MBBS Medicine With a Foundation Year (A104)

Course Code UNU1A104601
Duration 6 Years
Attendance Full Time
Award Degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

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Overview

Our problem-based learning (PBL) structure encourages learning by whole class discussions, lectures, seminars and, especially, small group sessions. Clinical, communication and IT skills are taught throughout. Clinical experience is provided in general practice and in hospitals. There is ample time for independent study. Assessment is on a module-by-module basis and includes analytical reviews, portfolios, presentations and projects, plus practical exams.

Course Organiser

Prof Richard Holland

Entry Requirements

For September 2013 entry

This Widening Participation programme is only available to UK applicants who have recently completed A levels and who also fulfil our Widening Access , Personal and Social Criteria.

We do not accept applications from A level resit candidates, Graduates, Access to Higher Education Programmes, Pre Med Programmes, Foundation Degrees, Foundation Years, Nursing Diplomas, International or EU candidates.

GCSE Requirements

Applicants must have a minimum of six GCSEs at Grade B or above including English Language, Mathematics and a Single Science subject (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) or grades BB in GCSE Science Double Award. GCSE Short courses are not accepted.

A Level BBB excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking
International Baccalaureate 31 points
Scottish Highers BBBBB
Scottish Advanced Highers BBB

Special Entry Requirements

ALL applicants need to take the UKCAT Medical Admissions Test prior to submitting their application: see www.ukcat.ac.uk for full details.

Contextual Criteria

Applicants must also meet, and provide proof of, at least one of the following criteria:

Your household income is less than £25,000 per year.
Your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have no Higher Education qualifications such as a Degree, Diploma or Certificate of Higher Education in the UK or abroad.
Your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) are unemployed or their occupation falls within particular groups of the socioeconomic classification system (NS SEC 4 - 8).
Your postcode falls within an area of multiple deprivation.
You have been in Local Authority Care.

Intakes

September

Alternative Qualifications

BTEC National Diploma (18 Unit) - Distinction, Distinction, Merit

Bursary Information

To see if you are eligible for a UKCAT Bursary and how to apply for this, please go to www.ukcat.ac.uk/registration/bursaries/

Those who have met, or are predicted to meet our A100 MBBS Medicine degree entry requirements, will not be considered for this Widening Participation course. This includes those who have already met our minimum entry requirements but have chosen to resit their A2 levels.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR A104 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS PAGE (FAQ'S)

Course Open To

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Year 7

Year 1

Compulsory Study (70 credits)

Students will select 70 credits from the following module(s).

Name	Code	Credits	Period
Basic Mathematics I Taught by lectures and seminars to bring students from Maths GCSE up to A-level standard. The module covers functions, polynomials, quadratics, trigonometry and differential calculus. more...	MTH-0B91	15	Semester 1
Further Biology A module in biology intended to take students to A-level standard. The module involves laboratory work. Reserved for students on the Science or Medicine Foundation Year. more...	CHE-0B02	20	Semester 2
Introduction to Issues in Healthcare Academic aspects This module is part of a 1-year MBBS Foundation course designed to prepare students to join our MBBS 5-year course. The module takes place in the second semester and introduces the students to a range of health related issues that will be more fully explored in the 5-year MBBS course. The 12-week course uses a problem based learning approach (UEA Medical School's learning method) to explore a new clinical case scenario (e.g. diabetes, asthma, head injury) each week. Students explore these case scenarios in groups of 8-10 students. Importantly, you will learn how to work effectively within a team and develop communication skills. The course will also allow students to develop a broad and balanced foundation of scientific knowledge but you will discover that there is a lot more to Medicine than just the science. Learning these skills is an excellent preparation for the anticipated 5-years of the MBBS course. Clinical aspects There is no practical clinical aspect to this module; however, a shadowing programme runs along side the module that gives students the opportunity to shadow clinicians in our local hospitals. This will give you a taster of what being a doctor is all about. Unique and Exciting Aspects This module is part of a Foundation course for entry to medicine. It is primarily intended for students linked to Aim Higher or Higher Education outreach schemes. It is part of UEA's strategy to widen access to medicine and as such the module has a strong mentoring theme throughout. It offers a unique opportunity for students who demonstrate potential to develop a career in the medical profession. more...	MED-0IHY	35	Year Period
Introductory Biology A first module in biology for students who do not have an A-level in this subject. The module involves laboratory work. Reserved for students on the Science or Medicine Foundation Year. more...	CHE-0B31	15	Semester 1
Introductory Chemistry A first module in chemistry for students who do not have an A-level in this subject. The module involves laboratory work. Reserved for students on the Science or Medicine Foundation Year. more...	CHE-0C31	15	Semester 1

Essential Study (1 credits)

Students will select 1 credits from the following module(s).

Name	Code	Credits	Period
Fitness to Practice - Year 0	MED-0FPY	1	Year Period

Option B Study (20 credits)

Students will select 20 credits from the following module(s).

Name	Code	Credits	Period
Basic Mathematics II BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE MTH-0B91 IN TAKING THIS MODULE YOU CANNOT TAKE CHE-0M34 IN TAKING THIS MODULE YOU CANNOT TAKE CHE-0M36 Brings students up to the standard needed to take first year Mathematics degree courses. The module covers trigonometric functions, integral calculus, complex numbers, vectors. more...	MTH-0B92	20	Semester 2
Further Chemistry A course in chemistry intended to take students to A-level standard. The module involves laboratory work. Reserved for students on the Science or Medicine Foundation Year. more...	CHE-0C02	20	Semester 2

Year 6

Essential Study (121 credits)

Students will select 121 credits from the following module(s).

Name	Code	Credits	Period
Fitness to Practice - Year 5 All MB/BS students must be confirmed as 'Fit to Practice' by the end of year Fitness to Practice Board. Progression to the next year, or graduation in year 5, can only occur once this confirmaiton has been recorded more...	MED-5FPY	1	Year Period

Disclaimer

Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules and regular (five-yearly) review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff or sabbatical leave. Where this is the case, the University will endeavour to inform students.

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