MD1003 Preparation for studies in medicine 1

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

Curricular information may be subject to change

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 7

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Only available to Gateway to Medicine students.

Planned timetable

To be confirmed.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr E D Watson

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Miss J Fry; Dr J Winpenny; Dr K Steven; Dr R Davies

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module provides a preparation for studies in medicine, providing mentoring in appropriate academic subjects as well as some opportunities to practise communicating with patients. Additionally it will include some preparation for the University clinical aptitude test (UCAT) and multiple mini-interviews. Students on the Gateway to Medicine programme must pass this module to be considered for entry into BSc (Hons) Medicine.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

HIGHER CHEMISTRY, NATIONAL 5 MATHS, ENGLISH, BIOLOGY

Co-requisites

YOU MUST ALSO TAKE BL1101 AND TAKE CH1401

Assessment pattern

100% coursework

Re-assessment

100% coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 tutorials (x11 weeks), with 3 practical classes distributed across the semester.

Scheduled learning hours

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

Describe the main steps of the Gibbs reflective cycle and write a reflective piece using this framework.
Describe the main professional expectations of a doctor
Confidently undertake assessments such as University Clinical Aptitude Test and Multiple Mini Interviews required for entry into medicine
Developed skills in independent learning and problem solving, and demonstrated active learning via small group tutorial sessions