Medical Sciences pathway modules
Medical Sciences modules
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Modules
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Credits
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Academic English and Study Skills (Term 1)
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20
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Academic English and Study Skills (Term 2)
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20
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Advanced Study Skills in the Biological Sciences
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20
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Introductory Chemistry
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10
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Introductory Organic Chemistry
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10
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Introductory Mathematics
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10
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Organic Spectroscopy
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10
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Physical Chemistry
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20
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Biology
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20
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Human Biology
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20
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Module descriptions
Academic English and Study Skills for modules are detailed here.
Advanced Study Skills in the Biological Sciences
This module will build upon the initial Academic English and Study Skills module to introduce you to the specialist study skills specific to the biological sciences. The focus of this module will be data analysis, interpretation, critical thinking and presentation skills (verbal and written in various formats). Much of your learning will be via student-selected topics that allow you to explore your own interests within the broad field of biology, working in groups and individually.
Introductory Chemistry
This module aims to develop a number of fundamental concepts associated with the discipline of Chemistry. The module will introduce fundamental features of atomic structure, before extending towards compounds, introducing concepts of bonding and oxidation states. The module will then proceed to introduce the general background on physical and chemical changes, in particular what factors need to be considered in such processes.
Introductory Organic Chemistry
This module aims to develop knowledge and skills in basic organic chemistry. Topics you will study include: nomenclature, isomerism, arrow-pushing mechanisms, reactivity of sp,sp2 and sp3 carbon centres and basic organic reaction schemes.
Introductory Mathematics
This module is aimed at developing your confidence and knowledge in basic mathematical techniques and skills. Topics you will study include: indices and logarithms; basic algebra; elementary geometry; trigonometry functions; vectors; and an introduction to differentiation and integration.
Organic Spectroscopy
This module is linked to the module Introductory Organic Chemistry. It aims to develop further some of the concepts presented in the introductory module, such as isomerism and arrow-pushing schemes. It also covers structure determination using spectroscopic techniques.
Physical Chemistry
This module aims to develop your knowledge and skills in the broad area of physical chemistry. Topics you will study include: gas laws, thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium and kinetics. It also includes coverage of acids and bases, solubility and electrochemistry. You will also practise some mathematical techniques within a chemical context.
Biology
This module aims to develop your knowledge and skills in the areas of evolution, genetics, organismal and environmental biology. The focus of the module is on animal, plant and microbial biology but, where necessary, it draws comparisons and makes reference to human biology.
Human Biology
This module will examine the biological mechanisms that underpin the workings of the human body and mind. You will study a broad range of topics, from fundamental cell biology and biochemistry to the function and regulation of tissues and the biological bases of behaviour.
The Birmingham Foundation Academy Package
The cost of the Birmingham Foundation Academy Package for 2013–2014 is £13,300.
This includes:
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One year’s tuition fees
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Books and all classroom equipment
Please note: Accommodation fees are not part of the Birmingham Foundation Academy Package, and will be at your own cost.