Introduction to Medical Sciences

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Discover your passion & prepare yourself to succeed in medical science!

Show up on your first day feeling confident you have chosen the right major for you, and are ready to succeed in it, professional & academically!

Academic knowledge & methods for top grades!
Career toolkit for getting jobs in first-year & beyond!
Key skills to develop in high school for university!

Why this course will help you?

So that you never say "I wish I knew"

UNIVERSITY HAS BECOME ABOUT MORE THAN JUST THE DEGREE & HERE'S WHY

Did you know applications for summer internships in university can close as early as September - less than one month into your first year of university – requiring your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn, & other career tools to be ready?

Or that applying for club experience within your first two weeks can increase your chances significantly of getting a position in your field in your first year of university?

How about that you may have only three evaluations that make up an entire course grade, making it that much more important to have strong study methods from the start?

Or did you know some lectures can be of 300 people in size or more, making learning much more self-guided and textbook heavy than in high school?

And finally, do you truly know what you're going to learn in your program and if you'll like it?

Many students realize, only once they're in university, what they should have done to understand their program better and be prepared academically and professionally before entering university. How they could have avoided a drop in grades, acquired more scholarships, not had to have switched programs because they didn't like what they chose, or have been able to secure an internship in their first year!

Don't worry - we have designed a solution! Enroll now and avoid the struggles the university students of today face! Show up on your first day feeling confident you have chosen the right program, and are ready to succeed in it, professionally & academically!

Course Expert & Instructor

Medical Science Instructor

Shahbano Mirza

Shahbano Mirza is a ’21 graduate of the Bachelor of Medical Sciences program at Western University, with an Honours Specialization in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences. She completed a dual degree with the HBA program at Ivey Business School at Western University. She is currently employed as a Staff Accountant at KPMG and is working towards a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. As her next steps, she aims to pursue a career in the healthcare consulting practice at KPMG, after achieving her CPA. She has prior experience working as an undergraduate research assistant at Lawson Health Research Institute, at the Stroke Prevention and Atherosclerosis Research Centre. Shahbano is excited to pass on the knowledge she has gained throughout her professional and educational experiences to incoming university students interested in medical sciences and set them up for success in this field.

Course Description

The objective of this course is to provide you with the knowledge to succeed in a Medical Sciences program and your future career. First, you will learn what general content is covered in the first year of the program and what specializations you can choose from. This is to help you determine whether the content of this program matches your interests and future ambitions. You will then learn what is important for university and scholarship applications for a Medical Sciences program. Lastly, we will cover what career and further education opportunities exist for a Medical Sciences graduate. In addition to this, we will outline what you need to do to set yourself up for success in landing research positions and entry-level jobs, as well as how to be an attractive applicant to graduate programs.

Sample Course Material


Module 3 | University Student Communications Resume

Module 1- Lesson 3 | Alternative Specializations in Medical Sciences

See the full course curriculum outline below and ENROLL NOW FOR FULL ACCESS!

Course curriculum

1

Introduction | Who am I & what will you be learning in this course?
- Introduction | Who am I & what will you be learning in this course?
2

Module 1 | Medical Science Curriculum, Teaching, Studying, & Post-Grad Opportunities!
- 1.1 | What will you learn in your first-year?
- 1.2 | Learn university medical science terms like a first-year would!
- 1.3 | Medical science specializations & job opportunities!
- 1.4 | How you're taught & tested + study tips!
- Module 1 | Key Takeaways
- Module 1 | Quiz - Getting ready for first-year
3

Module 1 | Med-Sci Glossary & Specializations
- 1.2 | Medical Science Glossary
- 1.3 | Medical Science Specializations
4

Module 2 | What You Need to Get Into Medical Sciences
- Module 2 | Introduction
- 2.1 | Required vs Recommended Courses
- 2.2 | Graduate and Professional School Application Requirements
- Module 2 | Key Takeaways
- Module 2 Challenge
- Module 2 | Learning Activity
- Module 2 | Announcement
5

Module 2 | Additional Resources
- 2.1 Scholarship Opportunities
6

Module 3 | Building your Career Toolkit for Medical Sciences
- 3.1 | What career opportunities are there in medical science?
- 3.2 | Medical science recruitment process & roadmap
- 3.3 | Resume building for a medical science student
- 3.4 | What to include in your cover letter
- 3.5 | Taking advantage of LinkedIn for jobs!
- 3.6 | How to network and why should you?
- 3.7 | Everything essential for an interview
- Module 3 | Key Takeaways & Conclusion
- Module 3 | Learning Activity
7

Module 3 | Resumes, Cover Letters, Emails, & Interview Questions
- 3.3 Resume Sample 1
- 3.3 Resume sample 2
- 3.3 Resume Sample 3
- 3.4 Cover Letter Sample 1
- 3.4 Cover Letter Sample 2
- 3.4 Cover Letter Sample 3
- 3.6 Sample Email
- 3.7 Practice Behavioral Interview Questions

FAQ

Does this course only help me if I want to go into Medical Science at Western University?
This course is designed to be university-agnostic. It provides generalizable information relevant across Medical Science university & related field programs—ensuring that you are SET UP FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS NO MATTER WHERE YOU GO!
Is there a way for me to contact university students and answer my questions about programs?
Yes! In fact, one unique aspect of How2University is it is entirely designed and run by current or recently graduated university students. This way, you can be sure you're getting a transparent preview into what life & a career in this major is actually like! In this course, you will find discussion boards attached to each lesson, where you can directly ask us - How2University - all of your questions and we will reply accordingly.

COURSE REVIEWS

An Awesome Introduction to Medical Sciences

Nyla Smith

This course was super helpful and really got me thinking about my future in pursuing a medical sciences degree. The videos were short and concise and outline...

This course was super helpful and really got me thinking about my future in pursuing a medical sciences degree. The videos were short and concise and outlined all the information very clearly. I really enjoyed how the course was structured.

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An Informative and Unique Course

Tina Li

This course was extremely informative for those wanting to study medical sciences and other similar programs. I learned a lot of unique tips when applying fo...

This course was extremely informative for those wanting to study medical sciences and other similar programs. I learned a lot of unique tips when applying for summer internships and club activities as a first year. In particular, I really liked the content in module 3 on how to network and work towards your desired career path. The resume samples in the additional resources were really useful in getting an idea of the format and how to ensure that you stand out. Overall, it was an enjoyable course that I would recommend everyone to take!

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A Very Informative Course

Amelia Boone

I really enjoyed this course, and it was super informative. It made me think about what my experiences outside classes would be like. Before this course, I w...

I really enjoyed this course, and it was super informative. It made me think about what my experiences outside classes would be like. Before this course, I was thinking that good grades would be important for medical school, but now I will direct my efforts to networking and summer internships. I found the most helpful module was module three because I have never received any information about that in high school.

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