Cardiff University School of Medicine

Cardiff University School of Medicine (kɑːrdɪf juːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti skuːl ɒv ˈmɛdɪsɪn) is a medical school located in Cardiff, Wales. The school is part of Cardiff University and is one of the largest medical schools in the United Kingdom.

Etymology

The name "Cardiff" is derived from the Welsh words "Caer" (fort) and "Dyff" (stream), referring to the city's original Roman fort. The term "University" comes from the Latin "universitas", meaning "a whole". The term "School of Medicine" is self-explanatory, referring to an institution for learning and research in the field of medicine.

History

The School of Medicine at Cardiff University was established in 1893 as the Welsh National School of Medicine. It was later renamed to Cardiff University School of Medicine in 2004 when the University of Wales College of Medicine merged with Cardiff University.

Courses and Research

The school offers a variety of courses in medicine, biomedical sciences, and pharmacy. It is known for its research in areas such as cancer, neuroscience, and infection and immunity.

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