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In addition to the curriculum common to all students, you have a choice of studies from a wide range of SSC (Student Selected Components), and you can even propose your own to reflect your own interests and needs. SSCs form approximately one third of the course. You can also choose from a range of clinical attachments in Dundee, Tayside, and elsewhere in Scotland and the UK in the later years of the course.
In your final year you have the opportunity to travel anywhere in the world to undertake a period of elective study.
Dundee has been at the forefront of new approaches to assessment in medical education, meeting the challenges posed by an integrated, outcome-based curriculum. A range of assessment methods is used including:
• online progress test which allows you to identify areas on which to focus
• online assessments of knowledge and understanding • clinical examinations • portfolios of learning.
These are designed to assess your mastery of the curriculum outcomes, and test skills and attitudes as well as knowledge.
programme content • typical degree programme example The programme is in two phases; Systems in Practice and Preparation for Practice.
Systems in Practice, Years 1-3
In the first 3 years of the MBChB course, following an introductory block which introduces the curriculum outcomes and the key principles (anatomical, biomedical, disease mechanisms, psychosocial and safe medical practice) on which your medical knowledge is founded, you will undertake a body systems based programme. Normal and abnormal structure, function and behaviour in relation to clinical medicine are studied systematically in modules (e.g. cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal systems). Use of core clinical problems allows a problem-orientated approach to learning in parallel with lectures, tutorials and systematic training in relevant clinical skills. Learning is integrated and vocational skills are developed through additional experiences on wards and in primary care from the start of year 1.
The systems programme is integrated so you will learn about the basic science and clinical aspects at the same time as you progress. Basic science, including anatomy by dissection, is taught in all body systems with periods of time to allow you to consolidate your learning in each semester. A 6 week generic skills module between Years 3 and 4 will prepare you for your studies on clinical attachments in years 4&5.
Student Selected Components (SSCs) are undertaken in all 3 years of Systems in Practice.
Intercalated BMSc You will have the option of undertaking a one year BMSc degree to study a topic in more depth usually between years 3&4.
notes on entry requirements:
1. From 2012 Dundee Medical School has chosen to evaluate UCAS statements within its revised interview structure. Selection for interview is based upon prior academic achievement and UKCAT score.
2. Strong non-academic achievements in areas such as community service, talents and other markers of personal motivation and organisation are considered at interview. A clear knowledge of, and commitment to, a career in medicine is expected and we encourage applicants to have up to two weeks of medically-related work or shadowing experience to assist this.
3. All Highers and A-Levels applicants must have obtained these qualifications at the first opportunity, preferably in a single sitting. This policy is under review prior to implementation of Curriculum for Excellence. Re-taken qualifications are not considered.
4. SQA candidates are advised to study a minimum of three subjects in S6 and would be encouraged to study up to three subjects at Advanced Higher level if possible. Conditions will be set on S6 subjects.
5. The premedical year is designed for two purposes. Very able applicants without a science background are eligible (i.e. those who have not studied either Higher or A-Level chemistry). In addition, up to 6 places each year are available for local school leavers who have evidence of significant social and/or educational adversity.
6. Generally, applicants presenting qualifications from countries other than the UK or Ireland are expected to have attained these at a level sufficient for entry to medical school in their home country. It would be helpful if UCAS referees’ reports could indicate what these requirements are.
Courses are currently available in a wide range of areas including anatomy, biochemistry, pharmacology, physiology, international health and medical education.
Preparation for Practice, Years 4-5
In years 4&5 you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge acquired in the earlier years in a variety of clinical settings in hospital (e.g. medical, surgical, obstetric, child health, and psychiatric services) and in general practice. Study guides on the core clinical problems support the tasks required to demonstrate you have achieved the curriculum outcomes and to prepare you for clinical practice as a competent and reflective Foundation doctor.
Year 4 consists of 10 x 4 week blocks (clinical attachments).
Year 5 includes medical and surgical foundation apprenticeships, GP and Acute Care blocks plus Student Selected Components, which include a six week elective that allows you to study medicine at a centre of your choice. The final year also has other student selected options so you can spend additional time in a clinical discipline of your choice, perhaps to enhance experience or if you are considering career options, and may include extended GP placements, or other specialist units within the UK or even some extended overseas elective attachments. Further details are available on the Medical School website:
www.dundee.ac.uk/medschool/undergraduate/mbchb
7. All applications for 2014 must be made through the UCAS website (
www.ucas.ac.uk) by 15 October 2013.
8. Applicants for medicine may only list four medicine courses on the UCAS application.
9. Human biology or social biology is accepted as an alternative to biology at Higher or A-Level. If biology has not been passed at Higher or A-Level this subject must have been passed at GCSE or equivalent. An appropriate group of SQA (formerly SCOTVEC) National Certificate modules may be accepted as an alternative. A good pass in Combined or Dual Science at GCSE may be accepted instead of a single GCSE pass in biology. A physics qualification is not an entry requirement; however, knowledge of physics is helpful to students on the course.
10. Dundee University Medical School requires: • all applicants to sit the UK clinical aptitude test (UKCAT); and
• all applicants (including overseas) to attend for interview prior to an offer of a place.
Dundee has developed its medical school interview process into a series of ‘mini interviews’. This is a more valid process and reduces the risk of the whole interview getting off on the wrong foot, which occasionally happens with traditional formats. The same topics are covered but within bite size sections rather than a single discussion. This offers a number of separate opportunities to sell yourself. You can expect to be asked about your understanding of: a medical career, the curriculum here in Dundee and current medical issues in the press, including ethical topics. In addition we will be looking to assess your communication skills and approach towards teamwork. Since its introduction, applicants have expressed a preference for this system.
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