| Unit name | Personal and Professional Development |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ANAT10007 |
| Credit points | 40 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Coppi |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
This unit forms part of the compulsory year structure adopted by the Gateway Programme. |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
N/A |
| School/department | School of Anatomy |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
Why is this unit important?
This unit will introduce you to the process of reflective learning and enable you to gain critical understanding of the key principles of professionalism in the medical, dental and veterinary workplace. You will work individually and collaboratively as a part of a team, to learn from multiple perspectives and apply your knowledge in different contexts. It will support you through your transition into university and provide you with opportunities that will help you to develop and apply your skills to ensure your success in your higher education journey.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study
This unit will provide Gateway students with the opportunity to begin recognising and developing their personal and professional skills that are required for success in the clinical programmes of Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science. The teaching is designed to augment that of the relevant regulatory bodies, namely the General Medical Council (GMC), the General Dental Council (GDC) and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), whose guidance underpins training and performance. This unit will support your enthusiasm for your chosen career, giving you a greater understanding of statistics relevant for clinical practice.
An overview of content
In this unit you will develop skills related to reflective thinking which will lead to you identifying strategies for continued development. Concepts such as wellbeing, note-taking, communication, academic skills, team-working skills and leadership will be discussed and explored in relation to clinical practice. You will also develop numeracy skills and understanding of statistics relevant for clinical practice.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit
This unit will allow you to develop a range of essential skills that are valuable for your future careers and studies. You will be exposed to different learning techniques and develop effective studying and learning skills. As a result of this unit, you will explore challenges and real-world problems related to clinical practice. You will further your ability to plan, organise and manage your time, think critically, recognise and value the views and differences of others within a team.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the unit, you should be able to:
The unit is taught by a blended approach which include online and in-person teaching sessions. You will learn via a variety of methods from our expert staff. You will learn through a combination of seminars, online learning opportunities and work placements. Students will be expected to engage with readings and participate on a weekly basis.
Tasks which do not count towards your mark but help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
A formative written exercise in the first teaching block. You will also have several formative quizzes scheduled across the year to enable you to check your learning and understanding of the teaching materials.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
Must Pass - a minimum pass mark of 50% must be achieved in the following assessments:
When assessment does not go to plan
When required by the Board of Examiners, you will normally complete reassessments in the same formats as those outlined above. However, the Board reserves the right to modify the format or number of reassessments required. Details of reassessments are confirmed by the School shortly after the notification of your results at the end of the year.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. ANAT10007).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
