Undergraduate Course: Obstetrics and Gynaecology (MBCH10004)
Course Outline
| School | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 30 |
| Home subject area | MBChB |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Relevant anatomy, reproductive physiology and pathology will be taught and applied to the clinical setting. Anatomical and reproductive pathology issues are particularly highlighted in the core week's teaching. Relevant clinical skills will be addressed throughout the attachment. There will be an opportunity for specialist attachments for clinical experience and teaching in Genito Urinary Medicine, with adequate time for self-directed learning and work on the Obstetrics and Gynaecology portfolio case. It is emphasised that the clinical content is equally taught irrespective of site of attachment. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2013/14 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: No |
Quota: None |
Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Class Delivery Information |
A week of core integrated teaching. Clinical experience will be acquired during a 6 week attachment. Clinical experience will be complemented with core tutorials and opportunities for self-directed learning. |
| Course Start Date |
16/09/2013 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
300
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Lecture Hours 17,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 16,
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 7,
External Visit Hours 6,
Summative Assessment Hours 5,
Other Study Hours 30,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 6,
Placement Study Abroad Hours 192,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
21 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
40 %,
Coursework
20 %,
Practical Exam
40 %
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| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 1:30 | | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 1:30 | | | | Outwith Standard Exam Diets January | | 1:30 | | | | Outwith Standard Exam Diets September | | 1:30 | | | | Outwith Standard Exam Diets September | | 5:00 | | | | Outwith Standard Exam Diets January | | 5:00 | | | | Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 5:00 | | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 1:30 | | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Intended learning objectives are:
1.to acquire a basic understanding of the knowledge, skills and attitudes associated with reproductive medicine as detailed in this guide.
2.to acquire the clinical skills necessary to practice medicine safely and competently.
3.to develop attitudes to patients, colleagues and staff that are mature and appropriate for a clinical practitioner.
4.to gain a broad experience of clinical obstetrics and gynaecology practice, witnessing both normal and abnormal processes and common investigative and therapeutic practices and gaining an appreciation of how disease and modern therapies impact upon patients and families.
5.to assimilate knowledge, clinical skills, attitudes and experience, reflecting and reviewing the practice of staff, both nursing and medical, thus allowing the development of an appropriate but personal clinical style.
6.to experience active research in our specialty, thereby appreciating the importance to our profession and our patients of on-going learning and development at both personal and professional levels.
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Assessment Information
| - Continuous Assessment 20%; - MCQ 40%; - OSCE 40%; |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Colin Duncan
Tel:
Email: W.C.Duncan@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Judith Bryce
Tel: (0131 6)50 3190
Email: judith.bryce@ed.ac.uk |
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