Medical Science 900 Hours Advanced Diploma (Pre-Medical)

The ADL Pre-Medical Advanced Diploma in Medical Science consists of the following 9 modules plus non credit Academic Writing:

1 Anatomy and Physiology (Human Biology 1A) BSC101

1. Cells & Tissues
2. The Muscular System
3. The Nervous System
4. Digestion & Excretion
5. Physiological Systems

2 Biochemistry I (Animals) BSC103

1. Introduction to biochemistry
2. Lipids and proteins
3. Enzymes and hormones
4. Nucleic acids
5. Thermo-regulation
6. Carbohydrate metabolism
7. Absorption
8. Acidity and alkalinity
9. Chemical analysis
10. Biochemical applications

3 Biochemistry II (Molecules) BSC203

1. Introduction to Biochemical Molecules
2. Amino Acids
3. Structure of Proteins
4. Protein Dynamics
5. Sugars and Polysaccharides
6. Lipids (Fats) and Membranes
7. Enzymes, Vitamins and Hormones
8. DNA and RNA
9. Laboratory Techniques

4 Biochemistry III (Animal Biochemical Processes) BSC303

1. Introduction
2. Glycolysis and Glycogen Metabolism
3. Movement through Membranes
4. Electron Transport and Oxidative Phosphorylation
5. Sugar and Polysaccharide Metabolism
6. Lipid Metabolism
7. Amino Acid Metabolism
8. Nucleotide Metabolism
9. Enzyme Activity
10. Other Processes

5 Human Anatomy II BSC112

1. Cytology
2. Surface Anatomy
3. Systemic Anatomy I
4. Systemic Anatomy II
5. Regional Anatomy I
6. Regional Anatomy II
7. Radiographic and Diagnostic Anatomy

6 Cell Biology BSC110

1. Introduction to Cells and Their Structure
2. Cell Chemistry
3. DNA, Chromosomes and Genes
4. Cell Division: Meiosis and Mitosis
5. Cell Membranes
6. Protein Structure and Function
7. Protein Synthesis
8. Food, Energy, Catalysis and Biosynthesis
9. Intracellular Compartments, Transport and Cell Communication
10. The Cell Cycle and Tissue Formation

7 Human Physiology II BSC111

1. Cellular Physiology
2. Histophysiology
3. Systems Physiology
4. Neurophysiology
5. Endocrinology
6. Cardiovascular Physiology
7. Immunology
8. Respiratory Physiology
9. Renal Physiology

8 Medical Terminology BSC109

1. Scope and Nature of Medical Terminology
2. Anatomical Structure
3. Medical Equipment and Processes
4. Pharmacological Terminology
5. Musculoskeletal System
6. Cardiovascular, Lymphatic and Immune Systems
7. Respiratory and Reproductive Systems
8. Digestive and Excretory Systems
9. Integumentary System (Skin)
10. Nervous and Sensory Systems

9 Physics

1. Review of Basic Algebra
2. Introduction: Scope and Nature of Physics
3. Forces and Mechanics
4. Waves
5. Electricity and Magnetism
6. Energy and Work
7. Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
8. Light and Optics
9. Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity
10. Astronomy, Cosmology and Astrophysics

10 Academic Writing BWR110 (non-credit)
Academic Writing BWR110 (non-credit) is a short ten (10) hour module,
requiring the completion of two assignments.

Each of the above 9 modules is approximately 100 study hours duration (excluding Academic Writing). Self-tests, assignments and a final examination at the end of each module are compulsory. Unlimited one to one tutor and admin access is provided throughout the program.

Modules may be studied in any sequence. Course Credit hours for the UK are 90 Credits (each module is 10 credits). Alternatively, for those who are considering entering a USA medical school the credit hours equate to 3 credit hours per module - a total of 27 credits hours. Completion of the appropriate credit hours with a grade B+ or more are needed in order to satisfy the academic requirements of this Advanced Diploma. Opportunities do exist for graduates, without further training; but this course by itself does not, nor should be seen as constituting full medical training.