Undergraduate Course: Obstetrics and Gynaecology (MBCH10004)
Course Outline
| School | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 30 |
ECTS Credits | 15 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Course description |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2014/15, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| 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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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
40 %,
Coursework
20 %,
Practical Exam
40 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
- Continuous Assessment 20%; - MCQ 40%; - OSCE 40%; |
| Feedback |
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| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 1:30 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 1:30 | | | Outwith Standard Exam Diets January | Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 1:30 | | | Outwith Standard Exam Diets September | Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 1:30 | | | Outwith Standard Exam Diets September | Obstetrics & Gynaecology OSCE | 5:00 | | | Outwith Standard Exam Diets January | Obstetrics & Gynaecology OSCE | 5:00 | | | Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | Obstetrics & Gynaecology OSCE | 5:00 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | Obstetrics & Gynaecology OSCE | 1:30 | |
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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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Additional 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. |
| 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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