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Intercalation overview

This document provides information about intercalated degree programs offered at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry (SMD). It outlines the benefits of intercalating, eligibility requirements, timing considerations, courses available and their structures. The application process involves submitting choices by the end of January, and being interviewed and ranked based on exam results and interviews. Places are then allocated according to rank. Students can also apply to external programs but must go through both the SMD process and the external institution's application. The document provides tips for making a strong application, such as clearly outlining reasons for course choices.

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Intercalated degrees at Barts & The London http://www.smd.qmul.ac.uk/un dergraduate/intercalated/index .html Go to SMD web page, click on ‘undergraduate’ and follow link to intercalated degrees
Outline • Why intercalate?
Outline • Why intercalate? • Eligibility.
Outline • Why intercalate? • Eligibility. • When to intercalate.
Outline • Why intercalate? • Eligibility. • When to intercalate. • Courses on offer at SMD & their structure.
Outline • Why intercalate? • Eligibility. • When to intercalate. • Courses on offer at SMD & their structure. • How to choose a course.
Outline • Why intercalate? • Eligibility. • When to intercalate. • Courses on offer at SMD & their structure. • How to choose a course. • How and when to apply.
Outline • Why intercalate? • Eligibility. • When to intercalate. • Courses on offer at SMD & their structure. • How to choose a course. • How and when to apply. • How intercalated places are allocated.
Outline • Why intercalate? • Eligibility. • When to intercalate. • Courses on offer at SMD & their structure. • How to choose a course. • How and when to apply. • How intercalated places are allocated. • External intercalated degrees.
Outline • Why intercalate? • Eligibility. • When to intercalate. • Courses on offer at SMD & their structure. • How to choose a course. • How and when to apply. • How intercalated places are allocated. • External intercalated degrees. • How to make a good application.
Outline • Why intercalate? • Eligibility. • When to intercalate. • Courses on offer at SMD & their structure. • How to choose a course. • How and when to apply. • How intercalated places are allocated. • External intercalated degrees. • How to make a good application. • Funding.
Outline • Why intercalate? • Eligibility. • When to intercalate. • Courses on offer at SMD & their structure. • How to choose a course. • How and when to apply. • How intercalated places are allocated. • External intercalated degrees. • How to make a good application. • Funding. • Appeals.
Should I intercalate?
Should I intercalate? YES • Learn more about the science behind medicine • Learn more about subjects which interest you and in which you might specialise • Widen your interests • Get more FPAS points
Should I intercalate? YES • Learn more about the science behind medicine • Learn more about subjects which interest you and in which you might specialise • Widen your interests • Get more FPAS points NO • Qualify and practise clinical medicine sooner • Study specialised subjects from a broader base • Save money while a student • Start earning sooner
Should I intercalate? YES • Learn more about the science behind medicine • Learn more about subjects which interest you and in which you might specialise • Widen your interests • Get more FPAS points NO • Qualify and practise clinical medicine sooner • Study specialised subjects from a broader base • Save money while a student • Start earning sooner Search Ovid or PubMed “intercalated degree” for more information
Acquired/transferable skills • Specific lab. or clinical skills – (According to the nature of the project) • Critical appraisal of the literature. • Data processing and statistical analysis. • Presentation. • Coherent writing… at least for some.
Eligibility Eligible • 2nd , 3rd or 4th year MBBS, including graduates) • 2nd 3rd or 4th year BDS • Normally no referrals
Eligibility Eligible • 2nd , 3rd or 4th year MBBS, including graduates) • 2nd 3rd or 4th year BDS • Normally no referrals Very rare exceptions to the above rules can apply. Not eligible •Failure in preceding end of year exams & resits •Incomplete SSCs •Previous intercalated degree
When to intercalate
When to intercalate After year 2
When to intercalate After year 2 •More science before moving to the more clinically orientated part of the MBBS course •Post 2nd year students not eligible for all courses
When to intercalate After year 2 •More science before moving to the more clinically orientated part of the MBBS course •Post 2nd year students not eligible for all courses After year 3 •More time towards end of course for finals revision
When to intercalate After year 2 •More science before moving to the more clinically orientated part of the MBBS course •Post 2nd year students not eligible for all courses After year 3 •More time towards end of course for finals revision After year 4 •More knowledge to build on •Break and change after clinical period No financial difference either way
Courses on offer • Biomed. Engineering & Clin. Materials (BSc) • Experimental Pathology (BSc) • Infections Disease & Epidemiology (BSc) • Global Public Health & Primary care (BSc) • Medical Education (BSc) • Molecular Medicine (BMedSci) • Molecular Therapeutics (BMedSci) • Neuroscience (BSc) • Oral Biology (BSc) • Sports & Exercise Medicine (BSc) • Pre-Hospital Medicine (BSc)
Courses on offer • Biomed. Engineering & Clin. Materials (BSc) • Experimental Pathology (BSc) • Infections Disease & Epidemiology (BSc) • Global Public Health & Primary care (BSc) • Medical Education (BSc) • Molecular Medicine (BMedSci) • Molecular Therapeutics (BMedSci) • Neuroscience (BSc) • Oral Biology (BSc) • Sports & Exercise Medicine (BSc) • Pre-Hospital Medicine (BSc)
Courses on offer • Biomed. Engineering & Clin. Materials (BSc) • Experimental Pathology (BSc) • Infections Disease & Epidemiology (BSc) • Global Public Health & Primary care (BSc) • Medical Education (BSc) • Molecular Medicine (BMedSci) • Molecular Therapeutics (BMedSci) • Neuroscience (BSc) • Oral Biology (BSc) • Sports & Exercise Medicine (BSc) • Pre-Hospital Medicine (BSc) Post year 3 or 4 only
Typical course structure Core modules Lab. skills Statistics Writing skills etc.
Typical course structure Core modules Lab. skills Statistics Writing skills etc. Option modules (Specific to each course)
Typical course structure Core modules Lab. skills Statistics Writing skills etc. Option modules (Specific to each course) Research project
Typical course structure Core modules Lab. skills Statistics Writing skills etc. Option modules (Specific to each course) Research project
Typical course structure
Mol. Medicine & Mol. Therapeutics course structure • Compulsory (core) modules – normally in term 1. (60 units) • Option modules – term 2. Choose 1 from several. (15 units) • Projects – term 2. Linked to option module. (45 units)
Other course structures 60, 75 or 90 taught units + project of 60, 45 or 30 units • Biomed. Eng. & Clinical Materials. Choose 4 out of 15 • Experimental Pathology. Do 3 + 1 out of 2 • Infection Disease & Epidemiology. Do 5 out of 5 • Medical Education. Do 5 out of 5 • Neuroscience. Do 5 out of 5 • Oral Biology Do 4 out of 4 • Sports & Exercise Medicine. Do 5 out of 5 • Global Public Health & Primary care. Do 5 out of 5 6 taught units+ 2 unit project plus 1 out of 4
Other course structures 60, 75 or 90 taught units + project of 60, 45 or 30 units • Biomed. Eng. & Clinical Materials. Choose 4 out of 15 • Experimental Pathology. Do 3 + 1 out of 2 • Infection Disease & Epidemiology. Do 5 out of 5 • Medical Education. Do 5 out of 5 • Neuroscience. Do 5 out of 5 • Oral Biology Do 4 out of 4 • Sports & Exercise Medicine. Do 5 out of 5 • Global Public Health & Primary care. Do 5 out of 5 6 taught units+ 2 unit project plus 1 out of 4 Not all combinations feasible, subject to timetabling
How to choose a course • Interest • Strategy – Ranking – Demand for course of first choice • A few students get places on 2nd choice course but most get their first choice.
How are the places allocated? Exam results
How are the places allocated? Exam results Interview
How are the places allocated? Exam results Interview2:1
How are the places allocated? Exam results Interview2:1
How are the places allocated? Combined Rank Exam results Interview2:1
How to apply • Application through MySis Live by end of January • Include personal statement • Max three choices (external choice(s) count as one) • You will almost certainly be interviewed by organisers of your first choice course (possibly later by second choice organisers) • Ranking adjusted on basis of combined exam and interview marks (weighted 2:1) • Applications for external places (see next)
If applying externally… • Go though our application process as described – obtain a letter giving you permission to intercalate externally • We will interview you  adjusted ranking • You must also go through whatever application process the external institute requires
If applying externally… • Go though our application process as described – obtain a letter giving you permission to intercalate externally • We will interview you  adjusted ranking • You must also go through whatever application process the external institute requires – What if the timing of the external application process overlaps ours? – We will give you letter giving you provisional permission to intercalate.
Application timing (2015) 2016 dates will be similar Recruitment fair (Jan 30th ) Application deadline (Feb 16th ) Offer based on combined exam & interview marks (2:1) Waiting list (May) Interview (late Feb - Mar) 2nd Interview (April) Offer (Late May)
How are the places allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank
How are the places allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank
How are the places allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank
How are the places allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank
How are the places allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank
How are the places allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank
How are the places allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank
How are the places allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank
How are the places allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank
How are the places allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank
How are the places allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank
How are the places allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank
How are the places allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank Waiting list
How are the places allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank Appeal Waiting list
How are the places allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank Appeal Waiting list
How are the places allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. Same for each year according to target number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank Appeal Waiting list
Projected numbers for 20016/17 (Rough estimates only at this stage) Post year 2 20 – 30 Post year 3 80 – 120 Post year 4 50 – 70 TOTAL 170 – 190 • Approximately 20 – 30 students permitted to intercalate externally. • Number depends on how many externals accepted • Numbers from each year proportional to total number of applicants for each year
Applying for an external place -1 • You will be interviewed and re-ranked in the same way as internal applicants • External application counts as 1choice • You can mix internal and external choices E.g. Space medicine (KCL) Film Studies & Nuclear Physics (Dundee) Homeopathy & Voodoo Medicine (Imperial) Global & Public Health (Barts & The London) Experimental Pathology (Barts & The London) } 1 2 3
Applying for external places -2 • If you fail to get an external place your first internal choice will be treated as a normal first choice • If necessary, obtain provisional permission to intercalate from student office • We interview up to the top 50 potential applicants • Top 20 - 30 (or thereabouts) given permission to intercalate externally
• You must also go through whatever application process the external institute requires – What if the timing of the external application process overlaps ours? Applying for an external place -3
• You must also go through whatever application process the external institute requires – What if the timing of the external application process overlaps ours? – Apply to student office for a letter giving you provisional permission to intercalate. Applying for an external place -3
How to make a good application • Form – Concise account of reasons for intercalating and your choice of course(s) • If more than 1 choice, give reasons for each – Talk to course organisers and current students
How to make a good application • Form – Concise account of reasons for intercalating and your choice of course(s) • If more than 1 choice, give reasons for each – Talk to course organisers and current students • Interview
How to make a good application • Form – Concise account of reasons for intercalating and your choice of course(s) • If more than 1 choice, give reasons for each – Talk to course organisers and current students • Interview – Make sure you know about the course
How to make a good application • Form – Concise account of reasons for intercalating and your choice of course(s) • If more than 1 choice, give reasons for each – Talk to course organisers and current students • Interview – Make sure you know about the course – Give some thought to possible projects
How to make a good application • Form – Concise account of reasons for intercalating and your choice of course(s) • If more than 1 choice, give reasons for each – Talk to course organisers and current students • Interview – Make sure you know about the course – Give some thought to possible projects – Don’t waffle.
Funding • Students who intercalate between years 4 and 5 – All undergraduate home and EU intercalating students will get their fees paid and basic student loan (£2500) – All are eligible for a (means tested) NHS bursary.
Funding • Students who intercalate between years 4 and 5 – All undergraduate home and EU intercalating students will get their fees paid and basic student loan (£2500) – All are eligible for a (means tested) NHS bursary. • Students who intercalate between years 3 and 4 – will get whatever funding/loans they got in years 1 to 3. – When you return to the MBBS/BDS course years 4 & 5 will be funded as normal.
Funding • Students who intercalate between years 4 and 5 – All undergraduate home and EU intercalating students will get their fees paid and basic student loan (£2500) – All are eligible for a (means tested) NHS bursary. • Students who intercalate between years 3 and 4 – will get whatever funding/loans they got in years 1 to 3. – When you return to the MBBS/BDS course years 4 & 5 will be funded as normal. • Students intercalating between years 2 & 3 – will get whatever funding/loans they got in years 1 to 2
Funding • Students who intercalate between years 4 and 5 – All undergraduate home and EU intercalating students will get their fees paid and basic student loan (£2500) – All are eligible for a (means tested) NHS bursary. • Students who intercalate between years 3 and 4 – will get whatever funding/loans they got in years 1 to 3. – When you return to the MBBS/BDS course years 4 & 5 will be funded as normal. • Students intercalating between years 2 & 3 – will get whatever funding/loans they got in years 1 to 2 i.e. no financial penalty for intercalating (apart from extra year’s and maintenance). Further details from Kate McFarlane
LATEST FROM KATE. JAN 2015 • Students intercalating after year 2: – Will receive their normal student finance from SFE during the intercalated year and MBBS year 3. During MBBS years 4 and 5 they will be NHS funded and can only obtain a non- assessed student maintenance loan. • Students intercalating after year 3: – Will receive their normal student finance from SFE during the intercalated year. During MBBS years 4 and 5 they will be NHS funded and can only obtain a non-assessed student maintenance loan. • Students intercalating after year 4: – Will be NHS funded during their intercalated year and the final year of MBBS. Again, they can only obtain a non- assessed student maintenance loan when NHS funded.
Additional funding • A limited number of bursaries awarded on the basis of academic merit and, in a few cases, financial need. • Available from various sources such as ARC, Path. Soc., Jean Shanks Foundation • Minimum £500; maximum £13,500 (only 1 of these) – Those doing external degrees not eligible – Those from outside medical schools not eligible • (Approx. 30 awards in total?) - Talk to Kate McFarlane at the Intercal. Degrees fair.
Additional funding • A limited number of bursaries awarded on the basis of academic merit and, in a few cases, financial need. • Available from various sources such as ARC, Path. Soc., Jean Shanks Foundation • Minimum £500; maximum £13,500 (only 1 of these) – Those doing external degrees not eligible – Those from outside medical schools not eligible • (Approx. 30 awards in total?) - Talk to Kate McFarlane at the Intercal. Degrees fair.
Appeals • Exceptional circumstances, illness, or other relevant factors were not made known at the time for good reason, or were not properly taken into account. • Procedural error, including alleged administrative or clerical error, and bias in the operation of the procedure. • Appeals against the academic judgement of the selectors shall not be deemed a legitimate ground for appeal. • Written statement – no more than 2 sides of A4 paper, outlining reasons – supporting evidence e.g.medical certificates, letters from senior tutors etc.
Appeals • Exceptional circumstances, illness, or other relevant factors were not made known at the time for good reason, or were not properly taken into account. • Procedural error, including alleged administrative or clerical error, and bias in the operation of the procedure. • Appeals against the academic judgement of the selectors shall not be deemed a legitimate ground for appeal. • Written statement – no more than 2 sides of A4 paper, outlining reasons – supporting evidence e.g.medical certificates, letters from senior tutors etc. • In 2015, 10 Students appealed, of whom 4 were successful.
What does intercalation do for students in the longer term? McManus et al. (1999) Intercalated degrees, learning styles, and career preferences: prospective longitudinal study of UK medical students. BMJ 319:542-546 Nicholson JA, et al. (2010) Why medical students choose not to carry out an intercalated BSc: a questionnaire study. BMC Med Educ;10:25. (Background section has much useful information.) Key messages: •Improved performance on returning to MBBS studies •Final year students who had taken an intercalated degree were more interested in medical research, and had higher deep and strategic learning style scores than other students. •More likely to have a career in academic medicine and more likely to practise evidence based medicine anyway.

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Intercalation overview

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    Intercalated degrees at Barts& The London http://www.smd.qmul.ac.uk/un dergraduate/intercalated/index .html Go to SMD web page, click on ‘undergraduate’ and follow link to intercalated degrees
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    Outline • Why intercalate? •Eligibility. • When to intercalate.
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    Outline • Why intercalate? •Eligibility. • When to intercalate. • Courses on offer at SMD & their structure.
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    Outline • Why intercalate? •Eligibility. • When to intercalate. • Courses on offer at SMD & their structure. • How to choose a course.
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    Outline • Why intercalate? •Eligibility. • When to intercalate. • Courses on offer at SMD & their structure. • How to choose a course. • How and when to apply.
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    Outline • Why intercalate? •Eligibility. • When to intercalate. • Courses on offer at SMD & their structure. • How to choose a course. • How and when to apply. • How intercalated places are allocated.
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    Outline • Why intercalate? •Eligibility. • When to intercalate. • Courses on offer at SMD & their structure. • How to choose a course. • How and when to apply. • How intercalated places are allocated. • External intercalated degrees.
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    Outline • Why intercalate? •Eligibility. • When to intercalate. • Courses on offer at SMD & their structure. • How to choose a course. • How and when to apply. • How intercalated places are allocated. • External intercalated degrees. • How to make a good application.
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    Outline • Why intercalate? •Eligibility. • When to intercalate. • Courses on offer at SMD & their structure. • How to choose a course. • How and when to apply. • How intercalated places are allocated. • External intercalated degrees. • How to make a good application. • Funding.
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    Outline • Why intercalate? •Eligibility. • When to intercalate. • Courses on offer at SMD & their structure. • How to choose a course. • How and when to apply. • How intercalated places are allocated. • External intercalated degrees. • How to make a good application. • Funding. • Appeals.
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    Should I intercalate? YES •Learn more about the science behind medicine • Learn more about subjects which interest you and in which you might specialise • Widen your interests • Get more FPAS points
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    Should I intercalate? YES •Learn more about the science behind medicine • Learn more about subjects which interest you and in which you might specialise • Widen your interests • Get more FPAS points NO • Qualify and practise clinical medicine sooner • Study specialised subjects from a broader base • Save money while a student • Start earning sooner
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    Should I intercalate? YES •Learn more about the science behind medicine • Learn more about subjects which interest you and in which you might specialise • Widen your interests • Get more FPAS points NO • Qualify and practise clinical medicine sooner • Study specialised subjects from a broader base • Save money while a student • Start earning sooner Search Ovid or PubMed “intercalated degree” for more information
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    Acquired/transferable skills • Specificlab. or clinical skills – (According to the nature of the project) • Critical appraisal of the literature. • Data processing and statistical analysis. • Presentation. • Coherent writing… at least for some.
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    Eligibility Eligible • 2nd , 3rd or4th year MBBS, including graduates) • 2nd 3rd or 4th year BDS • Normally no referrals
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    Eligibility Eligible • 2nd , 3rd or4th year MBBS, including graduates) • 2nd 3rd or 4th year BDS • Normally no referrals Very rare exceptions to the above rules can apply. Not eligible •Failure in preceding end of year exams & resits •Incomplete SSCs •Previous intercalated degree
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    When to intercalate Afteryear 2 •More science before moving to the more clinically orientated part of the MBBS course •Post 2nd year students not eligible for all courses
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    When to intercalate Afteryear 2 •More science before moving to the more clinically orientated part of the MBBS course •Post 2nd year students not eligible for all courses After year 3 •More time towards end of course for finals revision
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    When to intercalate Afteryear 2 •More science before moving to the more clinically orientated part of the MBBS course •Post 2nd year students not eligible for all courses After year 3 •More time towards end of course for finals revision After year 4 •More knowledge to build on •Break and change after clinical period No financial difference either way
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    Courses on offer •Biomed. Engineering & Clin. Materials (BSc) • Experimental Pathology (BSc) • Infections Disease & Epidemiology (BSc) • Global Public Health & Primary care (BSc) • Medical Education (BSc) • Molecular Medicine (BMedSci) • Molecular Therapeutics (BMedSci) • Neuroscience (BSc) • Oral Biology (BSc) • Sports & Exercise Medicine (BSc) • Pre-Hospital Medicine (BSc)
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    Courses on offer •Biomed. Engineering & Clin. Materials (BSc) • Experimental Pathology (BSc) • Infections Disease & Epidemiology (BSc) • Global Public Health & Primary care (BSc) • Medical Education (BSc) • Molecular Medicine (BMedSci) • Molecular Therapeutics (BMedSci) • Neuroscience (BSc) • Oral Biology (BSc) • Sports & Exercise Medicine (BSc) • Pre-Hospital Medicine (BSc)
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    Courses on offer •Biomed. Engineering & Clin. Materials (BSc) • Experimental Pathology (BSc) • Infections Disease & Epidemiology (BSc) • Global Public Health & Primary care (BSc) • Medical Education (BSc) • Molecular Medicine (BMedSci) • Molecular Therapeutics (BMedSci) • Neuroscience (BSc) • Oral Biology (BSc) • Sports & Exercise Medicine (BSc) • Pre-Hospital Medicine (BSc) Post year 3 or 4 only
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    Typical course structure Coremodules Lab. skills Statistics Writing skills etc.
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    Typical course structure Coremodules Lab. skills Statistics Writing skills etc. Option modules (Specific to each course)
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    Typical course structure Coremodules Lab. skills Statistics Writing skills etc. Option modules (Specific to each course) Research project
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    Typical course structure Coremodules Lab. skills Statistics Writing skills etc. Option modules (Specific to each course) Research project
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    Mol. Medicine &Mol. Therapeutics course structure • Compulsory (core) modules – normally in term 1. (60 units) • Option modules – term 2. Choose 1 from several. (15 units) • Projects – term 2. Linked to option module. (45 units)
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    Other course structures 60,75 or 90 taught units + project of 60, 45 or 30 units • Biomed. Eng. & Clinical Materials. Choose 4 out of 15 • Experimental Pathology. Do 3 + 1 out of 2 • Infection Disease & Epidemiology. Do 5 out of 5 • Medical Education. Do 5 out of 5 • Neuroscience. Do 5 out of 5 • Oral Biology Do 4 out of 4 • Sports & Exercise Medicine. Do 5 out of 5 • Global Public Health & Primary care. Do 5 out of 5 6 taught units+ 2 unit project plus 1 out of 4
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    Other course structures 60,75 or 90 taught units + project of 60, 45 or 30 units • Biomed. Eng. & Clinical Materials. Choose 4 out of 15 • Experimental Pathology. Do 3 + 1 out of 2 • Infection Disease & Epidemiology. Do 5 out of 5 • Medical Education. Do 5 out of 5 • Neuroscience. Do 5 out of 5 • Oral Biology Do 4 out of 4 • Sports & Exercise Medicine. Do 5 out of 5 • Global Public Health & Primary care. Do 5 out of 5 6 taught units+ 2 unit project plus 1 out of 4 Not all combinations feasible, subject to timetabling
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    How to choosea course • Interest • Strategy – Ranking – Demand for course of first choice • A few students get places on 2nd choice course but most get their first choice.
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    How are theplaces allocated? Exam results
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    How are theplaces allocated? Exam results Interview
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    How are theplaces allocated? Exam results Interview2:1
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    How are theplaces allocated? Exam results Interview2:1
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    How are theplaces allocated? Combined Rank Exam results Interview2:1
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    How to apply •Application through MySis Live by end of January • Include personal statement • Max three choices (external choice(s) count as one) • You will almost certainly be interviewed by organisers of your first choice course (possibly later by second choice organisers) • Ranking adjusted on basis of combined exam and interview marks (weighted 2:1) • Applications for external places (see next)
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    If applying externally… •Go though our application process as described – obtain a letter giving you permission to intercalate externally • We will interview you  adjusted ranking • You must also go through whatever application process the external institute requires
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    If applying externally… •Go though our application process as described – obtain a letter giving you permission to intercalate externally • We will interview you  adjusted ranking • You must also go through whatever application process the external institute requires – What if the timing of the external application process overlaps ours? – We will give you letter giving you provisional permission to intercalate.
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    Application timing (2015) 2016dates will be similar Recruitment fair (Jan 30th ) Application deadline (Feb 16th ) Offer based on combined exam & interview marks (2:1) Waiting list (May) Interview (late Feb - Mar) 2nd Interview (April) Offer (Late May)
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    How are theplaces allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank
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    How are theplaces allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank
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    How are theplaces allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank
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    How are theplaces allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank
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    How are theplaces allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank
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    How are theplaces allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank
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    How are theplaces allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank
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    How are theplaces allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank
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    How are theplaces allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank
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    How are theplaces allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank
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    How are theplaces allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank
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    How are theplaces allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank
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    How are theplaces allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank Waiting list
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    How are theplaces allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank Appeal Waiting list
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    How are theplaces allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank Appeal Waiting list
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    How are theplaces allocated? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Etc. Same for each year according to target number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank Appeal Waiting list
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    Projected numbers for20016/17 (Rough estimates only at this stage) Post year 2 20 – 30 Post year 3 80 – 120 Post year 4 50 – 70 TOTAL 170 – 190 • Approximately 20 – 30 students permitted to intercalate externally. • Number depends on how many externals accepted • Numbers from each year proportional to total number of applicants for each year
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    Applying for anexternal place -1 • You will be interviewed and re-ranked in the same way as internal applicants • External application counts as 1choice • You can mix internal and external choices E.g. Space medicine (KCL) Film Studies & Nuclear Physics (Dundee) Homeopathy & Voodoo Medicine (Imperial) Global & Public Health (Barts & The London) Experimental Pathology (Barts & The London) } 1 2 3
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    Applying for externalplaces -2 • If you fail to get an external place your first internal choice will be treated as a normal first choice • If necessary, obtain provisional permission to intercalate from student office • We interview up to the top 50 potential applicants • Top 20 - 30 (or thereabouts) given permission to intercalate externally
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    • You mustalso go through whatever application process the external institute requires – What if the timing of the external application process overlaps ours? Applying for an external place -3
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    • You mustalso go through whatever application process the external institute requires – What if the timing of the external application process overlaps ours? – Apply to student office for a letter giving you provisional permission to intercalate. Applying for an external place -3
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    How to makea good application • Form – Concise account of reasons for intercalating and your choice of course(s) • If more than 1 choice, give reasons for each – Talk to course organisers and current students
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    How to makea good application • Form – Concise account of reasons for intercalating and your choice of course(s) • If more than 1 choice, give reasons for each – Talk to course organisers and current students • Interview
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    How to makea good application • Form – Concise account of reasons for intercalating and your choice of course(s) • If more than 1 choice, give reasons for each – Talk to course organisers and current students • Interview – Make sure you know about the course
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    How to makea good application • Form – Concise account of reasons for intercalating and your choice of course(s) • If more than 1 choice, give reasons for each – Talk to course organisers and current students • Interview – Make sure you know about the course – Give some thought to possible projects
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    How to makea good application • Form – Concise account of reasons for intercalating and your choice of course(s) • If more than 1 choice, give reasons for each – Talk to course organisers and current students • Interview – Make sure you know about the course – Give some thought to possible projects – Don’t waffle.
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    Funding • Students whointercalate between years 4 and 5 – All undergraduate home and EU intercalating students will get their fees paid and basic student loan (£2500) – All are eligible for a (means tested) NHS bursary.
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    Funding • Students whointercalate between years 4 and 5 – All undergraduate home and EU intercalating students will get their fees paid and basic student loan (£2500) – All are eligible for a (means tested) NHS bursary. • Students who intercalate between years 3 and 4 – will get whatever funding/loans they got in years 1 to 3. – When you return to the MBBS/BDS course years 4 & 5 will be funded as normal.
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    Funding • Students whointercalate between years 4 and 5 – All undergraduate home and EU intercalating students will get their fees paid and basic student loan (£2500) – All are eligible for a (means tested) NHS bursary. • Students who intercalate between years 3 and 4 – will get whatever funding/loans they got in years 1 to 3. – When you return to the MBBS/BDS course years 4 & 5 will be funded as normal. • Students intercalating between years 2 & 3 – will get whatever funding/loans they got in years 1 to 2
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    Funding • Students whointercalate between years 4 and 5 – All undergraduate home and EU intercalating students will get their fees paid and basic student loan (£2500) – All are eligible for a (means tested) NHS bursary. • Students who intercalate between years 3 and 4 – will get whatever funding/loans they got in years 1 to 3. – When you return to the MBBS/BDS course years 4 & 5 will be funded as normal. • Students intercalating between years 2 & 3 – will get whatever funding/loans they got in years 1 to 2 i.e. no financial penalty for intercalating (apart from extra year’s and maintenance). Further details from Kate McFarlane
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    LATEST FROM KATE.JAN 2015 • Students intercalating after year 2: – Will receive their normal student finance from SFE during the intercalated year and MBBS year 3. During MBBS years 4 and 5 they will be NHS funded and can only obtain a non- assessed student maintenance loan. • Students intercalating after year 3: – Will receive their normal student finance from SFE during the intercalated year. During MBBS years 4 and 5 they will be NHS funded and can only obtain a non-assessed student maintenance loan. • Students intercalating after year 4: – Will be NHS funded during their intercalated year and the final year of MBBS. Again, they can only obtain a non- assessed student maintenance loan when NHS funded.
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    Additional funding • Alimited number of bursaries awarded on the basis of academic merit and, in a few cases, financial need. • Available from various sources such as ARC, Path. Soc., Jean Shanks Foundation • Minimum £500; maximum £13,500 (only 1 of these) – Those doing external degrees not eligible – Those from outside medical schools not eligible • (Approx. 30 awards in total?) - Talk to Kate McFarlane at the Intercal. Degrees fair.
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    Additional funding • Alimited number of bursaries awarded on the basis of academic merit and, in a few cases, financial need. • Available from various sources such as ARC, Path. Soc., Jean Shanks Foundation • Minimum £500; maximum £13,500 (only 1 of these) – Those doing external degrees not eligible – Those from outside medical schools not eligible • (Approx. 30 awards in total?) - Talk to Kate McFarlane at the Intercal. Degrees fair.
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    Appeals • Exceptional circumstances,illness, or other relevant factors were not made known at the time for good reason, or were not properly taken into account. • Procedural error, including alleged administrative or clerical error, and bias in the operation of the procedure. • Appeals against the academic judgement of the selectors shall not be deemed a legitimate ground for appeal. • Written statement – no more than 2 sides of A4 paper, outlining reasons – supporting evidence e.g.medical certificates, letters from senior tutors etc.
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    Appeals • Exceptional circumstances,illness, or other relevant factors were not made known at the time for good reason, or were not properly taken into account. • Procedural error, including alleged administrative or clerical error, and bias in the operation of the procedure. • Appeals against the academic judgement of the selectors shall not be deemed a legitimate ground for appeal. • Written statement – no more than 2 sides of A4 paper, outlining reasons – supporting evidence e.g.medical certificates, letters from senior tutors etc. • In 2015, 10 Students appealed, of whom 4 were successful.
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    What does intercalationdo for students in the longer term? McManus et al. (1999) Intercalated degrees, learning styles, and career preferences: prospective longitudinal study of UK medical students. BMJ 319:542-546 Nicholson JA, et al. (2010) Why medical students choose not to carry out an intercalated BSc: a questionnaire study. BMC Med Educ;10:25. (Background section has much useful information.) Key messages: •Improved performance on returning to MBBS studies •Final year students who had taken an intercalated degree were more interested in medical research, and had higher deep and strategic learning style scores than other students. •More likely to have a career in academic medicine and more likely to practise evidence based medicine anyway.