MD3101 Year 2 MBChB (Graduate Entry)

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Full Year

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

180

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

Only available to students enrolled on the Medicine (Graduate Entry) 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 P Winpenny

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

Module Staff

Mix of School of Medicine academic staff and NHS secondary care clinicians and Generalist Clinical Mentors (GCMs- GPs)

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

Module description

The module will consist of an induction week at the start of the year (August), followed by a rotating series of teaching blocks of variable length around our partner NHS Boards in Scotland. The first 2 blocks (8 weeks each) will focus on case-based learning. Students will learn in primary care and secondary care placements and University settings. The third block (12 weeks) will combine case-based learning with an agents of change project. The final block (6 weeks) will consist of the patient journey and emergency care. Students will learn in primary care and secondary care, with associated lectures.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS MD2101

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 20%, Practical Examination = 40%, Written Examination = 40%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 20%, Practical Examination = 40%, Written Examination = 40%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Average 10 hours total lectures and clinical plenary per week plus two days of work-place based learning (one with Generalist Clinical Mentor). Average 6 hours total of directed self study.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Apply biomedical, psychological, and social science principles to medical practice, and understand the ethical and legal principles relevant to professional practice
  • Communicate effectively with patients, conduct basic examinations and diagnostic reasoning, and perform simple procedures
  • Contribute to established programs or projects that advance healthcare
  • Seek, give, receive, and act upon feedback to advance your development and reflect upon your learning and development needs to generate relevant action plans