Medical Education (Intercalated) BMSc (Hons)

The course has two aspects; semester 1 offers exposure to a wide range of teaching methods mirroring the methods used in medical teaching these include small group work, self directed learning, flipped classroom techniques, peer learning, lectures and tutorials. Semester 2 is largely self directed with student support as the students undertake their research projects and teaching practice.

Peer learning encourages cross-fertilisation of ideas, reflection on experience problem solving and critical thinking skill.

Student will be assessed on written work (3 assignments) a reflective teaching portfolio and a written dissertation with a viva voce examination.

The first phase introduces the nature of education and basic research methods.

Phase two involves a range of teaching experiences and an educational research project around areas such as curriculum development, simulated based teaching, peer tutoring, student feedback and assessment.