DN401 Medicine Graduate Entry (MDS9)

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Our mission is to improve patient health by developing competent, caring doctors who are life-long learners, driven by scientific enquiry and the desire to serve our society’s evolving healthcare needs. We aim to develop in our medical students an in-depth knowledge of the fundamentals of health and disease and an understanding of modern medicine including its applications and limitations. We teach our students to be self-directed learners and as graduates to be life-long participants in education and research. Our objective is to build strong professional, inter-personal and decision-making skills that are key to success in their careers. We develop in our students an innate sense of responsibility, commitment to social and cultural diversity, equity and ethical standards. We strive for a supportive, dynamic learning environment where each student in the Medicine Programme will have been supported in reaching their individual potential.

We use innovative and creative evidence based educational approaches to develop in our students a repertoire of analytical, cognitive and examination skills and teach them key procedural techniques which become essential to their work as doctors.  A patient centred reflective approach is key to all our teaching methods. Our assessment strategy is driven by the necessity to translate knowledge, skills and attitudes to face- to- face patient care.
1 - Possess and apply in-depth knowledge of the core biomedical and clinical sciences that underpin the practice of medicine.
2 - Be able to maintain and enhance professional activities through lifelong learning.
3 - Critically evaluate information and its sources and apply this appropriately in their decision making.
4 - Facilitate the learning of patients, families, junior colleagues, other health professionals, the public, and others, as appropriate.
5 - Contribute to the creation, dissemination, application, and translation of new medical knowledge and practices through research and audit.
6 - Recognise personal and professional limits of knowledge and competence and consult appropriately.
7 - Establish and maintain the clinical skills to perform a complete and appropriate patient centred assessment of a patient and to use therapeutic interventions effectively.
8 - Have acquired proficient practical skills for diagnostic and therapeutic use as required of an intern in practice.
9 - Understand and accept the roles and responsibilities of the doctor as defined by the Medical Council or other professional regulatory body.
10 - Be committed to the professional ethical and legal codes of practice.
11 - Possess health advocacy skills to promote health of individuals and communities.
12 - Be committed to physician health and wellbeing including self.
13 - Possess team working skills to promote and maintain the effectiveness of the multidisciplinary team in healthcare provision.
14 - Develop and maintain communication skills to support all roles.
15 - Possess the capacity to develop management and leadership skills over time in the knowledge of the principles of the Irish healthcare system, the fundamentals of management science and personal professional development.
Graduates of the School have achieved worldwide recognition in clinical practice, research and healthcare leadership. Upon graduation, you must complete one year as an intern to gain full registration with the Irish Medical Council. You may then pursue training towards a career in a wide variety of specialties, in a diversity of settings, including hospitals and primary care facilities, or laboratory-based diagnosis and research.
Module ID Module Title Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
     
ANAT20120 Human Form Autumn 10
GPRS20140 Patient-Centred Practice Autumn 5
MDSA20240 Principles of Microbiology, Genetic Disease and Neoplasia Autumn 5
PATH20000 Biochem,Immunol&Pharmacol Autumn 10
PHYS20050 Cell-Cell Communication Autumn 5
ANAT20070 Anatomy of the Thorax and Associated Structures Spring 5
CLIP30170 Cardiorespiratory Therapeutics Spring 5
MDSA30160 Cardiorespiratory Disease Spring 5
MEMI30040 Principles of Infection and its Treatment Spring 5
PHPS20010 Introduction to Epidemiology, Biostatistics & Public Health Spring 5
PHYS20150 Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology Spring 10
Stage 1 Core Modules
     
Stage 2 Core Modules
     
ANAT20160 GI/GU Structure Autumn 5
CLIP30230 GI/GU Therapeutics Autumn 5
PATH30200 GI/GU Illness Autumn 5
PATH30210 Endocrine in Health & Disease Autumn 5
PATH30250 Haematology/Infections in the Immunocompromised Autumn 5
PHYS30240 Gastrointestinal & Renal Phys Autumn 5
ANAT30010 Head, Neck and Spine Anatomy Spring 5
MDSA30220 Neurology in Health & Disease Spring 10
MDSA30320 Primay Care & Medical Practice Spring 5
MDSA40040 Reproductive Medicine, Psychological Medicine and Child Health Spring 5
MDSA40060 Otolaryngology/Ophthalmology Spring 5
PATH30260 Oncology and Rheumatology Spring 5
MDSA40070 Advanced Clinical Skills Course Summer 10
Stage 2 Core Modules
     
Stage 2 Options - A)1 OF:
Choose 1 OPTION
     
ANAT20050 Basic Principles of Trauma Autumn 5
CLIP30240 Stem Cells in Medicine Autumn 5
RDGY30470 Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging Autumn 5
MDSA30280 SSRA Research Elective I Summer 5
Stage 2 Options - A)1 OF:
Choose 1 OPTION
     
Stage 2 Options - B)MIN0OF:
Students may Audit this module is they wish. Please contact your Programme Office if you wish to be manually registered to Audit this.
     
MDSA30270 Preparing to Solve Integrated Clinical Problems for Professional Exams Spring 5
Stage 2 Options - B)MIN0OF:
Students may Audit this module is they wish. Please contact your Programme Office if you wish to be manually registered to Audit this.
     
Stage 3 Options - B)MIN3OF:
Year One Core Modules
Students should ONLY select Year One modules in the first year of this stage. Please DO NOT select year two modules until next year.
     
SURG40080 Surgery 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr) 20
FLME40130 Forensic & Legal Medicine Autumn 5
MEDN40090 Medicine I Autumn 10
MEDN40100 Medicine II Spring 10
Stage 3 Options - B)MIN3OF:
Year One Core Modules
Students should ONLY select Year One modules in the first year of this stage. Please DO NOT select year two modules until next year.
     
Stage 3 Options - C)MIN 4OF:
Complete all modules over 2 Years.
     
MDSA40140 Medicine in the Community Autumn and Spring (separate) 10
OBGY40110 Obstetrics & Gynaecology Autumn and Spring (separate) 10
PAED40120 Paediatrics Autumn and Spring (separate) 10
PSYC40150 Psychiatry Autumn and Spring (separate) 10
Stage 3 Options - C)MIN 4OF:
Complete all modules over 2 Years.
     
Stage 3 Options - D)MIN1OF:
Year 2 Option modules:non core
     
MDSA40240 Medicine Elective Spring 10
Stage 3 Options - D)MIN1OF:
Year 2 Option modules:non core
     
Stage 3 Options - E)MIN2OF:
Year Two Core Modules
Students should ONLY select the Year Two modules when they are in their second year of this stage. Please DO NOT select any Year One modules you did last year.
     
PHPS30020 Public Health Medicine, Epidemiology & International Health Autumn 5
MDSA40160 Professional Completion Spring 20
Stage 3 Options - E)MIN2OF:
Year Two Core Modules
Students should ONLY select the Year Two modules when they are in their second year of this stage. Please DO NOT select any Year One modules you did last year.
     
See the UCD Assessment website for further details

Module Weighting Info  
  Award GPA
Programme Module Weightings Rule Description Description >= <=
BHMED007 Stage 3 - 100.00%
Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

3.68

4.20

Second Class Honours, Grade 1

3.08

3.67

Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07

Pass

2.00

2.47


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