School of Medicine and Dentistry - University of Aberdeen courses

...physiology and biochemistry of each of the body systems will be explored, as will the disease processes that disorganise normal structure and function within each system...

...in the clinical setting is assessed throughout clinical attachments as part of the assessment of professionalism. In addition to being organised around themes...

...interlocking taught courses specifically tailored to medical students, providing structured teaching and building up to a detailed self-directed learning project...

...and students with qualifications other than those traditionally acquired on leaving school; these include most mature students. People with an interest...

...Mature entrants are welcome - especially those with prior healthcare experience. In third year and Honours all sessions start at 9.30 to assist mature...

...They take other courses from a wide range of arts, science and social science subjects. Third Year Third year courses are taught at the Medical School...

...Examining the determinants of health (physical, psychological, social, environmental, and service provision). Provide a basis from which assessments...

...conduct and analyse a small-scale project on a health-related topic and write a dissertation on this work. Teaching & Assessment The typical workload...

...They take other courses from a wide range of arts, science and social science subjects. Third Year Third year courses are taught at the Medical School...

...(to gain a total of 240 Scotcat credits by the end of second year) from a wide range of health, and social science subjects. Third Year Third year courses...

...Disciplines include social influences on health and illness, health promotion, research methods, epidemiology, and medical statistics. During third...

...an agreed research thesis. Full support from a range of supervisors is provided for students to complete a high-quality research investigation...

...Assessment and examinations All taught courses are assessed by continuous assessment, including completion of individual and group assignments...

...Assessment The courses are assessed by continuous assessment (essays, laboratory practicals and individual and group presentations) and by written examinations...

...6. Public Health This course opens discussion about the nature and purpose of a public health approach to morbidity and health care. The course introduces...

...basic principles and interpretation skills, and explores the meaning and significance of demographic and epidemiological data. From an epidemiological perspective...

...Suitable for: Those doctors wishing to embark on a career in Occupational Medicine. It is ideally suited to those doctors preparing to sit the Faculty...

...and by oral examination. Dedication 12 months, full-time...

...To design and carry out research relevant to the study of Public Health Nutrition. To train our students to communicate original scientific material to a scientific audience...

...courses are on twelve occassions on the same day of the week between 4.30pm and 6.30pm. Tutor roles are designed to facillitate learning during the meetings...