By Denise Syndercombe Court MIBiol CBiol FIBMS DMedT PhD, Alice Kadri, Philip Xiu MA (Cantab) MB BChir MRCP MRCGP MScClinEd FHEA MAcadMEd RCPathME

Medical Sciences is the leading integrated medical sciences textbook for medical students, and will become your go-to resource for understanding the basic science behind medicine.Packed with information across a wide range of topics, the book provides an excellent introduction to basic medical science as well as areas you will cover throughout medical school, including cell science, biochemistry and human physiological systems.This book is well loved and used by thousands of undergraduates and provides a thorough overview for revision, with enough detail to support you through your pre-clinical years.

Clear, integrated approach that shows the relevance of the medical sciences to good clinical practice

Provides easy to access physiological information – enhances general knowledge

Highly illustrated to help you grasp key concepts

Accessible and readable to support understanding

Interactive MCQs help with revision

Suitable for final exam preparation

Revised and updated, with additional new figures

Expanded examples on key clinical topics including metabolic diseases and psychiatric illness

Updated genetics chapter to include newer molecular technologies in this fast-moving area

New material throughout the book on the SARS-CoV2 virus and its effects on the human body through the disease, COVID-19.

New material on disease surveillance and health inequalities