BMedSc Degree
Overview
Exit Award only
Students on the MB, BCh, BAO Degrees programme who have successfully completed the Third University Examination in Medicine at the Summer and/or Autumn Examination and who do not wish to continue with their Medical studies are eligible to exit with a BMedSc (Ordinary) Degree (NFQ Level 7, Major Award).
Students who have passed the Third University Examination in Medicine, and who subsequently fail either the Fourth University Examination or Final Medicine Examination are also eligible to exit with the award of a BMedSc (Ordinary) Degree (NFQ Level 7, Major Award).
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| Students take 60 credits as follows – all listed core modules (55 credits) and 5 credits of elective modules: | ||
| Core Modules | ||
| HC1002 | Person, Culture and Society I | 5 |
| CP1010 | Clinical Science and Practice 1 | 10 |
| FM1010 | Foundations of Medicine 1 - Introductory Human Biology | 15 |
| FM1020 | Foundations of Medicine 2 - Cardiovascular Biology | 5 |
| FM1030 | Foundations of Medicine 3 - Respiratory Biology and Metabolism | 10 |
| FM1040 | Foundations of Medicine 4 - Gastrointestinal, Nutritional and Metabolic Biology | 10 |
| Elective Modules | ||
| Students take 5 credits from the following: | 5 | |
| Epidemiology Elective I | ||
| Threshold French II | ||
| Spanish Language for First Year Medical Students (Beginner Level) | ||
| Italian Language for Medical Studies (Beginner Level) | ||
| Medical English | ||
| Library Project in Medicine I | ||
| Student Directed Special Study Module in Medicine | ||
| Special Study Module: Advanced Irish Language | ||
| History of Medicine | ||
| Science in Society for Medicine (available to MB, BCH, BAO students only) | ||
| Year 2 | ||
| Students take 60 credits as follows – all listed core modules (55 credits) and 5 credits of elective modules: | ||
| Core Modules | ||
| HC2002 | Person, Culture and Society II | 10 |
| CP2001 | Clinical Science and Practice II | 10 |
| FM2003 | Foundations of Medicine: Medical Pharmacology | 5 |
| FM2004 | Foundations of Medicine: Mechanisms of Disease | 10 |
| FM2101 | Foundations of Medicine: Neuroscience | 10 |
| FM2102 | Bone Metabolism, Renal Mechanisms of Homeostasis and Associated Anatomy | 10 |
| Elective Modules | ||
| Students take 5 credits from the following, not already chosen in a previous year: | 5 | |
| Human Embryology and Developmental Anatomy | ||
| Towards Vantage French II | ||
| Spanish Language for Second Year Medical Students (Beginner Level) | ||
| Introducing Medical Students to Irish as a Spoken Language | ||
| Library Project in Medicine II | ||
| Student Directed Special Study Module in Medicine | ||
| Medical Research Project | ||
| Advanced Irish Language II | ||
| Visual Culture and Medicine | ||
| Introduction to Health Statistics | ||
| Year 3 | ||
| Students take 60 credits as follows – all listed core modules (55 credits) and 5 credits of elective modules: | ||
| Core Modules | ||
| CP3003 | Clinical Science and Practice III | 5 |
| CP3005 | Clinical Science and Practice IV | 15 |
| CP3105 | Clinical Science and Practice V | 5 |
| FM3003 | Foundations of Medicine: Fundamentals of Therapy | 10 |
| FM3005 | Foundations of Medicine: Manifestations of Disease | 10 |
| HC3008 | Epidemiology for Evidence Based Healthcare | 5 |
| MX3021 | Evidence-based Practice and Quality Improvement (Replacing MX3020) | 5 |
| Elective Modules | ||
| Students take 5 credits from the following, not already chosen in a previous year: | 5 | |
| Advanced Anatomical Skills | ||
| Drama for Medicine | ||
| Palliative Care: An Interdisciplinary Approach | ||
| Health Information Systems and e-Health | ||
| Maritime Medicine | ||
| Creative Writing for Medical Students | ||
| Student Selected Special Study Module in Medicine | ||
| Leadership and Teamwork in Medicine | ||
| Malnutrition and Nutrition Support | ||
| Psychological Medicine | ||
| Teaching and Learning in Medicine | ||
| Preparing for the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Step 1 | ||
| Research for Medicine and Health | ||
| Genetic Research in Human Disease | ||
| Total Credits | 180 | |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for BMedSc (Ordinary) Degree (NFQ Level 7, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
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Describe and explain the basic principles of medical science (i.e. anatomy, biochemistry, physiology) at whole body, organ, tissue, cellular and sub-cellular level;
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2
Diagnose, explain and describe the pathogenesis and natural history of selected common and paradigmatic human diseases;
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3
Select and interpret specific diagnostic tests used in common medical conditions;
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4
Describe the major classes of drugs and pharmacological approaches to management of common medical conditions;
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5
Demonstrate knowledge of principles of health promotion and disease prevention at individual and population level;
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6
Demonstrate an appreciation of the relevance and significance of behavioural science in the medical sciences;
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Describe the role of the medical practitioner as a health advocate and explain the relevant ethical and legal issues arising from this role;
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Demonstrate an ability to use appropriate strategies for literature searching and the use of library resources;
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Perform an identified set of procedural skills, including first aid and how to behave in a sterile environment.