Students can follow a year-long BSc in a subject of their choice by intercalating the degree between phases of their MBBS; from the first week of the programme students are introduced to patients and clinicians; students also work with other students destined for healthcare professions such as dentistry, nursing and midwifery; interprofessional education is embedded in the curriculum, developing teamwork, communication, and an awareness of ethical and professional responsibilities; lectures and seminars are complemented by rich and varied opportunities to develop practical skills such as venepuncture and examination; students can make use of the chantler skills centre and the brand new simulation to develop and practise their skills in taught classes or on a self-access basis; students also benefit from the training provided by trained patient educators and student peers; these are innovative schemes which supplement more formal teaching; a key resource is the virtual campus, a constantly updated online environment which students can access at any time, from anywhere in the world; as well as providing administrative support including timetables and reading lists, the virtual campus offers innovative teaching and learning resources such as clinical videos and interactive scenarios.