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Contents
We are delighted to
introduce the BMSc
04 BMSc Anatomy 14 BMSc Human Reproduction, Assisted Conception
06 BMSc Applied Orthopaedic Technology and Embryonic Stem Cells
08 BMSc Cardiovascular & Diabetes Medicine 16

programme in Dundee...
BMSc Global Health
10 BMSc Cancer & Personalised Medicine 18 BMSc Medical Education
12 BMSc Healthcare Improvement 20 BMSc Neuropharmacology & Behaviour

The BMSc programme is made up of 9 Applying to the BMSc programme

inter-linked courses. This allow you the choice The BMSc programme is introduced to current
from a wide variety of topics and clinical Year 3 MBChB and Year 2 BDS students in an
specialities and to explore a subject area in interactive workshop in October/November
more detail during your intercalated year. each year, with presentations from each course
team and previous BMSc students. Applications
Each course has been designed to complement are co-ordinated by the MSUO team (BMSC@
the MBChB and BDS curriculum. In addition [Link]), with applications opening in
to specialist teaching in your subject area of October each year. The application process
choice, the BMSc degree brings all students requires submission of a short CV, and a
together for generic skills training and provides personal statement describing your interest in
the opportunity for you to design and carry your BMSc course(s) of choice – you can apply
out an original research project, supported to up to 3 BMSc courses, providing a personal
by experienced and enthusiastic supervisors statement in support of each application, and
based in clinical and non-clinical departments will have the opportunity to rank your choices.
throughout the medical and dental schools – Your application should be accompanied by a
many BMSc students will have the additional short academic reference from a member of
opportunity to publish their work, and to staff who knows you well.
present their project work at national and
international conferences. The programme and individual course leads are
always happy to hear from prospective internal
Our students really are our best ambassadors, and external BMSc students, and to provide
and we encourage you to read about their additional information on all aspects of course
experiences, in addition to the information content and assessment. We encourage
provided by each of the BMSc course leads international applicants to additionally make
in the following pages. contact with:

We look forward to hearing from you, and to → Professor Faisel Khan, Associate Dean
welcoming you to your intercalated year. International, [Link]@[Link].
→ Dr David Russell, International Management
Best wishes, Lead, [Link]@[Link].
Dr Gillian Smith
BMSc Programme Lead International applicants will be accepted
e: [Link]@[Link] following either Year 2 or Year 3 MBChB,
depending on curriculum guidelines in their
Professor Ellie Hothersall-Davies home institution.
Head of Undergraduate Medicine
e: [Link]@[Link]

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 BMSc Anatomy (Intercalated) [Link]

Anatomy
An understanding of anatomy is fundamental to developing What will you learn? Why study this course?
an understanding of the human body in health and disease. Contact Details Along with the in-depth study of structural → The staff in the Centre for Anatomy and
BMSc Anatomy has a strong emphasis on dissection using Thiel For course-specific enquiries and functional anatomy you will also carry Human Identification (CAHID) are amongst
embalmed cadavers which retain their flexibility, colour and please contact the Course out an anatomy-based project on a clinical, the most experienced in the UK in the
Lead Dr Manah Changmai, surgical or basic sciences topic. fields of human identification, forensic
properties, providing a first class anatomical learning experience.
MChangmai@[Link]. anthropology, craniofacial identification
For application enquiries please Compulsory Modules: and the study of the human body
contact: BMSC@[Link] → Regional Gross Anatomy
“The teaching was of an incredibly “Dissections were fantastic, → Anatomy Dissertation → Staff deliver high quality anatomy
high level and the staff were all learned a great deal from them. teaching via whole body dissection
very encouraging. The gross The vertebral column and Optional Modules (choose 3): which allows students to develop a
anatomy teaching was excellent anatomy of the individuals were → Functional Anatomy of the Limbs sound knowledge of the human body
and the opportunity to explore particular highlights.” → Vertebral Column
human anatomy in a wider → Applied Anatomy Topics → The Centre was awarded a prestigious
→ Anatomy of the Individual Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher
context was fascinating!”
Education in November 2013. Presented
Teaching on BMSc Anatomy is through a in recognition of ‘world class excellence’,
combination of lectures, workshops and the Queen’s Anniversary Prizes are among
self-directed learning. There is also a large the most highly-regarded awards for the
practical dissection component associated UK’s universities and colleges
with the Regional Gross Anatomy module.
Teaching methods vary across modules
and are adopted based on the intended
learning outcomes.

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 BMSc Applied Orthopaedic Technology (Intercalated) [Link]

Applied Orthopaedic
Technology
Technology has always been central to the treatment of patients in orthopaedics, What will you learn? Why study with us?
“I’m very happy that I chose to In Semester 1 you will attend weekly lectures → By the end of the programme, you will
and the use of technology has never been greater than it is at present. Today on Mechanics and Mechanical Properties of have a systematic understanding and
undertake my BMSc intercalated
you can choose from a large and ever-increasing variety of orthopaedic devices. Materials. These will cover basic rigid body knowledge of the physical sciences and
year of medicine in Applied
This rapid development has considerable implications for those working in the Orthopaedic Technology. It was a mechanics with application to biomechanical technology relevant to orthopaedics and
fields of orthopaedics, biomechanics, sports, and rehabilitation. challenging, yet very rewarding year analysis, and the strength of orthopaedic have developed critical awareness of
structures and materials. You will attend current research questions in the field.
for many reasons. The self-directed
weekly statistical lectures which will → You will develop the appropriate practical
The BMSc (Hons) in Applied Orthopaedic Technology
learning modules spread over the introduce students to the terminology and and analytical skills in order to be able
is the only orthopaedic-focused intercalated BMSc year improved my self-motivation concepts of basic statistics and to enable to understand and interpret complex
in the UK and is taught by experts in the fields of and time management skills. Over application and interpretation of results of scientific concepts and critically evaluate
orthopaedics, biomechanics and motion analysis. the course of the year I carried out statistical procedures both descriptive and current research.
You’ll gain an understanding of the principles involved a research project in a sport that I inferential. You will undertake self-directed → You will understand and utilise relevant
in the development and application of orthopaedic love, which involved developing an learning modules on Orthopaedic Medicine, technology and have the ability to
technology, orthopaedic biomechanics, and sports experimental set-up and recruiting Biomechanics and Introduction to Research evaluate and critique methodologies.
biomechanics. You will have access to a world- participants. I think this opportunity and Audit Skills and you will begin your → You will learn to develop and test
renowned teaching faculty with excellent interlinked is the one which really made this project. Academic Communications will scientific hypotheses, including the
sports, foot and gait analysis laboratories. Many of BMSc appealing.” be taught throughout Semesters 1 and 2. design of laboratory research projects
our students have had the opportunity to present aimed at addressing specific
their research at conferences or have it published in In Semester 2 you will attend sessions on hypothesis-driven questions.
peer-review journals. Prosthetics, Orthotics, Wheelchairs, Motion → You will undertake the practical and
Analysis and Academic Communications. technical aspects of a laboratory-based
The course content includes lectures, tutorials, You will continue with self-directed learning project, providing the opportunity to
multimedia demonstrations and self-directed modules on Introduction to Research and gain new skills and research experience.
learning modules as well as a project in a relevant Audit Skills and Implant Technology. You will → You will understand how to communicate
area of orthopaedics and rehabilitation. give a presentation and design a poster as complex scientific concepts to specialist
You will attend lectures on the following topics part of your Introduction to Research and and non-specialist audiences, both
→ Medical Statistics (Semester 1) Audit Skills Module. You will complete your verbally and in writing and
→ Rigid Body Mechanics (Semester 1) project and submit your dissertation. You demonstrate an understanding of whether
→ Structural Mechanics (Semester 1) will give a pre-viva presentation and be specific research outcomes make a
→ Biomechanics (Semesters 1 & 2) examined by Viva Voce. significant, novel contribution to the field.
→ Academic Communications (Semesters 1 & 2) → You will have the potential to present
→ Prosthetics, Orthotics, Wheelchairs & Motion The assessment for the BMSc Award is in your work at national and international
Analysis (Semester 2) line with the University Assessment Policy. scientific and medical conferences
It is by a combination of coursework,
And study self-directed learning modules on the written examination and thesis.
following topics: Contact Details
→ Orthopaedic Medicine (Semester 1) For course-specific enquiries please The programme will aid students in their
→ Biomechanics (Semester 1) contact the Course Leaders: preparation for clinical, academic and/or
→ An Introduction to Research and Audit Skills (in ortho@[Link] research careers - successful students will
support of your research project) (Semesters 1 & 2) For application enquiries please be ideally positioned to pursue postgraduate
→ Implant Technology (Semester 2) contact: BMSC@[Link] study at MSc, MD and PhD level.

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 BMSc Cardiovascular and Diabetes Medicine (Intercalated) [Link]

Cardiovascular and
Diabetes Medicine
Cardiovascular and diabetes medicine aims to deepen Cellular, metabolic and organ changes The course content includes: Why study with us?
understanding of metabolic diseases, including obesity, pre-date development of clinical → Pathogenesis and treatment of diabetes By the end of the course, students should
diabetes, cardiovascular and liver diseases. Cardiovascular and symptoms, so it is important to understand (Type 1 and Type 2) have a systematic understanding of the
the mechanisms that contribute to the → Obesity and fatty liver diseases medical and health sciences and a critical
diabetes have a major burden on global health. It is estimated
development and progression of disease. → Central and peripheral glucose sensing awareness of current challenges in the
that for every 30 people with symptomatic cardiovascular Dundee is renowned for translational medical → Cellular and animal models of diabetes discipline and the appropriate practical and
disease there are 60 who have yet to be diagnosed. research in diabetes and cardiovascular → Essential properties and molecular analytical skills in order to be able to:
disease which has real-world clinical impact. signaling in the heart → Understand and interpret complex
→ Endothelial dysfunction and measurement scientific concepts
The BMSc in Cardiovascular and Diabetes → Clinical evidence and therapeutics of → Evaluate new developments in medical
Medicine, a lab-based degree, focuses on cardiovascular disease sciences
enhancing your understanding of the control → Biomarkers of cardiovascular disease → Develop critical awareness and
mechanism underlying energy metabolism understanding of medical sciences
as well as the function of the heart and You’ll be assessed through a mix of: → Communicate complex scientific
circulation and how this can lead to disease. → Workshops concepts using appropriate methods
You’ll learn about current treatments, recent → Presentations including oral presentation
clinical trials and how large cohort genetic → Exams → Engage appropriately with self-directed
studies can be used to impact treatment. study and learning
What will you learn?
You’ll also develop skills in study design, We promote a blended approach to delivery
scientific methodology and communication, of teaching and learning in the first semester, “The Cardiovascular and Diabetes
and gain a critical awareness of current involving face-to-face learning, workshops, Medicine BMSc course in Dundee is
research questions in the field. This course tutorials, introductory lab skills sessions an excellent, structured programme
will provide students with confidence and self-directed learning, in preparation for students interested in cardiology
to apply critical understanding of the for a second semester research project
or diabetic medicine. The
latest basic and clinical science, and with assessed through presentation of a poster,
combination of both basic science
additional opportunities of advanced dissertation and oral examination with our
laboratory skills and statistics. You’ll be external examiner. Formative and summative
and clinical teaching by acclaimed
exposed to research from the fundamental coursework assignments will foster the academics and clinicians gave
level right up to large population studies development of an enquiry-led, self-directed me the opportunity to learn about
and gain an understanding of how our approach to learning and will encourage you different pathologies and keep up to
research shapes our understanding of to develop a variety of transferable academic date with current research.”
metabolic diseases. and professional skills which will benefit
your ongoing clinical training and improve
employment prospects post MBChB/BDS
Contact Details graduation.
For course-specific enquiries please
contact the Course Leaders: The programme will aid students in their
cvdm-bmsc@[Link] preparation for clinical, academic and/or
For application enquiries please research careers - successful students will
contact: BMSC@[Link] be ideally positioned to pursue postgraduate
study at MSc, MD and PhD level.

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 BMSc Cancer and Personalised Medicine (Intercalated) [Link]

Cancer and Personalised Medicine

The application of molecular genetics and personalised medicine to the treatment What will you learn? training and improve employment prospects
of cancer is at the forefront of clinical medicine and translational research. Current “The Cancer and Personalised The course content includes: post MBChB/BDS graduation.
estimates suggest that 1 in 2 people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime – with Medicine course offered me the → The Hallmarks of Cancer
more than 200 different types of cancer, many of which have a clear genetic basis, the opportunity to gain a much more → Oncogenes and tumour The programme will aid students in their
suppressor genes preparation for clinical, academic and/or
study of cancer and genetics is inextricably linked. scientific understanding of oncology.
→ DNA damage and repair research careers - successful students will
What I perhaps hadn’t expected
→ Cell signalling be ideally positioned to pursue postgraduate
to gain so much from was a deeper
→ Invasion and metastasis study at MSc, MD and PhD level.
understanding of basic scientific
The BMSc in Cancer and Personalised Medicine focuses on → Personalised medicine – implications
“The BMSc is the perfect opportunity for state of the art knowledge in cancer biology and treatment and principles, research practices and for diagnosis and treatment response Why study with us?
anyone interested in exploring in detail introduces new treatment approaches based on more personalised critical analysis of scientific working. → Systematic understanding and knowledge
scientific principles that lead to the or “precision” medicine treatment approaches. Thee course will I firmly believe trying to think more In Semester 1, you will begin by refreshing of the scientific basis of clinical decision
pathology or presentation of conditions. provide students with a firm grounding and critical understanding as a ‘scientist’ will benefit me in my key scientific concepts covered in the Year 1 making in clinical medicine and oncology
Dundee’s Cancer Research has a very of these exciting, interlinked fields, providing comprehensive future practice as a doctor.” Foundations of Medicine block and introduce → Learn from world-leading experts and
education in state-of-the-art basic science principles relating the development and causes of common engage in research within internationally
strong reputation and since I was always
to the clinical disciplines of medical and clinical oncology, cancers, along with the underlying principles excellent research teams
interested in specialising in Oncology,
haematology and pathology, with particular emphasis on new of cancer treatments such as chemotherapy → Training in study design, the scientific
the BMSc in Cancer and Personalised development in more “personalised” or stratified approaches to and radiotherapy. You will then focus on method, and scientific communication
Medicine was perfect for me! I found diagnosis and treatment. It is the only programme of its kind in the specialised modules in Cancer Biology → Understand and interpret complex
the course to be challenging and very UK providing a strong evidence base for clinical decision making in and Personalised Medicine, interspersed scientific concepts, and evaluate literature
rewarding in terms of knowledge.” oncology, with additional training opportunities in laboratory skills, with specialist training in laboratory skills → Undertake either a laboratory-based or
research methods and a diverse portfolio of research projects. and statistical analysis. In Semester 2, you more clinically-focused research project
will spend most of your time working on a tailored to your interests, gaining new
research project of your choice, selected skills and research experience
from a diverse portfolio of projects → Develop problem solving skills, developing
covering all aspects of cancer research, the ability to think and conceptualise
oncology and translational medicine. information analytically, critically,
creatively, and laterally
We promote a blended approach to delivery → Potential to present your work at national
of teaching and learning in the first semester and international scientific and medical
(50% of overall assessment), involving conferences
face-to-face learning, workshops, tutorials,
introductory lab skills sessions and self-
directed learning, in preparation for a second
semester research project assessed through
presentation of a poster, dissertation and
oral examination with our external examiner
(50% of overall assessment). Formative and Contact Details
summative coursework assignments will For enquiries, contact the Course
foster the development of an enquiry-led, Leaders: BMScGenetics-Cancer@
self-directed approach to learning and [Link]
will encourage you to develop a variety of For application enquiries please
transferable academic and professional contact: BMSC@[Link]
skills which will benefit your ongoing clinical

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 BMSc Healthcare Improvement (Intercalated) [Link]

Healthcare Improvement
This is a great opportunity to study improvement closely
with a healthcare team by developing, testing and implementing Epidemiology is through written teams and will provide training in study
system level changes to improve patient/family, healthcare “If you want to undertake a BMSc assignments and online examination design, Quality Improvement methods,
professional and system outcomes. where you work in a clinical (35% of overall assessment). In addition, and scientific communication
environment for the year, Healthcare you will submit a protocol for you → You will learn to understand and interpret
Improvement is for you. This BMSc Dissertation (15% of overall assessment), barriers to change, search the literature
The BMSc in Healthcare Improvement combines in preparation for a second semester using relevant search engines and
allows you to choose the specialty
qualitative and quantitative methods for improvement project assessed through databases and critically evaluate literature
you’d like to workwith, giving you
analysis of problems, design of improvements dissertation and oral examination with → Modules in Epidemiology and
and implementation of change. The course
scope to gain further experience our external examiner (50% of overall Ethnography provide accredited, in-depth
will provide students with a firm grounding in a field you’re interested in whilst assessment). Formative and summative learning in two key improvement sciences.
and critical understanding of improvement bringing about positive change. coursework assignments will foster the → Students are supported by Academic and
sciences. It is the only programme of its kind Quality improvement work is a vital development of an enquiry-led, self-directed Clinical supervisors
in the UK providing a strong evidence base for aspect of a doctor’s skillset, and approach to learning and will encourage → Students, tutors and administrators
healthcare improvement and the opportunity for this is reflected in specialty training you to develop a variety of transferable have regular contact with each other,
applied learning through a diverse portfolio of application criteria. academic and professional skills which enhancing the learning experience
improvement projects. Over the past four years will benefit your ongoing clinical training → You will have the potential to present
students on the BMSc in Healthcare Improvement and improve employment prospects post your work at national and international
have worked with 20 different clinical services in MBChB/BDS graduation. scientific or medical conferences and
community and hospital care. In Semester 1, you will begin by exploring even publish in peer reviewed journals.
key Human concepts. You will learn how to The programme will aid students in their → Graduates with high level skills in
What will you learn? apply these concepts to the critical appraisal preparation for clinical, academic and/or Healthcare Improvement will have
The course content includes: of Quality Improvement reports. You will work research careers - successful students will excellent employment opportunities.
→ Critical appraisal of quality improvement with your academic supervisors to develop be ideally positioned to pursue postgraduate Quality Improvement is high on the
reports your skills in the application of quality study at MSc, MD and PhD level. policy agenda for healthcare throughout
→ Masters level module in epidemiology improvement methodologies (e.g. from the world.
(quantitative research methods). ethnography and epidemiology) to study Why study with us?
→ Masters level module in ethnography the changes that you will make. You will → By the end of the programme, you will 1
NES Turas Learn. Quality Improvement Zone:
(qualitative research methods). work with your academic supervisors to have a systematic understanding and Improvement Journey [Available from:
→ A structured approach to Quality develop your skills in the application of knowledge of the scientific basis of [Link]/4095/quality-improvement-zone/
improvement-journey.
Improvement1 with your clinical team quality improvement methodologies (e.g. improvement in healthcare, and be 2
NES Turas Learn. Quality Improvement Zone: PDSA
through leadership, project planning and from ethnography and epidemiology) to familiar with recent Quality Improvement (Plan Do Study Act cycles) [Available from:
management, communication study the changes that you will make. In research findings and future improvement [Link]/2274/quality-improvement-zone/
qi-tools/pdsa.
and measurement Semester 2, you will spend most of your priorities
→ Build will and conditions for change time working on your improvement project. → Students will learn from clinicians who
→ Understand the current system apply quality improvement methods
→ Develop the aim and change theory We promote a blended approach to in their daily practice and engage in Contact Details
“Undertaking a BMSc in Healthcare Improvement has provided me
→ Identify specific change ideas, test and delivery of teaching and learning in the person centred care within internationally For enquiries, contact the Course
with invaluable research skills, as well as furthering my ability to work refine in context first semester, involving face-to-face excellent clinical teams Leaders: bmschealthcareimprovement@
within clinical teams and independently. There is the unique ability → Implement locally using PDSA cycles2to learning, workshops, tutorials, introductory → The course is delivered through [Link]
to maintain clinical contact throughout the year, and the opportunity build in sustainability qualitative research skills sessions and workplace-based learning with clinical For application enquiries please contact:
to learn more about research and quality improvement is not one → Develop test and implement self-directed learning. Assessment of BMSC@[Link]
to be passed up. I would highly recommend!” measurement for improvement Critical Appraisal, Ethnography and

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 BMSc Human Reproduction, Assisted Conception and Embryonic Stem Cells (Intercalated) [Link]

Human Reproduction,
Assisted Conception and
Embryonic Stem Cells
Infertility is a common problem, affecting one in seven couples. Assisted
Reproductive Technology (ART) is the predominant treatment, which contributes
to approximately 2% of births in the UK. IVF is a very profitable worldwide
business with 70% of the UK cycles being privately funded. It is a rapidly
What will you learn?
growing field, with the number of cycles in the UK continuing to increase. The aim of this course is to provide Laboratory and Research Skills: Analytical, creative and scholarly activities:
successful candidates with a strong → an understanding of techniques used → the ability to use statistical tools
As such there is a clear need for medical in human embryology, in particular the foundation in the knowledge, academic in the preparation of male and female appropriately
“I highly recommend it to anyone students to have an up-to-date knowledge understanding of human gamete (sperm and and laboratory skills in reproductive gametes for IVF and ICSI. → an understanding of how to recognise
interested in intercalating. There on these subjects and ability to analyse egg) and key identifying factors in the normal medicine. Medical students are taught → an appreciation of the importance of and implement evidence based-medicine
is a well rounded approach to the the subject critically. ART is consistently in process of the union of gametes (in vivo and by and given the opportunity to interact health and safety in the laboratory. → the ability to retrieve, review and critically
the media and a popular, interesting and in vitro) and subsequent development of with clinicians, reproductive biologists, → the ability to use scientific method to analyse scientific data
subject which includes everything
stimulating subject for students. human embryos. This research uses cutting embryologists and other staff that work test a hypothesis or theory and the → to be able to demonstrate reasoning
from both basic science and clinical
edge technology combined with selected in the Assisted Conception Unit (ACU) at ability to generate, evaluate, interpret and analytic ability when assessing
lectures, an ethics & law module, Ninewells Assisted Conception Unit in samples from patients with well-defined Ninewells Hospital and the University of and present practical work, together controversial issues relating to ART
a statistics course, a research Dundee was set up by Dr John Mills and pathology. As such the research has a very Dundee. Through this direct exposure with writing laboratory reports → an understanding of research design
skills module and of course the Dr Geoff James, which resulted in the strong translational focus. students will observe the practice and → an ability to problem-solve and critically and the ability to evaluate and critique
dissertation. In particular I liked the birth of the first in vitro-fertilisation (IVF) management of a working ART clinic and evaluate quantitative data research methodologies
clinical aspect of the course, which baby in Scotland in September 1984. It is a It is against this exciting background that benefit from teaching provided by clinical → the ability to complete a high-quality
included attending fertility clinics prestigious unit providing high quality patient we have introduced this BMSc, which and laboratory staff involved in diagnosis Attitudes and Ethics: research dissertation
and theatre sessions in the ACU. care, with over 3,000 babies born so far. The focuses on placing the scientific principles and treatment. Additionally, the high level of → an appreciation of the ethical issues
The course was really well staff of 30 work in a state-of-the art facility of human embryology in a clinical context. laboratory training ensures that the student involved in ART and the ability to Communication Skills:
organised and the staff were with the addition of new IVF laboratories Students undertaking this BMSc are able is equipped with experience in laboratory prepare documentation required for → an understanding of how to take an
friendly and approachable.” facilities and currently treats about 700 IVF to have clinical exposure to ART, perform techniques including handling gametes. ethical approvals infertility history and to give effective
cycles per year. There are close working laboratory or clinically focused research Students will gain experience in how to → a practical knowledge of legislative verbal communication of difficult
relationships between Ninewells Assisted and gain an in-depth scientific and clinical design and deliver a research project within and regulatory framework information to patients
Conception Unit and the University of understanding of ART. a chosen subject area within reproduction. → an appreciation of the importance of → the ability to communicate complex
Dundee, allowing the development of team working and how to recognise scientific concepts using appropriate
pioneering clinical and laboratory research. On completion of the course the student will the roles of different members of the methods, including verbal presentation
acquire the following learning outcomes: multidisciplinary team involved in and written work
Since Bob Edwards first described the delivering ART treatment → knowledge of how to provide supportive
maturation of human oocytes in vitro back Scientific knowledge: feedback to colleagues
Contact Details in 1965, there has been an explosion of → an in-depth understanding of basic
For enquiries, contact the Course research in the field of human reproduction, science of human reproductive biology Personal Development:
Leaders: bmschumanreproduction@ resulting in an improved understanding of → a sound grasp of the aetiology of male → the development of self-learning and
[Link] human reproduction and as a consequence and female infertility time management skills
For application enquiries please ever increasing IVF success rates. Dundee → a detailed clinical knowledge of human → the ability to take responsibility for
contact: BMSC@[Link] University has obtained a world known ART and apply this to the diagnosis and one’s own work
reputation for cutting edge research management of infertility

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 BMSc Global Health (Intercalated) [Link]

Global Health
Never before has the world been so interconnected. This has Overview of BMSc Global Health course
become very evident recently with the COVID pandemic. No country Semester 1 Semester 2
is immune; we are all one global community. But pandemics are
Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 3
not the only challenge facing the world. Despite recent advances in Research skills Global health Project preparation Project data collection and completion
technology, inequalities between rich and poor are increasing.

It is a stark fact that at the beginning of the An equal, and some would say greater What will you learn? Why study with us?
“I have graduated from this degree not 21st Century two million children under the challenge, is the climate emergency. Will Contact Details During the first semester the focus is on By the end of the programme, you will have
only with a stronger understanding age of five die every year of pneumonia and our planet be habitable a century from For course-specific enquiries, learning about a broad range of topics a broad understanding of the scope of
of tropical disease, the process of diarrhoea which, in many cases, could easily now? There are many other ‘Global Health’ contact the Course Leaders: relating to Global Health along with the Global Health. Units include Disease and
have been prevented; 780 million people challenges including migration and war and BMScGlobalHealth@[Link]. knowledge and skills to design a feasible Health, Sustainable Healthcare, Social
critically analysing scientific literature,
are still without improved drinking water many of these are closely linked together. For application enquiries please research project which will examine one Dimensions of Health, Health Systems and
the behind the scenes of carrying
sources and 2.5 billion people lack improved We will explore some of these and and also contact: BMSc@[Link]. specific area in greater depth. In the Health Policy, International Politics and
out a research project, but also with
sanitation facilities. how they are influenced and in many cases second semester you will conduct the Economics, and Global Health Ethics.
a greater appreciation of the socio- driven by underlying political, economic data collection, for the research and write
economic burdens, and sustainably- and cultural factors. up your dissertation. You will learn relevant skills in research
ecological factors that influence global methods, search the literature using
health as a whole. I would recommend Expanding links with institutions and relevant search engines and databases
this degree for anyone interested in a projects in the UK and overseas are allowing and critically evaluate papers. You will learn
future career of public/ global health.” the development of exciting projects. about study design, the scientific method,
Topics in previous years have included an and scientific communication.
assessment of the effectiveness of a residual
spraying programme for malaria and an In addition, you will develop generic skills in
analysis of the barriers to TB treatment. academic writing, giving oral presentations
and debating controversial issues.
As well as research on current global health
challenges, there are opportunities to explore You will develop personally and professionally,
the evolution of global health and its scope exploring what it means to be a Global Citizen
and focus. For example a previous research and reflecting on how what you learn will help
project examined the role of Lock hospitals in you in your future career.
the treatment of sexually transmitted disease
in 19th Century India using original sources The ethos of the course is to ensure that
contained in the India Papers held at the projects we work with also benefit from your
National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh. research and our relationship with them.

“The Global Health BMSc gave me an opportunity to learn about the

interaction between health, politics, the environment and much
more. I was able to tailor my learning to my own interests and explore
important issues that aren’t covered in the medicine curriculum. The
research skills I learned will stay with me throughout my career.”

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 BMSc Medical Education (Intercalated) with AFHEA [Link]

Medical Education “Medical Education at Dundee has

What will you learn?
Our unique one year BMSc programme helps you to understand the
an excellent reputation and the theory and context of teaching in medicine and develop your ability
The University of Dundee is at the very core of medical to design and apply the practical aspects of teaching and assessment
BMSc course lives up to those
education where teaching and learning are central to the techniques. It offers you the opportunity to develop transferable skills
standards perfectly. Throughout
identity of today’s health care professions. the year I was given support by the
as a teacher and researcher as well as an educational policy maker. In
addition to the academic and clinical environment you will experience
supervisors towards gaining my
Our well established BMSc Medical Education Intercalated degree cutting edge research led by world class researchers and clinicians.
programme, set within the world renowned Medical School and Centre degree and by the end of the year,
for Medical Education, allows you to study in a friendly, responsive and I had gained the tools necessary The Professor Ronald Harden Award, named after one of the leading
student-centred [Link] approach – to ensure close integration to educate others to the high international authorities in medical education with unparalleled
of teaching and research activities, supporting our medical students to standards that the University experience in undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical
be fully involved from an early stage in pioneering new approaches to of Dundee provides.” education, is given to the best student presentation in recognition of
teaching, educational research and clinical practice. their excellence in educational research.

As part of this BMSc in Medical Education the student will be applying

for the award of Associate Fellow Higher Education Authority (AFHEA)
which is awarded to those who demonstrate they meet the criteria of
Contact Details Descriptor 1 (D1) of the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF)
For enquiries, contact the Course for teaching and supporting learning in higher education.
Leaders: bmscmedicaleducation@
[Link] Are you are ready to take a year out of your regular medical course
For application enquiries please and gain an additional degree? If so then please get in touch with any
contact: BMSC@[Link] questions you might have along with information on how to apply:
[Link]/medicine/study/ug/bmsc

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What will you learn? We promote a blended approach to delivery Why study with us?
The course content includes: of teaching and learning in the first semester, By the end of the course, students should
→ Functional neuroanatomy & neuroimaging involving face-to-face learning, workshops, have a systematic understanding of the
→ Neurodegenerative disorders including tutorials, introductory lab skills sessions and medical and health sciences and a critical
Motor Neuron Disease, Alzheimer’s, self-directed learning, in preparation for a awareness of current challenges in the
Parkinson’s and Huntington’s diseases second semester research project assessed discipline and the appropriate practical
→ Psychiatric disorders, their causes through presentation of a poster, project and analytical skills to:
and treatment report (thesis) and oral presentation with our → Understand and interpret complex
→ “Drugs of abuse” for medicinal purposes external examiner. Formative and summative scientific concepts
→ Polypharmacy pre, peri and coursework assignments will foster the → Evaluate new developments in
post-operatively development of an enquiry-led, self-directed medical sciences
→ Laboratory animal models of approach to learning and will encourage you → Develop critical awareness and
neurological disorders to develop a variety of transferable academic understanding of medical sciences
→ Advanced mechanisms of anaesthesia and professional skills which will benefit your → Communicate complex scientific

Neuropharmacology
and analgesia ongoing clinical training. concepts using appropriate methods
→ How the brain learns and remembers including oral presentation
→ Experimental techniques to study → Engage appropriately with self-directed

and Behaviour
brain function study and learning
→ Design and execute a novel research
You’ll be assessed through a mix of: project
→ Workshops
Neuropharmacology & Behaviour aims to deepen understanding
→ Presentations
of brain function in health and disease, including mechanisms → Written assignments
of action of common drugs on the central nervous system. → Exams

Mental health and neurodegenerative The BMSc in Neuropharmacology &

“I thoroughly enjoyed my BMSc in disease are major global health burdens. Behaviour is a lab-based degree which
Neuropharmacology and Behaviour. Up to one in four people will be affected by focuses on enhancing your understanding
The modules covered a broad range a mental or neurological disorder at some of brain function in health and disease, and
of neuroscience, statistics and point in their lives, be it developmentally mechanisms of action of neuroactive drugs.
or in older age. Risk factors in mental You’ll learn about current treatments, recent
research skills which built well on the
health disorders include not only genetic clinical trials and how large cohort genetic
teaching in the medical curriculum.
predisposition but environment and lifestyle studies can be used to impact treatment.
The lecturers were all very dedicated factors such as diet, income, standard of You’ll also develop skills in study design,
to the teaching and made sure that living and working conditions. It is crucial to scientific methodology and communication,
no one was falling behind. Although understand mechanisms that contribute to and gain a critical awareness of current
the modules progressed at a high development & progression of neurological research questions in the field. This course
tempo, the group of students were and psychiatric disorders as well as will provide students with the confidence
small and there were always time to furthering our understanding of the healthy to apply critical understanding of the
work through difficult topics.” brain and how drugs such as anaesthetics latest basic and clinical scientific literature,
and analgesics affect its function. Dundee design and execute a research project with
is renowned for translational medical additional support from advanced laboratory
research in neuroscience and psychiatry skills and statistics teaching. You’ll be Contact Details
which has real-world clinical impact. If you exposed to research from the fundamental For course-specific enquiries,
are interested in the evidential basis for cellular level right up to large population contact the Course Leads:
clinical practice in psychiatry, neurology, studies and gain an understanding of how BMScNeuropharm@[Link]
analgesia and anaesthesia this course will be our research shapes our understanding of For application enquiries please
particularly suited to you. the neurological function. contact: BMSC@[Link]

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Nethergate
Dundee, DD1 4HN
United Kingdom

You can find us on:

bmsc@[Link]
@dundeeuni

University of Dundee
24382

The University of Dundee is a registered Scottish Charity, No. SC015096