Student Selected Component 4 (U01760)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : MED-4-ssc4

The Student Selected Component (SSC) makes up a significant part of the teaching in year 4 and is an important component of the programme. The SSC is an opportunity to initiate, plan and carry out a research project. This can be in an area of medicine of the student's choice, working with a supervisor who is a leader in their field. The onus is on the student to set up their own project. Each Year 4 student will carry out an SSC during a 14 week period, combined in the timetable with the Special Senses course. Students will be able to concentrate on a specific field of enquiry whilst enjoying responsibility for planning, implementing and evaluating project activities. It is anticipated that the experience will not only increase research skills, but also provide students with a way of thinking about their own strengths and weaknesses. It will also allow students to gain insight and in-depth knowledge into a specific area of medicine and is an opportunity to spend time in a Department of their choice.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

MBChB, (Medicine, Schedule R)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 15 hour(s) per week for 42 weeks

? Additional Class Information : The SSC will be carried out during a 14 week period, combined in the timetable with the Senses course.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- Develop ability to work independently, whilst playing a part in a professional team
- Initiate, plan, organise, perform, analyse, evaluate and then present a written report on own research project
- Improve skills in accessing and critically appraising original literature in a specific area
- Be able to collect, analyse and critically and objectively present these data in the context of current knowledge and literature
- Set personal learning and project objectives and assess personal strengths and weaknesses
- Gain a familiarity with the role of research and/or audit in evidence-based medicine