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Medicine at Queen Mary University of London - UCAS

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Course summary

Queen Mary University of London's Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry is one of the oldest medical schools in the UK. We draw on our history and heritage to provide you with the best medical education and training, in some of the best teaching facilities, and prepare you for life in medicine wherever you choose to practice. Our core curriculum will equip you with foundational knowledge and skills, as well as the fundamentals of professional practice necessary for being a new doctor. The curriculum content is underpinned by our world-leading bench to bedside research, linking your learning to the work of the faculty, who pioneer the discovery and development of new drugs globally, through to design and deliver effective public health interventions for our local community. We use evidence-based educational approaches whether for small or large group teaching, and focus on developing your self-regulated learning ability necessary for independent clinical practice. You’ll start seeing patients from your very first week, in community and hospital settings, across all years of the course. Alongside the core curriculum, you can self-select modules where you have interest or passion, from the fundamental or clinical sciences through to the psychological or social sciences as well as any area of study you want pursue with our support in order to be the doctor you want to be. Further information about the course including full entry requirements and selection criteria can be found on the QMUL course finder webpages.

Modules

Phase 1 (Years 1 and 2) Campus-based teaching You will take five systems-based modules and three student-selected components in each of the two years of Phase 1.  You will be introduced to applied biological sciences and address key topics, including:  normal biological structure and function of cells, organs and body systems  the effect of illness on people and their families  the impact of environmental and social factors on health.  Our evidence-based teaching methods in Phase 1 are carefully chosen to ensure you securely acquire the knowledge necessary for developing the skills and behaviours required for applying in clinical settings and mastering in Phase 2 and 3 of the course. We use small and large group methods such as lectures, practical (anatomy and physiology) teaching, and group work in problem-based, team-based learning, clinical and communication skills settings. Student-selected components (SSCs) SSCs are self-selected modules that allow you to broaden your knowledge, skills and professional behaviours in areas where you have passion or interest. SSC modules vary in length with some ranging from two to five weeks, and others spanning throughout an academic year. Clinical placements Clinical placements are an essential part of your professional identity development as a medical student to being a doctor. Our course ensures patient contact from the first of the course, and across every year of the programme ensuring knowledge and skills learnt in the classroom, are consolidated into professional values and behaviours learnt in clinical settings.  Clinical placements for MBBS students at Queen Mary, University of London start in September of Year 1 with a group placement in a community-based setting, usually a general practice (GP) surgery. Students in groups of 8 work with a GP tutor on a fortnightly basis throughout the length of Year 1.  You will be introduced to the GP team at the surgery, the local area served by the practice  and most importantly the patients.  You will learn about the impact of ill health on the patient, their family and their community as well as all the factors that contribute to the experience of living with disease for the patient.  In Year 2 you will experience innovative online teaching on the management of mental illness with Psychiatrists from our partner mental health Trusts – East London Foundation Trust (ELFT) and North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT).  You will also continue to have teaching in community settings from our GP tutors.  Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Assessment method

Your progress is evaluated through a system of programmatic assessment that includes monitoring of learner engagement continuously across the academic year, through to performance in written and practical examinations at end of each academic year. A scheme of merits and distinctions recognises excellent or outstanding attainment across each area of the curriculum. Prizes reward outstanding achievement across all the assessment methods and in specialist areas of the curriculum.


How to apply

This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.

Application codes

Course code:
A100
Institution code:
Q50
Campus name:
Whitechapel Campus
Campus code:
W

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Admission tests

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Health checks

The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry welcomes and accommodates people with health conditions and disabilities. However, medical students must be fit to practise and the safety of patients will always be the primary consideration. We have a strong system of student support and anyone with a health condition or disability will be offered the appropriate adjustments and support to help them succeed. However, in some cases, an impairment or health condition may make it impossible for a student to meet the outcomes required by the GMC at the point of graduation. Where all possible options to help the student have been explored and are still unsuccessful, the student may have to leave the course or be reviewed by the Professional Capability Committee. If you are offered a place on the course, we will send information regarding the requirement for prior assessment. This will be in the form of a confidential health questionnaire which follows the HEOPS guidance, but also we will ask you to make contact with our Disability and Dyslexia Service. This is so that a discussion of reasonable adjustment or discussion of your assessment of needs report can be made prior to you starting the degree programme. We also have to be assured that we can help you practise safely in training and employment. The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry has implemented the guidance from the Department of Health on health clearance for new healthcare workers.

Interview

University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)

Applicants MUST obtain a UCAT score within the fourth decile or above, Band 3 SJT or above, to be considered further in our assessment process (applicants with a Band 4 SJT score will not be considered). Please note there is no guarantee that you will be offered an interview if you score above the fourth decile.


English language requirements

All applicants to Queen Mary must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course. Please refer to the website below for details on our English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student and will require a Student Visa to enter the UK.

Queen Mary University of London: English Language Requirements

https://www.qmul.ac.uk/international-students/englishlanguagerequirements/undergraduate-and-postgraduate-programmes/


Student Outcomes

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85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
98%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Scotland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For information on the overseas fee for this programme, please see our website http://www.qmul.ac.uk/tuitionfees/ Please be aware the fee for this course may rise to £9535 in line with the recent Government announcement. We will update further in January, when the Government’s proposals have been through parliament.
Medicine at Queen Mary University of London - UCAS