Department of Medical Sciences – Modern Medicine

Harvard College UK was established to be an integrated academic center that combines the quality of education, scientific research, and community service.
The University includes various faculties covering the humanitarian, economic, political, medical, and media fields, and grants Bachelor’s, Diploma, Master’s, and doctoral degrees.
The university adopts the credit hours system, and pays great attention to practical training and field application, ensuring the preparation of competent graduates who are able to compete in the local and international labor market.

The Foundation of Clinical Practice: Science, Ethics, and Patient-Centred Care
The Department of Modern Medicine at Harvard College UK provides a comprehensive and contemporary education for the next generation of medical professionals. While we do not offer a full primary medical qualification (MBBS), our suite of BSc and MSc programmes in Medical Sciences is designed to provide an unrivalled foundation for students aiming for graduate-entry medicine, physician associate studies, PhD research, or leadership roles in the health sector. Our curriculum immerses students in the core scientific principles and clinical concepts that underpin modern evidence-based medical practice.

The programme delivers a deep and integrated understanding of human health and disease, from the molecular and cellular level to whole-body systems. Students study advanced anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, immunology, and genetics. They learn the principles of pathology for major disease groups—oncology, cardiology, neurology, and infectious diseases—and explore the diagnostic pathways and therapeutic strategies used in their management. A strong emphasis is placed on developing professional skills, including clinical reasoning, ethical decision-making, effective communication with patients and colleagues, and an understanding of healthcare systems and medical sociology.

Our teaching utilizes a problem-based learning (PBL) approach, mirroring the pedagogical methods of top medical schools, to develop critical thinking and self-directed learning skills. Students have access to modern simulation suites for practicing clinical skills and benefit from lectures delivered by active clinicians and researchers. Through our network and Erasmus+ links, we offer clinical observerships and research opportunities in partner institutions. Graduates are exceptionally well-prepared for highly competitive graduate-entry medical programmes, roles as physician associates, clinical scientists, medical researchers, and leaders in pharmaceutical and med-tech industries.

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