Programme Specification
MB Medicine (from 2019-2024)
Academic Year 2023/24
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Programme Title | MB Medicine (from 2019-2024) | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and BAO | |||||||||||
Programme Code | MED-MB-S | UCAS Code | A100 | HECoS Code |
100267 - Clinical medicine - 60 100276 - Pre-clinical medicine - 40 |
ATAS Clearance Required | No | |||||||||||||
Mode of Study | Full Time | |||||||||||||
Type of Programme | Single Honours | Length of Programme |
Full Time - 5 Academic Years |
Total Credits for Programme | 650 | |||||||||
Exit Awards available | No |
Institute Information
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences |
Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Medicine (2002) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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General Medical Council |
Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 04-04-17 |
Regulation Information
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations Yes STUDY REGULATIONS 1. Students will not be permitted to register on modules totalling more than 120 credit points in one stage. (Undergraduate Study Regulations 1.1.4) 2. The pass mark for the professional examinations in Medicine shall be 50% (Undergraduate Study Regulations 7.1.1). The medical degree is not classified. The programme is therefore exempt from all regulations relating to classification. Programme-specific rules govern the award of Honours and Distinctions (See 17 below.) 3. Regulations for award of an Aegrotat Degree do not normally apply (Undergraduate Study Regulations 9.3). 4. For Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) and practical examinations, students will not normally be permitted to enter after the appointed time (Undergraduate Study Regulations 3.3.2). 5. Requirement for marks to be rounded to the nearest integer (Undergraduate Study Regulations 5.4.2). 6. As the Medical degree is unclassified and, for the purpose of awarding distinctions, only students who pass at first attempt are eligible for a distinction, the programme is therefore exempt from regulations 5.4.4 and 5.4.5 relating to marking repeating modules. 8. Requirement to complete and pass all modules before progressing to the next stage (Undergraduate Study Regulations 5.6.3). |
Programme Specific Regulations Awards, Credits and Progression of Learning Objectives |
Students with protected characteristics This programme includes practical and clinical elements where patient safety must be the primary consideration. Applications will be considered on an individual basis and in conjunction with professional guidelines, Occupational Health and Disability Services. |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
Educational Aims Of Programme
1.Provide an educational environment within which students can develop enthusiasm for and interest in medicine, and realise their full potential by fostering the development of intellectual, scientific, clinical and technical skills.
2.Prepare students for independent and lifelong learning by encouraging self-directed study.
3.Foster learning through the study of original research evidence.
4.Provide a framework of opportunities for early patient contact in the primary and secondary healthcare sectors around which students can build a scientific picture of a holistic approach to medicine.
5.Through the inter-professional education programme provide students with opportunities to recognize the contribution of other health care professionals to the health care team.
6.Through the Student Selected Component programme provide students with an opportunity to study subjects in depth and enhance their understanding of the scientific principles underpinning the practice of medicine.
7.Through the intercalated degree programme, facilitate the development of a refined critical ability and increased confidence in scientific presentation, and further encourage a self-directed approach to increasing knowledge of the current scientific principles underlying health, disease and treatment.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate the ability to solve basic clinical problems |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Formative and summative Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) |
Recognise the signs and symptoms of commonly presenting illnesses and diseases |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Formative and summative OSCEs |
Disease prevention, assessment of health needs and health promotion |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Written examinations (short answer questions, multiple choice question, case-based scenarios) |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Scientific concepts underpinning normal structure and function of the body systems |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations (short answer questions, multiple choice questions, case-based scenarios, spot test) |
Importance of molecular, biochemical and cellular mechanisms in the maintenance of homeostasis |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Written examinations (short answer questions, multiple choice questions, case-based scenarios) |
Aetiology and mechanisms of disease |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Written examinations (short answer questions, multiple choice questions, case-based scenarios) |
Causes of disease and the associated risk factors and disease prevention |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Written examinations (short answer questions, multiple choice questions, case-based scenarios) |
Development of disease related changes to structure and function |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Written examinations (short answer questions, multiple choice questions, case-based scenarios) |
Pharmacological principles of drug therapy, their efficacy in the treatment and relief of symptoms and associated adverse reactions |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Written examinations (short answer questions, multiple choice questions, case-based scenarios) |
Principles of non-pharmacological treatments and their function in the management of illness and disability |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Written examinations (short answer questions, multiple choice questions, case-based scenarios) |
Procedures for disease surveillance and screening, control of communicable diseases, organisation and structure of the NHS |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Written examinations (short answer questions, multiple choice questions, case-based scenarios) |
Principles of healthcare planning, service prioritization, and health economics |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Written examinations (short answer questions, multiple choice questions, case-based scenarios) |
Principles of demography and biological variability |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Written examinations (short answer questions, multiple choice questions, case-based scenarios) |
Ethical and legal principles underpinning the practice of medicine |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Written examinations (short answer questions, multiple choice questions, case-based scenarios) |
Development of age related change to structure and function |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Written examinations (short answer questions, multiple choice questions, case-based scenarios) |
Principles of treatment and rehabilitation of patients with impairment, disability or handicap |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Written examinations (short answer questions, multiple choice questions, case-based scenarios) |
Social and psychological factors that impact on relationships between the individual and family/partners, and others in society |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Written examinations (short answer questions, multiple choice questions, case-based scenarios) |
Psychological consequences of illness for the patient, family and society. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Written examinations (short answer questions, multiple choice questions, case-based scenarios) |
Awareness of understanding the healthcare needs of a diverse multicultural population. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Written examinations (short answer questions, multiple choice questions, case-based scenarios) |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Apply to medical practice biomedical scientific principles, method and knowledge relating to: anatomy, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, nutrition, pathology, pharmacology and physiology. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Demonstrations Methods of Assessment Formative and summative OSCE s |
Diagnostic procedures |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Formative and summative OSCEs . |
Protect patients and improve care. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Written examinations (short answer questions) |
Learn and work effectively within a multi-professional team. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Group presentations and group projects |
Reflect, learn and teach others. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Formative and summative written assessments, essays, short answer questions. |
The graduate will be able to behave according to ethical and legal principles. The graduate will be able to: |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Formative and summative OSCEs. |
Use information effectively in a medical context. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Log Books |
Carry out practical procedures safely and effectively. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lecture Methods of Assessment Formative and summative OSCEs |
Prescribe drugs safely, effectively and economically. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Formative and summative OSCE and Log Books |
Provide immediate care in medical emergencies. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Formative and summative OSCEs |
Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues in a medical context. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Formative and including OSCEs |
Diagnose and manage clinical presentations. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Formative and summative OSCEs |
The graduate will be able to carry out a consultation with a patient: |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Formative and summative OSCEs |
Apply scientific method and approaches to medical research. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Formative and summative OSCE s |
Apply to medical practice the principles, method and knowledge of population health and the improvement of health and healthcare. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Formative and summative OSCE s |
Apply social science principles, method and knowledge to medical practice. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Formative and summative OSCE s |
Apply psychological principles, method and knowledge to medical practice. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Formative and summative OSCE s |
Make accurate observations of clinical phenomena and appropriate critical analysis of clinical data. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Formative and summative OSCE s |
Demonstrate knowledge of drug actions: therapeutics and pharmacokinetics; drug side effects and interactions, including for multiple treatments, long-term conditions and non-prescribed medication; and also including effects on the population, such as the spread of antibiotic resistance. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Formative and summative OSCE s |
Select appropriate forms of management for common diseases, and ways of preventing common diseases, and explain their modes of action and their risks from first principles. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Formative and summative OSCE s |
Explain the fundamental principles underlying such investigative techniques. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Formative and summative OSCE s |
Justify the selection of appropriate investigations for common clinical cases. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Formative and summative OSCE s |
Explain the scientific bases for common disease presentations. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Formative and summative OSCE s |
Explain normal human structure and functions. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Formative and summative OSCE s |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Undertake problem solving and critical analysis of information |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Oral presentations |
Use information technology in particular the recording of information and data retrieval |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars Methods of Assessment Projects |
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills including the presentation of reflective and scientific information |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Oral presentations |
Apply scientific research principles and audit |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Oral presentations |
Develop own knowledge and skills in clinical medicine, and contribute to the development of others, through active participation in teamwork and group learning opportunities. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Summative and formative assessments including group projects and presentations. |
Manage time effectively and prioritize tasks |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars Methods of Assessment Oral presentations |
Work effectively as a team member |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Summative and formative assessments including group projects and presentations. |
Module Information
Stages and Modules
Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
Student Selected Component | MED1021 | 1 | 10 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Physiological Basis of Clinical Practice 1 | MED1027 | 1 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 10% | 0% | 90% |
Peoples and Populations 1 | MED1025 | 1 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 10% | 0% | 90% |
Personal and Professional Development Portfolio | MED1012 | 1 | 0 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice 1 | MED1024 | 1 | 30 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 50% | 0% | 50% |
Principles of Disease and Treatment 1 | MED1023 | 1 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 10% | 0% | 90% |
Clinical and Professional Skills 1 | MED1026 | 1 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 100% | 0% |
Clinical and Professional Skills 2 | MED2021 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 100% | 0% |
Principles of Disease and Treatment 2 | MED2014 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 20% | 0% | 80% |
The Year 1 & 2 Integrated Case Based Assessment | MED2011 | 2 | 0 | YES | YES | 1 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice 2 | MED2012 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 40% | 0% | 60% |
Physiological Basis of Clinical Practice 2 | MED2013 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 10% | 0% | 90% |
Student Selected Component | MED2017 | 2 | 10 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Personal and Professional Development Portfolio | MED2018 | 2 | 0 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Peoples and Populations 2 | MED2015 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 20% | 0% | 80% |
Student Selected Component 2 | MED2016 | 2 | 10 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice | MED3014 | 3 | 20 | YES | YES | 28 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Student Selected Component | MED3013 | 3 | 10 | -- | YES | 3 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Personal and Professional Development Portfolio | MED3016 | 3 | 0 | YES | YES | 34 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Clinical Practice | MED3015 | 3 | 80 | YES | YES | 28 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 65% | 35% |
Student Selected Component | MED3012 | 3 | 10 | YES | -- | 3 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Ageing and Health, Fractures and Radiology | MED4012 | 4 | 25 | YES | YES | 6 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Perioperative and Emergency Medicine | MED4016 | 4 | 25 | YES | YES | 6 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Healthcare of Children | MED4015 | 4 | 25 | YES | YES | 6 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Fourth Year Written Assessment | MED4022 | 4 | 0 | -- | YES | 1 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Personal and Professional Development Portfolio | MED4020 | 4 | 0 | YES | YES | 36 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Fourth Year Integrated OSCE | MED4021 | 4 | 0 | -- | YES | 1 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 100% | 0% |
General Practice and Cancer Studies | MED4014 | 4 | 25 | YES | YES | 6 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Psychiatry | MED4013 | 4 | 25 | YES | YES | 6 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Obstetrics and Gynaecology | MED4017 | 4 | 25 | YES | YES | 6 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Final MB Part II | MED5008 | 5 | 0 | YES | -- | 1 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 100% | 0% |
Personal and Professional Development Portfolio | MED5012 | 5 | 0 | YES | YES | 25 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Preparation for Practice | MED5013 | 5 | 0 | YES | YES | 2 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Medicine Attachment | MED5016 | 5 | 25 | YES | -- | 6 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Final Year Assistantship | MED5019 | 5 | 40 | -- | YES | 7 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Clinical Elective | MED5003 | 5 | 25 | YES | -- | 6 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
General Practice and Human Factors | MED5020 | 5 | 25 | YES | YES | 6 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Surgery Attachment | MED5017 | 5 | 25 | YES | -- | 6 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Final MB Part I: Written | MED5015 | 5 | 0 | YES | -- | 1 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Notes
Year 5 Pre-requisites for all modules except the Clinical Elective and Final MB Part II - Successful completion of the first four years of the undergraduate medical course.
In order to take the Year 5 Clinical Elective, students must have completed the first four years of the course.
In order to take the Final MB Part II, students must have successfully completed all elements of the medical curriculum apart from Final MB Part I, the Final Year Assistantship and the Year 5 Portfolio.
Year 3 Pre-requisites - Successful completion of all second year medicine modules
Year 4 Pre-requisites - Successful completion of all third year medicine modules
Year 1: All pre-requisites for entry to first year medicine
Year 2 Pre-requisites - Successful completion of all first year medicine modules