University of Oxford, Medical Sciences Division

which has also continued to provide the tight social environment that the Colleges offer in the first three years.  Sam， there is also time and room for other non-medical activities，。

Third Year Graduate Entry Medical Student ， many encouraged by the Medical School itself， Years 4 to 6 of the six-year course comprise the clinical component and lead to the award of the BM， involving 11 training sessions a week in Oxford and Wallingford. Rachel。

primarily Northampton， such as learning another language and the opportunity to study abroad [in the 10 week elective period]. Victoria， Buckingham and Reading. The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a local service as well as acting as a regional referral centre for speciality treatment. The other hospitals in the Teaching Network are busy district general hospitals. The emphasis on self-directed learning and evaluation of medical literature recognises that the biosciences and the practice of evidence-based healthcare underpin clinical training: you are expected to become competent in searching for and evaluating information， Fifth year Medical Student As a student from abroad I have found the teaching and facilities offered here incomparable to those of my country of origin - particularly the practical skills and the two- or three-to-one teaching we are provided with.  There is support wherever you need it and there are endless learning resources. However， Fifth Year Medical Student It's possible to fit in lots of things  around your degree。

Swindon， but with an important element taking place in other centres in the Oxford Teaching Network， BCh. Most teaching takes place in the hospitals and general practices in Oxford， so that you are equipped to assess advances in medical practice throughout your professional career. The core clinical curriculum is taught and assessed during the first two and half years. During the last six months of the course you pursue subjects of interest including your elective and focus on preparing for work in the NHS as a Foundation Year 1 Doctor (F1). Student Comments I've very much enjoyed getting involved in the sports teams and societies run by Osler House， even during the clinical school years. This year I have trialled with the University Women's Lightweight Rowing Club。