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An ancient
university
GOOD
UNIVERSITY
GUIDE
2019
SCOTTISH
UNIVERSITY
OF THE YEAR
MEDICINE
UNDERGRADUATE GUIDE:
SRI LANKA 2020
Contents
The University of Aberdeen is the fifth oldest University in the UK,
dating back to 1495.
Over the past 500 years, we have proudly offered our students
life-changing opportunities through greater knowledge and learning.
Our vast experience in teaching – along with our modern, 21st century
outlook – enables us to offer the same great opportunity to you today. Our top facts................................................................................................................................................. 2
Why Aberdeen............................................................................................................................................. 4
City of Aberdeen........................................................................................................................................ 6
Our rich heritage, world leading research and learning excellence has
Aberdeenshire.............................................................................................................................................. 12
contributed to our associations with five Nobel Prize winners and
Sport at the University......................................................................................................................... 14
more recently being named Scottish University of the Year 2019 by Study with us............................................................................................................................................... 16
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. Student support........................................................................................................................................ 18
Life at Aberdeen....................................................................................................................................... 20
We have a long and distinguished history of producing excellent Accommodation...................................................................................................................................... 22
medical graduates who have gone on to practise medicine all over the Your Students’ Association.............................................................................................................. 24
world. Our Sri Lanka Medical Pathway offers international applicants International students.......................................................................................................................... 26
Where our students come from.................................................................................................. 28
a new and exciting opportunity to enter the medical profession.
How to apply.............................................................................................................................................. 30
Our Programmes....................................................................................................................................... 32
We warmly invite you to join our Aberdeen family and become Sri Lanka Medical Pathway................................................................................................................ 34
part of our medical alumni. Bachelor of Science (Honours) degrees in Biomedical Sciences........................... 38
Additional information. . ...................................................................................................................... 40
Can we help? A great location........................................................................................................................................ 42
abdn.ac.uk/sri-lanka
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Aberdeen
GOOD
UNIVERSITY
GUIDE
2019
SCOTTISH
UNIVERSITY
OF THE YEAR
Medicine Undergraduate Guide: Sri Lanka 2020
Ancient university Ranked in the
Modern results in the UK
Complete University Guide 2019 and The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019
1495
Founded SCOTTISH
UNIVERSITY
Named
14,500
STUDENTS
130+
NATIONALITIES
OF THE YEAR *
plus a campus in Qatar and some
programmes delivered in Sri Lanka
1st
Associated with Our medical school is
FIVE
co-located on one of the
OLYMPIC LARGEST
STANDARD NOBEL PRIZES
IN SCOTLAND
2nd IN THE UK
CLINICAL SITES
Aberdeen Sports Village IN EUROPE
for Medicine ***
75% 160
Over In the top
150
SPORTS CLUBS
and societies
SIR DUNCAN
RICE LIBRARY
named one of the
MOST BEAUTIFUL IN THE WORLD**
of research classified as
W RLD LEADING
****
UNIVERSITIES
IN THE WORLD *****
2 *The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 | **CEOWORLD magazine, 2016 ***Guardian University League Tables 2020 | ****In-line with the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) results
*****Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019
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1 WHY ABERDEEN
Ancient
Welcome to one of the most prosperous and beautiful regions
of the UK. Aberdeen is a vibrant, creative and ambitious city,
known for its historic charm and cosmopolitan community.
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire have something for everyone:
university
from the bustling city centre of Europe’s energy capital to
some of Scotland’s most beautiful countryside and coastlines.
In spi ra ti o n a l c i ty
The
SAFEST
city in Scotland
Source: Unbroken Britain Survey,
Provident Financial, 2018
Medicine Undergraduate Guide: Sri Lanka 2020 1 WHY ABERDEEN
Discover a city full
of possibilities
Aberdeen is a unique student city, characterised by a mixture of distinctive
architecture, cosmopolitan spirit, northern light and its proximity to the sea.
Food and drink Shop
Arts and Culture Festivals Foodies beware! You’ll be spoilt for Union Street and the surrounding area
From historical venues such as Festivals are part of Aberdeen and choice. The city offers a fantastic makes up the city’s main shopping
His Majesty’s Theatre and the Aberdeenshire’s old Doric culture. mix of both well-known restaurant hub. You’ll find designer brands,
Music Hall, to smaller intimate The locals love to celebrate their chains and quirky independently unique boutiques and all the big
spaces for live entertainment such music, food, Scottish tradition owned bistros and eateries offering high street names spread across five
as The Lemon Tree or the Blue and contemporary art. There is the best local produce. You will shopping centres easily accessible on
Lamp, Aberdeen has something so much to discover, from the find vegan, gluten-free and foot. In addition, our four retail parks
to offer everyone. Whether you annual Jazz festival, The Highland internationally themed outlets and dotted around the city provide larger
love listening to poetry, laughing Games, to SPECTRA, Aberdeen’s plenty of places offering traditional stores with good parking facilities.
at comedy, or enjoying music, winter Festival of Light. comfort food. Don’t forget, one
opera or theatre, Aberdeen is the of Aberdeenshire’s claims to fame Night owls
city of the north that provides Sport is being the birthplace of Brewdog Aberdeen boasts some of the best
it all. If you enjoy inspirational, Aberdeen provides many and Mackie’s Ice cream. Both natural light in the UK. During the
thought provoking art or a bit of opportunities to take part in Brewdog and Mackie’s original summer months, the city often hosts
history - then visit our numerous and watch sport. The city and
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pitches. Pittodrie Football Stadium clubs with touring DJ’s and chilled
welcomes both local, national out craft beer hideouts.
and international games and the
Linx Ice Arena hosts National ice abdn.ac.uk/study/city
hockey games.
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ABERDEEN HARBOUR:
a great location
Dolphin
watching
Get adventurous See the Northern Lights
Keen skier, cyclist or horse rider? (Aurora Borealis)
Fancy surfing, quad biking or golfing? A once in a lifetime experience,
Whatever interests you, there are the Aurora Borealis is a stunning
endless opportunities to explore example of natural beauty that can
things you already love and are yet only be seen from certain spots in
to discover. For all of our skiers and the world (we’re thrilled to say we’re
snowboarders, a visit to Glenshee one of them). For hundreds of years
Ski Centre is a must. Cyclists and Aberdeenshire has been a famous
horse riders can explore the various hot spot for this magical light show,
trails made with them in mind, and attracting visitors from across the
water sports fans have miles of world. Look out for Aurora forecasts
coastline and numerous lochs. online, which help you pinpoint the
best time and place to see the show.
Get wild Walk and trek Proud of our history Life’s a beach
The city and surrounding shire is Sometimes the best way to Evidence of Aberdeenshire’s past Whether it’s surfing, walking or Try a wee dram
famously known for many different discover the shire is on foot, is still very prominent today, with swimming, there are an abundance Whisky production has defined
types of wildlife. Spot dolphins in the where you can experience the historical attractions ranging from of activities to discover with 150 Scotland’s heritage and reputation
North Sea, or see hundreds of seals at impressive landscape up close. the Neolithic age to World War II. miles of coastline at your disposal. for many centuries and still does
the Sands of Forvie National Nature Take a trip to our picturesque Stone circles, castles, ruins and Or just take a stroll from our campus today. Aberdeenshire has plenty
Reserve – less than 20 miles from the lochs, like Loch Muick, or soak other buildings can be found all to the beach, a walk of only about of whisky distilleries where you
city centre. To catch a glimpse of rare up the miles of scenery from over the city and shire. One of 20 minutes – definitely something can discover how the spirit is made.
animal and plant species, visit the the top of Aberdeenshire’s our most well-known castles is to impress visitors with. Tourists from across the world come
Cairngorms National Park, which is famous mountain, Lochnagar. Dunnottar Castle, which was to Scotland to visit our distilleries,
home to 25% of the UK’s threatened part of the inspiration for abdn.ac.uk with many of them located in
birds, animal and plant species. Disney Pixar’s animation Brave. visitabdn.com beauty spots around the country.
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Medicine Undergraduate Guide: Sri Lanka 2020 1 WHY ABERDEEN
Sport at the university
Aberdeen Sports Village Reach your full potential with our Olympic standard sports facilities.
YOUR HOME
OF SPORT AUSA sports union
Whether your interest in sport has
just begun or is well-established,
the opportunities to get involved
in sport at the University of
Aberdeen are endless. As part of
the Aberdeen University Students’
Association (AUSA), the Sports
Union runs more than 50 sports
clubs. The Union has an elected
body with a full-time Sport
Officer and Sports Administrator.
Our clubs often compete against
many of the universities across
the United Kingdom.
Sports scholarship and
bursary scheme
Sports scholarships and bursaries Aberdeen Sports Village, And if that’s not enough for you…
are available to athletes who located just across the road There are numerous other
are competing at national or from the main campus, provides sports facilities available across
international level. The scheme outstanding sports and exercise the University:
offers support to students facilities, including:
competing in any sport at • Two rugby pitches
the requisite level. • More than 150 exercise stations • A lacrosse pitch
u l
• Over 100 group exercise classes • An artificial cricket wicket
ow erf
• A 50 metre Olympic • Outdoor tennis courts
P
Support includes: an annual
cash award of up to £3000 per swimming pool • Floodlit football training areas
annum; academic flexibility; gym • A 25 metre Olympic diving pool • The Balgownie Playing Fields,
membership at Aberdeen Sports • Full-size 3rd generation FIFA for football, rugby and
Village; athlete accommodation; approved indoor football pitch shinty teams
a n c es
• Full-size grass football pitch • The Hillhead Centre has a
m
strength and conditioning;
perfor
physiotherapy; sports science • An eight lane 400m full-size grass football pitch,
support; seminars and workshops; running track a full-size sand-dressed
yoga for sport; and exclusive • A six lane indoor running synthetic pitch and a
sports bursar clothing. straight grandstand
• Four squash courts • The River Dee boathouse
abdn.ac.uk/sportandexercise • Exclusive memberships for rowing club
UOA students • Royal Deeside climbing bothy
• Personal trainer induction
with every membership aberdeensportsvillage.com
• Training plans
• Two health and relaxation suites
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2 STUDY WITH US
Ancient
university
We invest heavily in our facilities and
learning resources, giving you access
to everything you need to help you
succeed. The growth of our learning
resources has placed Aberdeen on
the map as one of the UK’s leading
universities for study and research.
Mo de rn a pp ro a c h
SIR DUNCAN
RICE LIBRARY
named one of the
MOST BEAUTIFUL
IN THE WORLD*
*CEOWORLD magazine, 2016Medicine Undergraduate Guide: Sri Lanka 2020 2 STUDY WITH US
An ancient university
with support
Right from the start, our staff and student support teams will ensure you
have access to all the support you need, whether that be on campus or
by directing you to a local organisation.
Support with your Looking after your health Student advice & International Student Advisers Student Support Advisers Chaplaincies
academic choices Full NHS medical services are support services These advisers provide advice on Student Support Advisers provide The University Multi-faith
On arrival at the University you available to students. The Old Located on the second floor of immigration issues, in particular free, impartial and confidential Chaplaincy is a community hub
will be allocated a Regent who Aberdeen Medical Practice, the Students’ Union Building, the Tier 4 visa extensions, and queries advice to students on a range of for people of all faiths and none.
will meet you during induction a comprehensive NHS health Student Advice and Support Office regarding dependents. British issues which include student loans, The team comprises of Honorary
week and welcome you to the practice, has many years of offers impartial, confidential advice immigration legislation is complex finance, University procedures, Chaplains and Faith Representatives
University. Your Regent can experience in providing advice and support to students across and our immigration advice and benefits and personal and health who seek to encourage the spiritual
provide general support to you and treatment to students. a wide range of issues including services are regulated by the problems. life on campus. There is always
throughout your studies and The Practice is independent finance, disabilities and specific Office of the Immigration Services student.support@abdn.ac.uk a warm welcome for all and the
will be a point of contact for of the University, but located learning differences, visa and Commissioner. The HOST UK 01224 273935 Chaplaincy team is committed
any queries you have as a student. close to King’s College campus immigration matters, mental health scheme for international students to giving personal and pastoral care
They will often be the first in a purpose-built health centre. and wellbeing, and more. Students at the University is administered Welfare support in to anyone who needs it: offering
person you turn to if you The Old Machar Practice is also studying on the Foresterhill campus by the International Advisers. Halls of Residence a listening ear, a hospital visit and
encounter difficulties. close to the King’s College campus. have access to student support student.international@abdn.ac.uk A Community Liaison Officer and much more. The Chaplains also
abdn.ac.uk/infohub staff based in the Suttie Centre and 01224 273935 team of Student Resident Assistants encourage community across the
Childcare the Institute of Medical Sciences. (SRAs) are based in the University- University campus and oversee
The campus-based Rocking abdn.ac.uk/infohub/support Mental Health Support owned Halls of Residence to look University services within King’s
The Horse Nursery provides childcare If you’re experiencing a mental after the welfare of residents. College Chapel.
STUDENT ADVICE for pre-school age children of Disability Advice health condition we provide The team work very closely with abdn.ac.uk/chaplaincy
& SUPPORT OFFICE students and staff. The nursery A team of Advisers provide a range of professional, free and the Student Advice and Support
is here for all students has three departments which information, advice and support confidential support appropriate Office and often signpost students Our obligations and yours
at the University. cater for 0-2, 2-3 and 3-5 year-olds for students and applicants with to your personal and academic to see an adviser in the team. The University has a student
abdn.ac.uk/ respectively. physical and mobility difficulties, needs. Our Mental Health Adviser charter that sets out the
infohub/support abdn.ac.uk/rockinghorse visual impairments, hearing works closely with Specialist The Counselling Service responsibilities of the University
impairments, medical conditions, Mentors providing short and longer This is a free, confidential and and of students. It gives details
specific learning differences, term support to our students. professional service for students of various University policies
and mental health conditions. The Mental Health Advisor will who have personal, social or and procedures. As a condition
They also provide assistance to advise the appropriate university emotional concerns. The service of enrolment in the University,
students who are eligible to apply staff to ensure you are fully is student focused and is located all students are required to abide
for the Disabled Students’ supported throughout your in Dunbar Street on the Old by the University’s Code of Practice
Allowance (DSA). studies at Aberdeen. Aberdeen campus. on Student Discipline, as amended
student.disability@abdn.ac.uk student.support@abdn.ac.uk counselling@abdn.ac.uk from time-to-time.
01224 273935 01224 273935 01224 272139 abdn.ac.uk/infohub/study/
student-discipline
18 193 LIFE AT ABERDEEN
An ancient
When you start your life
in Aberdeen you become
part of an international
university
community that welcomes
you whoever you are
and wherever you come
ty
from. We have a hugely
diversi
diverse student and staff
with
population, with over 30%
of our students coming
from outside of the UK.Medicine Undergraduate Guide: Sri Lanka 2020 3 LIFE AT ABERDEEN
A home away FAQ
from home
What are my options if
my accommodation
requirements are less than
a full academic year?
Limited short-term lets are
available, for example for one
Living in accommodation with other students will give We offer: semester. Please contact us
• Guaranteed accommodation* for further information
you a great start at Aberdeen. You will make new friends abdn.ac.uk/accommodation
All new students are guaranteed*
during the first few weeks and these friends often stay an offer of accommodation in
with you throughout your university life and beyond. a single occupancy bedroom Are part-time students
within our portfolio or with entitled to accommodation?
one of our partner providers, Full-time students are given
provided your application priority but it is often possible
reaches us by the deadline. to accommodate part-time
* (Terms and conditions apply) students too.
• Accommodation on, or within
• A dedicated team to provide Costs and additional How do I pay my rent?
walking distance of, the main
support and information to information Rent is normally paid at the start
campus – a range of properties
enhance the student experience • Up-to-date information on the of each term. Alternatively,
are available in, or close to, the
while you live in university various accommodation offered arrangements may be made by
main Old Aberdeen campus and
accommodation. As well as by the University (including the individual agreement to pay
the Hillhead Student Village.
providing advice and guidance, all-important costs) is available on a monthly basis.
• Frequent Bus Service –
the team run a variety of social on the accommodation website.
Hillhead Student Village enjoys
events throughout the year. abdn.ac.uk/accommodation Will I be housed with other
great transport links with
• 24/7 maintenance support first year undergraduates?
a regular and direct bus service
• Single study bedrooms with When to apply The University has dedicated
to our King’s campus, and the
both ensuite and standard • Applicants who have firmly undergraduate accommodation
city centre. We also have
facilities available to suit all accepted an unconditional or and we aim to place all first
a dedicated bus route to
budgets. The majority of the conditional offer of admission year students together
our Foresterhill campus.
accommodation is within five will be able to apply online where possible.
• Headspace, the central hub
bedroom cluster flats. In addition for accommodation up to
within the Hillhead Student
to this, there are also large the application deadline. Is there a deadline for
Village, offers extensive social
traditional halls with shared The application process allows accommodation applications?
and study facilities with a
bathroom and kitchen facilities. you to make up to five choices. Yes, usually in August, although
reception open 24 hours a day.
• Wireless network throughout We endeavour to allocate first we recommend that you book
The community space houses
• Car parking and bike storage choice where possible, but this as early as possible. Unfortunately,
a teaching kitchen, music room
facilities is not guaranteed. accommodation applications
and TV area, and study rooms
• The University also has limited received after the deadline
are also available for group or
accommodation for couples
Accommodation
individual projects. You can also cannot be guaranteed.
and families
enjoy a bite to eat in The Works
cafe bar, which also hosts regular For more Frequently Asked
events throughout the year Questions (FAQs)
For more FAQs please visit
the accommodation website.
abdn.ac.uk/accommodation
22 23Medicine Undergraduate Guide: Sri Lanka 2020 3 LIFE AT ABERDEEN
Your Students’
Association
The Aberdeen University Students’ Association (AUSA) aims to represent the
vibrant student community here at the University. We strive to create an influential
student community by listening to our members and changing to adapt to their
needs. We think student life is better together, which is why we run events, clubs,
societies and sport to bring everyone closer.
Where we are? Student Enterprise Student media
You’ll find your Association and AUSA is a big supporter of student Fancy a career as a radio DJ, TV
elected representatives on the enterprise. Helping to give space presenter or journalist? Then this
ground floor of the Students Union and training to new business and is the place to start. You could
Building, Elphinstone Road. Also look fundraising ideas. There are three be hosting your own radio show,
out for us at Hillhead, Foresterhill student enterprises located on TV show or seeing your name in
and the Aberdeen Sports Village. the ground floor of the Student print for the student newspaper!
Union Building including Bookends, Aberdeen Student Radio and
Getting the student voice heard The Corner and Swap shop. Granite City TV both provide this
We want you to use the power of Each providing a unique service opportunity along with The Gaudie,
democratic representation to get to students either working at our student newspaper, which has
your voice heard. Drive positive no profit or raising funds for been in circulation since 1934 and
change through your sabbatical local charities. is one of the oldest in the UK.
officers, student committees,
events and campaigns. Volunteering Activism and elections
AUSA
Volunteering with AUSA is University politics is often the
Sports, clubs, societies an excellent way of widening training ground for future country
and events your student and personal leaders. If you want to make a
Clubs and societies are a massive development experience. change at the University, locally or
part of student life. Our choice of It helps you to build professional nationally, then get involved in one
more than 130 clubs and societies is skills and opens doors to new of the many campaigning or political
sure to give you the opportunity to opportunities. It’s easy to get organisations. Or why not stand for
meet people with similar interests involved, whether you have one one of the student committees?
and the chance to try something free hour or hundreds. AUSA
new. If sport is your thing, we have runs volunteering programmes Connect with us
an additional 50 clubs devoted to to support anything from sport, ausa.org.uk
different sports. We run events local charities to events. facebook.com/abdnunisa
most months of the year, including twitter.com/ausatweet
student festivals, Scottish ceilidh youtube.com/TheAUSATube
nights, international events and
live music nights.
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International Students
A warm welcome
Aberdeen has a long tradition of welcoming international students from all over The International Centre is
designed to:
the world. We have a large international community of students and staff drawn • Help integrate new students
from over 130 different countries, making Aberdeen their home away from home. to the University and city
through our orientation and
transition programmes. English language Visa advice
• Act as a space for students There is a set minimum entry In line with UK Visas and
who are on, or are interested requirement for your level of Immigration (UKVI) advice,
in, an exchange or study abroad English to ensure you have we advise on budgeting for
programme. The Centre has sufficient language skills to cope £1,015 per month on top of
members of staff from our with your studies. An IELTS tuition fee costs to cover
Go Abroad team on hand to Academic overall score of 6.0 living expenses throughout
advise you. is required for admission in to the duration of your study
• Provide a forum for students an undergraduate programme. in Aberdeen. The UKVI advice
to meet people from around Medical students require an IELTS is subject to change so it is
the world through different Academic overall score of 7.0. important you are aware of
activities and events, including and adhere to the most up-to-
trips around Scotland. For more information on our date advice on their website.
• Allow students to practise English language requirements abdn.ac.uk/study/
a variety of languages in an and the various English courses international/finance
informal and casual atmosphere, offered by our language centre.
including English, Spanish, Please visit:
Japanese and Arabic. abdn.ac.uk/study/
• Give students the opportunity international/english-
to develop leadership skills requirements
through the volunteering abdn.ac.uk/languagecentre
programme of the centre
activities team.
• Highlight to students with
families the many opportunities
Our International Centre We understand that studying here designed to make you feel to meet other families, and
As a leading international is a huge investment in your future, welcome and help you as much ways to get involved in the
university, we recognise the and we are dedicated to ensuring as possible during your transition local community through
importance of helping our all of our international students to life in the Silver City. The ‘Global Families’.
international students fully feel part of the University. International Centre is for all • Present students with the
integrate in to Aberdeen, helping students, whether you are from various tools, maps and tips
you to live, study and make To help you have the best Edinburgh, Manchester, Dubai or that will allow their time in
friends during your time here. possible student experience, Texas: we are here to help you Scotland and Aberdeen to
our International Centre is have an international experience. be a success.
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ABERDEEN WAS THE
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Sri Lanka
OUR STUDENTS
are from more than
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*This map is for guidance only and should not be taken as a definitive or exhaustive representation of our student body.
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How to apply
Admissions information
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For 2020 entry you should apply Closing dates - Medicine
Choose your Check the entry Check the Complete your Medicine interviews online to UCAS. Schools and colleges 15 October 2019 for 2020 entry.
programme requirements application process application You may be called
can provide advice and guidance.
Check out the Entrance requirements Make sure you know Deadline is 15 October for an interview.
UCAS will accept applications for 2020 Closing dates - BSc
programme section vary depending on exactly what is required 2019 for 2020 entry to
from September 2019. If you wish to Biomedical Sciences
in this prospectus. the degree. to apply for the degree. medicine. 15 January 2020
contact UCAS from outside the UK, 15 January 2020
for all other degrees.
you can write to them at the address
provided below, or visit their website. Late applications may be considered
at the discretion of the University.
Your completed application should Please contact our Medical Admissions
be submitted to UCAS with the Office for more information
applicant’s fee of approximately £24. medadm@abdn.ac.uk
If you wish to apply for only one
course at one institution, a reduced Admissions policy
price of approximately £15 applies. For further information on our
admissions policy, or to download
Medical applicants it in full, visit
Must take the UCAT Admissions Test. abdn.ac.uk/studyundergraduate/
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Offers Make your choice Your exams Results day University starts!
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or unconditional) or will confirm your place if
been unsuccessful. all conditions are met.
30 314 OUR PROGRAMMES
500 years
of medicine
with innovative learning
Our modern curriculum ensures our
graduates excel in their future careers. and modern facilitiesMedicine Undergraduate Guide: Sri Lanka 2020 4 OUR PROGRAMMES
Sri Lanka Medical Pathway
Students entering the University of Aberdeen Sri Lanka Medical Pathway will Degree structure
YEAR 4
spend the first three years of the programme in Aberdeen and will be awarded the Students begin the year with a SSC in Aberdeen. In Year
Course information is provided for guidance only 4, students develop their diagnostic and management
Bachelor of Clinical Medical Science (B Clin Med Sci) on completion of Years 1 - 3. skills. Students will undertake seven six-week clinical
and is subject to change.
Students then progress to Year 4 and 5 of our Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of blocks during which they experience many different
Surgery (MBChB) degree, with excellent clinical experience undertaken in Sri Lanka. YEAR 1 clinical areas and disciplines covering the core learning
required for graduating doctors. It is anticipated that
You will be provided with the knowledge and
the first of these blocks will take place in Aberdeen
understanding of medical sciences and the disease
before you continue your studies in Sri Lanka.
Why choose the Sri Lanka Medical Pathway?
• A unique opportunity to gain clinical exposure processes that underpin medicine. You will have patient
of two healthcare systems. Our private healthcare contact right from the start of the course both in
YEAR 5
partners provide centres of excellence in hospitals the clinical skills centre and in real clinical settings.
• Exciting new opportunity for international applicants in the capital city as well as hospitals in the The systems-based course commences in term 2. This is an apprentice year where students prepare for
to enter the medical profession. Here we use clinical cases to act as a focus for teaching. the competent, safe, effective and professional practice
Southern and Central regions of Sri Lanka.
This means we teach you about the appropriate of medicine as a doctor. All final year students complete
• Years 1-3 are delivered from Foresterhill, one of • Go abroad. The eight week project in Year 5 allows student assistantships in their medical, surgical and GP /
the largest health campuses in Europe. Facilities anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of each of the
you the opportunity to be completely independent body systems as they are explored, as well as the disease psychiatry attachments. The focus of the placement is to
include several hospitals, general practice facilities learn and practice what will be required post-graduation
in deciding where in the world you would like to go processes that disorganise normal structure and function
and world renowned University Research Institutes. when you will be working as a new doctor.
to study any aspect of medicine of particular interest. within each system. The year ends with a two-week
Years 4 and 5 are delivered in Sri Lanka.
Student Selected Component (SSC).
• Our medical students benefit from a modern Upon completion of Year 5 you will graduate with a
• In Years 1-3 you will find an exciting range of clinical curriculum that provides an immersive, holistic
attachments on offer in Aberdeen. You will gain YEAR 2 University of Aberdeen MBChB degree.
experience of community healthcare in both
further excellent clinical experience in Sri Lanka The systems-based teaching and the foundations of
urban and rural settings. National Student Survey
in Years 4 and 5. primary care continue to develop in Year 2 where you
• University of Aberdeen academic staff based in further your knowledge and skills. A four-week SSC will
98% overall student satisfaction – NSS 2018.
• Taught by experienced clinicians who are at the Sri Lanka to support your studies. Hosted by the be undertaken, focusing on molecular mechanisms of
forefront of modern clinical practice and research. disease. You will also experience a wide variety of weekly
International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS), Graduate employment statistic
you will have access to IT facilities, a library and clinical attachments working alongside and shadowing
• The Suttie Centre for Teaching and Learning in
other learning support plus course administration various members of the multi-disciplinary hospital team.
Healthcare in Aberdeen provides superb facilities. 99% of graduates go on to work and/or study
It allows anatomy and clinical skills teaching to be and pastoral care. within six months – UNISTATS 2018.
YEAR 3
co-located, giving students the opportunity to Our medicine and dentistry graduates go on to earn
integrate and consolidate anatomical structure The study of the systems and the foundations of primary more than graduates from any other UK university
and function with clinical knowledge. care course are completed in Year 3. The SSC in third – Department for Education LEO 2017 – median earnings
year provides a unique opportunity to study Medical 1-3 years after graduation
• Early patient contact. You will work with our Humanities for a six week module. A wide range of
Patient Partners right from the very start of the subjects will be available for students to choose from. Accreditations
programme and clinical attachments begin in Year 1. In year 3, bi-weekly clinical attachments continue and,
by the end of the year, you will be able to perform a The necessary procedure for gaining General Medical
• Opportunities for research during your degree complete head-to-toe examination of your patients. Council (GMC) approval of our Sri Lanka Medical
through our very active Aberdeen Summer
Pathway is well underway.
Research Scholarship Programme. Upon completion of your B Clin Med Sci, you will be
invited to attend a graduation ceremony at our historic The University of Aberdeen MBChB is a recognised
• The Medical Humanities Student Selected Kings College. You will be provided with support and
Component (SSC) in Year 3 allows you to acquire international medical degree by the Sri Lanka
guidance in preparation for your continuing studies Medical Council (SLMC).
an alternative ‘take’ on medicine and/or health,
in Sri Lanka.
sickness or disability, which is not provided by
the mainstream medical curriculum. University League Rankings
• Medical students have the opportunity to enhance We are ranked 2nd in the UK for Medicine
their skills and knowledge by undertaking a one year More course information: – Guardian League Tables 2020
intercalated degree. abdn.ac.uk/sri-lanka
34 35Medicine Undergraduate Guide: Sri Lanka 2020 4 OUR PROGRAMMES
Sri Lanka Medical Pathway Minimum entry requirements
This programme is for international fee paying
S ri Lanka General Certificate of Education
(Advanced Level)
students only. 3 A-Levels at AAB. Chemistry is required plus at least
one from Biology, Mathematics or Physics, plus one
Graduates who wish to practice medicine outside the Competition for places to study Medicine each year other subject.
Career development
UK, will be required to sit that countries appropriate is extremely high. We strongly advise you to find
medical licensing examinations as graduates of an out more about the academic and non-academic Students who wish to work in Sri Lanka:
At the end of the undergraduate programme you will
international medical programme e.g. ERPM in Sri Lanka. requirements for Aberdeen by visiting Prospective medical students must possess the
receive your MBChB degree, which is a primary medical
qualification (PMQ). The University of Aberdeen PMQ abdn.ac.uk/sri-lanka mandatory educational entry qualifications stipulated
Although this information is currently correct, students by the SLMC and obtain an Eligibility Certificate.
has opened the door to highly successful careers of
need to be aware that regulations in this area may Achievement of the minimum academic requirements
many doctors working across the world including in the
change from time to time. allows an application to be considered for selection – The SLMC have the following subject requirements
UK, USA, Canada, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Australia
and Sri Lanka. it offers no guarantee of success. The majority of (in one sitting): 3 A-Levels (GCE) in Chemistry, Biology
There is some discussion in the UK about whether to successful candidates normally achieve the minimum and Physics.
remove provisional registration for newly qualified academic requirements or better at the first sitting.
Holding a UK PMQ entitles you to provisional registration
doctors. If this happens then UK graduates will receive We do not normally consider applicants who are srilankamedicalcouncil.org
with the General Medical Council (GMC), subject only
full registration as soon as they have successfully re-sitting their examinations to upgrade results unless
to its acceptance that there are no Fitness to Practise
completed an MBChB (or equivalent) degree. It should very exceptional extenuating circumstances at the International Baccalaureate
concerns that need consideration. Provisional registration
be noted that it is very likely that UK graduates will still time of the first sitting have been immediately
is time limited to a maximum of three years and 30 days 3 subjects at Higher Level (HL) at Grade 6 or better:
need to apply for a training programme similar to the disclosed and subsequently verified.
(1125 days in total). After this time period your UK
current Foundation Programme and that places on this
• Chemistry is required
provisional registration will normally expire.
programme may not be guaranteed for every UK graduate.
• One of Maths/ Biology/Physics
All applicants must hold GCSE level pass at B • One other subject
Provisionally registered doctors can only practice in (or equivalent) in the following subjects:
The GMC is currently considering the introduction of English Language and Mathematics.
approved Foundation Year 1 posts. In the UK the law Plus 3 other subjects (including one science if 3 not
a formal assessment that UK medical graduates would
does not allow provisionally registered doctors to offered at HL) at Standard Level at an average of
need to pass in order to be granted registration with Candidates whose first language is not English must
undertake any other type of work. For those wishing to Grade 6:
a licence to practise. Although no final decision has also achieve an IELTS overall score of 7.0 with
work in the UK or obtain full registration with the GMC,
been taken as to whether or when such an exam will be
• IB must offer Chemistry plus one further
application to the Foundation Programme is usually made a minimum of 7.0 in the speaking section. science at HL and one further science at SL
introduced applicants should be aware that the GMC
during the final year of the undergraduate programme
envisages that future cohorts of medical students may
• Maths Studies cannot be considered as one of
through the UK Foundation Programme Office selection General Certificate of Education (GCE) UK A-Levels the two sciences
need to pass parts of a medical licensing assessment
scheme, which allocates these posts to graduates on a 3 A-Levels at AAA. Chemistry is required plus at least
before the GMC will grant them registration with a
competitive basis. All suitably qualified UK graduates one from Biology, Mathematics or Physics, plus one Note: At least 36 points to be achieved overall
licence to practise.
have found a place on the Foundation Year 1 programme, other subject. (not including core).
but this cannot be guaranteed, for instance if there were
to be an increased number of competitive applications. Students who wish to work in Sri Lanka: I ndia Higher Secondary Certificate
Prospective medical students must possess the (CBSE/Standard 12)
Successful completion of the Foundation Year 1 mandatory educational entry qualifications stipulated
Minimum of 85% or above at first sitting and 85%
programme is normally achieved within 12 months and by the SLMC and obtain an Eligibility Certificate.
or above in a minimum of three subjects (including
is marked by the award of a Certificate of Experience.
Chemistry and at least one of Maths, Biology or Physics).
You will then be eligible to apply for full registration The SLMC have the following subject requirements
and a license to practise with the GMC. UK doctors (in one sitting): 3 A-Levels (GCE) in Chemistry, Biology
University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)
maintain their license to practise by maintaining good and Physics.
medical practice and their professional development. The University of Aberdeen Medical School,
Full registration with a license to practise is required srilankamedicalcouncil.org along with most other UK medical schools, uses
for continued working in the UK. the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) to help
Tuition Fees select applicants for the undergraduate medical
In some countries your education before starting programme. All candidates must complete the
For tuition fee information please visit
medicine may be influential in whether you can practice UCAT by the appropriate closing date for that
abdn.ac.uk/sri-lanka
medicine there. For example, the Sri Lanka Medical year’s entry. For more information, visit ucat.ac.uk
Council (SLMC) specifies that those considering working
in Sri Lanka after graduation should have A-Levels in Interested in medicine, but not ready to apply?
physics, biology and chemistry. They must also have
applied for a certificate of eligibility before beginning The one-year Undergraduate Foundation Programme – Pathway to Medicine will help you prepare
More course information:
their medical studies overseas. abdn.ac.uk/sri-lanka an application to our Sri Lanka Medical Pathway. Visit abdn.ac.uk/isc for more information.
36 37Medicine Undergraduate Guide: Sri Lanka 2020 4 OUR PROGRAMMES
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
degrees in Biomedical Sciences
Advanced entry to our prestigious BSc degree programmes Pharmacology
Students who have successfully completed the first two years of the three-year Pharmacology is about the discovery and
Advanced Diploma in Biomedical Sciences at the International Institute of Health characterisation of drugs that are used either as
Sciences (IIHS) can join Year 3 of some of our BSc programmes in Aberdeen. medicines or as experimental tools for advancing
our understanding of the body in health and disease.
Physiology
The study of how the body works. It involves using
an understanding of biological processes at the most
basic level to explain how a cell, tissue, whole organ
or entire body functions.
Sports & Exercise Science
International Institute of Health Sciences
Understanding how our bodies respond and adapt to
the stresses imposed upon them during physical activity IIHS is one of Sri Lanka’s leading healthcare training
to benefit both performance and health. Our Applied institutes providing education and guidance to local
Sports Science degree also gives you the opportunity and regional students to add value to their career
to provide sports science support to athletes and pathway and the community as a whole. IIHS prides
sports teams to maximise performance. itself on producing healthcare professionals who
would contribute to the global workforce.
Why choose Aberdeen?
Entry requirements
• Learn from scientists who are internationally To be considered for the programme you should
renowned researchers and experts in their field. have successfully completed the first two years
• Study at the Foresterhill Health Campus, one of of the three-year Advanced Diploma in Biomedical
As our teaching is research-led you will be taught Europe’s largest clinical and medical research sites. Sciences at IIHS.
Biochemistry
by some of the top academics in the UK, delivered
• Access state-of-the-art facilities including a
in the best possible environment with access to purpose-built anatomy suite. Candidates whose first language is not English
Biochemistry is the branch of science that combines
world class facilities. must also achieve an IELTS overall score of 6.0
biology with chemistry to study the molecules in living • Enhance your employability by taking an optional
organisms, and how they interact with each other. work placement year and graduate with a Masters with a minimum of 5.5 in the speaking section.
Entry to the third year of the following four year degree (MSci).
Many advances in medicine result from progress in
BSc Honours programmes is possible: Tuition fees
the biochemical understanding of disease. • Gain highly relevant and sought after experience in
• Biochemistry Bio-business which can lead to broader commercial For tuition fee information please visit
• Immunology Immunology career paths. abdn.ac.uk/sri-lanka
• Immunology and Pharmacology
• Pharmacology The study of how the body defends itself against University League Rankings Contact us
• Physiology the huge variety of pathogenic microorganisms it If you have any questions or require more
may encounter. We are ranked 2nd in the UK for Sports Science information:
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Immunology and Pharmacology Tel: +44 (0)1224 272090
We are ranked Top 20 in the UK for Anatomy and
There is a rapidly increasing number of immune system Physiology and Pharmacy and Pharmacology For local, in person enquiries, please contact:
molecules now used to treat, or used as targets in – Complete University Guide 2020 International Institute of Health Sciences
the treatment of, a wide range of disease. The joint No 704, Negombo Road, Welisara, Sri Lanka.
Immunology and Pharmacology degree has been Email: admissionsmed@iihsciences.edu.lk
developed to meet the need for understanding of Tel: +94 11 4651144 or +94 76 3422446
both these subjects in drug development.
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