meet the academic criteria and the following contextual criteria:
Your secondary school (GCSE education) achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50 or less, in the year you sat your GCSEs, according to the Department for Education data (See here)
AND one of the following:
You live in an area with low progression to higher education with Polar Data 1 or 2 from Polar 4.
In receipt of the UCAT Bursary.
Your combined household income is under £35,000 per year, excluding Government benefits. We use the same criteria as the UCAT Bursary eligibility. We are unable to accept payslips or P60’s.
You currently live locally to UEA (Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex or Lincolnshire). Evidence taken from UCAS application.
OR meet the academic criteria and ONE of the following contextual criteria:
Successfully complete the UEA Medical Aspirations Programme
You have been in Local Authority care. Examples of evidence accepted: Letter from Social Worker/Local Council.
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Interview for East Anglia Medical School
Type
Number of stations: 7
Dates
Between November and February
Topics
An acceptable approach to decision making when given incomplete or conflicting information
The ability to learn and work effectively in partnership
A caring and supportive attitude
An empathetic and caring approach
Insight in to Medicine as a career and personal suitability for the profession
Honesty, integrity, and personal effectiveness.
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Contact Details
The Undergraduate Admissions Office
Faculty of Health
Edith Cavell Building
The University of East Anglia
Norwich
NR4 7TJ
Tel: 01603 591072
Email: med.admiss@uea.ac.uk
Website: www.uea.ac.uk