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School of Medicinewww.nottingham.ac.uk/mhs

WelcomeWhy choose The University of Nottingham?How will I study?

9 Student profile

11 Applying for a place17 Our admissions policy23 Frequently asked questions25 Contacting and visiting us

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You are about to embark on an adventure, perhapsthe most exciting of your life, and opening thisbrochure may be the next step towards asuccessful future in medicine.

Our Medicine course is one of the most popular inthe country, offering innovative teaching and earlyinteraction with patients. We ensure our youngdoctors learn from experience, not exclusively frombooks and the internet.

We are one of only a few medical schools in thecountry that still offers the opportunity for studentsto participate in full-body dissection. While otheruniversities are turning to computer-generatedimagery for similar sessions, here at Nottinghamwe believe there is no substitute for the real thing.And its this philosophy that underlies our course.We know that you are going to medical school totrain to be a doctor and therefore we want tointroduce you to patients and practical problemsas early as possible. We are fortunate to haveaccess to six teaching hospitals within the region,

which encompasses Nottinghamshire, Derbyshireand Lincolnshire, and a catchment populationof almost two million people for our teaching inprimary care and community health services. Therewill be no shortage of patients for you to see.

It might also interest you to know that thenumber of opportunities for medical graduatesin the region has increased dramatically over thelast 30 years, and will continue to do so as healthservices continue to expand in Nottingham, Derby,Mansfield and Lincoln. This is an importantconsideration, bearing in mind that eight yearsafter graduation, 80 per cent of graduatesthroughout the UK are still working within 80miles of the medical school in which they trained.

Thank you for considering The University ofNottingham. We hope this brochure will answersome of your queries about studying medicine atNottingham. If you have any other questions,please do not hesitate to contact us. We hope towelcome you onto campus soon.

Welcome to The University

of Nottingham Medical School

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Why choose The Universityof Nottingham?

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There are a lot of factors to consider whenapplying to university and some will be moreimportant to you than others. Were proud thatthousands of students apply to us every year below are some of the reasons they give forchoosing us.

An inspiring environment...A commitment to academic excellence driveseverything we do and has earned us internationalrecognition. It is evident in our teaching and ourresearch and our recent results speak forthemselves: in independent teaching assessments,39 of our subjects were awarded excellentratings of between 22 and 24 out of 24.Our scores in the latest Research AssessmentExercise rank Nottingham seventh in the UK in

terms of research power and in 2010, we wererunner-up for the Sunday Times University ofthe Year award.

...with great career prospectsOur high standards mean that a University ofNottingham degree is respected by both UK andoverseas employers and the employment recordof our graduates is one of the best in the country.If you want to improve your career prospectsfurther, you can speak to experts in our Centre

for Career Development, gain recognition foryour extracurricular achievements through theNottingham Advantage Award or set up yourown business with the help of our EnterpriseLab.

...not-to-be-missed opportunitiesExtracurricular activities and the opportunitiesat Nottingham are numerous and varied. All ourcampuses have a strong community spirit and ourStudents Union (SU) offers over 250 societiesand sports clubs. Its through them that you canpursue an existing interest or take up somethingnew with like-minded people, develop valuableskills and generally make your time at universityas rewarding and memorable as possible.

...access to a dynamic cityThe city of Nottingham is another rich sourceof entertainment. Its attractions include bars,boutiques, the Capital FM Arena, shoppingcentres, an arboretum, pubs, theatres, an iceskating rink, cafes, markets, mainstream and

independent cinemas, two football grounds,nightclubs and a climbing centre. Finding yourNottingham is an exciting part of student life.

...and options for exploring the worldIf youre hoping to broaden your horizons furtherwhile at university, we have the connections tohelp you experience new cultures first-hand.As well as exchange opportunities at ourcampuses in Malaysia and China we havedeveloped links to more than 320 partner

universities in over 40 countries.

We hope this information has given you an insightinto life at Nottingham and why so many studentschoose to study here. If you have not already doneso please book onto one of our open days, whichtake place in June and September. Attracting35,000 visitors annually, these events are anopportunity to explore our campuses, chat to staffand current students and most importantly, geta feel for whether you will be happy here.

To book your place, please seewww.nottingham.ac.uk/opendaysWe look forward to showing you around.



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Undergraduate (A100) and graduateentry (A101)

IntroductionThere are two routes at Nottingham by whichmedical students graduate as doctors the five-

year undergraduate course (A100) and thegraduate-entry four-year course (A101). On bothcourses the educational objectives are the same,namely to acquire the knowledge, skills andbehaviour to allow the graduate to practise as a

new doctor on the foundation training programmewith the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor ofSurgery (BMBS) degrees. In addition, all studentson the five-year course obtain a Bachelor ofMedical Sciences (BMedSci) degree afterthree years.

Objectives of the medical courseThese are a reflection of objectives as summarisedby the General Medical Council (GMC):www.gmc-uk.org

How will I study?

The scientific basis of practice

What the doctorshould know

(knowledge andunderstanding)

General, generic graduate skills

The Nottingham Doctor (ie medical graduate)

What the doctorshould be able to do

(skills)

Medico-legal and ethical issues

Treatment Intellectual attributes

The working environment Clinical and practical skills Disability and rehabilitation

The health of the public Communication skills

The individual in society Teaching skills Professional attitudesand competencies

How the doctorshould behave

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Year 3 semester 5 Research Project

Research Methodology

Advanced biomedical science options

First 18 months PBL course

Clinical and Professional Development

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Years 1 and 2 semesters 1-4 Basic Medical Sciences

Clinical and Professional Development some advanced biomedical science

options in semester 4

Year 3 semester 6 (5-year course) and year 2 (4-year GEM course)Clinical Phase I

Clinical Practice (Medicine and Surgery) and Community Follow-up Project,Infection, Therapeutics

Year 4 (5-year course) and year 3 (4-year GEM course)Clinical Phase II

Child Health, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Psychiatry, Health Care of the Elderly, Dermatology,Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Special Study Module

Year 5 (5-year course) and year 4 (4-year GEM course)Clinical Phase III

Advanced Clinical Experience (Medicine, Surgery, Musculoskeletal Disorders and Disability, Primary

Care, Critical Illness) and Transition to Practice (Medical Assistantship, Elective,Preparation for New Doctors)

4-year graduate entry medicine (GEM)course (A101)

5-year undergraduate course(A100)

First 18 months Problem-based learning (PBL) course Clinical and Professional Development

Structure of the medical curriculum


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Five-year course structure semesters one to fiveA five-year review of all medical courses isbeing carried out at present which may result inchanges made to the structure after theprinting of our literature.

Course descriptionThis five-year Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor ofSurgery degree course takes school-leavers tobecome practising doctors. Student-selectedcomponents allow the study of topics in depth.In the first two years, basic medical science istaught as a series of modules organised into fourconcurrent themes. Theme A Molecular and Cellular Aspects

of Medicine (The Cell)

Theme B Human Structure and Function(The Person)

Theme C Health Care in the Community(The Community)

Theme D Early Clinical and ProfessionalDevelopment (The Doctor)

Integration of science and clinical practice startsat the beginning of the course. Through a seriesof lectures, seminars and visits to generalpractices and hospitals, you will be familiarised

with patient contact and learn the principles ofclinical history-taking and examination. Student-selected components allow the study of topicsin depth.

In the third year you will undertake a researchproject of your choice, leading to the award of aBMedSci degree. Following this, you will moveinto the Clinical Phases where you will rotatethrough a series of placements at major teachingtrusts within the region (Nottinghamshire,Derbyshire and Lincolnshire) and in thecommunity. In the fourth semester you willchoose additional studies in advanced biomedicalscience from a range of options.

Years one and two semestersone to fourMedical Science and Early Clinical Experience

During these two years, the following modulesare undertaken.

Structure, Function and Pharmacology ofExcitable Tissues Molecular Basis of Medicine Public Health and Evidence-based Medicine Behavioural Sciences Human Development and Tissue Differentiation Early Clinical and Professional Development Communication Skills Human Development Structure and Function Clinical Laboratory Sciences Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Haematology

Renal and Endocrine Systems Alimentary System and Nutrition General and Biochemical Pharmacology Community Follow-up Up to two optional modules

Year three semester fiveResearch projectsAs a five-year student at Nottingham, you willundertake an integrated research-based project ofyour choice and receive a BMedSci at the end of

your third year. During this supervised project youwill learn to appraise scientific papers and to useresearch methods transferable skills that can beapplied in medical practice. The research issupported by a methods course showing how newknowledge is gained, how evidence is assessedand how hypotheses may be tested. In addition,there are a number of specialised discipline-basedtaught modules.

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Four-year (GEM) course structure the first 18 monthsThis four-year course aims to widen access for abroader range of applicants than school-leaverswith A levels. It is intended to build on theintellectual skills acquired by students who have

undertaken a first degree. You will be based ina purpose-built medical school building atRoyal Derby Hospital for the first 18 months ofyour course.

After these 18 months, you will then progressonto the Clinical Phases of the course (seebelow), combining with the students from the five-year course, and participating in the samemodules/attachments at a variety of clinical sitesin the East Midlands.

The Clinical Phases(A100 and A101)

Clinical Phase OneDuring this 17-week phase, students from bothA100 and A101 undertake modules in ClinicalPractice (Medicine and Surgery), CommunityFollow-up, Infection and Therapeutics. This periodrepresents the start of intensive clinical teachingand experience. Teaching is primarily carried out in

small groups and includes attachments to clinicalfirms where you will gain experience in history-taking, examination and note-keeping.

Clinical Phase TwoThis 40-week period comprises integrated rotationin the following modules. Obstetrics and Gynaecology (including Clinical

Genetics and Genitourinary Medicine) Child Health Health Care of the Elderly

Psychiatry Ophthalmology Otorhinolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat) Dermatology A Special Study Module

Clinical Phase Three

In your final year, you will undertake the AdvancedClinical Experience (ACE) course and theTransition to Practice (TTP) course as follows:

- Advanced Clinical Experience Medicine Surgery Musculoskeletal Disorders and Disability Primary Care (General Practice) Critical Illness

- Transition To Practice Medical Assistantship Elective Period of Study

- This is an opportunity for you to gain insight intomedical practice in a different setting or of adifferent type to that which you haveexperienced in your training. Some studentschoose to pursue a specific discipline in moredepth, while others elect to go overseas toexperience the differences in medical care in adifferent culture and society. A limited number ofbursaries are available to cover travelling costs.

Preparation and Shadowing Coursesfor new doctors- These courses take place at the end of the final

year just before you start working as a newdoctor in August. The main aim of this is tosupport the transition from student to foundationtraining as a new doctor.



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Medicine is something that when you do it, youknow youre going to want to get up every morning

and do it. Im so glad I came here. At the momentIm doing my dissertation Ill get an extra degreein five years which a lot of medical schoolsdont do.

Rohan Tharakan / BMBS Medicine (third year)

Find out more about Rohans experience atwww.nottingham.ac.uk/ugvideos/rohantharakan

Rohan is studying in the Greenfield Library in the Medical School.

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Admissions informationBefore applying to study medicine at Nottingham,you should ensure that you have sat the UKClinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT). All information,including registration and booking, can be foundon the UKCAT website: www.ukcat.ac.uk

We do not operate a threshold for the UKCAT;see page 19 for more details.

The first stage of the process is to apply to UCAS.The deadline for UCAS applications for allmedicine courses is 15 October 2011. Out of yourfive choices, you can only select four medicinecourses. You can either use the other choice toapply to another degree course or leave it blank.All applications must be made through UCAS.

You will find details of how we assess yourapplication and the different stages of the processin our admission policy on pages 17-22. However,as a brief guide, the process is as follows.

Minimum academic requirementsYou will need to meet the following requirements.

a) GCSEs At least six grade As to include chemistry, biology

and physics (or the science double award orscience and advanced science).

Grade A in AS level physics can compensate fora B at GCSE level.

Minimum of grade B in maths andEnglish language.

b) A levels At A2, we require AAA to include biology and

chemistry passed at grade A and a third subject(excluding critical thinking and general studies).

Having a fourth A level will NOT increase yourchances of a place at this Medical School.

We also recognise the following qualifications, inlieu of our AAA requirement at A level.

c) Alternative qualifications The University accepts a range of alternative

qualifications, which can be found atwww.nottingham.ac.uk/mhs

d) Graduates 2:1 degree in science-related subject; AAA to

include A level chemistry and biology, third A levelin any subject (excluding general studies andcritical thinking).

International qualificationsInternational applicants should contact theMedical Course Office regarding other

academic qualifications.

Additional informationYou must declare all interim marks. These includeAS grades, degree year and module marks (withmodule codes). If we require any furtherinformation we will contact you once we haveyour UCAS form.

QuestionnaireAfter you have applied, you will receive a letter from

us asking you to complete an online questionnaire.This gives you the opportunity to provide evidencethat you have the attitudes and attributes that theGeneral Medical Council (GMC) feel areimportant in the medical profession.

InterviewsThere are 246 places on the A100 course thisyear. We will be interviewing around 750candidates, and offers will be made to

approximately 50 per cent. If you are invited forinterview, you will have the opportunity to lookaround the Medical School and meet studentscurrently on the course. We do not admit studentswithout interview.

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Resit candidatesWe only consider resit candidates if they havealready applied to us within the present applicationcycle and there are genuine extenuatingcircumstances which have affected theirperformance at A level. Please contact our

Admissions Officer for more details.

Re-applicationsIf you apply one year and are not offered aninterview, you can apply again another year. Youwill need to submit your application in the normalway through UCAS and sit the UKCAT again.However, it is worth noting that we do notreconsider candidates who have previously beenunsuccessful after interview.

Deferred entryWe welcome applications from students whowant to defer entry until the following year andencourage candidates to use their gap yearconstructively and imaginatively. Your applicationfor the A100 course is not affected by yourapplications to other universities or courses.

GraduatesIf you are currently studying for a degree, you mustbe in your final year so you will have completedthe degree prior to joining medicine. We will notconsider your application if you leave a degreecourse without completing it.

Late applications and clearingAs we receive such a large number of applicationsbefore the official closing date we do not considerlate applications. If, by chance, there are anyvacancies in August due to examination failuresor late withdrawals, we only consider those

candidates who applied to Nottingham but wereunsuccessful earlier in the year. We do not enterthe UCAS clearing system.

International studentsApplications from candidates eligible to pay feesat the international rate are considered using thesame criteria as home students.

We usually offer places to 25 international students

a year. Because of the high level of fees, as acondition of entry, international applicants need toprovide a guarantee that sufficient funds will beavailable for the duration of the course. Coursetuition fees for international students for 2011/12are 15,780 per year for years one and two.

Years three, four and five will be set at the clinicalrate applicable when you enter the clinical years.For guidance, the clinical rate for 2011/12 is27,430 per year.

English language qualifications forinternational studentsMedical students need to be fluent in English,both to understand the course and communicatewith patients.

If your first language is not English, you must takeGCSE English language (or equivalent) withminimum pass of grade B, AND take one of thequalifications listed in the table shown on page 14.

Mature candidates(21 or over on entry)We will consider non-graduate matureapplications from home and EU students.International graduates are also welcome to apply.There is no fixed upper-age limit, but we willconsider the length of the course and theexpected length of service after you qualify.


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Graduate Entry MedicineWe also run a four-year Graduate Entry Medicinecourse (A101) for graduates holding a 2:2 degreeor higher. This course is open to home, EU andinternational students. There is a separateadmissions process for this course and all

applicants will have to sit the GAMSAT exam.

For more information, please contact theAdmissions Officer on +44 (0)1332 724 622,email [email protected] or visit the website:www.nottingham.ac.uk/mhs

Students with infectious diseasesImmunising medical students against the hepatitisB virus and testing their response protects boththem and their patients against the risk of

contracting hepatitis B in the healthcare setting.Accordingly, the Medical School requires that allstudents receive a full course of immunisationsagainst hepatitis B. The Medical School reservesthe right to re-test any, or all, medical students forany of the markers of the hepatitis B virus, whichincludes a test to identify carriers of hepatitis B.

The Medical School also requires that all studentsare tested for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus(HIV) and hepatitis C. These tests can be carried

out through the Occupational Health Service atthe University.

There are no vaccines against either of thesedisorders, although specific treatment strategieswould be offered. Students who are chroniccarriers of hepatitis C or HIV are currently allowedto continue on the course and to qualify as adoctor. None of the activities students arerequired to undertake during their undergraduatetraining would place them or patients at risk.

However, students who demonstrate an interest insurgical specialities and wish to be more involvedpractically in surgical procedures may findrestrictions placed upon them. Carriers of hepatitis B,hepatitis C and HIV may not be able to pursue acareer in surgical and related specialities.

At the start of your course, you will be offeredchecks on your immunity and immunisations asnecessary for other infectious diseases includingtuberculosis, rubella and chickenpox.

All offers of admission to the Medical School aresubject to the occupational health screeningconfirming you are fit to undertake the course.

British CouncilIELTS test

At least 7.5 (no lessthan 7.0 in any element)

TOEFL

TOEFL paper-based 630overall (no less than 5.0 inTWE)

TOEFL iBT 109 (no lessthan 22 in any element)



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Students with mental healthor behavioural difficultiesWe ask you to inform us if you have beentreated for mental illness, if you have beendiagnosed as having a personality disorder or ifyou have deliberately harmed yourself. We also

ask you to tell us if you are addicted to drugs,including alcohol.

Criminal offences and otherrelated mattersAs a new medical student you will be required tohave a criminal record check carried out prior tothe commencement of your course. Consequently,you must advise us if you have received anyconvictions, cautions, warnings or reprimands,

irrespective of the reasons. Failure to disclose thisinformation is looked on very severely by theMedical School. You must also tell us if you havebeen the subject of a child-protectioninvestigation. Disclosure information will behandled and disposed of securely in compliancewith the Code of Practice, the Data ProtectionAct and other legislation.

Failure to disclose information which directlyrelates to your fitness to practise will result in the

termination of your medical course.

Exemptions from parts of themedical courseThe medical course at Nottingham is fullyintegrated and therefore we are unable to allowexemptions from any part of the course or fromany examinations, even for students who alreadyhold a related qualification or have completed partof a medical course elsewhere. All studentsaccepted at Nottingham must study for the fullfive-year course.

Course transfersBecause of the integrated nature of the course,students are not able to transfer to the MedicalSchool from other faculties within the University orfrom other universities.

Career guidanceYou will receive advice about your career optionsthroughout the course.

Pastoral supportYou will be allocated a personal tutor for theduration of your course who will provide personalpastoral support.

Postgraduate educationFollowing graduation with the BMBS degree,graduates are required to undergo a further twoyears of foundation doctor training. Fullregistration is granted by the GMC at the end ofthe first year of this training.

Non-British nationals graduating from UK medicalschools are subject to work-permit restrictions.


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The University of Nottingham Medical School(Arrangements to prevent unfair discrimination)

1. IntroductionWe believe in the importance of ensuring ourprocesses are free from unfair discrimination of

any kind. Therefore we have based our guidelineson those prepared for St Georges HospitalMedical School in consultation with theCommission for Racial Equality and EqualOpportunities Commission. These guidelines areconsistent with The University of NottinghamCode of Practice on Admissions and Recruitment:www.nottingham.ac.uk/academicservices/qualitymanual/recruitmentandadmissions/universityofnottinghamadmissionspolicy.aspxOur admissions process is supervised by the

Admissions Sub-Dean.

This document is revised annually and issuedto those involved in all aspects of selection.

2. Achieving a fair and equalopportunities admissions policyThe following play no part in the A100admissions process. Being from a medical background Being related to or an acquaintance of a member

of the Medical School or University Gender Sexual orientation Age Religious or philosophical belief Marital or parental status Social background or class or school Ethnicity Country of origin (although only students who

are deemed to have UK home status areeligible to apply for a place on the course)

Records relating to applications to the A100course will be kept for a limited time.

All applicants, whether successful or not, are ableto access information contained on UCAS formsduring the application period (from October toApril/May the following year). All interviewmaterials (including notes made by interviewpanels) remain confidential to the Medical CourseOffice; this information is not generally released to

students as it would compromise the integrity ofthe semi-structured programme.

General statistical information is collated eachyear by the Admissions Officer. This anonymiseddata is used for analysis/planning purposes.Examples of data collated include unsuccessfuland successful applicants, gender ratios and ageof applicants. The Universitys Planning Unit willuse applicant statistics in order to monitor itsWidening Participation objectives.

3. Policy developmentand committeesThe A100 Admissions Policy is defined at a locallevel by the Admissions Committee (chaired bythe Admissions Sub-Dean). Staff involved at allstages of the admissions process is approved bythe Admissions Committee. At least one memberof the Admissions Committee is involved in eachstage of the admissions process.

The Admissions Committee comprises: Admissions Sub-Dean Admissions Officer Clinical Sub-Deans Director of Medical Education Academic Admissions Lead GEM up to 12 experienced and senior members of

staff, representing a cross-section of specialties,ethnic backgrounds and balance of genders

two lay members (currently head teachers from

local schools) Dean of the Medical School (ex officio).

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The committee meets before the start of each annualadmissions session to review the preceding yearsstatistical data and discuss and agree the processesfor the forthcoming session. A further meeting takesplace midway through the session to reviewprogress, discuss any issues and implement anypolicy amendments if necessary.

Lines of communication to other committeesThe Admissions Sub-Dean (A100 course) sits onand reports to the Curriculum Policy Group.

4. Basic entrance requirementsGuidance on home status (in determining whetherstudents are eligible to pay home and notoverseas fees) is provided by the UK Council forInternational Education (UKCISA): see

www.ukcisa.org.uk

Generally, those applicants who are eligible forhome fees include: UK and EU citizens (or children of UK and EU

citizens) who have been living in the EuropeanEconomic Area (EEA) for the past three years forpurposes other than fulltime education

citizens of another country who have indefiniteleave to remain or right of abode in the UK andhave been living in the UK for the past three

years for purposes other than full-time education EEA national migrant workers (or the spouse orparent of a EEA national migrant worker) whohave been living in the EEA for the past threeyears for purposes other than full-time education

refugees or those who have been refusedrefugee status but have been granted eitherexceptional leave to enter or remain orhumanitarian protection.

All applicants should check with the Medical

Course Office whether they have home statusbefore applying for a place on the A100 course.

There is no age limit for the A100 undergraduatemedical course. Age is not a barrier to entry at anystage although applicants should consider thelength of the course and their expected lengthof health sector service upon graduation(including postgraduate training).

5. Overview of theadmissions processThere are three phases to the selection process.

Phase I Initial applicationApplicants apply via UCAS. All applicants arerequired to complete an online questionnairefor medicine.

The aim of the questionnaire is to look for non-

academic characteristics we consider to beimportant in a medical career.

- Communications and motor skills The ability to empathise and care for others Good communication skills (listening and

speaking) Good hand-eye coordination, dexterity and

precision of motor skills Personal attitudes and attributes Possession of the necessary self-motivation to

pursue a medical career A caring ethos (compassion, tolerance, patience) A sense of social responsibility Self-confidence and self-reliance Good personal organisational skills and time

management Ability to work in a team, integrate, cooperate

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- Insight into medical career (appropriate andrealistic view of the role of a doctor)

Having seen doctors in their workingenvironment

Awareness of the positive and negative aspectsof a medical career from talking to doctors

- An insight into personal limitations

- Reasons for wanting to be a doctor

- Reasons for wanting to come to Nottinghamto read medicine

- The final component of the questionnairechecks that there are no factors that mightaffect the applicant's fitness to practiseas a doctor including:

a disability (mental or physical) which might

impair their ability to function as, for example,a foundation doctor

behavioural difficulties addiction to drugs, including alcohol.

An academic review then takes place to ensureall applicants meet the minimum requirements foradmissions to the Medical School. Applicationsthat do not meet our requirements are notconsidered further.

The aim is to look for and score the followingacademic attributes which we consider to benecessary for a medical career.

- Knowledge and scholastic ability

- Intellectual ability and style

- Basic numeracy

- Literacy, verbal skills and good knowledge ofthe English language

UK Clinical Aptitude TestAll applicants are required to sit the UK ClinicalAptitude Test (UKCAT), managed by PearsonVUEand administered by UKCAT. The UKCAT isavailable from July to October each year and takesplace in PearsonVUE test centres around theworld. A few countries are exempt and more

details can be found on the UKCAT website:www.ukcat.ac.uk

Two versions of the UKCAT are available:standard UKCAT and UKCATSEN (SpecialEducation Needs). The UKCATSEN is intendedfor applicants who are allowed additional time inwritten examinations and are able to provideproof. If you are unsure whether you are entitled tosit the UKCATSEN, please contact the UKCATadministration details can be found on theirwebsite, above.

The results of your UKCAT are sent to UCAS tobe matched to your university choices and thensent on to the universities you applied to.

Identifying fitness-to-practise issuesBy awarding a medical degree the University isconfirming that the graduate is fit to practise tothe high standards laid down by the GeneralMedical Council (www.gmc-uk.org) in itsguidance Tomorrows Doctors (2009) and GoodMedical Practice (2006). It is therefore importantthat those applicants who may have fitness topractise issues, either criminal- or health-related,disclose this information confidentially to theAdmissions Officer as soon as possible.The UCAS form is therefore screened duringPhase 1 for declarations of previous criminalconvictions and health status.

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Criminal convictions andprofessional misconductWhere criminal conviction/s, which include policecautions, verbal cautions, reprimands, finalwarnings and bind-over orders, are revealed by adeclaration on the UCAS application form, atinterview or from a disclosure by the Criminal

Records Bureau, the decision on whether or not toadmit the student to the course is referred to theAdmissions Sub-Dean and Director of MedicalEducation. If it is clear that the offence/s does notcompromise fitness to practise it may be decidedto allow admission to the course. Should the casebe more serious, either the application foradmission should be rejected or the case referredto the Fitness-to-Practise Committee. Applicantsinvited to interview are asked to declare anycriminal convictions and any proceedings orfindings against them by a professional statutorybody. Any potential fitness-to-practise issues areconsidered as listed above for criminal convictions.

Disability, special needs or medical conditionsThese are considered independently from theacademic selection criteria and process.Consideration, together with any additionalinformation, assessment or referral toOccupational Health is only carried out after thedecision to make a conditional/unconditional offeron academic grounds.

Phase II Selection for interviewApplicants who meet the criteria for Phase Iare considered further. We believe strongly incarrying out a holistic review of applications.Therefore, at this stage, we score the followingareas of the application.

- Personal Statement

- Highest eight GCSEs (including the threesciences or the science double award,maths and English language)

- Results of the online questionnaire

- Each of the four cognitive componentsof the UKCAT (verbal reasoning, quantitativereasoning, decision analysis andabstract reasoning)

The scores from the four areas above are totalledtogether. Applicants who did not take GCSEs willbe scored on the other three areas. Applicants withthe highest total scores (with and without GCSEs)will be shortlisted for interview. We interviewbetween 700 and 800 applicants each year.



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Phase III Semi-structured interviewsThe aim of this final phase of the selectionprocess is to identify applicants who areacademically able enough to cope with thecourse, are motivated towards a career inmedicine, have insight into the implications of thiscareer choice and who have or appear to have the

potential to acquire the personal skills expected ofmedical practitioners. The interview will normallybe conducted by two senior staff, one of whomwill be a member of the Admissions Committeeand will act as chairperson. The chairperson willintroduce the interviewers to the applicant and tryto put the applicant at ease.

The interview will last approximately 15 minutesand applicants will be questioned on these themes.

- Motivation

- Empathy

The interviewers will also form an opinion on:

- Communication skills

- Personality

Applicants are invited to ask questions at the endof the interview. After the applicant has left the

room, the interviewers complete a report form.Decisions will be made on the basis of informationgathered during the interview and the form will bescored accordingly. All relevant comments arerecorded on the form.

NO weighting is given by the interviewers in anattempt to maintain or achieve a particular balancebetween gender, ethnic minority groups or anyreligious or social grouping.

On the basis of information written on the reportform, the Admissions Officer and Admissions Sub-Dean will decide whether an 'offer' should be made.

Offers are conditional upon applicants achievingthe following.

- AAA at A-level (including biology andchemistry and excluding general studies andcritical thinking (or equivalent qualifications)).

- Graduates given conditional offers mustachieve 2:1 in a science-related subject andAAA at A-level as above.

- A satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau(CRB) check. Applicants are required toundergo an enhanced CRB check; this willreveal the details of any cautions or

convictions that the candidate has obtained.

- A satisfactory occupational health screening.The Occupational Health Team will assesseach candidate individually to ensure thecandidate is fit to undertake the course.

For undergraduate medicine we have 221 placesavailable for home and EU students and 25 forinternational students.

Students are not admitted onto the coursewithout having had an interview.

Applicants will be advised of any decision via UCAS.All decisions will be made by the end of March.

It is not normal practice for the details of theassessment process to be communicated to theapplicants, parents or teachers.


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Phase IV Consideration of reasonableadjustments and any barriers to attainmentof core competencies

Disability, special needs or medical conditionsWhere a candidate has indicated that they have adisability, special needs or chronic medical

condition the Admissions Officer will write to thecandidate to request further information. Oncereceived, this information will be looked at by theAdmissions Officer and Admissions Sub-Dean,including consultation as for Phase I (Criminalconvictions and professional misconduct page20) and a decision made as to whether thecandidate is able to fulfil the core competencesof the course and go on to be registered by theGMC. Where appropriate, appraisal of thecandidates ability to attain the core competencesspecified by the GMC (Tomorrows Doctors,2009) and advice will be sought fromrepresentatives of the Occupational HealthService. The outcome and recommendations willbe discussed with the Universitys DisabilitySupport Service and the candidate will beinformed in writing as to whether it is appropriateto proceed with their admission.

6. Additional informationIn addition, applicants should be aware of otheradmissions policy.

Deferred placesAs a rule, the A100 Medicine course accepts

applications for deferred entry.

Work experienceAll applicants are expected to have experience ofworking or volunteering in a health-care relatedsetting and, where possible, to have observed thework of doctors to ensure that they are making aninformed choice about a career in medicine. It ishighly unlikely that students with no work experiencewill be offered a place on the A100 course.

Please noteThe contents of this policy statement are neither anexhaustive nor an exclusive list of issues relating tothe A100 admissions process. This policy isregularly updated and is subject to change.

For more information about our admissions policy,please see: www.nottingham.ac.uk/mhs/undergraduate-courses/routes/medicineug-applicationprocedures

In the first years of the course my favourite aspectwas definitely clinical visits to the hospitals and GPsurgeries as it gives you a chance to really feel like a

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How much are tuition fees?At the time of printing, The University ofNottingham had announced plans to setundergraduate fees for full-time, home and EUstudents at 9,000 from 2012. Fees will not haveto be paid upfront and the University will provide agenerous package of bursaries to support home

students from lower-income families. Well over athird of Nottingham students will be eligible forone of our core bursaries, which offer up to3,000 for each year of undergraduate study. Forthe latest information on fees, please seewww.nottingham.ac.uk/fees and for details ofstudent support, please seewww.nottingham.ac.uk/financialsupport

For details of fees for international students,please see page 12.

Will there be any bursaries availablefor 2012/13?There will be bursaries for students from low-income families. For more details please go towww.nottingham.ac.uk/financialsupport

What accommodation will I have?

New first-year students who firmly accept theircourse place and return their accommodationapplication by 1 August are guaranteed a room inUniversity accommodation. In the second year,many of our students choose to live in affordableprivate housing near to the campus. For moreinformation visitwww.nottingham.ac.uk/accommodation

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Open daysThe University holds four open days every year,usually on Fridays and Saturdays in June andSeptember. These events are an excellentopportunity for you and your guests to explore thecampus and put any questions you might have to

current staff and students. Open days also includetalks on student life, a support services fair andtours of the city. For more details, please visitwww.nottingham.ac.uk/opendays

Campus tour daysThe University runs tours of University Park Campuson some Wednesdays throughout the year.For further information or to book a place on acampus tour day, please contact the EnquiryCentre on +44 (0)115 951 5559 or email

[email protected]

Interview daysIf you are invited to an interview, you will have theopportunity to talk to current students and take aguided tour of the Medical School beforehand.

Other visitsAlthough the University campus is open to visitorsall year round, and tours are organised regularly,we are unable to arrange alternative visits andtours within the Medical School.

Contact usFor further information, please contact:Admissions Officert: +44 (0)115 823 0000e: [email protected]: www.nottingham.ac.uk/mhs

For international student enquiries,please contact:International Officet: +44 (0)115 951 5247f: +44 (0)115 951 5155e: [email protected]: www.nottingham.ac.uk/international

You can also follow us through our social mediachannels, all of which can be accessed via

www.nottingham.ac.uk/connect


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