As part of our programme review, we are updating this module. The Applied Knowledge 7 (AK7) module is a highly contextualised and integrated course in which the application of knowledge and understanding, clinical concepts and professional practice applicable to medicine are learned through clinical topic weeks. This module focuses on the “application of knowledge and understanding applicable to medicine”. However, it is not a stand-alone module and should be recognised by teachers and students alike as part of the whole course which is achieved by this module alongside the other “Applied Knowledge”, “Medical Humanities”, “Personal and Professional Development 2", “Clinical Practice 2” and “Research as Applied to Medicine 2” modules. Assessments will focus on assessing an integrated understanding of the principles studied in all of these modules. Teaching is through lecture-based material, small group tutorials, and practical sessions. Further details will be provided on Blackboard.
As part of our programme review, we are updating this module. The Applied Knowledge 8 (AK8) module is a highly contextualised and integrated course in which the application of knowledge and understanding, clinical concepts and professional practice applicable to medicine are learned through clinical topic weeks. This module focuses on the “application of knowledge and understanding applicable to medicine”. However, it is not a stand-alone module and should be recognised by teachers and students alike as part of the whole course which is achieved by this module alongside the other “Applied Knowledge”, “Medical Humanities”, “Personal and Professional Development 2", “Clinical Practice 2” and “Research as Applied to Medicine 2” modules. Assessments will focus on assessing an integrated understanding of the principles studied in all of these modules. Teaching is through lecture-based material, small group tutorials, and practical sessions. Further details will be provided on Blackboard.
Applied Knowledge A will enable you to understand key physiological, anatomical & biochemical concepts and principles that you can apply in clinical scenarios. You will study: key features and stages in the human life cycle; the structure and function of biological molecules and the principles of metabolism; the structure and function of cells and tissues; anatomy; nutrition and the digestive system; enzymology and energetics; immunology and medical microbiology; numerical calculations related to clinical care.
This module is a synoptic assessment module incorporating all previous modules in the programme and constitutes the Applied Knowledge Assessment (AKT) component of ‘Finals’. This module comprises the Applied Knowledge Assessment (currently MCQ format) assessment of ‘Finals’ along with revision sessions. The BM programmes are highly contextualised and integrated programmes in which the application of knowledge and understanding, clinical skills and professional practice applicable to medicine are learned through a range of modules none of which are standalone modules and therefore this module should be recognised by teachers and students alike as part of the whole programme. The Applied Knowledge assessment in BM final year is studied along with 2 other assessment modules (Clinical and Professional Skills assessment (CPSA), and the Workplace based assessment module). The emphasis of the assessments for each of the modules aligns with the focus of learning for that module, however the integrated nature of the course means that there will undoubtedly be overlap and aspects of the assessment in each module will draw upon learning from modules studied in earlier years as well as modules studied in that year. The final year Applied Knowledge Assessment module has been purposely designed to assess learning outcomes covered in any of the modules within the programme. The AKT is alongside the CPSA designed and intended to form the GMC mandated Medical licensing assessment (MLA) from academic year 2024/25 onwards. In preparation for this the design, content and format of the AKT module has been developed collaboratively over several years with the medical schools council, Now that the MLA-AKT has 'gone live' then this exam is embedded within this module as its sole assessment. The GMC has now approved our joint arrangements with the medical schools council as it has other UK medical schools. This exam is therefore an assessment shared with the other UK medical schools via the MSC. Many aspects of its design, format and content are therefore set nationally and subject to national regulation.
This module is a synoptic assessment module incorporating all previous modules in the programme and constitutes the Applied Knowledge Assessment (AKT) component of ‘Finals’. This module comprises the Applied Knowledge Assessment (currently MCQ format) assessment of ‘Finals’ along with revision sessions. The BM programmes are highly contextualised and integrated programmes in which the application of knowledge and understanding, clinical skills and professional practice applicable to medicine are learned through a range of modules none of which are standalone modules and therefore this module should be recognised by teachers and students alike as part of the whole programme. The Applied Knowledge assessment in BM final year is studied along with 3 other assessment modules (Clinical and Professional Skills assessment (CPSA), Workplace based assessment module and Data interpretation and Summarisation assessment module), The emphasis of the assessments for each of the modules aligns with the focus of learning for that module, however the integrated nature of the course means that there will undoubtedly be overlap and aspects of the assessment in each module will draw upon learning from modules studied in earlier years as well as modules studied in that year. The final year Applied Knowledge Assessment module has been purposely designed to assess learning outcomes covered in any of the modules within the programme. The AKT is alongside the CPSA designed and intended to form the GMC mandated Medical licensing assessment (MLA) from academic year 2024/25. In preparation for this the design, content and format of the AKT has been developed collaboratively over several years with the medical schools council as part of a multi-year pilot exam for the MLA – AKT. The GMC has now approved our arrangements and it has ‘gone live’, but because it has been aligned to the MSC plans for several years, its design and content has been consistent for several years and there are no major changes as it ‘goes live’. Many aspects of its design, format and content are therefore set nationally and subject to national regulation.
The purpose of this module is to ensure students can apply and integrate knowledge and understanding to common clinical conditions and scenarios and professional practice. The third year of the programme in which this module is embedded is considered to be a foundation clinical year on which the following years of the course build. It is a bridge between the initial two years where the main emphasis is on basic sciences and the final clinical years which are predominantly placement based. It is where students learn how to critically appraise evidence and apply that evidence as well as where they apply their basic sciences to aid diagnosis and formulate management plans. The core of this module is self-study to build upon learning from clinical placements supplemented by lectures and seminars. Much of the learning that underpins this module is undertaken during other modules within the programme including placement based and non-placement based learning, including the clinical lecture series. However the main focus of this module is for students to demonstrate their ability to apply existing learning to simulated clinical scenarios through paper based cases. The assessment component comprises a 2-part MCQ paper at the end of Year 3 and the specific preparation for it. The assessment is synoptic which means that learning from other modules (including previous years of the programme) will also be assessed in this context. Therefore, preparation for this examination should be considered to include all the teaching and learning encountered during the programme so far, including clinical experience. The assessment of this module consists of 2 papers typically sat on 2 separate days (often consecutive working days) which form a single assessment with full compensation allowed between them. The final mark will be a single mark incorporating both papers. Students must attend both papers to complete the assessment and for it to be marked. Any student who is unable to attend to sit both papers will be considered as if they had not attended the assessment at all. If a student only attends a single paper then this paper will not be marked, the student cannot pass this module and feedback on performance will not provided on a partial attempt. A student who does not attend the first paper will be excluded from starting the second paper even if they attend.
Applied Knowledge Assessment (MCQ) for BM4 Y2
Applied Knowledge B will enable you to build on your learning in Applied Knowledge A as it is in a similar format with similar modes of assessment. Again you will be provided with an understanding of essential numerical, anatomical, physiological & biochemical concepts that you can apply to problem based scenarios. You will analyse the interaction between those biological, social and psychological factors that influence health and illness. The module topics include the structure and function of the nervous system, muscle, the respiratory system, the renal system and the endocrine system. Aspects of imbalance in these systems will also be considered with reference to the principles of homeostasis. You will also explore the principles and applications to the human body of acid base balance, pH, dissociation constants and buffers, and be able to perform accurate drug calculations. You will explore the principles of genetics and the application of probability calculations. Further details will be provided on Blackboard.
This is a synoptic assessment module that comprises the two MCQ Papers at the end of the year along with revision sessions that help prepare students for this assessment. The BM programmes are highly contextualised and integrated programmes in which the application of knowledge and understanding, clinical skills and professional practice applicable to medicine are learned through a range of modules none of which are stand alone modules and therefore this module should be recognised by teachers and students alike as part of the whole year and programme. The Year 4 AKT Assessment in BM Year 4 is studied along with 5 other clinical teaching modules in Acute Care, Psychiatry, Specialty Weeks, Obstetrics & Gynaecology/GUM and Child Health; and a year long Medical Ethics & Law (MEL) module. The emphasis of the assessments for each of the modules aligns with the focus of learning for that module; however, the integrated nature of the course means that there will undoubtedly be overlap and aspects of the assessment in each module will draw upon learning from modules studied in earlier years as well as modules studied in that year. In addition, the MEL module and Year 4 assessment module have been purposely designed to assess learning outcomes covered in any of the 5 clinical modules from the year. The assessments will concentrate on the clinical subjects encountered in Year 4, namely child health, psychiatry, obstetrics and gynaecology with genitourinary medicine, acute care, and the specialties (head and neck, ophthalmology, dermatology, neurology). However, the assessments are synoptic, i.e. they take an inclusive overview of the BM Programme so far and will involve demonstrating application of scientific and medical principles learnt in previous years in the context of these types of patients. In this respect this module is designed to prepare students for the Year 5 AKT which is part of the GMC mandated medical licensing assessment (MLA). Whilst locally set the structure, design, content and format of the assessment is therefore closely aligned to the nationally set MLA AKT as defined by the medical schools council and regulated by the GMC. The assessment of this module consists of two papers typically sat on two separate days (often consecutive working days) which form a single assessment with full compensation allowed between them. The final mark will be a single mark incorporating both papers. Students must attend both papers to complete the assessment and for it to be marked. Any student who is unable to attend to sit both papers will be considered as if they had not attended the assessment at all. If a student only attends a single paper, then this paper will not be marked and the student cannot pass this module. Feedback on performance will not be provided on a partial attempt. A student who does not attend the first paper will be excluded from starting the second paper even if they attend.
This fifteen credit module will introduce you to the theoretical, ethical, logistic, technical and legislative issues that have to be addressed if the theory and practice of archaeology are to be successfully applied in the investigation of sites underwater and/or in the coastal zone. Case studies will be used to demonstrate the logistical aspects of archaeological strategy, as well as the equipment and techniques necessary for search, survey, excavation and recording underwater and/or in the inter-tidal/coastal zone. The course includes practical sessions on survey and site recording. Non divers can participate on an equal footing to divers through alternative or associated activities related to recording and project supervision. This module is designed to underpin practical training and fieldwork, thereby complementing the more thematic approach explored in the first Semester Core Unit: ‘Maritime Aspects of Culture’. Assessment involves completing a portfolio of work that reflects the current requirements of applied maritime archaeology work in a professional context.
A module focussed on properly understanding linear-algebra/matrices, which gives a lot of insight into how computation works, gives great perspective into many problems in mechanics, gives the language to describe machine learning, and has many other benefits. Matrices are used everywhere. The course will cover matrix inversion, algorithms for Ax=b, vector spaces, projection, properties of determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, symmetric matrices, singular value decomposition. As we go through these general ideas, we will consider specific applications such as finite difference method for partial differential equations, linear regression, principal component analysis, trusses, numerical differentiation and integration, systems of ordinary differential equations, linear programming, neural networks, and others. Fundamentally, this is a mathematics course, but it is strongly focussed on intuitive understanding and applying the mathematics to different engineering problems.
This module covers the application of concepts and methods in contemporary microeconometrics to address various applied research questions using mainly individual level (e.g. firms, households) micro data. Many of the examples will come from labour, public and financial economics, but the techniques covered in this course are applicable to a wide range of fields.
This module provides a flexible, workshop-based approach to developing students' awareness of a range of research methods appropriate for students conducting research projects using mixed methods at postgraduate level in Educational settings.
The module consists of the main Oceanography undergraduate fieldcourse which takes place at the end of Semester 2 (late June to early July) following the exam period plus some work on report writing and data presentation in Semester 1 of the following academic year.
This module will enable healthcare practitioners to significantly expand their knowledge of pharmacology and the related clinical sciences. This knowledge applied in the clinical domain, will enhance their ability to assess and manage patients/clients presenting with acute health problems and/or complex long term conditions.
In this module students will build upon their learning in the preceding ‘Anatomy and Physiology 1’ module. Students will develop an understanding and insight into the key pathophysiological processes encountered in common disease conditions. This will include relevant aspects of ageing. In addition, students will be introduced to fundamental and applied aspects of pathophysiology, genomics, pharmacology and medicines management relevant to nursing practice.
In this module you will develop an understanding and insight into the key pathophysiological processes encountered in common disease conditions. This will include relevant aspects of ageing. In addition, you will be introduced to fundamental and applied aspects of pathophysiology, genomics, pharmacology and medicines management relevant to nursing practice.
In this module students will build upon their learning in the preceding ‘Anatomy and Physiology 1’ module. Students will develop an understanding and insight into the key pathophysiological processes encountered in common disease conditions in children and young people. In addition, students will be introduced to fundamental and applied aspects of pathophysiology, genomics, pharmacology and medicines management relevant to nursing practice .
In this module students will develop an understanding and insight into the key pathophysiological processes encountered in common disease conditions in children and young people. In addition, students will be introduced to fundamental and applied aspects of pathophysiology, genomics, pharmacology and medicines management relevant to nursing practice
This module provides a broad introduction to the applied use of plants in the modern world. The module will cover the production of transgenic (GM) plants and their applications in a variety of areas including medical biotechnology, nutrition, phytoremediation and biofortification. The use and potential improvement of plant biomass for biofuels will be covered. A further aspect of the module will look at the development of plants and plant culture systems for future use in supporting long term space exploration and colonisation.
