School of Medical Sciences

Welcome to the School of Medical Sciences

The School of Medical Sciences is the focus for medical education and research at Bangor University. The School offers postgraduate degrees and short courses for healthcare and allied professionals as well as a range of medical research opportunities.

The School of Medical Sciences is an integral member of the North Wales Clinical School (NWCS). The NWCS is a partnership between the Higher Education Institutions which operate in North Wales and the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The NWCS aims to provide a collaborative approach to medical education and research within the region.

The School of Medical Sciences forms part of the College of Health and Behavioural Sciences. The College of Health and Behavioural Sciences, with over 3000 students and 300 academic and administrative staff, boasts a very strong research, and teaching ethos that translates into excellent courses.

Bangor University prides itself on its student care and is firmly established in a number of independent surveys as among the top 10 in the UK for student satisfaction. Bangor is situated on the north Wales coast between the mountains of Snowdonia and the sea, making it one of the most attractive university cities in the UK. It boasts excellent transport links with the rest of the UK and has a reputation as a multi-cultural, multi-lingual, safe and friendly city, which hosts over 8,000 students drawn from across the globe.