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Module
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graduate
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https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/module/?code=MED8310
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https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/3188p/
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# Module

**Source**: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/module/?code=MED8310
**Parent**: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/3188p/

[Postgraduate Study](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/)

- [Careers](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/)
- [Library](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/library/)
- [Current Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/students/)
- [Staff](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/staffandstudents/)
- [News & Press](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/)
- [Events](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/university-events/)
- [Contact](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/contact/)

[Logo](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/ "Newcastle University")

Postgraduate Study

- [Who we Are](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/)

  [Who we Are](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/)
  - [Excellence and impact](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/)
    - [Research Excellence](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/research-excellence/)
    - [Teaching and Student Experience](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/teaching-and-experience/)
    - [Graduate Employability](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/employability/)
    - [League Tables and Rankings](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/rankings/)
    - [Our Strengths](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/strengths/)
    - [Engagement and Place](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/engagement/)
    - [Research Strategy](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/research-strategy/)
    - [Education Strategy](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/education-strategy/)
  - [Social and Environmental Justice](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/social-environmental-justice/)
    - [Social Justice](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/social-environmental-justice/social-justice/)
    - [Sustainability](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sustainability/)
    - [University of Sanctuary](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/social-environmental-justice/sanctuary/)
  - [Our Campuses](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/our-campuses/)
    - [Faculties, Schools and Research Units](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/our-campuses/faculties-schools-research/)
    - [Newcastle Campus](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/our-campuses/newcastle-campus/)
    - [NUMed Malaysia](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/numed/)
    - [Singapore Campus](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/singapore/)
  - [Our People](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/people/)
  - [Global](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/global/)
  - [Structure and Governance](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/structure/)
    - [Transparency](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/structure/transparency/)
    - [Office for Students Transparency Data](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/structure/transparency-information/)
    - [Access and Participation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/structure/access-and-participation/)
    - [Brand Hub](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/brand-hub/)
    - [Deans](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/executive/deans/)
    - [Key Dates](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/key-dates/)
  - [Our Partnerships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/partnerships/)
  - [History of Newcastle University](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/history/)
  - [Contact Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/contact/)
    - [Maps and Directions](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/contact/maps/)
- [Study with Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/)

  [Study with Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/)
  - [Undergraduate](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/)
    - [Find a Degree](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/)
    - [Subject Areas](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/subjects/)
    - [Applications and Offers](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/)
      - [Undergraduate Application Advice](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/application-advice/)
      - [Step-by-Step Guide for UK Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/uk-students/)
      - [Step-by-Step Guide for International and EU Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/international/)
      - [Applying through UCAS](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/ucas/)
      - [Entry Requirements](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/entry-requirements/)
        - [A and AS Levels](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/entry-requirements/a-levels/)
      - [Personal statements](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/application-advice/write-personal-statement/)
      - [Application Decisions](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/decisions/)
      - [Access Schemes and Pathway Programmes](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/access-schemes/)
      - [PARTNERS](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/partners/)
      - [Policies and Procedures](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/policies/)
      - [Applicants with Disabilities](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/disabilities/)
      - [Mature Applicants](#)
      - [Deferred Entry](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/deferred-entry/)
    - [Fees and Funding](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/)
      - [Scholarships and Bursaries](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/)
        - [Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/vc-excellence/)
        - [Vice-Chancellor’s EU Scholarships – Undergraduate](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/vc-undergraduate-eu/)
        - [Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/vc-international/)
        - [International Foundation Scholarships](#)
        - [International Family Discounts](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/international-family-discounts/)
        - [Opportunity Scholarships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/opportunity-scholarships/)
        - [Subject Scholarships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/subject-scholarships/)
        - [Sports Scholarships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sport/performance/scholarships/)
        - [St Nicholas’ Educational Trust Scholarship](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/st-nicholas/)
        - [NU Sanctuary Scholarships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/sanctuary/)
      - [Tuition Fees and Costs](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/tuition-fees/)
        - [Additional Costs](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/tuition-fees/additional-costs/)
      - [Student Loans](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/student-loans/)
      - [International Student Finance](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/international-students/)
        - [Global Scholarships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/global-scholarships/)
    - [Undergraduate Open Days](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/undergraduate-open-day/)
    - [Sign up and Discover](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/your-future/)
    - [School and College Outreach](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/schools/)
    - [Information for Parents and Supporters](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/parents/)
    - [Request a Prospectus](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/prospectus-request/)
    - [Chat to Our Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/chat-to-students/)
  - [Postgraduate Taught](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/)
    - [Find a Degree](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/)
    - [Why Choose Newcastle?](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/why-newcastle/)
    - [Your Study Options](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/flexible-study/)
    - [Qualifications Explained](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/qualifications/)
    - [Fees & Funding](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-funding/)
      - [Search for Funding](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-funding/search-funding/)
      - [Funding Your Studies](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-funding/funding-your-study/)
      - [Global Scholarships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/global-scholarships/)
    - [Applications & Offers](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/applications-offers/)
      - [Application Help](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/applications-offers/application-help/)
      - [Advice & Resources](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/applications-offers/advice-resources/)
      - [Your Offer Guide](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/applications-offers/offer-guide/)
    - [Postgraduate Open Days](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/meet-us-open-days/)
    - [Chat to Our Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/chat-to-students/)
  - [Postgraduate Research](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/)
    - [Find a Degree](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/)
    - [Why Choose Newcastle?](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/why-newcastle/)
    - [Qualifications Explained](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/qualifications/)
    - [Research at Newcastle](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/our-research/)
    - [Is a PhD for me?](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/is-a-phd-for-me/)
    - [Fees and Funding](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/fees-and-funding/)
    - [How to Apply](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/) 
      - [How to apply for Studentships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/studentships/)
      - [How to Propose your Research](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/research-proposal/)
        - [How to Write a Research Proposal](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/research-proposal/writing-a-proposal/)
      - [Occasional Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/occasional-students/)
    - [Student Support](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/support/)
      - [Careers](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/support/careers/)
    - [Our Doctoral College](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/doctoral-college/)
    - [Postgraduate Open Days](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/meet-us-open-days/)
    - [Chat to Our Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/chat-to-students/)
  - [Global Scholarships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/global-scholarships/)
  - [Distance Learning](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/distance-learning/)
  - [Continuing Professional Development (CPD)](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/cpd/)
  - [Why Choose Newcastle University?](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/why-newcastle/)
  - [Our Campus](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/campus/)
    - [Libraries](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/campus/library/)
    - [IT](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/campus/it/)
    - [Study Support](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/campus/study-support/)
    - [Sport](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sport/facilities/)
    - [Campus Tours](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/campus-tours/)
    - [Student Safety](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/campus/student-safety/)
  - [Student Life](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/)
    - [Life in Newcastle](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/life-in-newcastle/)
      - [City Suburbs](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/life-in-newcastle/city-suburbs/)
      - [Sports and Fitness](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/life-in-newcastle/sports-fitness/)
      - [Food and Drink](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/life-in-newcastle/food-drink/)
      - [Local Services](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/life-in-newcastle/local-services/)
      - [Things to do](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/life-in-newcastle/things-to-do/)
    - [Our North East Region](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/north-east/)
    - [Cost of Living](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/cost/)
    - [Support and Wellbeing](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/wellbeing/)
    - [Teaching and Learning](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/teaching-learning/)
    - [Student Stories](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-stories/)
    - [Chat to Our Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/chat-to-students/)
  - [Student Blog - Belong](https://belong.ncl.ac.uk/blog)
  - [Accommodation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/)
    - [Our Accommodation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/university/)
      - [Accommodation Types](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/university/types/) 
        - [Types of Rooms](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/university/types/our-rooms/)
      - [Accessible accommodation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/university/accessible-accommodation/)
      - [Staff and Visitors](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/university/staff-and-visitors/)
        - [Bedrooms we offer](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/university/staff-and-visitors/bedrooms-we-offer/)
        - [Booking](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/university/staff-and-visitors/booking-staff/)
    - [Applying for Accommodation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/applying-for-accommodation/)
      - [Accommodation Guarantee](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/applying-for-accommodation/accommodation-guarantee/)
      - [Applying for Undergraduate Accommodation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/applying-for-accommodation/applying-for-undergraduate-accommodation/)
      - [Applying for Postgraduate Accommodation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/applying-for-accommodation/applying-for-postgraduate-accommodation/)
      - [Applying for Accessible Accommodation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/applying-for-accommodation/applying-for-accessible-accommodation/)
      - [Part Year Student Accommodation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/applying-for-accommodation/part-year-student-accommodation/)
      - [Clearing and Insurance](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/applying-for-accommodation/clearing/)
    - [Living with Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/)
      - [Safety and Security](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/safety-and-security/)
      - [Moving In](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/moving-in/)
      - [Leaving Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/leaving-us/)
        - [Returning Next Year](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/leaving-us/returning-next-year/)
        - [Extending Your Stay](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/leaving-us/extending-your-stay/)
      - [Room Changes](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/room-changes/)
      - [Current Residents](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/current-residents/)
        - [Insurance](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/current-residents/insurance/)
        - [Parking & Bicycle Storage](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/current-residents/parking-bicycle-storage/)
        - [Post and Parcels](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/current-residents/post-and-parcels/)
        - [Guest Visitors and Going Away](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/current-residents/visitors-and-going-away/)
        - [Energy & Recycling](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/current-residents/energy-and-recycling/)
      - [ResLife](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/student-experience/reslife/)
        - [ResLife Find a Flatmate](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/student-experience/find-a-flatmate/)
        - [Your ResLife Team](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/student-experience/reslife/)
      - [Student Support](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/)
      - [Policies](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/policy/)
    - [Accommodation Payments](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/payments/)
      - [Payment Methods](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/payments/payment-methods/)
      - [Payment Schedules](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/payments/payment-schedules/)
      - [Managed Partnerships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/payments/managed-partnerships/)
      - [Rent Adjustments](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/payments/rent-adjustments/)
    - [Contact Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/contact-us/)
      - [Student Village Receptions](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/contact-us/-student-village-receptions/)
      - [Your Accommodation Team](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/contact-us/accommodation-team/)
      - [Report a Fault](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/contact-us/report-fault/)
      - [Feedback and Complaints](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/contact-us/feedback-complaints/)
      - [Internet Connection](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/contact-us/internet-connection/)
  - [Your Future](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/your-future/)
    - [Work Placements](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/your-future/work-placement/)
    - [Careers Service](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/)
      - [About the Careers Service](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/about/)
      - [Careers Service Events](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/events/)
      - [Work for Yourself](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/startup/)
      - [Career Planning](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/career-planning/)
      - [Careers Modules](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/career-modules/)
      - [Making Applications](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/making-applications/)
      - [Interviews, Tests & Assessment Centres](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/making-applications/interviews-assessments/)
      - [Internships, Placements & Shadowing](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/internships-placements-shadowing/)
      - [Finding Jobs](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/find-jobs/)
      - [Handling Job Offers](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/making-applications/job-offers/)
      - [Researching Employers](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/find-jobs/researching-employers/)
      - [Making Contacts](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/making-contacts/)
      - [Further Study](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/)
      - [Awards, Competitions & Project Funding](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/awards-competitions-funding/)
      - [Volunteering](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/volunteering/)
    - [Boost Your CV](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/your-future/boost-your-cv/)
    - [Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS)](#)
  - [Meet Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/)
    - [Getting Here](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/travel/)
    - [Undergraduate Open Days](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/undergraduate-open-day/)
    - [Undergraduate Virtual Event](#)
    - [Undergraduate Offer Holder Days](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/undergraduate-offer-holders/)
    - [Undergraduate Pop Up Event London](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/pop-up-events/)
    - [Campus Tours](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/campus-tours/)
    - [Self-Guided Campus Tours](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/self-guided/)
    - [Postgraduate Open Days](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/meet-us-open-days/)
    - [Postgraduate Schools & Supervisors](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/schools-institutes-supervisors/)
  - [International Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/)
    - [Find your Country/Region](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/country/)
    - [International Student Experience](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/experience/)
    - [Fees and Funding](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/fees-funding/)
    - [English Language Requirements](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/language/)
    - [Visa and Immigration](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/student-progress/visa/)
    - [Chat to Our Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/chat-to-students/)
  - [International Pathway Courses](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/international-pathway-courses/)
    - [Newcastle University International Study Centre](https://www.nclisc.com/en)
  - [Student Exchange and Study Abroad](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/mobility/)
  - [Request a Prospectus](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/prospectus-request/)
  - [Key Dates](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/key-dates/)
  - [Contact Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/contact/)
  - [Your Academic Experience](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/experience/)
- [Our Research](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/)

  [Our Research](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/)
  - [Research Impact](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/impact/)
  - [Research Strengths](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/strengths/)
  - [Centres of Research Excellence](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/research-strategy/nucores/)
    - [Centre for Ageing](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/ageing/)
    - [Centre for AI Safety](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/ai-safety/)
    - [Centre for Behaviour](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/behaviour/)
    - [Centre for Biomedical Engineering](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedical-engineering/)
    - [Centre for Cancer](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/cancer/)
    - [Centre for Children and Youth](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/children-youth/)
    - [Centre for Climate and Environmental Resilience](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/environmental-climate-resilience/)
    - [Centre for Cyber Security and Resilience](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/cyber-security-resilience/)
    - [Centre for Data Science and AI](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/data-science-ai/)
    - [Centre for Energy](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/energy/)
    - [Centre for Healthier Lives](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/healthier-lives/)
    - [Centre for Heritage](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/heritage/)
    - [Centre for Industrial Biotechnology](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/industrial-biotechnology/)
    - [Centre for Landscape](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/landscape/)
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- Offered for Year: **2026/27**

- Module Leader(s): **Dr Shalabh Srivastava**
- Lecturer: **Ms Kathia Fiaschi, Dr James Andrews, Dr Sarah McCloskey, Dr Rauri Clark, Dr Saeed Ahmed**

- Owning School: **School of Medical Education**
- Teaching Location: **Mixed Location**

##### Semesters

Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.

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| **ECTS Credits:** | 0.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |

#### Aims

The aim of this module is for students to develop their practical skills and demonstrate practical competency in the techniques that are explained during the three taught modules using simulation equipment. This simulation-based module forms the first part of the practical element of the PG Certificate and is completed prior to undertaking supervised clinical practice (MED8311 – Clinical Practice 2). \
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Specialist simulation equipment will be used to enable to trainees to practice their skills in:- \
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A.       Tunnelled and non-tunnelled central vascular access for haemodialysis. \
B.       Renal Biopsy – Native and Transplant \
C.       Point of Care US \
D.       PD catheter insertion

#### Outline Of Syllabus

Tunnelled and non-tunnelled central vascular access: \
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Procedure of establishing vascular access - landmark method approach \
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Renal biopsy: \
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Performing a renal biopsy procedure \
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Handling of biopsy equipment \
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Handling of biopsy samples \
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Peritoneal Dialysis Access: \
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Procedure of performing PD catheter insertion - landmark method, US guided method peritoneal catheter insertion.

#### Teaching Methods

##### Teaching Activities

| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Placement/Study Abroad | Employer-based learning | 100 | 1:00 | 100:00 | Clinical procedural training completed at the students’ host trust |
| Placement/Study Abroad | Clinical Training | 3 | 8:00 | 24:00 | Three days of clinical training and assessment completed at Sunderland Royal Hospital |
| Guided Independent Study | Reflective learning activity | 1 | 25:00 | 25:00 | Reflective learning following clinical procedures undertaken |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 2 | 1:30 | 3:00 | Tripartite meetings |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Mandatory online surgery |
| **Total** | 158:00 |

##### Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Students will undertake supervised hands-on training using specialist hifidelity simulation equipment within the interventional nephrology facility at Sunderland Royal Hospital. Expert tuition and practical guidance will be provided by Consultant-level medical supervision using a rapid cycle deliberate practice style approach in order to successfully achieve Learning Outcomes 1 – 7. \
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All teaching takes place at Sunderland Royal Hospital, with only the professional skills assessment taking place at the Newcastle University campus.\
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Practical experience applying the skills learned during the individual modules and simulation training will be undertaken at the students’ host Trust. Individual academic support and supervision sessions will give students the opportunity to discuss their progress. Reflective practice gives student the opportunity to reflect on their clinical training and practice.\
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Surgery sessions will promote student engagement in their learning and will provide them with the opportunity to come together as a group to discuss taught and clinical issues around the subject area of the module. Q & A sessions will allow students to discuss issues around their learning and seek advice from the programme team.\
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Tripartite meetings with the Trainee. Educational Supervisor (Work-based) and Academic Supervisor will take place twice during the academic year to review the trainee's progress.

#### Assessment Methods

The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners

##### Zero Weighted Pass/Fail Assessments

| Description | When Set | Comment |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Portfolio | M | Professional competencies log recording the clinical and simulated activities undertaken throughout year 1. |
| Prof skill assessmnt | M | In person practical demonstration of safe practice in a simulated environment – 60 mins. This assessment takes place at the Newcastle University campus. |

##### Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The professional skills assessment provides the opportunity for the programme team to critically appraise a student’s performance during the delivery of key interventional nephrology practical techniques in a simulated setting thereby confirming successful achievement of each of the module Learning Outcomes. \
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The professional competency log will be used by students’ to record relevant clinical activity whenever they perform key interventional nephrology procedures. The professional competency log will not only act as a record of activity but will also contain short reflective accounts that will be written by the student following each procedure. This collection of activity records, reflective statements and work-based supervisor confirmation will demonstrate successful achievement of the module Learning Outcomes. \
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In order to pass this module students must demonstrate safe practice in a simulated clinical environment. Students are required to pass the Professional Skills Assessment and submit their portfolio and have achieved competency under supervision in all clinical activities undertaken.

#### Reading Lists

- [MED8310's Reading List](http://library.ncl.ac.uk/go/readinglists/MED8310)

#### Timetable

- Timetable Website: [www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/](http://www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/)
- [MED8310's Timetable](https://crypt.ncl.ac.uk/controlpanels/timetable/students/search.php?modules=MED8310)