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MED-10008 - Module Specification
School of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2025/26 Last Updated: 04 December 2025

MED-10008 - UG MEDICINE YEAR 1
Coordinator: Paul Horrocks Room: HUX166 Tel: +44 1782 7 34732
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 120
Study Hours: 1200
School Office: 01782 733928

Programme/Approved Electives for 2025/26

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2025/26

The course comprises 3 phases: Phase 1: Years 1 and 2, Phase 2: Years 3 and 4 and Phase 3: Year 5. This module (only module delivered in Year 1) forms the first part of Phase 1. There is an emphasis on learning the fundamentals of biomedical, behavioural and social sciences and some basic clinical skills. You will have a programme of activities and half day placements across both primary care, secondary care and third sector providers. Included in these placements will be a longitudinal GP placement where you will build up your consultation skills with personal support from a GP tutor.

Aims
There is an emphasis on the foundations of biomedical, behavioural and social science knowledge and scholarship skills, embedded in a framework of clinical placements and basic clinical skills.

Intended Learning Outcomes

List of ILOs:
https://keeleacuk.sharepoint.com/:x:/s/FMHS-SchoolofMedicine/EUPFEGZrXVNOswlLpxtkR9EBJUomSCXA7Dr0P0jE3dAhjg?e=sMLovJ: 1,2,3

Study hours

Indicative breakdown:
121 hours In situ lectures
4 hours Synchronous online lectures
18 hours Asynchronous online lectures
43 hours Seminars/workshops
66 hours Problem Based Learning
60 hours Anatomy
50 hours Laboratory Sessions
25 hours Skill Sessions
36 hours Placements 36 hours
Independent Learning 777. Students will be expected to engage in self-directed and PBL ILO-led learning, integrating materials from lectures, workshops, practical and anatomy classes. Some of this review should be conducted with peers. Students will also prepare for teaching activities eg pre-read activities. This time also includes revision preparation for upcoming assessments as well as engagement in in-course assessments

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Exam weighted 90%
Written Knowledge (cumulative testing)
The assessment will be split into 3 assessment points across the year with a final cumulative mark for the year. The assessment will comprise Single Best Answer questions (SBA) and short answers questions.

2: Essay weighted 9%
Academic Mini Review (AMR)
Students are assigned to a supervisor and conduct a literature based review of a topic of their choosing relevant to medicine (a range of subjects are offered). The outputs are a 1300-1500 word written report that focusses on lay and academic writing.

3: Presentation weighted 1%
Presentation
A 5-minute audio-visual presentation on a topic covered in the minireview Marking against a proforma

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 04 December 2025