Unit information: Year 4 External SSC in 2014/15

Unit name	Year 4 External SSC
Unit code	MEDI34150
Credit points	0
Level of study	H/6
Teaching block(s)	Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52)
Unit director	Professor. Millar
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	Must have progressed from previous year of the MB ChB Programme.
Co-requisites	none
School/department	Bristol Medical School
Faculty	Faculty of Health Sciences

Description including Unit Aims

The year 4 external SSC is a three week period when the student can self select a topic or specific experience. This is agreed in advance and a supervisor selected. The student attends during the recognised time and writes and submits a structured report. This facilitates students time to plan and learn independently.

Intended Learning Outcomes

The following Intended Leaning Outcomes are generic for all Student Selected Component units:

• develop an idea for a project that will stretch you, yet be achievable within the four-week SSC period.
• plan your time effectively and meet the SSC deadlines.
• find, process and interpret original data.
• reach and justify your own conclusions.
• work independently, under the guidance of your supervisor.
• understand and conform to ethical and legal guidelines, and conduct your work and yourself in a professional manner throughout.
• produce a well-written report of a set length.
• understand the limitations of your own work.

Teaching Information

Self directed learning with support from supervising academic.

Assessment Information

• Tutorial or Practical Formative Performance
• Reflective account

Reading and References

Library link

https://www.ole.bris.ac.uk/webapps/cmsmain/webui/_xy-136348_5-t_hYyAB8mF