Pre-Clinical
• Academic/theoretical
• Learning about the science of the human body
• Takes place in lectures and tutorials
Clinical
• Practical
• Applying knowledge in a doctor-patient scenario
• Takes place in a teaching hospital
The way the pre-clinical and clinical parts of the course are integrated depends on the medical school. At some universities applicants will study the background theory in lecture-based format for up to 3 years before they go anywhere near a hospital or patients (e.g. Cambridge University). Other universities offer a more integrated course where applicants come into contact with patients virtually straight away (e.g. Newcastle University).
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