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MD10X-120 MBChB Phase 1

Department
Warwick Medical School
Level
Undergraduate Level 2
Module leader
Greg Moorlock
Credit value
120
Module duration
26 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

At the end of Phase I, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of biomedical science, social science and population health principles, methods and knowledge, take a patient history and have started to develop as a professional.

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 6 blocks of learning in Phase I of the MB ChB course as follows:

  • Learning Medicine
  • Health, Metabolism and Homeostasis
  • Blood, Lungs and Heart
  • Brain and Behaviour
  • Locomotion
  • Reproduction and Child Health
    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 I, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of biomedical science, social science and population health principles, methods and knowledge.
  • Students should be able to demonstrate that they can take a patient history.
  • Students should be able to demonstrate that they have started to develop as a professional.

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 52 sessions of 4 hours (17%)
Seminars 27 sessions of 1 hour (2%)
Practical classes 87 sessions of 3 hours (22%)
Other activity 150 hours (12%)
Placement 49 hours (4%)
Private study 505 hours (42%)
Total 1,200 hours

Private study description

Self Directed learning 505 hours

Other activity description

Case Based learning 150 hours.

Costs

No further costs have been identified for this module.

You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.

Assessment group C1
Weighting Study time Eligible for self-certification
Assessment component
Practicum - MBChB Year 1 - End of Year 1 Clinical OSCE (locally held) 25% No

Objective structured clinical assessment (OSCA)
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Other 25% No

in order to progress from Phase I to Phase II students must: 1. Complete all of the core curriculum including required student selected components 2. Satisfy the evidence of engagement criteria for year 1 There will be no compensation between the engagement criteria, and each of the written/clinical elements of any assessments
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
In-person Examination 25% No

SAQ and MCQ.

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

SAQ and 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 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 MD10X

Post-requisite modules

If you pass this module, you can take:

  • MD20X-120 MBChB Phase 2

Courses

This module is Core for:

  • Year 1 of UMDA-A104 Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery