Medicine MBBS / 2015

Medicine MBBSFive years, full time (or six with Intercalated BSc)

Apply through UCAS code A100, institution code S49

UCAS deadline is 15 October

UK, EU and international citizens may apply

Contact with patients from the second week of year one

Shared campus with one of the largest teaching hospitals in the UK

Opportunity to learn anatomy by prosection and dissection of cadavers

Shared learning with students training to be doctors, nurses, radiographers, paramedics and physiotherapists (interprofessional education)

Careers advice embedded into our teaching

Your understanding is augmented through spiral learning and teaching. As knowledge accumulates, material covered in earlier weeks is reinforced, allowing you to revise and progressively build on your skills. The curriculum is organised into integrated learning weeks, anchored by case based learning and problem based learning tutorials and typically includes lectures, tutorials, practicals, anatomy sessions and self-directed study.

Case based learningEach week begins and ends with a tutorial based on a clinical scenario. By applying the taught theory to a clinical context, both your critical skills and learning techniques develop.

Problem based learning You are given a clinical problem and use self-directed research to make a diagnosis and suggest an appropriate course of action. Problem-based learning encourages learning in context, self-innovation and deep rather than surface understanding.

Teaching takes place on our shared site in Tooting. It is supplemented by general practice attachments in London and hospital attachments throughout south London and the south-east of England, including but not limited to:

St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust, London

Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust, Carshalton, London

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust, Kingston, Surrey

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, Croydon, London

South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust

This course is underpinned by four key themes: Basic and Clinical Sciences; Patient and Doctor; Community and Population Health; and Personal and Professional Development. In the early years, delivery of these themes is achieved through six modules: Life Cycle; Life Protection; Life Support; Life Maintenance; Life Structure and Life Control.

In years one and two, the emphasis is on lectures, tutorials and group activity with short clinical and community-based placements in healthcare trusts as listed above.

From year three the emphasis shifts away from lecture-based activity to a combination of problem based learning and student selected components, rotating with clinical attachments. Clinical attachments from year three onwards are primarily based at the healthcare trusts listed above, but also at hospitals and other community-based sites in south London and the south-east of England.

Students have the opportunity at specifi c points in the course to undertake an intercalated BSc of their choice.

In years four and fi ve the focus is heavily on clinical attachments, again with complementary lectures running in parallel. You have maximum exposure to clinical environments in hospital, primary care trusts and other community-based attachments.

Within the fi nal year all students undertake an elective. This is an opportunity for you to explore, in a practical setting, an aspect of medicine of particular interest to you, anywhere in the world. Elective plans are reviewed and approved by an academic member of staff, and a report is written upon completion. To fi nd out more about elective options visit sgul.ac.uk

This course will equip you with the essential knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes required to practise medicine competently and professionally in a patient-centred, multidisciplinary environment. Graduates are awarded a primary medical qualifi cation (MBBS) and are then eligible to undertake the General Medical Council (GMC) Foundation Programme.

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Degree structure

I did intercalated degrees during my course, so graduation was a huge academic highlight for me. I felt closer to my peers because we understood the pressure of exams and the relief of passing. This experience prepared me for bigger and better things ahead.

One moment that followed this preparation was the experience of delivering my fi rst baby. I was in fourth year on placement in an obstetrics and gynaecology ward when I supported a young woman through six hours of labour. I felt an overwhelming sense of privilege to be part of something so special.

Another great reward I’ve enjoyed during my time at St George’s was a trip to China in second year: the prize I claimed for ‘Ragger of the Year’. Raising money for charity is serious business here, and I was thrilled to be recognised for raising £2,500 by dressing up as a wacky nurse on the London Underground during RAG week.

Lola Oseni Medicine Final year

Year four (penultimate)Modules/attachments (undertaken on rotation)

Surgery and Acute Medical Unit (AMU)

Medicine and Cardiology

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Paediatrics

Specialities (Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Rheumatology)

Psychiatry

Neurology and Rehab

Geriatrics and Palliative Care

Clinical Assessment

Advanced Clinical Practice

Year fi ve (fi nal)Modules/attachments (undertaken on rotation)

Student Selected Component

Assistant House Offi cer Attachments (fi ve weeks each of Medicine and Surgery)

General Practice

A&E and Emergency Medicine

Critical Care and Anaesthetics

Public Health

Clinical Finals Assessment

Elective

F1 Preparation

Selecting the option to study an Intercalated BSc allows you to advance your coverage of a variety of topics and undertake in-depth research, resulting in the award of a Bachelor of Science degree (with Honours). You are supervised by academic and research staff in individual research laboratories. Entry is competitive and selection is based on academic results. A number of opportunities are also available to those who wish to intercalate at an external institution.

Modules include

More modules are available

The emphasis of the spiral learning concept is on regular assessments with detailedfeedback throughout. Assessment methods include written exams, clinical cases e.g. Direct Observations of Practical Procedures, case-based discussion, Objective Structured Practical Examinations (OSPEs) in the dissecting room and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) where students perform a set of tasks, which might include practical procedures, interviewing skills and patient examination.

Through an integrated study programme of medical sciences and clinical sciences, graduates are fully equipped to perform well in the GMC Foundation Programme and further develop the essential knowledge and competencies needed to pursue a specialist discipline.

You will be perfectly placed to contribute to the ongoing development of medicine and healthcare provision globally. The majority of our 2013 MBBS graduates chose to remain in the south London area and to complete their two-year Foundation Programme at one of our affiliated healthcare trusts.

A medical qualifi cation from St George’s, University of London is quality assured and recognised internationally.

Weeks

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1

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5

10

5

4

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5

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Optional Intercalated BSc

Assessing your progress

Your future

Year one Modules/placements

Broad introductory syllabus covering all modules, themes and teaching strands. First two days in each of the fi rst ten weeks involve interprofessional education

Half-day general practice and community visits

Life Support module (Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems)

Good Medical Practice clinical placements on rotation (Paediatrics and Geriatrics, Medicine, Surgery)

Student Selected Component; study an area of interest in depth, developing research and presentation skills and gain insight into possible careers

Life Maintenance module (Endocrine and Alimentary Systems, Kidney and Body Fluids, Metabolism)

Year twoModules/placements

Life Structure module (Musculoskeletal and Integument, Genetics)

Good Medical Practice clinical placement (continuation)

Student Selected Component; study an area of interest in depth, developing research and presentation skills and gain insight into possible careers

Life Control module (Neuroscience and Psychiatry)

Life Cycle module (Inheritance, Reproduction, Growth, Ageing and Disability)

Good Medical Practice clinical placement (continuation)

Student Selected Component; study an area of interest in depth, developing research and presentation skills and gain insight into possible careers

Life Protection module (Infection, Immunity, Mechanisms of Disease)

Half-day general practice and community visits

Half-day Student Selected Component; study an area of interest in depth, developing research and presentation skills and gain insight into possible careers

Year three (transition)Modules/placements (undertaken on rotation following Introductory Module)

Life Support, Life Cycle

Junior Medicine (5) or Junior Surgery (5) or General Practice (5)

Life Protection, Life Maintenance

Junior Medicine (5) or Junior Surgery (5) or General Practice

Life Control, Life Structure

Junior Medicine (5) or Junior Surgery (5) or General Practice (4) Clinical Assessment

Student Selected Component; study an area of interest in depth, developing research and presentation skills and gain insight into possible careers

Weeks

Taught 12

Clinical

Taught 5

Clinical 1

Self-directed 1

Taught 6

Weeks

Taught 5

Clinical 1

Self-directed 1

Taught 5

Taught 5

Clinical 1

Self-directed 6

Taught 5

Clinical

Self-directed

Weeks

Introductory problem 3based learning

Problem based learning 5

Clinical 5

Problem based learning 5

Clinical

Problem based learning 5

Clinical

Self-directed 6

Typical year one clinical sciences learning week

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Case based Expert Anatomy Anatomy Lecturelearning tutorial and dissectiontutorial room

Lecture Lecture Free Clinical skills Small group and tutorials communication

Biology of Cancer

Behavioural Medicine

Clinical Neuroscience

Human Genetics

Personalised Medicine

Introduction to Confl ict Catastrophe Medicine

Therapeutics: protein to patient

Clinical Aspects of Birth Defects

Clinically Applied Musculoskeletal Anatomy

Cloning, Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine

Development and Disease

Science of Reproduction

UKCAT (United Kingdom Clinical Aptitude Test)

Any applicants who meet all other minimum requirements and achieve at least 500 in each of the four sections of the UKCAT will be considered for interview, in competition, based on their total UKCAT score which is set after the application closing date.

English language If English is not your fi rst language while studying, evidence of your profi ciency must be dated within the last two years.

(International English Language Testing System)7.0 overall (including 7.0 in written element, and no section less than 6.5)*

67 overall (including 67 in written element, and no section less than 61)*

*Applicants who have sat the examination more than twice in one year will not be considered.

Other essential criteria Work or voluntary experience in a medical or health-related fi eld and an ability to demonstrate a broad awareness of the scope of medicine.

For further information on work experience please visit the ‘Experience it’ section at tasteofmedicine.com

Satisfactory clearance in both, including immunisation against Hepatitis B, MMR, Meningitis, TB and Chicken Pox

If you belong to a registered professional body, please provide details at interview

Application and interviewPlease apply through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) by 15 October the year prior to entry: ucas.com

You may want to consider placing our Biomedical Science course as insurance choice on your UCAS application form. We offer options to progress to medicine on completion of your biomedical science degree. St George’s biomedical science degree is unique in its highly clinical focus and prepares students to pursue a career in medicine or biomedical research. In the fi rst two years, students share learning with medical and health science students at St George’s, alongside their biomedical science modules. Please see the Biomedical Science course booklet for more information.

Interviews are held after the application closing date, and take the form of multi-mini interviews.

Multi-mini interviews combine traditional-style questions with task-based activities, providing a high level of interaction and the opportunity to demonstrate more than just a taught knowledge of the fi eld of medicine. For more information on interviews, please visit sgul.ac.uk and the ‘Scrubbing up’ section at tasteofmedicine.com

Fees£9,000 p/a*

£18,630 p/a (years one and two)*

£32,663 p/a (years three to fi ve)*

*2014 entry fees are subject to annual review and change.

Visit sgul.ac.uk for more information on student fi nance and the most up-to-date entry requirements.

IELTS

Pearsons test

Work experience

Health and police screening

Professional registration

UK/EU

Overseas

Entry requirementsIf you meet the minimum requirements set out below, you will be called for interview. With the exception of GCSEs, all qualifi cations must be completed within a fi ve-year period including year of application.

GCSEs or equivalent416 points from eight subjects (equivalent to an average of grade A)

Must include English Language (minimum grade B), Maths and Double Award or the three separate sciences

We only accept a complete set of scores from one sitting

If you studied under an educational system that did not include GCSEs we will consider your academic record at the equivalent stage. However we will not accept Adult Literacy and Numeracy or Functional Maths in lieu of GCSEs.

A Levels or equivalentA Levels

AAA at A2 with a grade b in the fourth AS

Three A2 Level subjects to include one or both of Biology and Chemistry

Four AS Level subjects to include Chemistry and Biology

General Studies and Key Skills not accepted

A Levels must be completed within two years, modular re-sits will be considered

This scheme takes into account the extent of a candidate’s efforts in achieving good A Level grades in relation to their peers whilst attending a school with an A Level track record in the bottom 20-40% nationally. If eligible, we may be able to make an adjusted grade offer, lower than the published criteria. This only applies to A Level grades. Please see the course web page to check your eligibility.

International Baccalaureate

Full award diploma including Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay modules (re-sits not accepted)

666 at Higher Level (HL)

666 at Standard Level (SL)

Chemistry and Biology (at least one to HL and the other to SL)

Mathematics and English Language (both to SL)

Access diploma

Access to Medicine (College of West Anglia, Sussex Downs College and Lambeth College)

Full award diploma

60 credits at level 3

45 credits at distinction

15 credits at merit

30 science-related credits, specifi cally Biology and Chemistry, graded at distinction

With the exception of GCSE equivalents (where required), any other level 3 credits outside the 60 credit diploma will not be accepted

Applicants are now required to sit separate GCSEs in English and Maths in conjunction with their access course if you do not already have them to the required GCSE level.

Other qualifi cations

120 Units in total, including: Level 1: Exploring /Discovering Science module, 60 unitsLevel 2: Another science-based module, 30 unitsAny other subject area (including humanities or arts), 30 units

All results must be recieved and verifi ed by us by 1 September in the year of entry.

Points

Subjects

Grades

Subjects

AS Levels

Adjusted Criteria

Award

Scores

Subjects

Award

Scores

Grades

Subjects

Additional credits

Other

Open University

GCSEs or equivalent

A Levels or equivalent

> IB> Access diploma> Other qualifi cations

UKCAT> 500

in each 4 sections

Other essential criteria

> work experience > health screening > police screening

English language> if fi rst language

is not English

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The material contained in this booklet is a guide only. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that its content is correct and up-to-date at the time of printing, St George’s, University of London reserves the right, without prior notice, to cease to offer programmes of study, or to amend curricula, methods and modes of teaching and assessment, entry requirements and any other details.

St George’s, University of London confi rms its commitment to a comprehensive policy of equal opportunities and endeavours to avoid discrimination against any person on the grounds of religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or politics. We strive to ensure that all members of the institution behave with courtesy towards each other and that students and staff can work in an atmosphere of mutual respect. We encourage applications from members of groups that are currently under-represented.

St George’s, University of London is the UK’s only university dedicated to medical and health sciences education, training and research. Sharing a clinical environment with a major London teaching hospital, our innovative approach to education results in well-rounded, highly-skilled clinicians, scientists, and health and social care professionals. As a constituent college of the University of London our students have access to a wide range of facilities and services beyond the campus in Tooting.

We hope this booklet gives some real insight into completing an MBBS at St George’s. In short, you can undertake a specialist undergraduate degree here on a hospital site in a thriving London location, leading, we trust, to an extraordinary future in the health professions.

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