From August 1st 2021, Medical Sciences forms a key part of the School of Medical and Health Sciences, a new academic structure within Bangor University. Medical Sciences is the focus for medical education and research at Bangor University. The form of teaching enables students to develop, integrate and apply their knowledge at the interface of scientific discovery and clinical practice. Medical Sciences offers undergraduate, postgraduate degrees and short courses for healthcare and allied professionals as well as a range of medical research opportunities. Research interests range from trying to understand the complexities of human cancers and stem cell biology to addressing the challenges of microbial-mediated disease, with a strong focus on cancer biology and genetics.