MD3002 Medicine: Honours 2 (Reproductive, Renal and Gastrointestinal Systems)

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

60

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 9

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

Available only to students enrolled in the BSc Honours Medicine programme.

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

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

Module coordinator

Dr J Illes

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

Module description

Medicine Honours 2 will: - provide in depth coverage of the structure and functions of the reproductive, renal and gastrointestinal systems - study the anatomy of the abdomen and pelvis - cover the disease mechanisms and therapy of the disorders pertinent to these body systems - use relevant clinical problems to provide the clinical context - integrate the ethical, moral and behavioural aspects relevant to these systems. MD3002 also provides system contextualised learning in the vertical themes of microbiology, public health and healthy psychology, as well as being part of the research skills matrix which prepares students for the critical review of published data and scientific writing.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS MD2001 AND PASS MD2002

Assessment pattern

25% Coursework , 75% Exam

Re-assessment

100% exam

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Approximately 10 lectures and 6 hours of seminars/tutorials/practicals each week. Clinical case studies and clinical skills on a 2-week cycle including a mixture of virtual and face to face clinical placements. Up to 6 hours per week of directed self-study.

Scheduled learning hours

220

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

Guided independent study hours

380

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • Describe the detailed structure and function of the gastro-intestinal, renal and reproductive systems
  • Explain common disease mechanisms and the rationale and risks behind therapy/treatment/management of disorders pertinent to these body systems
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how to undertake a range of clinical and communication skills and apply clinical reasoning to relevant clinical problems affecting the systems covered
  • Apply pertinent ethical, moral and behavioural principles to issues relating to the systems covered
  • Discuss relevant infection, public health and health psychology aspects relating to the systems covered
  • Demonstrate detailed anatomical knowledge and understanding of the walls and contents of the abdomen and pelvis