This course provides an opportunity for medical, dental and veterinary students to study alongside science undergraduates in one of the country's largest psychology departments. The degree is recognized by the British Psychological Society as a qualification for graduate membership. Around 32 places are normally available, and there is no quota for individual medical schools.
Selection is based on the schools' recommendation and on interview.
The compulsory courses introduce core areas of psychology at Second Year level. One covers perception and learning and the other introduces the fields of language, cognition and memory. Students also conduct and write up laboratory experiments associated with these courses. Of the remaining optional courses three are at Second Year level, together with more advanced courses at Third Year level. The options, which have been most popular with intercalating students, are described on the following pages.