Program Overview

Anatomy & Imaging, Clinical Skills & Practical Procedures, Dr as Data Scientist, Pathological Sciences, Use of Medicines (MBBS0046)

Key Information

• Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences
• Teaching department: UCL Medical School
• Credit value: 0
• Restrictions: This module is only available to students on the MBBS programme.

Alternative Credit Options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

These 5 modules are the Integrated Clinical and Professional Practice (CPP) modules which run 'vertically' across the 'horizontal' modules in each year of the programme. These modules address factual knowledge connecting science and clinical medicine and core skills and competencies.

• Anatomy and Imaging: Working knowledge of normal and abnormal human structure and function with an ability to interpret using modern medical imaging.
• Clinical Skills and Practical Procedures: Ensure you are competent and confident to perform the skills and procedures listed in the General Medical Council's Outcomes for Graduates.
• Doctor as Data Scientist: Skills to access, understand and evaluate research evidence to use it in decision making and clinical practice and to introduce the concepts of digital health and data-driven technology.
• Pathological Sciences: An understanding of the theory and application of pathological sciences to clinical diagnosis and treatment.
• Use of Medicines: Knowledge of how to use the right drug, at the right dose and duration, for the right patient, whilst understanding competing aspects of pharmacology, including economic factors.

Module Deliveries for 2026/27 Academic Year

• Intended teaching term: Academic year (terms 1, 2, and 3)
• Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and Assessment

• Mode of study: In person
• Methods of assessment: 100%
• Mark scheme: Null

Other Information

• Number of students on module in previous year: 367
• Module leader: Dr Anna Gorringe

Last Updated

This module description was last updated on 10th March 2026.