University of Nottingham Lincoln Medical School in partnership with the University of Lincoln Prevent it Treat it 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 6 nottingham.ac.uk/medicine 7 Our courses 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