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MD40X-120 MBChB Phase 3 (Year 4)

Department
Warwick Medical School
Level
Undergraduate Level 4
Module leader
Paul De Cates
Credit value
120
Module duration
44 weeks
Assessment
60% coursework, 40% exam
Study location
University of Warwick main campus, Coventry

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Introductory description

N/A.

Module web page

Module aims

Preparation for practice as a Foundation doctor.

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

There are 4 blocks of learning in Phase 3 (year 4) of the MBChB course as follows:

  • Specialist Clinical Placements 6 – 8
  • Advanced Clinical Cases
  • Elective
  • Assistantship
    The syllabus of each of the above blocks is provided in the individual block approval forms.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

  • By the end of this module, students will have completed three of their Specialist Clinical Placements, an elective and apprenticeship placement.
  • During this module students will apply their medical knowledge and skills in a competent, ethical and professional manner.

Subject specific skills

No subject specific skills defined for this module.

Transferable skills

No transferable skills defined for this module.

Study time

Type Required
Lectures 87 sessions of 2 hours (14%)
Seminars 72 sessions of 2 hours (12%)
Tutorials 48 sessions of 1 hour (4%)
Practical classes 78 sessions of 1 hour (6%)
Other activity 320 hours (27%)
Placement 436 hours (36%)
Total 1,200 hours

Private study description

No private study requirements defined for this module.

Other activity description

Extra Placement hours.

Costs

No further costs have been identified for this module.

You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.

Assessment group D
Weighting Study time Eligible for self-certification
Assessment component
Other 20% No

In order to be recommended for the award of the MB ChB degree students must have completed all of the core curriculum and satisfied the engagement criteria for year 4.
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Practicum - End of Year 4 - Final Clinical OSCE Examination 20% No

Objective structured clinical assessment (OSCA)
End of Year 4 - Final Clinical OSCE Examination
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Practicum - End of Year 4 - Final Clinical OSLER examination 20% No

Objective structured clinical assessment (OSCA)
End of Year 4 - Final Clinical OSLER examination
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
In-person Examination 20% No

MCQ

  • Answers provided on Question Paper.
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
In-person Examination 20% No

MCQ

  • Answers provided on Question Paper.
  • Students may use a calculator
Reassessment component is the same
Feedback on assessment

Face to face feedback is available to those students who do not meet the pass threshold and is delivered in a timely manner. Individual electronic feedback on performance in the summative examinations will be normally provided within 2 working days following the release of the results.

Past exam papers for MD40X

Pre-requisites

To take this module, you must have passed:

Courses

This module is Core for:

  • Year 4 of UMDA-A104 Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery