nottingham.ac.uk/medicine Undergraduate guide 2020

Medicine Lincoln Contents Gold standard BMedSci teaching and integrated learning within the Contents course* Welcome 4 Teaching Excellence Framework, 2017 Why study with us? 5 Our courses 6 * On the 5- and 6-year courses How will I study? 12 Careers and employability 14 How to apply 16 Clinical Hear from our academic staff 18 experience Experience it 19 integrated with case-based teaching

Hear from inspiring guest Benefit from the clinical speakers as part of our skills suites in our Great Lives new £19 million lecture series Past speakers have included Sarah Swift Susan Greenfield, Robert Winston building and Michael Mosley

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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 of doctor. Upon graduation, you of experience, you may be placed at any of the Lincoln to offer first class medical will be eligible to register hospitals or primary care settings we work with education in Lincolnshire. You can provisionally with the General across Lincolnshire. now apply to study for the BMBS Medical Council (GMC) and It is essential you gain clinical experience in a range of settings so you are prepared with the Medicine degree based in Lincoln. begin the UK Foundation transferable skills needed for when you qualify. Programme. It is also advantageous to experience working The University of Lincoln’s inspiring, waterfront in hospitals of different sizes and in different campus is right in the heart of the friendly locations so that you have contact with varied and vibrant city of Lincoln, with student Integrated BMedSci patient populations. The course will have a accommodation and an array of amenities At Lincoln, we offer an integrated BMedSci for strong emphasis on community based practice and culture on your doorstep. undergraduate students. and mental wellbeing. The Nottingham medicine courses are some of the The BMedSci involves undertaking a Please note we are currently reviewing our most popular in the country, offering innovative supervised research project, resulting in an clinical phase curriculum. The new clinical phase teaching and early interaction with patients. We additional degree. You’ll benefit from a choice curriculum will start in February 2022. ensure our doctors learn from experience, not of topics, meaning you can tailor the project exclusively from books and the internet. to your interests and future career aspirations. Explore the world Working alongside research academics in the We know that you are going to medical school to faculty, you’ll gain the important skills needed During the clinical phase of the course there are train to be a doctor, which is why we want you to be for future research study. opportunities for some students to have a short hands-on with patients and gain clinical experience period of study abroad. Past destinations have as early as possible in your training. We have Unlike other medicine courses, our BMedSci included Croatia, Germany, Slovakia and Spain. excellent links with local Lincolnshire NHS trusts is integrated into the course, so you don’t and are able to provide you with a varied and quality need to study an additional year. All students will have the opportunity to take placement experience. their six-week student elective period abroad at the end of their final year. Thank you for considering the Nottingham Medicine programme based in Lincoln. At a glance Professor Tony Avery, Dean of the School of Learn anatomy through experience of Medicine (University of Nottingham), and prosection in a brand new Anatomy Suite Professor Libby John, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Head of the College of Science Gain early interaction with patients (University of 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 to four, Level including biology not meet the academic requirements for entry you will be taught subjects in themes based (or human biology) and onto the BMBS Medicine (A10L) course upon an overarching clinical problem that will chemistry, excluding and haven’t studied at a higher education cover 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 a range of for hepatitis B and C, HIV, tuberculosis, two The Sarah Swift Building at also prepare you for a smooth transition to the hospitals and NHS trusts within the region and in MMR vaccinations (or evidence of immunity five-year course via sessions with new tutors the community. 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 BMBS Medicine (Nottingham)

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Taught themes

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

Modules may change, for example due to curriculum developments. The above list is a sample of typical modules that we Year three offer, not a definitive list. The most up-to-date information can be found on our website at nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/ medicine Core Optional areas for research project Honours Year Project Please see the online prospectus for a full list Research Methods of optional modules. The Treatment and Prevention of Infection

Clinical phases (starting half way through year three) Foundations for Practice – five six-week clinical placements, and 12 weeks that include a two week junior assistantship and up to 10 weeks of Student Selected Modules. Advanced Clinical Practice – eight clinical placements over 14 months; Elective and senior assistantship before graduation. The structure of the course will enable students to be well prepared for GMC’s Medical Licensing Assessment due to begin in 2022.

Please see nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/courses/medicine/bmbs-medicine for more information.

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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 The clinical phases begin after Lincolnshire modules being studied. the third-year BMedSci project. ■■ Lincoln County Hospital ■■ Grantham and District Hospital You will experience a series of placements ■■ Pilgrim Hospital Example first-year timetable for five-year course (A10L) based at hospitals, NHS trusts and general ■■ Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation am pm practice across Lincolnshire. You will also have Trust sites the opportunity to select special study modules Monday Lecture Lecture in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Tuesday Lab practical – anatomy/partial dissection elearning The clinical course has an ongoing process of Hospital visit/GP visit/early clinical and curriculum review to ensure students are able to Wednesday No teaching – sport/leisure time professional development achieve the General Medical Council’s Outcomes for Graduates. Please see our online prospectus Thursday Clinical skills/Group teaching Lecture/elearning for the latest details. Friday Tutorial Case presentation/plenary

Lincoln County Hospital Grantham Hospital Pilgrim Hospital

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Engaging study, incredible results

Alongside innovative classroom Teaching methods Assessment methods Key Information Sets and practical sessions, you will We use traditional and electronic teaching A range of assessments will be used depending Key Information Sets (KIS) are comparable be familiarised with patient methods to give you a varied learning on the module, including: sets of information about full or part-time experience. Typically you can expect: multiple choice exams undergraduate courses and are designed to meet the information needs of prospective students. contact and learn the principles lectures written exams All KIS data is published on the Unistats website seminars essays of clinical history-taking and at unistats.co.uk examination. tutorials coursework small-group learning Objective Structured Clinical Exams (OSCEs) World-leading research case-based learning presentations At Lincoln, students have the opportunity to visits to general practices and hospitals log books learn from and work with, academics who simulated clinical skills are changing lives through ground-breaking Assessments will take place at the end of each laboratory sessions research. Researchers at Lincoln are leading year rather than the module. This is to help e-learning projects set to have a profound impact on reduce your exam workload. global health, such as developing more effective and shorter radiotherapy treatment and new Facilities antibiotics. Learn more about the research at BMBS Medicine (A10L and A18L) lincoln.ac.uk/researchshowcase For the first three years, you will spend the majority of your time studying at the University of Lincoln’s city centre campus 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 our well-resourced Great Central Warehouse Library, open 24 hours a day for the majority of term time. Student support From your first year, you will be allocated a personal tutor who will remain your tutor throughout the course. There is also the support of dedicated school Welfare Officers, Senior Tutors and Clinical Sub Deans.

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Careers and Outstanding Employability Service The University of Lincoln’s Careers and 100% 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 £30,000 Lincoln’s Careers and Employability team to help was the average starting salary for students make the most of the opportunities graduates in 2017*. available and reach their full potential. Medical Licensing Assessment The GMC has decided to introduce a Medical There are a variety of career paths for qualified Licensing Assessment (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 2016/17. Salaries are calculated based on the median 15 of those in full-time paid employment within the UK. How do I apply? In 2020/21, the University will provide generous bursaries to support lower-income students. Degree Flexible admissions policy For details, including eligibility, see Predicted or achieved 2:1 honours degree in a In recognition of our applicants’ varied nottingham.ac.uk/financialsupport science based subject, plus the necessary A experience and educational pathways, the How to apply level grades as stated above University of Nottingham employs a flexible GCSE reform admissions policy. We consider applicants’ Following the reform of GCSE grading in circumstances and broader achievements as part England from A*–G to 9–1, we have adopted of the assessment process, and may receive a Ofqual’s recommended equivalence. This contextual offer depending on performance at All applications for an Entry requirements means that GCSE grade A*=9, A=7, B=5/6^ and interview. For more information about this policy, see nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/applying undergraduate place to study BMBS Medicine with a Foundation Year (A18L) C=4. GCSE qualifications taken outside of the UK will still be graded A* to G GCSEs Mature applicants at the Medical School must be ^ Please note that for medicine at the University We encourage mature applicants to apply for this made through UCAS. At least five GCSEs at grade 6 (B), to include of Nottingham, B=6. biology, chemistry, English language, maths course. If you haven’t studied at higher education Applications should be made online at and physics (or science double or triple award) Contextual Offers level before and don’t have the required GCSE or We may accept students applying with A level grades for the five-year BMBS course, you ucas.com and candidates will be notified of A levels decisions through UCAS Track. Apply via the predicted grades of A,A,B if you are eligible may wish to look at our foundation year course. Minimum of grades BBC at A level, studied University of Nottingham course listing and for the University of Nottingham WP Flag, with over a two-year period, including B grades in Please note there are additional criteria choose Lincoln as your option. Please ensure you at least one A in either biology or chemistry.* chemistry and biology (or human biology) and applicants must fulfil for the foundation course, select the correct Lincoln course code: A18L for Or IB 35 (6,6,5 at Higher Level including 6 in excluding general studies, critical thinking, and it is open to UK applicants and those who the six-year foundation course, or A10L for the either biology or chemistry, excluding core citizenship studies and global perspectives have ‘indefinite leave to remain’, or refugee standard five-year course. component). status. You must also have evidence of academic Applicants must normally be UK citizens, * The WP Flag at the University applies to students who study within three years of application. Your personal statement classed as a home student for fees purposes have spent more than 3 months in care, or students who are attending a state school at the time of application and meet This is the section of your UCAS form that tells and living in a neighbourhood in the UK that is one of the following criteria: Deferred entry us most about you, and you should make the best less advantaged in terms of income, education ■■ have successfully completed a specified sustained A10L and A18L applicants who wish to defer their use of it. Be as specific and detailed as you can – and other factors. Our postcode tool, which widening participation scheme including Nottingham Potential Summer School / Sutton Trust / Realising entry by a year will not be at a disadvantage. we would like to see that you are a student who can be found on the online prospectus, will tell Opportunities, UNIQ, Birmingham Please tell us something about your plans for your understands the challenges of a medical career, you if you’re eligible for the latter. Applicants ■■ live in a low participation neighbourhood and gap year in your UCAS personal statement. from other countries may be eligible if you have disadvantaged area at the time of application (see is self-motivated and demonstrates commitment. Postcode checker) We would like to hear about any voluntary indefinite leave to remain in the UK or refugee ■■ are refugees at the time of application Equal opportunities policy experience or paid work you have done and status at the point of making an application for The University aims to create the conditions extracurricular activities either in school/college this course. For more information, please visit Alternative qualifications whereby students and staff are treated solely on or in your community. Emphasise the skills and nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/medicine In this brochure you will find our A level entry the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, learning you have gained. BMBS Medicine (A10L) requirements but we accept a much broader regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality, GCSEs range of qualifications. ethnic or national origin, age, socio-economic UCAT background, disability, religious or political At least six subjects at grade 7 (A) to include Applicants must sit an admissions test for each These include: beliefs, trade union membership, family biology and chemistry, one of either physics course. The University Clinical Aptitude Test Cambridge Pre-U circumstances, sexual orientation or other or maths must also be passed to grade 7 (UCAT) is a requirement for BMBS Medicine and International Baccalaureate irrelevant distinction. (A) with the other being grade 6 (B), and a BMBS Medicine with a Foundation Year. For full Irish Leaving Certificate minimum of grade 6 (B) in English language. details please see the online prospectus at Scottish Advanced Highers Additional information nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy Double science requirement is 7,7 (A,A) and triple science is 7,7,7 (A,A,A) Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma For additional information on applying, including the interview process, resits, work A levels This list is not exhaustive; we will consider experience and age on entry, please visit Grades A,A,A at A level, in biology (or human applicants with other qualifications on an nottingham.ac.uk/medicine/faqs biology), chemistry and a third subject individual basis. 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