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MD20X-120 MBChB Phase 2

Department
Warwick Medical School
Level
Undergraduate Level 3
Module leader
Olanrewaju Sorinola
Credit value
120
Module duration
42 weeks
Assessment
50% coursework, 50% exam
Study location
University of Warwick main campus, Coventry

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Introductory description

N/A.

Module web page

Module aims

Introduction to the principles of clinical practice.

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 3 blocks of learning in Phase 2 of the MBChB course as follows:

  • Student Selected Component 1
  • Advanced Cases 1
  • Core Clinical Education
    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:

  • At the end of Phase II, students should be able to communicate with patients.
  • At the end of Phase II, students should be able to take a history.
  • At the end of Phase II, students should be able to examine, construct common and important differential diagnoses.
  • At the end of Phase II, students should be able to suggest common investigations.
  • At the end of Phase II, students should be able to propose basic management options.

Research element

Student Selected Component 1

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 54 sessions of 5 hours (22%)
Seminars 55 sessions of 4 hours (18%)
Tutorials 42 sessions of 5 hours (18%)
Practical classes 52 sessions of 5 hours (22%)
Placement 240 hours (20%)
Total 1,200 hours

Private study description

No private study requirements defined for this module.

Costs

No further costs have been identified for this module.

You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.

Assessment group C
Weighting Study time Eligible for self-certification
Assessment component
Other 25% No

In order to progress from Phase II to Phase III year 3 students must:

  1. Complete all of the core curriculum including required student selected components.
  2. Satisfy the engagement criteria for year 2.
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Practicum - MBChB - End of Year 2 Clinical OSCE 25% No

Objective structured clinical assessment (OSCA)
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
In-person Examination 25% No

SAQ & MCQ

  • Answers provided on Question Paper. No Answerbook required
  • Students may use a calculator
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
In-person Examination 25% No

SAQ & MCQ.

  • Answers provided on Question Paper. No Answerbook required
  • 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 summative examination 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 MD20X

Courses

This module is Core for:

  • Year 2 of UMDA-A104 Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery