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MED410
Medical Knowledge 1
50 credits
This module enables students to demonstrate the integrated application of basic human and biomedical sciences at the level appropriate for a first year student
MED411
Clinical and Communication Skills 1
30 credits
This module deals with the acquisition of the basic core clinical and communication skills underpinning modern clinical practice.
MED412
Personal Development and Professionalism 1
10 credits
This module deals with personal & professional development including team working, reflection, time management, ethical practice, feedback and professional skills.
MED414
Student-Selected Component 1 (SSC1)
30 credits
This module focuses on research skills. The module aims to emphasise the development and achievement of skills in: searching sources, critical evaluation, synthesis, presenting evidence, effective planning, developing research questions and problem solving.
HIPL400
Interprofessional Learning 1
MED520
Medical Knowledge 2
50 credits
This module enables students to demonstrate the integrated application of basic human and biomedical sciences at the level appropriate for a second year medical student.
MED521
Clinical and Communication Skills 2
30 credits
This module deals with the further acquisition of the core clinical and communication skills underpinning modern clinical practice.
MED522
Personal Development and Professionalism 2
10 credits
This module deals with the continuing further personal and professional development including team working, reflection, time management, ethical practice, feedback and professional skills.
MED524
Student-Selected Component 2 (SSC2)
30 credits
This module focuses on research skills in addition it evaluates the role of doctors as educators. The module aims to emphasise the development and achievement of skills in: searching sources, critical evaluation, synthesis, presenting evidence, effective planning, developing research questions, problem solving and project management.
HIPL500
Interprofessional Learning 2
MED630
Medical Knowledge 3
40 credits
This module deals with the further acquisition of the core knowledge of the sciences underpinning clinical practice.
MED631
Clinical and Professional Development 1
50 credits
This module deals with the further acquisition of the core clinical skills and professional behaviours underpinning modern patient centred clinical practice and their application within a real clinical setting.
MED634
Student Selected Component 3
30 credits
This module further develops students’ written and verbal communication as well as research and critical thinking skills. In addition, it evaluates the role of doctors as advocates for health and wellbeing. The module aims to emphasise the development and achievement of skills in: communication, project management, technological application, patient and public engagement.
HIPL600
Interprofessional Learning 3
MED640
Medical Knowledge 4
40 credits
This module deals with the further acquisition of the core knowledge of the sciences underpinning clinical practice.
MED641
Clinical and Professional Development 2
50 credits
This module deals with the further acquisition and refinement of the core clinical skills and professional behaviours underpinning modern patient centred clinical practice and their application within a real clinical setting.
MED645
Student Selected Component 4 (SSC4)
30 credits
This module further develops students' written and verbal communication as well as research and critical thinking skills. In addition, it evaluates the role of doctors in quality improvement and enhancing patient safety. The module aims to emphasise the development and achievement of skills in: communication, leadership, project management, technological application, patient and public engagement, teamwork and peer assessment.
MED650
Medical Knowledge 5
40 credits
This module deals with the further acquisition of the core knowledge of the sciences underpinning clinical practice.
MED651
Clinical and Professional Practice
70 credits
This module enables students to demonstrate their clinical and professional ability to carry out clinical procedures, investigations , analysis and interpretation of evidence and production of a clinical management plan for a range of core acute and chronic conditions. It will include demonstration of a professional and ethical approach to clinical practice, working in a patient centred manner and as part of a multi disciplinary team in the delivery of health care within the NHS.
MED654
Student Selected Component 5
10 credits
This module builds on and refines skills in independent learning, team working and critical thinking through the planning and execution of an elective period of study of the student's own design.
Every undergraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the course aims, the course structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment.
The following programme specification represents the latest course structure and may be subject to change:
UCAS tariff
A*AA - AAB
Student | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 |
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Home | £9,250 | £9,250 |
International | £39,500 | £40,700 |
Part time (Home) | N/A | N/A |
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