Achieving Your Potential. MBChB Undergraduate . Contents

Welcome 3 A great place to study 4 was About our course 5 found in 1828, subsequently merging with Firth College (1879), A100: Medicine 6 and Sheffield Technical School Course content 7 (1884) to form University College Intercalated degrees 9 Sheffield in 1897. The University Mature applicants 9 of Sheffield was granted Royal Teaching and assessment 11 Charter in May 1905. How to apply 13 What grades do I need? 14 What else do I need? 15 Our selection process 16 Student affairs and achieving your potential 18 International students 19 A sense of our city 20 Widening participation 22 Sheffield Students’ Union 23 Accommodation 24 Open Days 25 Your course at a glance 26 Contact us 27

2 Welcome

It is a real pleasure to introduce you to the Medical School. Our aim is to deliver innovative and high quality undergraduate teaching within an environment that not only stretches our students but also ensures they achieve their potential. The curriculum is responsive to the changing needs of future medical practitioners within requirements defined by the General Medical Council, and informed by the research background, scholarship and professional experience of the School staff. Medical students in Sheffield benefit from studying within a research- intensive university that has civic engagement as a core value. Research within the School has been highly rated and such research ensures that our course is at the cutting edge of knowledge. We are also proud of the diversity of backgrounds that our students come from, and of their achievements after qualifying. The huge variety of clinical experience available within South Yorkshire, and our size ensures that each student has friendly individual attention. Students are encouraged to participate in research projects or to take an intercalated BMedSci degree during their course. There is ample opportunity for self-directed study, as well as participation in a range of community and social accountability activities within and outside the course. As you will see from this prospectus, our students think Sheffield is a great place to study medicine – I am sure you will too!

Professor Deborah Murdoch Eaton Dean of

3 A great place to study

The Medical School at Sheffield has an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Our aim is to provide you with innovative and high quality teaching by staff who are experts in their field. Medicine is the study of diseases affecting people. Its scope is vast, encompassing the causes, nature and treatment of disease. Our medical course offers a broadly based but extensive education and training programme, incorporating the outcomes for graduates within the General Medical Council’s “Promoting excellence: standards for medical education and training” (2015). On successful completion of your studies, you will qualify with the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB). Our programme has been designed to equip you with the diverse range of clinical skills, knowledge, attitudes Sir , (Professor of and professional behaviours needed to Biochemistry at Sheffield) won become a junior doctor and will prepare the Nobel Prize for Medicine/ you for your continued professional Physiology in 1953 for his development after graduation. discovery of the mechanism by which energy is released in living cells through oxidation of foodstuffs, a cycle of reactions which is now more popularly known as ‘Krebs Cycle’.

4 About our course

Medicine (UCAS code A100) This is a five-year full time degree programme for candidates who meet How should I our science pre-requisites. All teaching talk to this patient is delivered at the University of Sheffield, and family? and includes wide clinical experience at teaching hospitals and general practice Communication surgeries in Sheffield and the surrounding What affects Skills Why do they area. and guides our think that they relationships? are ill? Course aims Professional The patient’s Our course aims to: behaviours, personal perception and skills, interpersonal understanding of � Equip you with the essential personal relationships their illness and professional skills required throughout your course, and in your future career. Patient � Offer an integration of basic and clinical How do I know sciences throughout. my advice is the Why is the patient ill? � Cultivate an attitude of curiosity and best? desire for intellectual exploration, and The evaluation and use The biological basis of critical evaluation. of evidence in clinical illness and how to practice monitor it Is the illness part of a pattern? Epidemiological and public health issues

Patient-focused learning Our comprehensive medical curriculum incorporates what you need to know, understand, and be able to do, in order to respond to a range of health problems in a diverse range of health care settings. All learning and teaching should be thought of from the perspective of the patient. The medical degree at Sheffield has been designed with this patient-focus at the heart of its philosophy.

Clinically-led approach Our course is clinically led and gives you the opportunity to start developing your clinical skills from the very start. It is designed around common and important clinical conditions and uses an integrated learning and teaching approach that relates clinical medicine to the underlying medical sciences.

5 A100: Medicine

Our Medical degree programme is divided into four distinct Phases: Phase 1: Introductory Clinical Competence The first year of the medical course covers the structure and function of the normal human body, delivered in an integrated manner and illustrated with clinical examples. Students are introduced to clinical practice through regular patient encounters, an early years general practice placement and an introductory hospital placement.

Phase 2: Basic Clinical Competence This 14-month phase of the medical course is divided into two parts. In Phase 2a, students undertake a six week research attachment and then learn about how disease affects the human body through lectures, patient encounters, practical demonstrations, an early years general practice placement and small-group work. Students also learn practical procedural skills in simulation in preparation for their clinical attachments. Phase 2b comprises a three-week detailed introduction to clinical practice, following which students attend 12 weeks of clinical attachments in hospitals in Sheffield and the surrounding districts. Phase 2 concludes with a 4-week community placement.

Phase 3: Extended Clinical Competence Two-years of clinical based study, involving primary and secondary care of patients with an emphasis on ‘hands on’ medicine.

Phase 4: Advanced Clinical Competence Preparation for becoming a first year (FY1) foundation doctor.

Clinical Placements on the course You will spend around 100 weeks on the course working with patients and the health care teams who look after them. You will spend time gaining experience in the care of patients in the community and in hospitals. You will work with and learn from many different health care professionals. As you progress through the course, you will be able to contribute more to patient care and you will be expected to become a member of the health care team. In your final year you will develop the clinical, practical and professional skills that will enable you to begin practicing as a foundation doctor.

6 Course content

Phase 1: Introductory Clinical Phase 2: Basic Clinical Competence “Going to medical Competence Phase 2a begins with a six-week research school is quite a Phase 1 aims to equip you with the attachment, in which you will work huge jump and can knowledge of basic medical science that with an experienced team of medical be a bit daunting but underpins the rest of the course. Subject researchers and learn basic research skills. in Sheffield you’re disciplines such as anatomy, physiology, This is followed by modules in pathology, not just thrown in biochemistry, histology, embryology and microbiology and pharmacology. You the deep end. From genetics are presented in an integrated will study how individual diseases affect the first moment way within the relevant body system under each of the systems of the human body you come in to the year you have Medic study. For example, in the cardiovascular in an integrated manner. Integrated ‘Parents’ who are in 2nd year and they system module, the structure, function, Learning Activities help you integrate your guide you along with your medic siblings. and metabolism of the heart and theoretical learning with clinical practice One of the things I love about Sheffield is circulatory system will be studied. In through discussion of clinical cases in small- they encourage you to do lots of sports addition, the Medicine and Society module groups and you will meet patients and really and activities outside of medicine and teaches aspects of public health, ethics and bring your theoretical learning to life! there’s a wide range of Medic sports and other relevant topics and runs throughout societies specifically for Medics that the course. In our Clinical Skills Centre, you will accommodates quite nicely our timetable. learn the practical skills needed for What I like most about Sheffield is the Learning is facilitated by lectures, tutorials, clinical placements. These skills are variety the course encompasses. In first practical classes (including acquired safely, working in small groups, year you have lectures, practical based of the human body and on line) and with specially designed manikins. You learning including full body dissection, self-directed study. Clinical exposure is will need to demonstrate a satisfactory problem based learning (Integrated introduced through a general practice level of competence in formal clinical Learning Activities), Patient contact placement, which runs throughout the skills assessments before proceeding to in first year in the form of ICE and GP year, and a two-week hospital placement in supervised practice with real patients on placements, seminars etc. ICE was my Sheffield or one of our associate teaching the wards. favourite thing in first year because it hospitals. These give a complimentary was the first time I’ve been on the wards introduction to working with primary and Phase 2b starts with an introduction to basic clinical skills. You will spend three and I learnt so much: the junior doctors secondary care doctors, nurses and allied and other medical students are keen to healthcare professionals. weeks in the Clinical Skills Centre, talking to patients (taking histories) and examining teach you as the majority of them also Formal assessment in Phase 1 consists of a the major body systems (physical went to Sheffield and have walked in your number of pieces of coursework through examination) under the supervision of footsteps.” the year and a written examination at the clinicians from Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. ––– end of the year. Students must successfully Following this, you will spend 12 weeks on Nehemie Mimbo complete all formal assessments before clinical placement in our regional teaching MedSoc Admissions Liaison progressing to the next Phase of the hospitals. This gives you further experience course. in history-taking and clinical examination in a range of medical and surgical specialties and you will start to develop the skills to make diagnoses. As part of the clinical team you will be encouraged to attend and observe many of the everyday activities, including clerking patients (including emergency admissions), and attending surgical operations, pathology meetings and outpatient clinics. By the end of Phase 2 you will have developed the basic clinical skills that you will use throughout your medical career, acquired knowledge of a range of pathological conditions, and fostered the professional attitudes essential to becoming a successful medical clinician. The formal assessment of knowledge in Phase 2a consists of a number of pieces of coursework through the year and a written examination at the end of the year. Clinical skills are assessed through a structured clinical examination.

7 In Phase 3 there is considerable emphasis on evidence-based learning and students are encouraged to learn through investigation and teamwork. The speciality teaching includes projects and team presentations. You will have an opportunity to study areas of particular interest to you in the Student Selected Components (see page 11) of the course and through ‘master class’ integrated learning activities where in small groups, you explore scientific and societal issues relating to medicine in depth. Phase 3: Extended Clinical Phase 4: Advanced Clinical Competence Phase 3 includes an Elective Period, which Competence This phase lasts two years (Phases 3a and gives you the opportunity to study Medicine From January until June of the final year, 3b), and is clinically-based, focusing on outside of the UK. you will be immersed in clinical medicine. primary and secondary patient care. As Formal assessment in Phase 3 includes You will be able to concentrate on further with all stages of the course, there is an practice-based assessments, in which you developing your clinical skills and your emphasis on ‘hands on’ medicine as a form are examined on your abilities with real knowledge of therapeutics as you make the of learning. patients in the hospitals in which you are final preparations for becoming a doctor. The primary care element involves attached, and written assessments of your Through widening clinical experience, you community placements in General Practice. ability to use your knowledge of the basic will develop the required advanced clinical The secondary care placements cover medical sciences to solve clinical problems. competencies. You will shadow junior a range of specialty subjects, including “As a post-graduate student I was really doctors in a manner that will allow you to child health (paediatrics), women’s impressed with how easily the MBChB develop the skills you require to become a health (obstetrics and gynaecology), course at the University of Sheffield fully-fledged medical practitioner. psychiatry and care of older people. You allowed integration of graduates onto The formal assessment in Phase 4 (finals) will experience Acute and Critical Medical their undergraduate program. The comprises both written papers and a Care and help look after patients who course encourages team working and the structured assessment of your clinical have become suddenly and severely ill. development of excellent communica- competence. Following this, you will During the General Clinical Care placement tion skills, whilst MedSoc organise great undertake a six-week student assistantship you will work closely with and learn from social events that get everybody involved, in which you start to take on many of the those who care for patients with chronic not only within your year group but with duties of a junior doctor, under the close conditions, who work with patients to the rest of the phases too allowing you to supervision of the clinical team. manage their illnesses as they change over make loads of new friends as you settle time. In Palliative Care, you will learn about in. Highlights of the course include the Phase 4 is an exhilarating, exacting and how we look after patients with terminal early exposure to the clinical setting and rewarding time and will prepare you well illness. Throughout your placements, you the interactive sessions with patients for your forthcoming duties as a junior will come across a large range of other which really helped to bring the topics doctor. Your hard work will be rewarded health professionals, and a vital part of studied in lectures to life. There are lots of at graduation in the summer of your final your education is to understand the role opportunities to get involved and study year, when you will be awarded the degree of the Doctor within the larger healthcare areas of medicine that you take a par- of MBChB. team, and gain insight into the work of ticular interest in by means of Student others. Many of these allied professionals Selected Components and the various Clinical placements will be involved in your teaching. You will student societies.” The organisation of the final years of the gain experience in specialties such as ––– course is currently under review and it is ophthalmology, cardiology, dermatology, Alex Webster likely that phase 4 will be lengthened to rheumatology, nephrology, urology, Phase 3a Student include 2 long clinical placements where orthopaedics and infectious diseases. you will be able to work closely with a You will also have the opportunity to foundation doctor as a valued member of a consolidate your earlier experiences of clinical team. Approximately 50% of clinical general medicine and surgery. Experiential placements across the course take place learning is supported by small group work, outside of Sheffield. seminars, tutorials and lectures.

8 Intercalated Mature degrees applicants

Once you have successfully completed the first two years of the course you have the opportunity to apply for an intercalated BMedSci degree. This comprises a year of research that may be taken at any stage after Phase 2a. A broad range of research subjects, usually with associated funding, is available each year, including research in areas such as Cancer Studies, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychiatry, Immunology, and Pathology. Many students chose to pursue a research topic that they first experienced during a research attachment in Phase 2. Some students delay starting an intercalated degree until after they have had more clinical experience. A BMedSci degree provides basic research training and is highly respected by employers in The Medical School encourages Medicine. applications from mature students, who are able to bring a breadth of experience There is also the opportunity to apply to and skills to the profession. study an intercalated course at Masters level once three years of the MBChB have There is no upper age restriction for entry been completed. In addition to external to the course. However students should be courses, Masters courses offered by the of an age where they are able to commit Medical School and School of Health and to the medical profession and NHS for a Related Research are available to our number of years. students.

9 The University holds around 16,000 full time students, of which approximately 1,200 are studying medicine.

10 Teaching and assessment

First-class teaching is at the heart of Student Selected Components IT supported learning everything we do. For this reason, we use (SSC) Doctors must be skilled in the use of a diverse range of teaching approaches, Project work is an integral part of the computer software and searching devices which include: Medical degree at Sheffield, as part and must start to develop the necessary � clinical experience in general practice of the Student Selected Components skills while at Medical School. At Sheffield and hospitals (SSC) theme. The SSC theme comprises we have excellent IT facilities and teaching approximately 15% of the course and is supported by ‘Minerva’, our managed � clinical skills teaching in the Clinical enables you to study topics of personal learning environment. By the end of your Skills Centre interest in depth. Project work through the first year you will have developed a wide � clinical teaching on hospital wards and SSC offers you the opportunity to develop range of IT skills, building on your previous in general practices increasing control over your learning, and experiences. to discover and explore potential career � lectures, seminars, tutorials pathways. Our graduates � clinical laboratory experience, including Phase 2b includes an SSC in Social After graduating, you become a Foundation dissection Accountability. This exciting innovation Year 1 doctor, working primarily in hospitals to consolidate your knowledge. � online practicals has provided students with experiences of working with community-based This is followed by a further Foundation � personal and professional development organizations on projects that impact Year. These two years give a structured scheme with experienced tutors. on the social determinants of health and and comprehensive continuation of inequalities in health, and provides our undergraduate studies and lead on to You will also carry out your learning in a speciality training. You might choose range of environments, including: graduates a deeper understanding of the wider roles of health care practitioners. to become a GP or train to become a � case conferences and clinics hospital consultant. Some graduates become academic teachers of medicine, � general practice “Our service users enjoyed the some go into research. Others join the � hospital ward rounds company of young people. Our pharmaceutical industry, while some become managers within the health � laboratories staff could see the benefits to the service. Whatever route you follow, the students in their future roles and � operating theatres undergraduate course prepares you for were keen to pass on as much the lifelong learning needed in medicine. � small groups knowledge as they could about On successful completion of your � traditional and interactive lectures. supporting people affected by Dementia”. medical course, you apply for provisional registration with the GMC. This gives you a Each Phase is sub-divided into modules, Alzheimer’s Society with end of Phase assessments. This licence to practise, providing you meet all typically includes written assessments and of the GMC’s Fitness to Practise guidelines. assessment of clinical skills.

Multi-disciplinary approach The inter-professional nature of medicine requires team working, and the planning and execution of patient care is often carried out by multi-disciplinary teams. As a University of Sheffield student, you will have the opportunity to see this multi- disciplinary approach in action. You will be learning not only from doctors but from a range of healthcare professionals, such as Nurses, Social Workers, Dieticians, Physiotherapists, Speech Therapists and Health Service Managers throughout your degree.

11 “When applying for work in a physics lab definitely wasn’t university at age for me and the idea of pursuing a career 17, it was a toss-up as a scientific researcher went out of the between medicine window. I repeated work experience and pure science. at a hospital and in a GP surgery and As a high-achieving was overcome by the desire to become student studying a doctor. I am now in my third year at chemistry, physics Sheffield Medical School. Knowing that and maths A-levels, medicine was always it was a decision I came to for the right on the cards. With the addition of two reasons and in my own time makes all the medic parents it seemed the obvious years of studying worthwhile. I’ve also choice so I undertook medical work made true friends and had some great experience and secured voluntary work. experiences along the way. I’m now fully Despite enjoying these, I felt a strong committed to my chosen career and I can’t passion for physics which I was keen to wait to see what the future holds!” pursue. Knowing that the decision to ––– study medicine wasn’t to be taken lightly, Eleanor Rosario my lack of conviction drove me to defer Mature Student application.

I ended up studying a Natural Sciences degree programme. As I expected, the study and application of scientific theory was fascinating. Despite this, practical

12 How to apply

Applying through UCAS Work experience and volunteering Our selectors are looking for applicants Applications for Medical School are made We are looking for well-rounded individuals who demonstrate: through UCAS (University and College who have a range of interests and � enthusiasm Admissions Service). You will need to experiences, and who can demonstrate contact UCAS or visit their website to make that they have a commitment to a career in � breadth and depth of interests an application. Medicine. � evidence that you have chosen your UCAS Medical Schools expect applicants to career carefully Rosehill have a range of work experience for � evidence of commitment to caring and New Barn Lane two reasons. Firstly, this demonstrates the values of the NHS Constitution Cheltenham that you have a realistic insight to the Gloucestershire profession – you are after all committing to � evidence of teamwork, leadership skills, GL52 3LZ a lifetime career when you apply to study communication skills and acceptance Medicine. It is important that you have of responsibility through relevant work T: +44 (0)870 112 2211 an understanding of the complex nature experience and voluntary work. www.ucas.com of a doctor’s role, as well as being aware The closing date for applications to of the highs and lows of the profession. Medicine is 15 October of the year prior Candidates are expected to be able to entry. to discuss their volunteering activities and work experience in detail. This is General UCAS applicants may apply to up an opportunity for you to impress our to five UK courses in a given year. However, selectors and tell us why you should be if you are applying for Medicine you may chosen to enter our course. only apply for a maximum of four UK medical courses. You can either leave your Your work experience and volunteering remaining course choice blank on the form, should help you to: or use this to apply to any other course of � explain why you want to be a doctor your choice. � demonstrate your commitment to a We constantly keep our entrance career in Medicine requirements under review. Visit our website for the most up-to- � describe your participation in school date information and for further and community life and what you have information on our admissions learned from these activities procedures. � highlight your achievements � describe your hobbies and interests.

13 What grades do I need?

Entry to Medicine is extremely competitive. Each year we receive a high volume of applications from well-qualified students. Our entry requirements are therefore set at a level that reflects the high academic content and popularity of our study programme. The information below provides a brief overview of our academic entry requirements. If your qualification is not listed here please visit our website for further information, or email our Medical Admissions team for advice on your eligibility.

Qualification A100

GCSE 8 A*- C grades (grades 8-4) including 6 ‘A’ grades (grade 7), minimum grade C in English, Maths and the Sciences. The six A-grades must have been taken in one sitting. AS level Not Considered A level AAA – Chemistry, another science and a third subject excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking and Further Mathematics. A pass is required in any separate practical components. Cambridge Pre-U D3, D3, D3 – Chemistry, another science and a third subject excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking and Further Mathematics Scottish Highers AAAAB + AA in Advanced Highers – Chemistry and another Science Irish Leaving Certificate AAAAAB – Chemistry and another science International Baccalaureate 37 points overall, with 6’s in Higher Level subjects – Chemistry and another science, and 4’s in Standard Level Subjects Graduates 2:1 class Bachelor’s degree + BBB at A Level – including Chemistry European Baccalaureate 82%, with 8/10 in Chemistry and another Science subject French Baccalaureate 14.5/20 to include Chemistry and another Science subject Canadian Grade 12 Award 85% overall in 6 acceptable subjects, 85% in Chemistry and another Science USA Advanced Placements – 5, 5, 5 – Chemistry and another Science subject. Graduates require GPA 3.5

“I am currently in my third year of Medicine at Sheffield Medical School. For me, it was a decision that evolved later but gathered momentum quickly, and I am very pleased with the how things have turned out. Sheffield Medical School has a fantastic ‘community feel’, and I have been fortunate enough to have had a lot of different opportunities here. Personally I know I benefitted from starting medicine with more maturity and life experience under my belt, and I am excited for the years ahead.“ ––– Laura Houseman Mature student

14 What else do I need?

Occupational health check As a member of the medical profession you will be working with a wide range of patients and healthcare workers. As a result it is important that you complete stringent occupational health checks that are both a University and NHS requirement for access to the profession. This is a safeguard to ensure that your health and that of your patients and colleagues is not adversely affected through the course of your professional duties. Please read the following section carefully as it contains important information on how you must comply with NHS Occupational Health guidelines. All healthcare professionals are required to provide evidence that they are not infectious carriers of diseases such as Hepatitis B and other diseases. As a future member of the medical profession you will need to make arrangements to undergo an immunisation programme. This is arranged via our Occupational Health Students who have serious health Disclosure and Barring Service Department on entry to the programme. problems, or who know that they are (DBS) check infected with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or As a future medical practitioner you will Applicants are not required to undergo HIV, must disclose this on their UCAS form be required to undergo a Disclosure and Hepatitis B virus immunization prior (under Section 6, Special Needs/Support Barring Service (DBS) check, in line with to entry as this will be arranged by Requirements) as their course may need to most applicants for healthcare courses in the medical school on entry via our be modified to accommodate Department the United Kingdom. A satisfactory DBS Occupational Health Department. of Health guidance on the activities they check is essential to your acceptance to the Prospective students who have undergone may or may not perform. All potential course. immunisation against Hepatitis B will students with significant health problems be asked to provide any documentation will be individually assessed for suitability All offers to students therefore include that they have confirming that they have for the course and profession. a condition relating to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. If you are successful completed the necessary immunisations If you have any queries regarding these and have either tested negative for in obtaining an offer and you choose the important health requirements, or would University of Sheffield Medical School as hepatitis infectivity, or are able to provide like to discuss any personal circumstances, test results showing the presence of a your firm choice, we will write to you with please contact the Medical Admissions further details regarding the DBS check hepatitis surface antibody. Such screening Office or Occupational Health Department. tests must be carried out with a UK procedure and other relevant information. accredited laboratory. Please contact the Occupational Health Department International applicants will be required to Occupational Health team at the University 10 Claremont Place produce the equivalent of a DBS check from if you have any queries regarding approved Royal Hallamshire Hospital their own country, usually a ‘Certificate of test centres. Glossop Road Good Conduct’. Please contact the DBS Sheffield S10 2TB Countersignatory in the Medical Admissions The Medical School reserves the right to Office for further advice. re-test any or all of its medical students for T: +44 (0) 114 271 4737 Hepatitis B virus. If you would like to discuss any prior For up to date information on the School’s circumstances that may affect your If you are positive for Hepatitis B surface Occupational Health procedures, please DBS check, please contact the Medical antigen, Hepatitis C or HIV you will be visit our website. Admissions Office for advice. You may permitted to continue the course but will also like to visit our website for further not be permitted to undertake exposure- information. prone procedures.

15 Our selection process

Academic entry requirements Multiple Mini Interview stage ethical issues that students have previously Applicants who meet or exceed the Students who meet our academic and been asked about includes discussion of academic entry requirements have their UKCAT requirements will be considered euthanasia, tobacco advertising, in-vitro UKCAT score considered. We do not rank for a multiple mini interview. We interview fertilisation, termination of pregnancy, and applicants on their academic attainment. approximately 800-900 of the 2,000-3,000 alternative medicine. The MMI includes the applications we receive each year, of which Situational Judgement Test component of UKCAT around 400-450 students receive offers. the UKCAT. Students applying to the University of The Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) At the MMI, you should dress professionally, Sheffield Medical School are required to comprises a series of short “stations” answer honestly, and communicate well sit the UKCAT test prior to applying to the each with an interviewer. Interviewers with the interviewers. MBChB (A100) study programme. You are drawn from medically qualified senior must register online with UKCAT prior to members of staff, Biomedical Scientists, Post-offer open day sitting the test. junior hospital doctors, senior nurses, Students who receive an offer will be You should take the UKCAT well in advance senior medical students, and lay people. invited to attend a post-offer open day. If of submission of a UCAS application, so The whole MMI will last for approximately 1 you wish to have a tour of the School and that the results of the test are available for hour 20 minutes. to obtain further information regarding student life, accommodation and finance, consideration alongside our assessment of The MMI explores your motivation for your form. you should arrange to attend one of our medicine, your values and attitudes and Open Days that take place during the UKCAT is designed to assess a wide your understanding of what a medical summer. Please see page 25, or visit our range of mental abilities and behavioural career might entail. We are specifically website for more information. attributes, and consists of four looking for students who are: components: � motivated and enthusiastic to join the � Verbal Reasoning profession � Quantitative Reasoning � have excellent communication and inter-personal skills � Abstract Reasoning � have a developed interest in Medicine � Decision making � have values and attitudes that align with We recommend that applicants spend at those of the NHS Constitution: least 20-25 hours practicing for the UKCAT, www.gov.uk/government/publications/ using the practice questions that are the-nhs-constitution-for-england available on the UKCAT website. Students are asked a range of questions, UK students may register online to sit the which may be structured around the test at a date and location of their choice. following areas: For information on testing centres in your region please see the UKCAT website. � understanding of overall structure of Applicants taking the extended version the Sheffield MBChB Programme of the UKCAT test should send evidence � motivation for Medicine of their medical condition to the Medical School once the UCAS application has � breadth of interests been submitted. Details of acceptable � depth of interests (with achievements documents can be found by visiting the in specific fields) UKCAT website. � communication skills International applicants are required to take UKCAT. � understanding of the nature of Medicine (including the context in Please visit the UKCAT website for details which it is practiced, ethical dilemmas, of registration and test date deadlines. etc) www.ukcat.ac.uk � information handling and processing Those applicants with the highest UKCAT scores are invited to attend a Multiple Mini � relevant work experience Interview. � evidence of commitment to caring The MMI may include questions on topical issues relating to Medicine, so you may wish to undertake research into medical history, recent medical advances, ethical issues, and the NHS. To give you an example, the

16 17 Student affairs and achieving your potential

We recognise that you will bring many skills Students with additional support “Studying medicine at Sheffield and talents to the course, and want you requirements University has been an incredible to be able to continue to develop these as We welcome applications from students experience. The focus on early clinical well as gaining the skills required to be a with disabilities or additional support exposure means your skills develop from doctor. The Student Affairs Team will work requirements. However the General day one and you quickly become familiar with you so that you can achieve your full Medical Council (GMC) requires that with working on wards and talking to potential on the course. all students training to be doctors and patients. Additionally numerous student selected components in the course allow You will be allocated a Personal Academic healthcare professionals are assessed for you to tailor your learning experience to Tutor (PAT) when you start the course. In fitness to practise. Certain disabilities or your specific interests in medicine and phases 1 and 2a, this will be an academic health conditions may prohibit students surgery. member of the Faculty. In the later phases being able to carry out the full range of you will be offered a tutor who is a doctor medical duties. In some cases these are Sheffield has a great culture of students working in South Yorkshire. You will manageable and, where appropriate, helping and supporting each other. meet with your PAT regularly to discuss adjustments can be made to the teaching Initiatives such as peer teaching and the your progress and your career goals. You and/or assessment and are not a barrier buddy scheme, along with loads of sports can speak to your PAT if you have any to the profession. However this is not teams and activities to get involved in, problems with the course or have any necessarily the case for all conditions mean you will have friends from all years other concerns that may impact upon your and all graduates must meet the core of the course from the very start, which is studies. In addition you can speak with any requirements of the programme. If you absolutely invaluable! member of the Student Affairs Team or the have any additional requirements it is phase director or administrator, if you have important that you contact the Medical All in all, choosing to study medicine at concerns about the course. Admissions Office to discuss this further. Sheffield will be one of the best choices You may also wish to contact our you’ll ever make!” As well as support within the school you colleagues in the Occupational Health Unit ––– will have access to wide variety of services and Disability and Dyslexia Support Team Toby Morris in the University including but not limited (within the University Student Services), Former Medical Society President to; Disability and Dyslexia Support Service, for further advice regarding your personal the Student Services Information Desk, circumstances, before submitting an University Counselling Service, University application. Health Service. Further information can be found on the SSiD webpages at www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid

Developing your career Graduating with a medical degree provides you with access to an enormous number of career options. Part of the reason for providing you with a rich variety of clinical experiences is to enable you to consider where and how you would like to practice medicine. We will work with you as you think about your career and can provide you with access to a career mentor who can explain postgraduate training and how best you can prepare for a particular specialty.

18 International students

At Sheffield, our international reputation attracts students from over 120 countries around the world. There is strong competition for places in our Medical School. We currently have 18 places available for international students. We are sometimes able to offer Medical School interviews in your own country. These are carried out in cooperation with the University’s International Office and our South East Asia Office in Kuala Lumpur. The University’s International Office team regularly travel to over 30 countries to offer help and advice about studying at Sheffield. Visit their website for country specific information to help you make your decision, including details of visits and scholarships: www.sheffield.ac.uk/international International Office Student Services Department The University of Sheffield Level 1, Sheffield T: +44 (0) 114 222 1010 F: +44 (0) 114 222 1250

“As an international student, choosing to study in Sheffield is easily one of the best decisions I have made. The curriculum is well organised and broad. I particularly like how we are given plenty of opportunities and freedom for further exploration into areas of interests throughout the curriculum. The strong support from staff and lecturers at the medical school provides an environment for the holistic development of students. The variety of societies available and events organized by the medical society ensures that life in Sheffield is never dull.” ––– Jiayi Yeo International Student

19 A sense of our city

Choosing your University is one of the most important decisions you are likely to make. After all you are not simply choosing where to study, you are also choosing a home for the duration of your degree. As the fourth largest city in England, Sheffield offers you a vibrant and positive atmosphere in which to study. Over the last twenty years Sheffield has grown dramatically and is now not only one of the safest cities in England, it is also one of the greenest with 150 woodlands and 50 public parks. The Peak District National Park is located on our doorstep so you’re only minutes away from open countryside. Sheffield has something for everyone, no matter what your interests. With 30 cinema screens, two major theatres and a group of award winning museums and galleries, Sheffield is a growing capital of culture. On the outskirts of the city is the Sheffield Arena, a large concert venue. In the heart of the campus, the has played host to a wide range of musical performers, as well as being the venue for your graduation in a few years time. A little further down the road is Sheffield City Hall, another top class concert venue.

20 As home to two large universities, Sheffield is a student focused city with a nightlife that is legendary. There are clubs, pubs, cafés, and wine bars around the city. The Virgin 2008 Alternative Guide to British Universities gave Sheffield the maximum five stars for social life and entertainment, and describes the scene as “seriously good”. London is less than 2.5 hours away by rail and Manchester Airport is 1 hour away.

The Medical School The Medical School is conveniently located next to the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, one of Sheffield’s many Teaching Hospitals, and close to the University’s central campus. A short walk takes you into the heart of the city centre, and the excellent transport links in and around Sheffield (including tram and bus) mean our students have easy access to central University facilities, in addition to those at the School. Within the School there are large lecture theatres, seminar rooms for small group teaching and learning, and a range of IT and research laboratories. The Health Sciences library can also be found within our building.

21 Widening participation

The Medical School is committed to Sheffield Outreach Access to widening access to the Medicine course. Medicine Scheme (SOAMS) In addition to our standard routes of entry The Sheffield Outreach and Access to we recognise that some students have Medicine Scheme aims to encourage faced an educational disadvantage through applications from individuals in under- their earlier studies. We therefore have represented groups who have the ability to different selection criteria for students become good doctors but who might not who complete the national Realising normally consider this as a serious option. Opportunities scheme or our local Sheffield SOAMS is an exciting scheme that gives Outreach Access to Medicine Scheme. local students in years 12-13, from under- represented groups, the opportunity to Realising Opportunities enter the degree course in medicine. For Realising Opportunities is a national more information see our website: widening participation scheme that aims www.sheffield.ac.uk/schools/outreach- to encourage students who have had an programmes/soams educational disadvantage to enter higher SOAMS participants who complete the education. Details of the scheme can be programme are required to demonstrate found online at: that they have (or are predicated to get) http://realisingopportunities.ac.uk ABB at A-level (compared to the standard Realising Opportunities participants offer of AAA for other applicants). These who complete the scheme are required applicants are required to meet the UKCAT to demonstrate that they have (or are minimum threshold, but are not ranked on predicated to get) ABB at A-level (compared their UKCAT score. Provided the academic to the standard offer of AAA for other and UKCAT thresholds are met, SOAMS applicants). These applicants are required applicants are invited to attend a Multiple to meet the UKCAT minimum threshold, Mini Interview. When offers are made to but are not ranked on their UKCAT score. these applicants, a Standard offer is made Provided the academic and UKCAT alongside an Adjusted Offer of ABB, which thresholds are met, Realising Opportunities applies if the applicant lists the University applicants are invited to attend a Multiple of Sheffield as their firm choice. Mini Interview. When offers are made to “Sheffield’s these applicants, a standard offer is made Outreach and alongside an Adjusted Offer of ABB, which Access to Medicine applies if the applicant lists the University of Scheme (SOAMS) Sheffield as their firm choice. gave me fantastic opportunities to experience life as a medical student. I got to participate in a wide range of sessions that helped me develop the skills needed to get into medical school. SOAMS also gave me help throughout my A-Levels with additional teaching sessions and support with my UCAS application. I am now at Sheffield, studying medicine, and work as an ambassador for SOAMS, which has enabled me to develop my teaching and presentation skills.

Without the opportunities given to me by the SOAMS team, I would not have fulfilled my goal of studying medicine. However more importantly being part of the scheme gave me the skills to cope with university once I had started the course.” ––– Thomas Humphries SOAMS Student

22 Sheffield Student’s Union

Sport The University’s sports facilities include a 33m swimming pool with sauna and steam room, bouldering wall, synthetic pitches, squash and tennis. Join a team, start your own, or just play for fun – whatever your level is, there’s something for you. You won’t have to look off-campus for a high- tech gym either – we’ve got one of our own. Sheffield itself is a city of sporting excellence, with three major sporting venues including Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, and the English Institute of Sport. Other activity centres include Ice Sheffield, and two indoor climbing centres (The Edge and The Foundry). The Peak Whilst the University provides students Sheffield Medical Society (MedSoc) District National Park is just short distance from the city centre. with teaching and facilities of the highest With well over 1000 members, Sheffield quality, the Students’ Union provides Medical Society is the largest student the same in other important aspects of society at the University of Sheffield. student life; from entertainment, sports MedSoc aims to give you a great and activities to advice, support and experience while studying at Sheffield representation. Our Students’ Union has Medical School. It is student-led, with won countless awards and is currently a committee of officers who share ranked number one Students’ Union in responsibility for the social and academic the country in the Times Higher Education welfare of its members. Student Experience Survey. The Students’ Union has something for everyone from MedSoc works closely with the live music, club nights, cinema, bars and Medical Admissions Office and Student coffee house, shops, advice centre, bank, Recruitment section, offering tours for Job Shop, volunteering opportunities and prospective students and participating in much more. At the Students’ Union you can SOAMS (Sheffield Outreach and Access get involved in a choice of over 47 sports scheme) activities. clubs and over 250 different clubs and Socially Medics have a reputation for societies. playing hard! MedSoc organises a range of The Medical Society is one of the largest social activities for its members, including societies so you’ll never be short of the Annual Medics Ball. In addition the something to do or someone to do it committee organises Sports Day with the with. To find out more about sports clubs Dental School students’ society. With a and societies you can visit the Activities dedicated social team, MedSoc aims to Zone within the Students’ Union. You can provide students with memories that they also sign up for clubs and societies at the will never forget. annual Activities Fair (Intro Week), Sports Academically, MedSoc represents its Fair (Intro Week) and the Ultimate Fair members at School Committee level, (February Time). ensuring that our students are involved in To find out more about Sheffield Students’ all discussion of decisions that affect them. Union you can do the following: MedSoc also organises guest lectures for its members. � Visit www.sheffieldsu.com MedSoc is a place for you to come for � Follow @sheffieldsu on twitter help and support with any aspect of � Check out www.facebook.com/ Medical School life. New Medical students sheffieldstudentsunion are allocated a ‘buddy’ in their first year – a current student mentor who offers support, advice, and encouragement as you settle into your studies. MedSoc aims to make your time at Sheffield Medical School enjoyable and productive.

23 Accommodation

There’s a great choice of accommodation so you can live the way that suits you best: catered or self-catering, city centre or leafy suburb. All of our student housing is within easy walking distance of campus and close to a frequent bus service. As a first-year, you’re guaranteed a place in University accommodation, provided you meet a few simple conditions. For details see: www.sheffield.ac.uk/accommodation

Leafy suburbs or city life Catered or self-catering

24 Open Days

The Medical School arranges a series of Open Days for prospective students. These days are very popular so if you’d like to attend you will need to reserve your place in advance. A booking form will be available on our web pages around the middle of April. For details see: www.sheffield.ac.uk/medicine For a general introduction to the University you may also wish to attend an Undergraduate Open Day. These are arranged by Student Services, Admissions Section. For more information and to make an online booking please visit: www.sheffield.ac.uk/opendays

25 Your course at a glance

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26 Contact us

Medical Admissions Office The University of Sheffield The Medical School Beech Hill Road Sheffield S10 2RX T: +44 (0) 114 222 5531/5533/5534 F: +44 (0) 114 222 5521 E: [email protected] www.sheffield.ac.uk/medicine/prospective_ug/applying

Every effort is made to ensure that the information in our publications is accurate. However, courses and modules are subject to continual review. There may be some changes between the date of publication and the start of your course. For the latest information, pleased visit the Medical School’s webpages, or contact the Medical School direct. ––– Dr Julian Burton, Director of Undergraduate Medical Admissions June 2016

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