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MED-10008 - Module Specification
School of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2022/23 Last Updated: 19 January 2023

MED-10008 - UG MEDICINE YEAR 1
Coordinator: Penny List Room: N/A Tel: +44 1782 7 34692
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Level: Level 4
Credits: 120
Study Hours: 1200
School Office: 01782 733928

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23

The course comprises 3 phases: Phase 1: Year 1 & 2, Phase 2: Year 3 & 4 , Phase 3: Year 5. This module (Year 1) forms the first part of the 2 year Phase 1. There is an emphasis on learning the fundamentals of biomedical, behavioural and social sciences and some basic clinical skills.. You will have a programme of activities and half day placements across both primary care, secondary care and third sector providers. Included in these placements will be a longitudinal GP placement where you will build up your consultation skills with personal support from a GP tutor.

Aims
There is an emphasis on the foundations of biomedical, behavioural and social science knowledge and scholarship skills, embedded in a framework of clinical placements and basic clinical skills.

Intended Learning Outcomes

List of ILOs:
https://keeleacuk.sharepoint.com/:x:/s/FMHS-SchoolofMedicine/EUPFEGZrXVNOswlLpxtkR9EBJUomSCXA7Dr0P0jE3dAhjg?e=sMLovJ: 1,2

Study hours

Indicative breakdown:
Lectures 143 hours
Seminars/workshops 43 hours
Problem Based Learning 66 hours
Anatomy 60 hours
Laboratory Sessions 50 hours
Skill Sessions 25 hours
Placements 36 hours
Independent Learning 777

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Mixed Exam weighted 100%
Written Knowledge (cumulative testing)
The assessment will be split into 3 assessment points across the year with a final cumulative mark for the year. The assessment will comprise Single Best Answer questions (SBA) and short answers questions. These marks are taken forward into year 2 and contribute to the knowledge mark in MED-20001

2: Report weighted 0%
Academic Mini Review (AMR)
Students are assigned to a supervisor and conduct a literature based review of a topic of their choosing relevant to medicine. The output is a 1000 word written report. Marks from this assessment carry forward to the scholarship component in MED-20001

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 19 January 2023