Intercalating
Why should I take an Intercalated Degree?
Courses leading to an Intercalated degree offer students an excellent opportunity to think critically about, and to study more deeply, the scientific bases of the medical sciences. Experience has shown that those who have undertaken an Intercalated Degree gain a deeper knowledge of the underlying science as well as a greater understanding of their clinical studies.
In addition, you will undertake a research project supervised by a member of staff. This will give you the chance to experience the excitements and the difficulties of research. This not only provides a stimulating and challenging period of your training, but the performance of a research project will give you a very good appreciation of whether you may wish to pursue a research career after you finish your dental training.
An intercalated degree is also a great thing to have on your CV and can help you to be competitive in your application for Dental Foundation Training.
What intercalated courses are available?
There are now 11 intercalated degree courses available at QMUL including the recently introduced Sports and Exercise Medicine BSc. The available courses are listed below.
- Bachelor of Medical Science (Health Sciences)
- Bachelor of Medical Science (Molecular Medicine)
- Bachelor of Medical Science (Molecular Therapeutics)
- Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Engineering)
- Bachelor of Science (Clinical Materials)
- Bachelor of Science (Experimental Pathology)
- Bachelor of Science (Infection and Immunity)
- Bachelor of Science (Medical Education)
- Bachelor of Science (Neuroscience)
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Dental Science (Oral Biology)
- Bachelor of Science (Sports and Exercise Medicine)
Information on courses available nationally can be found in the UK database of intercalated medical, dental and veterinary courses, which is at Intercalate.co.uk
Who can take an Intercalated Degree?
Applications to study for an Intercalated Degree at Barts will be considered from 2nd, 3rd and 4th year dental students.
For details of the selection procedure and guidelines for students intending to apply please contact the dental admissions team.
What should guide my selection of courses?
Interest
You are considering studying for an Intercalated Degree because you want to learn more about particular areas of biomedical science, so it will be sensible to select courses that will fire your enthusiasm.
Relevance
This may be taken in two ways. First it is sensible to select a series of courses that address a particular area of biomedical science. Secondly, while some students may select courses with a very close clinical association, others may wish to take the opportunity of focusing on an area of pure research, which nevertheless, has considerable medical relevance.
Fees
For information about fees for the intercalated degree, please contact the admissions team
What financial support can I expect?
Special Awards
A wide range of awards are usually offered on a competitive basis. The maximum value of these awards is usually around £5000 and the minimum around £500 per student. Some awards are tied to specific areas of study such as cancer or musculoskeletal problems and the student must complete specific research topics. For others the award is on academic merit and you, in conjunction with the course tutors may need to make an additional application to the grant giving body. Special awards for dental students are available from The Health Foundation.
Access Funds and Student Loans
All students who qualify for home fee status will be eligible to apply for Access Funds and a student loan. Students should also expect to receive NHS Bursaries. Further details will be provided on enrolment.
Prizes The Treasurer's Prize (£150) is awarded for the best overall performance in the BMedSci Degree. Similar prizes will be awarded to the best students in the other courses.
For more information on financial support available, please contact the advice and counselling service www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk