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Teaching will be delivered across a mixture of shared and bespoke core modules. Shared modules are delivered in collaboration with the School of Biomedical Sciences.
Semester 1 – compulsory modules
FMD001 – Molecules to Cells – shared (20 credits)
Introduction to key aspects of genetics, biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology that will underpin your later learning.
FMD002 – Introduction to Human Physiology – shared (20 credits)
Provides a grounding in key aspects of human anatomy and physiology that underpins later learning in pathophysiology, pathology and developmental biology.
Semester 2 – compulsory modules
FMD004 – Interdisciplinary and Team Based Learning – shared (20 credits)
Develops key skills required for working in multidisciplinary teams through encouragement to work with peers to problem solve and manage tasks.
MED001 – Active Life Sciences Learning – bespoke (20 credits)
Introduction to the practical and professional skills required to study medicine; studying clinical skills, learning about interaction with patients and how to integrate learning from different disciplines.
Two further bespoke modules will run across both semester 1 and 2:
MED002 – Workplace related hot topics in Medicine
The opportunity to observe clinical teams in practice alongside learning about the academic scholarship useful to medical practitioners. Gives a grounding in understanding how the health service works, particularly in terms of how people work together in teams to provide integrated healthcare for patients.
MED003 – Learning Skills for Medicine
Learning how to adopt an independent, reflective and active approach whilst learning study skills, scientific communication and mathematical skills.
For information about the remaining five years of this course, please refer to the BMBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery course page.
Core modules
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FMD001 Molecules to Cells
This module introduces key concepts involved in cell regulation including genetic inheritance, metabolism and protein expression. The important role of enzymes in the control of biochemical pathways will be introduced, as will an introduction to cell signalling. Cellular organisation within different tissues will also be outlined, enabling students to recognise links between structure and function. Students should develop sufficient theoretical and practical understanding to enable progression to relevant honours degree programmes.
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FMD002 Introduction to Human Physiology
This module will provide a foundation of knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and physiology. Using example systems, it will emphasise relationships between structure and function and examine homeostatic regulation in these systems. Students should develop sufficient theoretical and practical understanding to enable progression to relevant honours degree programmes.
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FMD004 Interdisciplinary Learning and Team Based Learning (Enquiry learning)
This module is designed to enable learners to develop key skills required for working in multidisciplinary teams. Students will be encouraged to work with their colleagues to manage tasks and tailor learning according to their own particular discipline
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MED001 Active Life Sciences Learning
This module is designed to enable learners to adapt to the learning environment of higher education in medicine and related subjects, particularly in practical skills related to clinical learning: e.g., working with model patients; using imaging software (including AnatomageTM; medical imaging etc); professional approaches and examination.
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MED002 Workplace Related Hot Topics in Medicine
This module is designed to enable learners to develop an understanding of current issues in the health professions and may be linked with workplace observations.
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MED003 Learning Skills and Professional Development for Medicine
This module is designed to enable learners to adapt to the learning environment of higher education by developing an independent, reflective and managed approach to learning, study skills, scientific communication, mathematical skills and aspects of programme specific practice.
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:
BMBS with Foundation Year 0 programme specification 4659
The modules shown for this course are those currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new modules. Please note that programme structures and individual modules are subject to amendment from time to time as part of the University’s curriculum enrichment programme and in line with changes in the University’s policies and requirements.
