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2009-2010 MBChB Year 1 Assessment Summary
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College of Medical and Dental Sciences
M1-ALL-Y09 MBChB Year 1 Assessment Summary 2009 – 2010
2009-2010 MBChB Year 1 Assessment Summary
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Contents Overview……………………………………………………………………….. 3
Molecules to Man……………………………………………………………… 5
Cell Communication, Endocrinology and Pharmacology……………………... 6
Neurones and Synapses………………………………………………………... 7
Muscles, Joints and Movement………………………………………………… 8
Introduction to Respiratory Medicine………………………………………….. 9
Digestive System………………………………………………………………. 10
People, Patients and Populations………………………………………………. 11
Doctors, Patients and Society………………………………………………….. 11
Community Based Medicine…………………………………………………... 12
Integrated Problems……………………………………………………………. 12
Learning Medicine……………………………………………………………... 13
Student Selected Activity……………………………………………………… 13
Basic Life Support……………………………………………………………... 13
End of Semester Examination Papers………………………………………….. 14
Resits…………………………………………………………………………… 16
Honours, Distinctions and Prizes………………………………………… 18
Miscellany……………………………………………………………………… 20
This summary should be read in conjunction with module handbooks and MBChB web pages. Every effort has been made to ensure the information contained in this document is correct at the time of publication. However, it will not form part of any contract between the School and a student. You will be informed of changes to assessment rules by the usual mechanisms. Bev Merricks, September 2009
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Overview
Title Credit Type(s) of Assessment Contribution to Module
Exam / submission
Publication of results
Learning Medicine 10 In course written submission 100% 22 Feb 10 5 Apr 10
Molecules to Man 10 In-Course Assessment* MCQ SAQ
20% 30% 50%
9 Nov 09 11 Jan 10 May 10
By 23 Nov 10 8 Feb 10 18 June 10
Cell Communication, Endocrinology & Pharmacology
10 In-Course Assessment* MCQ SAQ
20% 30% 50%
24 Nov 09 11 Jan 10 May 10
8 Feb 10 18 June 10
Neurones & Synapses 10
In-Course Assessment* MCQ SAQ
20% 30% 50%
13 Nov & 4 Dec 09 11 Jan 10 May 10
15 Jan 10 8 Feb 10 18 June 10
People, Patients & Populations 10 MCQ/EMS
SAQ 30% 70%
11 Jan 10 May 10
8 Feb 10 18 June 10
Community Based Medicine 10 Essay
PBA** 100% 8 Mar 10 28 April 10
Integrated Problems 1 Integrated Problems 2
10 10
In-Course Assessment* Written
20% 80%
18 or 25 Mar 10 May 10
18 June 10
Muscles, Joints & Movement 10
In-Course Assessment* MCQ SAQ
20% 30% 50%
23 Mar 10 May 10
30 April 10 18 June 10
Introduction to Respiratory System 10
In-Course Assessment* MCQ SAQ
20% 30% 50%
2 Mar 10 May 10
26 Mar 10 18 June 10
Digestive System 10 In-Course Assessment* MCQ SAQ
20% 30% 50%
12 Mar 10 May 10
26 Mar 10 18 June 10
Doctors, Patients & Society 10 MCQ/EMS
SAQ 30% 70% May 10 18 June 10
Student Selected Activities
Various depending on project
N/A
Basic Life Support Required component i.e. in order to progress you must pass this in year 1
*In course assessment (ICA) will vary from module to module and you will be provided with full information at the start of each module
**PBA = Professional Behaviour and Attitudes
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Overview How do I pass year 1?
• Do ALL of the following: o Pass all the Biological Sciences modules
• Molecules to Man • Cell Communication, Endocrine and Pharmacology • Neurones and Synapses • Muscles Joints and Movement • Introduction to Respiratory Medicine • Digestive System
o Pass all of the Medicine in Society modules • People Patients and Populations • Doctors Patients and Society • Community Based Medicine
o Pass the Integrated Problems modules o Pass the Learning Medicine module o Perform satisfactorily in the Student Selected Activity o Pass the Basic Life Support course
How many attempts do I get at passing each module’s exams?
• Two o 1st attempt (for some module exams this is in January, for some in May) o August resit.
How do I get recognition for excellent work?
• There are two prizes for outstanding performance in year 1. Details of prizes will be posted on the School Office website and eligible students will be contacted
• You may be invited for a Distinction viva at the end of year 2 in Biological Sciences
and / or Medicine in Society based on your weighted average results from years 1 and 2 combined.
• The marks from all your year 1 exams will contribute to the calculation for
consideration of overall MBChB with Honours at the end of year 5
Do you have any practical advice?
• Keep a photocopy (and electronic copy) of any assessments or assignments that you hand in. The University expects students to have back-up copies of work and does not accept IT failure as a reason for non-submission.
• Keep a copy or note of any marks you are awarded. In NHS job applications you may be asked your marks from across all years of the course (including years 1 and 2).
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Molecules to Man
Identification Module Name Molecules to Man (M1-MTM-Y09) Banner Code 01 20479 Module Credits 10
Assessment Elements Element Code Description Duration Contribution
to module MTM-INCOURSE MCQ
20%
MTM-MCQ January multiple choice paper: MCQ (20 questions) Anatomy Automated Spotter (about 20 questions)
40 mins 30%
MTM-SAQ End of year SAQ paper: 6 short answer questions
60 mins 50%
Module Overall 100%
Fail Element Fail if Consequence Module overall 0-49% (unless compensation can be applied) Resit MTM
Compensation Rules Benefit Compensation is applied if ALL THREE of the following are true:
• 47-50% in MTM • 47-50% in maximum of ONE other Biological Sciences
module • Overall average in Y1 Biological Sciences strand of >= 50%
Note: < = 46% cannot be compensated for
A resit in the 47-50% module is not required.
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Cell Communication, Endocrinology and Pharmacology
Identification Module Name Cell Communication, Endocrinology and Pharmacology (M1-CEP-Y09) Banner Code 01 29480 Module Credits 10
Assessment Elements Element Code Description Duration Contribution
to module CEP-INCOURSE Group Work
20%
CEP-MCQ January multiple choice paper: MCQ (20 questions) Anatomy Automated Spotter (about 20 questions)
40 mins 30%
CEP-SAQ End of year SAQ paper: 6 short answer questions
60 mins 50%
Module Overall 100%
Fail Element Fail if Consequence Module overall 0-49% (unless compensation can be applied) Resit CEP
Compensation Rules Benefit Compensation is applied if ALL THREE of the following are true:
• 47-50% in CEP • 47-50% in maximum of ONE other Biological Sciences
module • Overall average in Y1 Biological Sciences strand of >= 50%
Note: < = 46% cannot be compensated for
A resit in the 47-50% module is not required.
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Neurones and Synapses
Identification Module Name Neurones and Synapses (M1-NAS-Y09) Banner Code 01 20481 Module Credits 10
Assessment Elements Element Code Description Duration Contribution
to module NAS-INCOURSE Group Presentation 1 (5%)
Group Presentation 2 (15%) 20%
NAS-MCQ January multiple choice paper: MCQ (20 questions) Anatomy Automated Spotter (about 20 questions)
40 mins 30%
NAS-SAQ End of year SAQ paper: 6 short answer questions
60 mins 50%
Module Overall 100%
Fail Element Fail if Consequence Module overall 0-49% (unless compensation can be applied) Resit NAS
Compensation Rules Benefit Compensation is applied if ALL THREE of the following are true:
• 47-50% in NAS • 47-50% in maximum of ONE other Biological Sciences
module • Overall average in Y1 Biological Sciences strand of >= 50%
Note: < = 46% cannot be compensated for
A resit in the 47-50% module is not required.
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Muscles, Joints and Movement
Identification Module Name Muscles, Joints and Movement (M1-MJM-Y09) Banner Code 01 20484 Module Credits 10
Assessment Elements Element Code Description Duration Contribution
to module MJM-INCOURSE Essay
20%
MJM-MCQ End of year: MCQ (20 questions) Anatomy Automated Spotter (about 20 questions)
40 mins 30%
MJM-SAQ End of year: 6 short answer questions
60 mins 50%
Module Overall 100%
Fail Element Fail if Consequence Module overall 0-49% (unless compensation can be applied) Resit MJM
Compensation Rules Benefit Compensation is applied if ALL THREE of the following are true:
• 47-50% in MJM • 47-50% in maximum of ONE other Biological Sciences
module • Overall average in Y1 Biological Sciences strand of >= 50%
Note: < = 46% cannot be compensated for
A resit in the 47-50% module is not required.
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Introduction to Respiratory Medicine
Identification Module Name Introduction to Respiratory Medicine (M1-IRM-Y09) Banner Code 01 20485 Module Credits 10
Assessment Elements Element Code Description Duration Contribution
to module IRM-INCOURSE Essay
20%
IRM-MCQ End of year: MCQ (20 questions) Anatomy Automated Spotter (about 20 questions)
40 mins 30%
IRM-SAQ End of year: 6 short answer questions
60 mins 50%
Module Overall 100%
Fail Element Fail if Consequence Module overall 0-49% (unless compensation can be applied) Resit IRM
Compensation Rules Benefit Compensation is applied if ALL THREE of the following are true:
• 47-50% in IRM • 47-50% in maximum of ONE other Biological Sciences
module • Overall average in Y1 Biological Sciences strand of >= 50%
Note: < = 46% cannot be compensated for
A resit in the 47-50% module is not required.
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Digestive System
Identification Module Name Digestive System (M1-DIG-Y08) Banner Code 01 20486 Module Credits 10
Assessment Elements Element Code Description Duration Contribution
to module DIG-INCOURSE MCQ
20%
DIG-MCQ End of year: MCQ (20 questions) Anatomy Automated Spotter (about 20 questions)
40 mins 30%
DIG-SAQ End of year: 6 short answer questions
60 mins 50%
Module Overall 100%
Fail Element Fail if Consequence Module overall 0-49% (unless compensation can be applied) Resit DIG
Compensation Rules Benefit Compensation is applied if ALL THREE of the following are true:
• 47-50% in DIG • 47-50% in maximum of ONE other Biological Sciences
module • Overall average in Y1 Biological Sciences strand of >= 50%
Note: < = 46% cannot be compensated for
A resit in the 47-50% module is not required.
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People, Patients and Populations
Identification Module Name People, Patients and Populations (M1-PPP-Y09) Banner Code 01 20482 Module Credits 10
Assessment Elements Element Code Description Duration Contribution
to module PPP-EXAM January MCQ/EMQ paper (40 questions)
End of year: SAQ paper (4 SAQs) Marks allocation to be stated on paper
60 mins 60 mins
30% 70%
Module Overall 100%
Fail Element Fail if Consequence Module overall 0-49% Resit PPP There is no compensation between Medicine in Society modules. You must pass each module individually.
Doctors, Patients and Society
Identification Module Name Doctors, Patients and Society (M1-DPS-Y09) Banner Code 01 20487 Module Credits 10
Assessment Elements Element Code Description Duration Contribution
to module DPS-EXAM End of year:
Mixture of MCQ, EMS and SAQ Marks allocation to be stated on paper
120 mins 100%
Module Overall 100%
Fail Element Fail if Consequence Module overall 0-49% Resit DPS There is no compensation between Medicine in Society modules. You must pass each module individually.
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Community Based Medicine
Identification Name Community Based Medicine (M1-CBM-Y09) Banner Code 01 00223 Module Credits 10
Assessment Elements Element Code Description Duration Contribution
to Module CBM-PBA Sign off for professional behaviour and attitudes N/A CBM-ESSAY 1500-word essay 100% Module Overall 100%
Fail Element Fail if Consequence CBM-PBA Missing or unsatisfactory Referred to Senior Tutor CBM-ESSAY 0-49% Resubmit CBM-ESSAY There is no compensation between Medicine in Society modules. You must pass each module individually. Integrated Problems Identification Name Integrated Problems (M1-IP-Y09) Banner Code 01 20483 & 01 20488 Module Credits Integrated Problems 1 (10 credits), Integrated Problems 2 (10 credits)
Assessment Elements Element Code Description Duration Contribution
to Module IP-INCOURSE Fortnightly presentation mark
End of year group presentation mark
10% 10%
IP-EXAM End of year: Unseen Case Seen Case
120 mins 40% 40%
Module Overall 100%
Fail Element Fail if Consequence Module Overall 0-49% Resit IP Exam
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Learning Medicine
Identification Name Learning Medicine (M1-LEM-Y09) Banner Code 01 20478 Module Credits 10
Assessment Elements Element Code Description Duration Contribution
to Module LEM-REPORT Part 1 Describe your learning style and reflect on
how this affected your studies during semester 1, including your preparation for the January exams.
Part 2 How will you use what you have learnt about yourself as a learner to maximise your learning potential during the rest of the year? Will you do anything differently to prepare for the end of year exams?
Written Communication
N/A 40% 40% 20%
Module Overall 100%
Fail Element Fail if Consequence LME-REPORT 0-49% Resubmit LME-REPORT Student Selected Activity
Identification Name Student Selected Activity (M1-SSA-Y09) Banner Code 01 21356
Assessment Elements Element Code Description Duration M1-SSA Activities in semester 1, semester 2 and post-exam
period; meetings with personal mentor N/A
Fail Element Fail if Consequence M1-SSA Student is not duly diligent Referred to fitness to practise Basic Life Support Students are required to attend and pass BLS during the first year of the course in order to progress into year 2. The Board of Examiners may allow students who are unable to complete the BLS component to proceed into year 2 if they are able to demonstrate valid mitigatable circumstances. Consideration will only be given to cases where supporting documentary evidence is provided. Students who do not complete or fail the BLS at the end of year 2 will be required to withdraw from the course.
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Identification Name Basic Life Support (M1-BLS-Y09) Banner Code 01 21356
Assessment Elements Element Code Description Duration M1-BLS Attendance at lectures and practical sessions
Passing the end of course examination October - March
Fail Element Fail if Consequence M1-BLS Does not attend, does not pass Retake BLS
End of Semester Examination Papers Semester 1 - January 11th 2010 Biological Sciences MCQ Examination - 2 hours There will be one examination paper in four sections, one section per module plus an anatomy section covering all three Semester 1 modules. The sections for the 3 modules will each have 20 questions covering the spread of module content. For each question you will have to choose the single most appropriate answer from 5 alternatives. The anatomy section will have about 20 questions per module and may include image based questions. For each question you have to choose the single most appropriate answer from an option list of about 10 -15 items. You will be required to answer all the questions on the papers. There is no negative marking. Biological Sciences Examination Paper 1
MCQ Paper (2 hours)
Molecules to Man Cell Communication, Endocrinology & Pharmacology Neurones & Synapses Anatomy relevant to these 3 modules
Medicine in Society Paper 1– 1 hour There will be an MCQ/EMS (MCQ formats (best 1 option from 4 or 5 alternatives), Extending Matching Set (EMS – best 1 option from many choices) type formats examination in People, Patients, and Populations.
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Semester 2 – 11th May to 5th June 2010 Biological Sciences MCQ Examination - 2 hours There will be one examination paper in four sections, one section per module plus an anatomy section covering all three Semester 2 modules. The sections for the 3 modules will each have 20 questions covering the spread of module content. For each question you will have to choose the single most appropriate answer from 5 alternatives. The anatomy section will have about 20 questions per module and may include image based questions. For each question you have to choose the single most appropriate answer from an option list of about 10 -15 items. You will be required to answer all the questions on the papers. There is no negative marking. Written papers - 3 hours each There will be two written papers, each in three sections to cover the modules in a semester. Each module’s section will consist of answering 6 short answer questions. Medicine in Society There will be a 1 hour SAQ (Short Answer Questions) paper for People, Patients & Populations and a 2 hour paper for Doctors, Patients and Society which will combine MCQ formats (best 1 option from 4 or 5 alternatives), Extending Matching Set (EMS - best 1 option from many choices) type formats and SAQs. The questions in these 2 papers will be drawn from the entire content of their modules. Community Based Medicine Students will be required to write a 1,500 word essay, the title of which will be published near the end of semester 1. Integrated Problems 1 & 2 Linked assessment A 2 hour examination with 2 papers each worth 40% and each of 1 hour duration comprising: Paper 1 Unseen Case A case will be presented in the paper and students will be asked to compose a 'learning outcome' list from this that combines BS and MIS components (i.e. to assess your understanding of the process). Paper 2 Seen Case
• An IP case will be given out at the end of semester 2. • 6 short answer questions will be presented in paper 2, that will cover all relevant aspects
of the case e.g. anatomy, physiology, ethics, public health etc. Each question to take 10 minutes to answer (i.e. to assess your knowledge and understanding of the context of the problem).
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May /June Examination Period Biological Sciences Paper 2
SAQ Paper for Semester 1 modules (3 hours)
Molecules to Man (1 hour) Cell Communication, Endocrinology & Pharmacology (1 hour) Neurones & Synapses (1 hour)
Biological Sciences Paper 3
SAQ Paper for Semester 2 modules (3 hours)
Muscles, Joints & Movement (1 hour) Introduction to Respiratory System (1 hour) Digestive System (1 hour)
Biological Sciences Paper 4 MCQ Paper for Semester 2 modules (2 hours)
Muscles, Joints & Movement Introduction to Respiratory System Digestive System Anatomy relevant to these 3 modules
Medicine in Society Paper 2 SAQ (1 hour)
People, Patients & Populations
Medicine in Society Paper 3 MCQ/EMS/SAQ (2 hours)
Doctors, Patients & Society
Integrated Problems 1 & 2 linked assessment Written paper (2 Hours) Seen case and unseen case
Resits
Meeting your Personal Mentor When you have been advised that you must re-sit an exam via publication of results you should meet with your Personal Mentor, at a mutually convenient time, to discuss your first sit results and how you might address the problem. Certain students will be asked to meet with the year tutor on the day the results are released. This information is included in the message giving your results and students therefore all are expected to be available on that day if asked to attend for a meeting. You should also attend the meetings held in the Medical School on the day results are released, where representatives of the Biological Sciences and Medicine in Society strands will explain the re-sit process and answer questions. You may also contact the module leads, by email, for specific feedback and advice.
Format Re-sit examinations consist of the same examination formats as for each module’s main (first) sit examinations. Any in course assessment mark is NOT included, so the weightings are recalculated to take this into account.
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Biological Sciences:
• MCQ paper weighted 37.5% • SAQ paper weighted 62.5%
Integrated Problems
• Seen paper weighted 50% • Unseen paper weighted 50%
Compensation Compensation between Biological Sciences modules is not applied at re-sit. All resit modules must be passed “stand-alone” with at least 50%.
Carry-forward of marks from modules that have been resat Marks achieved at a resit exam in any module are not carried forward. For calculating the weighted average for MBChB with Honours the resit mark is capped at the pass mark (i.e. 50%) as per University Regulations. For cohort ranking for F1 applications the current instruction from UKFPO is to use the first sit mark. The exception to this carry forward rule is where a student has acceptable mitigation and so a resit is deemed to be a first sit.
Overseas Resits These are not allowed. Students with resits must take their examinations in Birmingham.
Third Attempt Students will be allowed, without mitigation, a third and final attempt at a limited number of modules. This third attempt will take place as an external resit in May/June 2011. The limits on these third attempts are:
• A maximum of 20 credits’ worth of modules in total • Not more than 1 Biological Science module • Not more than 1 Medicine in Society module
Failing at Resit Except for the “third attempt” rule stated above, students who fail a resit examination will be required to withdraw from the course.
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MBChB With Honours The degree of MBChB with Honours can be awarded to a student who achieves a certain standard of excellence over the breadth of the whole course.
Calculation of MBChB with Honours (a) Weighting At the end of year 5 a weighted average of all modules across the MBChB will be calculated. The weighting will be:
• firstly according to module credits • thereafter, year 3 to 5 modules will be weighted +25% • and clinical modules will be weighted +25%.
Examples:
Module Credits Weighting Learning Medicine 10 10
Year 1 CBM 10 12.5 (10 credits +25% because clinical)
Year 2 integrated problems 20 20 (20 credits and no additional weighting as is Y1 or 2 non clinical module)
Year 3 Public Health and Epidemiology
20 25 (20 credits +25% because years 3 to 5)
Year 4 Clinical Core 3 130 195 (130 credits + 25% because years 3 to 5 + 25% because clinical)
(b) Tariff The exact weighted average required will be decided by the Final Exam Board. (c) Resit Marks Where a student has failed a module then passed at resit, the resit mark capped is at 50% for the calculation of MBChB with Honours (except in the case of accepted mitigation, in which case the actual mark achieved will be used). This is in line with current University regulations for the calculation of degree classification. (d) Exclusions Awarding MBChB with Honours is at the discretion of the Final Exam Board. A student cannot normally be awarded the MBChB with Honours if they have:
• Exhibited poor professional behaviour • Failed any Year 5 examined components without accepted mitigation – this includes
Part 1 and 2 written and clinical exams and the 2 SSMs (e) Information on Cumulative Progress
• Students will be advised of their weighted average score for an individual year at the end of that year and their cumulative weighting year on year. E.g. Y4 students will receive a score for Y4 and a cumulative score for Y1-Y4.
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Distinctions Distinctions will be awarded following success in a viva voce examination at the end of Y2.
• The method used for the viva voce examination will be appropriate to be able to be standardised across examiners.
• Candidates will be expected to display a distinctive level of integrated knowledge across the topics via an appropriate level of oral communication skills.
• Students who have a resit exam and no mitigating circumstances, who have
unsatisfactory PBA report(s) or who have had to resubmit work because of plagiarism in the period covered by the Distinction will not be invited for that viva.
• Special arrangements will be made for students who are sitting resit examinations as a first sit and who are eligible for distinction vivas.
• Students who attend for a viva will be expected to dress professionally (i.e. smart office type clothes).
Distinctions vivas will be offered in Year Title Details 1 & 2 Combined
Biological Sciences
• Students ranked on End of Y1 and 2 BS results, normally based on weighted average module exam results of 77% and above.
• Cut off point for invitation to viva to be agreed by Preliminary Exam Board.
• Vivas held after main sit exams • Results ratified by Y2 Main Exam Board
Medicine in Society
• Students ranked on End of Y1 and 2 MiS normally weight Y2 modules more heavily because it takes students longer to understand and integrate these new subjects.
• Cut off point for invitation to viva to be agreed by Preliminary Exam Board.
• Vivas held after main sit exams • Results ratified by Y2 Main Exam Board
Prizes There are prizes for outstanding performance in year 2 and across years 1 and 2. Details will be posted on the School Office website. Eligible students will be contacted.
Exclusion from Prizes Students who EITHER require a resit OR proceed by compensation cannot normally be awarded a prize.
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Miscellany Assessment results contextual information For each module you will receive a mark expressed as a percentage. To enable you to know how this compares to the marks of the whole cohort you will receive a histogram for each module showing the distribution of marks. At the end of the year the weighted average of all your marks will be calculated and you will be informed in which quartile you are placed for that year. Attendance 100% attendance is expected in all rotations and modules. Unsatisfactory attendance may result in exclusion from assessments and/or retaking part of or the entire block. Students must report absence through illness to the Medical School Office online via the Student Attendance Manager database accessed from the usual password protected School Office site at http://medweb4.bham.ac.uk/so_forms/home.asp Dictionaries and Calculators These can not be used in exams. Dyslexia If you are registered with the University as having dyslexia you will be granted additional time to sit written exams (including in-course assessments) and usually be allocated to a separate exam room. Currently an additional 15 minutes per hour of examination time (i.e.25%) is allowed. Students with dyslexia must notify the School Office at the start of the academic year if they wish to take up the offer of additional time. Extension of Deadlines Extensions to deadlines for the submission of written work can only be given by the year tutors, who will discuss a request with the appropriate rotation or module co-ordinator. Guidance on making a request for an extension, and the form to complete can be found on the School Office website (go to generic information, E). The University has strict criteria for allowing an extension and students will need to provide evidence of their circumstances. Advice on the process can be given by staff in the Student Development and Support Office (SDSO, WG36). Completed forms should be handed in to the SDSO. External Examiners External Examiners from other Medical Schools are involved in all assessments which contribute to the award of the MBChB degree and in making progress decisions.
Feedback This includes:
• Feedback from your personal mentor • Day-to-day informal feedback from teaching staff and fellow students • Written feedback from submissions e.g. SSAs/SSMs • Feedback on in-course assessments (e.g. presentations and MCQs) • Professional behaviour and attitudes forms in CBM
Sample MCQs are available on WebCT.
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Mitigation If you believe that your learning or assessment has been affected by circumstances outside your control e.g. illness, bereavement or other personal difficulties you should submit a mitigation form. Forms can be obtained from the School Office, the Student Development and Support Office (SDSO, WG36) or from the School Office website (go to generic information, M for mitigation). Only mitigation submitted on a University form accompanied by evidence can be considered. If you have difficulty obtaining evidence please submit your form to the SDSO and indicate when you will be able to provide evidence. If you have any questions about whether your circumstances are mitigatable or what evidence you require please talk to the staff in the SDSO or your year tutor who will be glad to help. Forms must be received by the deadline or they cannot be considered. You will be notified of these dates by email. Sometimes students are concerned that if they submit mitigation their mark will be altered and they will not know how they truly performed. This is not the case. If a student passes their mitigation is noted only. If a student fails and their mitigation is accepted as serious they can be offered a first sit rather than a re-sit for their second attempt.
Ongoing problems require a separate submission for each examination period. Past Papers Biological Sciences exam papers (without answers) from 2007-8 will be made available via WebCT Plagiarism An assessment (including in course assessments) may be given a mark of zero if it is deemed that plagiarism has taken place. Plagiarism is also a Fitness to Practise issue. For more information please refer to http://www.as.bham.ac.uk/study/support/sca/plagiarism.shtml Professional Behaviour and Attitudes The purpose of the Professional Behaviour and Attitudes (PBA) form is to provide the School with ‘snap shot’ audits of the professional behaviour and attitudes of all the students in the year, and to provide students with specific comments that they can use to improve their professional behaviour where necessary over the academic year. Whatever a student’s academic performance, if concerns are raised about a student’s Professional Behaviour and Attitudes this may result in an Examination Board recommending that they do not progress or where these are sufficiently serious, a student may be asked to withdraw from the course. Quartiles for UKFPO At present in the fifth year the Medical School has to place each student in a quartile. To do this it has to follow the rules of the United Kingdom Foundation Programme Office (UKFPO). These state that the first sit mark (whether pass or fail) has to be used in the calculation unless mitigation is accepted and sets aside the first attempt.