University of Nottingham Lincoln Medical School in Partnership with the University of Lincoln

University of Nottingham Lincoln Medical School in partnership with the University of Lincoln

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nottingham.ac.uk/medicine Undergraduate guide 2019 Contents Awarded Join a global Gold alumni in the Teaching Contents Excellence Framework 2017 network Welcome 4 across 130 Why study with us? 5 Our courses 6 countries How will I study? 12 Careers and employability 14 How do I apply? 16 Hear from inspiring guest speakers as part of our Hear from our academic staff 18 Experience it 19 Great Lives lecture series Past speakers have included Susan Greenfield, Robert Winston and Michael Mosley

Benefit from the clinical Experience skills suites in our new £19 million clinical placements Sarah Swift in hospital and primary care building settings across Lincolnshire

Take advantage Award- of our Great Central winning Warehouse Library, with more than partnerships 250,000 books with employers 2 3 Welcome Why study with us?

Where could medicine Medicine at Lincoln take you?

The University of Nottingham Our medicine courses will Clinical placements has embarked on an exciting develop you into a practising Clinical practice is an important element of your medical education. To give you a breadth collaboration with the University doctor. Upon graduation, you of experience, you may be placed at any of the of Lincoln to offer first class will be eligible to register hospitals or primary care settings we work with medical education in Lincolnshire. provisionally with the General across Lincolnshire. You can now apply to study for Medical Council (GMC) and It is essential you gain clinical experience in a range of settings so you are prepared with the the BMBS Medicine degree begin the UK Foundation transferable skills needed for when you qualify. based in Lincoln. Programme. It is also advantageous to experience working in hospitals of different sizes and in different The University of Lincoln’s inspiring, waterfront locations so that you have contact with varied campus is right in the heart of the friendly Integrated BMedSci patient populations. The course will have a and vibrant city of Lincoln, with student At Lincoln, we offer an integrated BMedSci for strong emphasis on community based practice accommodation and an array of amenities undergraduate students. and mental wellbeing. and culture on your doorstep. The BMedSci involves undertaking a Please note we are currently reviewing our The Nottingham medicine courses are some of the supervised research project, resulting in an clinical phase curriculum. A new curriculum most popular in the country, offering innovative additional degree. You’ll benefit from a choice will be in place for the academic year beginning teaching and early interaction with patients. We of topics, meaning you can tailor the project September 2021. ensure our doctors learn from experience, not to your interests and future career aspirations. exclusively from books and the internet. Working alongside research academics in the Explore the world faculty, you’ll gain the important skills needed During the undergraduate course, you’ll We know that you are going to medical school to for future research study. undertake a special study module, which allows train to be a doctor, which is why we want you to be some students to spend up to four weeks on a hands-on with patients and gain clinical experience Unlike other medicine courses, our BMedSci student-led exchange in a European country. Past as early as possible in your training. We have is integrated into the course, so you don’t destinations have included Croatia, Germany, excellent links with local Lincolnshire NHS trusts need to study an additional year. Slovakia and Spain. and are able to provide you with a varied and quality placement experience. Students on all of our medical courses also have the opportunity to spend their compulsory Thank you for considering the Nottingham Medicine At a glance elective period abroad. programme based in Lincoln. Learn anatomy through experience of Professor Tony Avery and Professor Libby John prosection in brand new clinical suites Dean of the School of Medicine (Nottingham) and Pro-Vice Chancellor and Head of the College of Gain early interaction with patients Science (Lincoln) from your first year, through regular visits to general practices and hospitals Have access to a catchment population across a unique rural and coastal geography 4 nottingham.ac.uk/medicine nottingham.ac.uk/medicine 5 Our courses

Our courses

Medicine UCAS code Duration A levels IB BMBS Medicine with BMBS Medicine (A10L) The course will begin with modules enabling Single honours Foundation Year (A18L) The foundation year is for UK (or refugee status) you to understand the scientific and professional BMBS Medicine A10L 5 years AAA^ 36 with 6,6,6 at Higher applicants who want to study medicine but do basis of medicine. In semesters two-four, you Level including biology not meet the academic requirements for entry will be taught subjects in themes based upon (or human biology) and onto the BMBS Medicine (A10L) course an overarching clinical problem that will cover chemistry, excluding and haven’t studied at a higher education respiratory and cardiovascular medicine; core component institution before. cancer; musculoskeletal system; gastrointestinal medicine; endocrine and reproduction; renal; BMBS Medicine with a A18L 6 years BBC^ 28 with 5,5, 5 at Higher While on the foundation year, you will study and the central nervous system. Foundation Year Level including biology all the important elements of biology and (or human biology) and chemistry required for your studies in years You will also gain clinical experience in the early chemistry one to five. In addition, you will cover key stages of the course through GP and hospital visits, encouraging professionalism from the ^ Please see pages 16-17 for specific entry requirements, including GCSE requirements. topics in health psychology, population health, professionalism and communication and have outset. A feature of the early years will be your learning set in clinical context where plenary sessions related to each case, where appropriate. you will have the opportunity to ask scientists and qualified doctors the details of clinical English language requirements You will undertake learning in fundamental outcomes related to the case, and hear more IELTS 7.5 (no less than 7.0 in any element). subjects including anatomy, microanatomy about their working environment. For details of other English language tests At Lincoln, students have opportunities and microbiology. and qualifications we accept, please see to get involved in research with real In the third year, you will undertake a supervised nottingham.ac.uk/go/alternativerequirements impact on society. Study skills tuition supports the practical research project of your choice, leading to work you do, developing key skills in writing, the award of BMedSci. Following this, you will Fitness to practise information gathering, data analysis and move into the clinical phases where you’ll rotate Offers are subject to the results of screening examination success to name a few. We will through a series of placements at major teaching for hepatitis B and C, HIV, tuberculosis, two The Sarah Swift Building at also prepare you for a smooth transition to the hospitals within the region and in the community. MMR vaccinations (or evidence of immunity five-year course via sessions with new tutors the University of Lincoln to measles and rubella), and varicella and visits to the prosection suite. vaccinations (or a history of having chicken pox). In addition, you will need to have an Occupational Health assessment. Offers are also subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

You get patient contact early on and are taught clinical skills from first year - this really helps build confidence and clinical competence from the outset. Katie Cheung 5th year Medicine

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Taught themes

BMBS Medicine (A10L) BMBS Medicine with a Foundation Year (A18L) Year one Foundation year Cancer Biochemical Processes Musculoskeletal and Trauma Biological Molecules Professional Basis of Medicine Body Processes Respiratory and Cardiovascular Medicine Body Structure Scientific Basis of Medicine Cells and Tissues Year two Health, Behaviour and Society Human Genetics Core Optional Inorganic Chemistry Central Nervous System Please see nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/medicine Introduction to Microbiology for a full list of optional modules. Endocrine and Reproduction Organic Chemistry Gastrointestinal Medicine Professional and Communication Skills Integrated Module Study Skills Renal After successfully completing the foundation year, you will join year one of the A10L Medicine Year three BMBS course.

Core Optional areas for research project Modules may change, for example due to curriculum developments. The above list is a sample of typical modules that we Honours Year Project Please see nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/medicine offer, not a definitive list. The most up to date information can be found on our website at nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/ medicine Research Methods for a full list of optional modules. The Treatment and Prevention of Infection Clinical Phase 1 – Clinical Practice* Clinical Phase 1 – Therapeutics* Clinical Phase 1 – Community Follow-Up Project* Clinical phases (years four and five) Clinical Phase 2 – Child Health* Clinical Phase 2 – Community Based Medicine* Clinical Phase 2 – Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology (Specials)* Clinical Phase 2 – Healthcare of Later Life* Clinical Phase 2 – Obstetrics and Gynaecology* Clinical Phase 2 – Psychiatry* Clinical Phase 3 – Advanced Clinical Experience* Clinical Phase 3 – Transition to Practice*

*Modules shown are based on the current (2018) clinical curriculum. A new curriculum will be in place for the academic year beginning September 2021.

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Example timetables The clinical phases

Below is an example timetable for the five-year undergraduate All medicine students take Currently, placements include general practices in Lincolnshire and the following hospitals: medicine course. This gives you an idea of how your time may part in the clinical phases. be spent, although each term can differ depending on the For undergraduate students, the Lincolnshire modules being studied. clinical phases begin after the Lincoln County Hospital Grantham and District Hospital third-year BMedSci project. Pilgrim Hospital Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation First-year timetable for BMBS Medicine (A10L) students You will experience a series of placements based at major teaching trusts and general Trust sites 9-10am 10-11am 11am-12pm 12-1pm 1-2pm 2-3pm 3-4pm 4-5pm practices in Lincolnshire. We are currently in the process of designing an Monday Lecture Lecture Lecture Lecture exciting new clinical phase curriculum. This will be ready for students entering the clinical phases Lab practical - in February 2022. Please see our website for the Tuesday anatomy/partial Lab practical Lab practical latest details. dissection Hospital visit/GP visit/early Wednesday clinical and professional No teaching – sport/leisure time development Clinical Group Group Lab Lab Thursday Lecture Lecture skills teaching teaching practical practical Friday Lab practical Lab practical Lincoln County Hospital Grantham Hospital Pilgrim Hospital

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Engaging study, incredible results

Alongside innovative classroom Teaching methods Assessment methods Student support and practical sessions, you will We use traditional and electronic teaching A range of assessments will be used depending From your first year, you will be allocated be familiarised with patient methods to give you a varied learning on the module, including: a personal tutor who will remain your tutor experience. Typically you can expect: multiple choice exams throughout the course. There is also the support of dedicated school Welfare Officers, Senior contact and learn the principles lectures written exams Tutors and Clinical Sub Deans. of clinical history-taking and seminars essays examination. tutorials coursework Key Information Sets small-group learning Objective Structured Clinical Exams (OSCEs) Key Information Sets (KIS) are comparable case-based learning viva voce (spoken exam) sets of information about full or part-time visits to general practices and hospitals presentations undergraduate courses and are designed to meet simulated clinical skills log books the information needs of prospective students. laboratory sessions All KIS data is published on the Unistats website Assessments will take place at the end of each e-learning at unistats.co.uk year rather than the module. This is to help reduce your exam workload. World-leading research At Lincoln, students have the opportunity to Facilities learn from and work with, academics who BMBS Medicine are changing lives through ground-breaking For the first three years, you will spend the research. Researchers at Lincoln are leading majority of your time studying at the University projects set to have a profound impact on of Lincoln’s city centre campus in brand new global health, such as developing more effective teaching and learning facilities. and shorter radiotherapy treatment and new antibiotics. Learn more about the research at There are laboratories, an anatomy suite, www.lincoln.ac.uk/researchshowcase a clinical skills suite and a computer suite. Students can also access the dedicated NHS library within our well-resourced Great Central Warehouse Library, open 24 hours a day for most of the year. BMBS Medicine with Foundation Year For the first part of your degree, you will study at the University of Lincoln in brand new teaching and learning facilities. There are laboratories, an anatomy suite, a clinical skills suite and a computer suite. Students can also access the NHS library.

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Careers and Outstanding Employability Service The University of Lincoln’s Careers and 99.6% Employability team offers qualified advisors who careers support can work with you to provide tailored, individual of undergraduates support and careers advice during your time at who studied medicine (based in the University. This service includes one-to-one Nottingham) secured work or coaching, CV advice and interview preparation further study within six months to help you maximise your future. The service also supports students after they graduate. Medicine is a demanding yet of graduation* extremely rewarding profession, The Lincoln Award giving you the opportunity to The Lincoln Award is designed to support, enhance and recognise extracurricular activity improve people’s health and – something that employers want to see on even save lives. your CV. The award is tailored for each subject and students can be guided through the award by recommendations from the University of £27,958 Lincoln’s Careers and Employability team to help was the average starting salary, with students make the most of the opportunities the highest being £40,000* available and reach their full potential. Medical Licensing Agreement The GMC has decided to introduce a Medical There are a variety of career paths for qualified Licensing Assessment – the MLA - from 2022 to doctors. You could be working in the community demonstrate that those who obtain registration as a GP or be based in a hospital working as a with a licence to practise medicine in the UK specialist doctor, consultant or surgeon. Find out meet a common threshold for safe practice. more about the vast range of roles available at Applicants should be aware that to obtain healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles registration with a licence to practise, medical students will need to pass both parts of the UKFPO Foundation training MLA, pass university finals and demonstrate The UK Foundation Programme is a structured, their fitness to practise. supervised workplace-based training programme typically made up of six four-month placements in The MLA will be in two parts: there will be a a range of specialties and settings over two years. knowledge test, which will be set and run by the GMC, and an assessment, delivered by medical In order to practise unsupervised as a doctor in the schools, that will evaluate students’ clinical and UK, you’ll need to complete one year of foundation professional skills. training. Upon successful completion of Foundation Year 1, doctors can apply to fully register with the General Medical Council. Completion of the full two-year programme is required to progress to @UoLCareers specialty training in the NHS. UoLCareers

* Known destinations of full-time home undergraduates who were 14 nottingham.ac.uk/medicine available for work 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based on the median 15 of those in full-time paid employment within the UK. How do I apply? Around one-third of our UK students receive our means-tested core bursary, worth up to £2,000 a year (2018 entry figure; subject to change). For details, see Degree Mature applicants How to apply nottingham.ac.uk/financialsupport Predicted or achieved 2:1 honours degree in a We encourage mature applicants to apply for this science based subject, plus the necessary A course. If you haven’t studied at higher education level grades as stated above level before and don’t have the required GCSE or GCSE reform A level grades for the five-year BMBS course, you Following the reform of GCSE grading in may wish to look at our foundation year course. England from A*–G to 9–1, we have adopted Please note there are additional criteria All applications for an Entry requirements Ofqual’s recommended equivalence. This applicants must fulfil for the foundation course, undergraduate place to study BMBS Medicine with a Foundation Year (A18L) means that GCSE grade A*=9, A=7, B=5/6^ and and it is open to UK applicants and those who C=4. GCSE qualifications taken outside of the at the Medical School must be GCSEs have ‘indefinite leave to remain’, or refugee UK will still be graded A* to G status. You must also have evidence of academic made through UCAS. At least five GCSEs at grade 6 (B), to include biology, chemistry, English language, maths ^Please note that for medicine at the University study within three years of application. Applications should be made online at and physics (or science double or triple award) of Nottingham, B=6. Deferred entry ucas.com and candidates will be notified of A levels A10L and A18L applicants who wish to defer their decisions through UCAS Track. Apply via the Alternative qualifications Minimum of grades BBC at A level, studied entry by a year will not be at a disadvantage. University of Nottingham course listing and In this brochure you will find our A level entry over a two-year period, including B grades in Please tell us something about your plans for your choose Lincoln as your option. Please ensure you requirements but we accept a much broader chemistry and biology (or human biology) and gap year in your UCAS personal statement. select the correct Lincoln course code: A18L for range of qualifications. excluding general studies, critical thinking, the six-year foundation course, or A10L for the citizenship studies and global perspectives These include: standard five-year course. Equal opportunities policy Cambridge Pre-U The University aims to create the conditions Applicants must normally be UK citizens, whereby students and staff are treated solely on Your personal statement classed as a home student for fees purposes International Baccalaureate the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, This is the section of your UCAS form that tells and living in a neighbourhood in the UK that is Irish Leaving Certificate regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality, us most about you, and you should make the best less advantaged in terms of income, education Scottish Advanced Highers ethnic or national origin, age, socio-economic use of it. Be as specific and detailed as you can – and other factors. Our postcode tool, which Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma background, disability, religious or political we would like to see that you are a student who can be found on the online prospectus, will tell beliefs, trade union membership, family understands the challenges of a medical career, you if you’re eligible for the latter. Applicants This list is not exhaustive; we will consider circumstances, sexual orientation or other is self-motivated and demonstrates commitment. from other countries may be eligible if you have applicants with other qualifications on an irrelevant distinction. We would like to hear about any voluntary indefinite leave to remain in the UK or refugee individual basis. Please contact us to discuss experience or paid work you have done and status at the point of making an application for the suitability of your qualification. extracurricular activities either in school/college this course. For more information, please visit Additional information or in your community. Emphasise the skills and nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/medicine Flexible admissions policy For additional information on applying, learning you have gained. In recognition of our applicants’ varied including the interview process, resits, work BMBS Medicine (A10L) experience and educational pathways, the experience and age on entry, please visit UKCAT GCSEs University of Nottingham employs a flexible nottingham.ac.uk/medicine/faqs Applicants must sit an admissions test for each At least six subjects at grade 7 (A) to include admissions policy. We consider applicants’ course. The Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) is biology and chemistry, one of either physics circumstances and broader achievements as part a requirement for BMBS Medicine and BMBS or maths must also be passed to grade 7 with of the assessment process, but do not vary the Medicine with a Foundation Year. For full details the other being grade 6 (B), and a minimum of offer from the grades advertised as a result of please see the online prospectus at grade 6 in English language. Double science these. For more information about this policy, see nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy requirement is 7,7 and triple science is 7,7,7 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/applying A levels Grades AAA at A level, in biology (or human biology), chemistry and a third subject (excluding general studies, critical thinking, citizenship studies and global perspectives) 16 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/applying 17 Hear from our academic staff Experience it Study at our picturesque waterfront Hear from our academic staff campus, right in the heart of the city

Nigel Horner Accommodation to suit every We are fully committed to inter-professional 130+ learning, joining medical education with nursing, clubs and societies to budget and midwifery, occupational therapy, paramedic get involved in at the Live and study personal choice science, pharmacy, physiotherapy and social Student’s Union work students, both in theory and in practice. abroad as part of lincoln.ac.uk/ lincolnsu.com Head of School of Health and Social Care many courses accommodation lincoln.ac.uk/studentlife/ studyabroad Professor Paul Squires 5 minutes from the city Effective management and the treatment of for music, food human disease depends on excellent research and an understanding of the basics. The hallmark and shopping of a good medical student is an enquiring mind with an ability to adapt prior learning to the complexities of the clinical scenario.

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Dr Claire Hills Voted one of Britain’s 20 Modern healthcare depends upon interdisciplinary Best Cities teamwork to tailor treatment to individual needs. Exposing medical students to an array of teaching in 2017 by techniques that includes problem-based learning and The Telegraph peer support greatly facilitates the transition from academia to good clinical practice. 18 19 Reader, School of Life Sciences For undergraduate enquiries contact: Student Recruitment Enquiries Centre This publication

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