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Module 3: Evolution and life
Aims are to assist students to explore:
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The areas of basic science that impact on man and his
survival in the environment
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The principles of biochemistry, genetics, and immunology
at a basic level
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Small-group learning tutorials with related lectures as
appropriate. All topics will be multidisciplinary and scenarios
will be set in a human context. Disciplines contributing to
this integrated module include chemistry, biology, anatomy,
physiology, biochemistry and immunology
Module 4: Science and the humanities
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To consider medicine, health and illness from theories
drawn from the Humanities, Arts and Social sciences
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To gain insight into the human condition
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Most learning will take place in small-group tutorials.
There will also be core lectures
The second medical year
In this year there are seven modules.
Module 1: Molecular and translational medicine
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To provide an insight into the mechanisms of the
development of pathological processes at molecular level
This module is largely lecture-based and also uses computer-
based practical programmes.
Module 2: Clinical biochemistry
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To build on the understanding of basic biochemistry acquired
in the first year of the course and to consider how that
knowledge may be used for diagnosis of disease states
Module 3: Principles of pharmacology and practical
scientific research
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To develop a knowledge and understanding of the
pharmacological basis of therapeutics
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To consider the range of drugs and treatment strategies
available for disease prevention and control
Module 4: Head and neck anatomy
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The anatomy of the head and neck is included in this module
and is delivered by lectures and through human dissection
Module 5: Neuroscience
The disciplines of anatomy, biochemistry, pharmacology and
therapeutics, physiology and psychiatry all participate in this
module.
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To consider all aspects of the nervous system, from
biophysics to behaviour, in health and disease
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Anatomy – neuroanatomy, studied through dissection
of the human brain and lectures
This module consists of lectures, practicals and interactive
workshops.
Module 6: Aetiology and mechanisms of disease
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To revise and develop further an understanding of the
nature and significance of microbes in the 21st century
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To explore aspects of prevention and control of infection
and the challenges which are presented as a result of
globalisation
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To consider human-host responses to pathogens
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All disciplines use lectures, laboratory practicals and
small-group tutorials
Module 7: Fundamentals of clinical and professional
practice
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To develop, at first in a laboratory setting, the technical
skills essential for the delivery of a safe, effective service to
patients. Students learn a range of practical skills including
taking a clinical history, performing an examination and
interpreting simple investigations
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To focus directly on the range of skills necessary to ensure
that students have rational and empathetic interactions with
patients, in particular excellent listening and communication
skills
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To assist the development of the student as a member of
a multidisciplinary health care team
Modes of delivery include communication workshops with role
play and video recording, skills laboratory, and workshops
on suturing, catheterisation, phlebotomy, etc. Attendance at
gerontology day care centres, diagnostic imaging and cardiology
departments, and pulmonary function laboratories are organised.
The third medical year
There are six modules.
Module 1: Pharmacology and therapeutics
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To ensure that students have a broad knowledge of the
treatment of a wide range of common diseases
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To ensure that students can prescribe safely and effectively
in hospital and for the wider community
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To develop an appreciation of how to critically appraise
information in relation to drug therapy and assess the
evidence base contained in peer-reviewed journals