Why Dundee?

Question 1

Why do you want to come to the university of dundee?

Answer 1

• Based a Ninewells hospital – one of Europe’s largest teaching hospitals and renowned research facilities
• Access to clinical areas from day one – gives context to what you learn and allows you to be more comfortable with anatomical variation – can practise examinations and taking histories.
• Spiral curriculum – Allows for knowledge to be built on and consolidated
• Learn anatomy by dissection
• Use of thiel-embalmed cadavers – retains life-like quality tissue which allows for an experience unlike any other medical schools in the UK

Responsible electives
• Opportunity to work in some of the worlds poorest countries
• Partner sites in Malawi and Zambia
• Can undertake 10 weeks instead of 6
• Raising funds ensures that hosts benefit from giving these opportunities to students.

Question 2

MBChB Dundee course

Answer 2

First 3 years
• Course starts with 8 week foundation block that explores the fundamental science of medicine
• Learn about body systems, exploring normal and abnormal functions then move into clinical cases
• Learn anatomy by dissection
• Use of thiel-embalmed cadavers – retains life-like quality tissue which allows for an experience unlike nay other medical schools in the UK

After first 3 years
• Opportunity to intercalate and earn a BMSc in a range of subjects
• Years 4 and 5 move into clinical training – consists of a series of placements in different disciplines and allows you to put your knowledge into practise.

Question 3

Intercalated degree

Answer 3

• 1 year after the first 3 years of the course
• Take a year out of the MBChB course to study a topic/topics in depth
• Ranges from basic science and clinical research to education and teaching
• Allows you to decide where your preferred career in medicine lies
• Opportunity for independent research, and exposure to new people and contacts.
• Enhanced communication skills.