Medicine & Surgery (Foundation Entry)

This module aims to develop your language skills for communication in fields related to medical sciences and the health professions. Furthermore, you'll develop the specific discourse and lexis required for study in these fields.

This module aims to raise your English language level to meet the language requirements of academic courses and work-related organisations. You'll also develop awareness of academic expectations in UK higher education and the industry.

In the first part of this module you will develop key and transferable communication techniques and skills for scientific study. You'll learn to communicate and collaborate using appropriate scientific language in a variety of formats. In the second part you will form an understanding of complex scientific issues and global challenges.

This module aims to introduce you to the major themes in biochemistry, cell, and molecular biology. These include gene regulation, cell signalling, the cell cycle, and metabolism.

On this module you'll examine the anatomical structure and physiological function of the main body stems. You'll describe the integration of body systems to maintain homeostasis and outline the role of nutrition in health and development.

The aim of this unit is to allow you to use mathematical principles to develop problem solving and decision-making skills. You'll also be able to select, analyse and present data using statistical and graphical techniques.

In this module you will learn how to study and apply biomedical scientific knowledge to the subject of medicine and develop your skills in team working, self learning and practical scientific skills.

This module prepares you to take on evidence-based research activities by developing your skills and background knowledge in research. You will also explore the Public Health elements introducing you to the concepts of evidence-based healthcare and the use of research to inform the treatment of illness and to promote health within the society.

The aim of this module is to build the attributes and behaviours which are expected of a safe and effective clinician and demonstrate the concept of professional practice within the healthcare team. It will develop your initial skills to communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals and guide you to demonstrate initial competence in the practical procedures and clinical skills required of trainees.

We aim with this module to build on the knowledge and skills you have developed in your previous study and further your biomedical scientific knowledge and skills which is relevant to studying the subject of medicine.

This second year of the EIPOM theme reinforces concepts of evidenced based healthcare and the use of research to inform the treatment of illness and to promote health within society. You will continue to explore scientific disciplines, particularly the social sciences and humanities and how they can contribute to the education, practice and research of medicine.

This module will build the attributes and behaviours which are expected of a safe and effective clinician and demonstrate the concept of professional practice within the healthcare team. You will develop skills to communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals.

In this module you will apply knowledge of the basic sciences gained in Years 1 and 2 to the further study of medicine within the clinical setting. You'll become familiar with the pathophysiology, presentation, investigation and management of the common medical conditions relevant to the module.

The third year of the EIPOM will continue to reinforce concepts of evidence-based healthcare and the use of research to inform the treatment of illness and promote health within society. This will occur in the context of work-based placements in a range of settings. This allows you to refine your evidence-based medicine skills within a clinical setting and apply your knowledge of social science to inform your practice of medicine.

This module will enable you to develop the attributes and behaviours expected of a safe and effective doctor. You'll explore the concept of professional practice within the healthcare team and learn how to communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals. You'll also demonstrate competence in the practical procedures and clinical skills required of a doctor in training.

In this module you will continue your study of medicine within the clinical setting, revisiting some specialities in a spiral fashion following your study in Year 3 whilst some others will be new. You will develop knowledge with pathophysiology, presentation, investigation and management of the common medical conditions relevant to the module.

The fourth year of the EIPOM theme will continue to reinforce concepts of evidence based healthcare. Here you'll use research to inform the treatment of illness and to promote health within society. This will occur within the context of work-based placements in a range of settings. This will allow you to refine your evidence based medicine skills within a clinical setting. Apply your knowledge of the social science disciplines to inform your practice of medicine.

The aims of this module are to build your attributes and behaviours which are expected of a safe and effective doctor and demonstrate the concept of professional practice within the healthcare team. You'll also develop your communication skills with patients, carers and healthcare professionals.