Topic outline

  • General

    You are expected to be resident in Aberdeen during the medical humanities unless you have been given permission to work elsewhere.   Please see below regarding Absences.

    • Dates

      The Medical Humanities SSC takes place in the Third Year of your medical degree. It will run for six weeks during the first semester.

      Mon 28th October - Fri 6th Dec 2024

      What next?

      You will need to explore the options and make your course choices in SEPTEMBER. You will find information on each course on the pages listed in course categories menu above, including video vignettes from students who have taken the course, course guides and contact details for course coordinators.

      There is also the option to undertake an alternative project (ME33A1- 15 credits and ME33A2 - 30 credits) but you will need to submit a proposal and go through an approval process for this prior to the summer - DEADLINE Wednesday 29th May. Please submit using proposal form to Dr Bodkin by email

      What can I get from this SSC?

      As with any venture, the more you put into the SSC the more you will get out of it, and some background reading before the SSC starts will no doubt help. You may also choose to contact course coordinators to explore ideas about possible projects and essay topics. For some courses, the information may be updated further in the months leading up to the SSC.

      All options will provide you with opportunities to develop generic attributes and skills all University graduates should achieve for more information see: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/graduateattributes/

      We hope that you will see the SSC as an opportunity to pursue special interests and questions that have arisen during your studies to date or that are related to your future ambitions. If you want to go further there is an intercalated degree in medical humanities. 

      If you do well there is scope for enhancing your CV via this SSC - with a prize, conference paper, or even a publication.  The Medical School awards prizes for the best work in the SSC both for each course and overall.  See Prizes and Publications for more information on other opportunities.


  • Procedures During SSC

    • Absence

      Students should be:

      • Reading information providing in the course guide with regard to required attendance and absence reporting
      • Seeking approval for planned absence prior to the ME33 course by contacting MBChB Office in advance
      • Reporting absences through local reporting processes outlined in their course guide
      • Responding to C6 email notification by following the relevant School procedure for your medical humanities course(s).

      Extensions

      Students should be:

      • Reading information providing in the course guide with regard to requesting extensions and penalties for unapproved late submissions
      • Seeking approval for a short (one week) extension to an assessment submission deadline from Course coordinator through local School procedures
      • Providing if required evidence of exceptional circumstances to support request e.g. medical certification.
      • Responding to email correspondence from course coordinator, MBChB office and SSC coordinator with regard to request.
      • Aware late submission of work without prior approval from course coordinator or SSC coordinator will incur late submission penalties.
      • Aware candidates who wish to establish that their academic performance has been adversely affected due to exceptional circumstances should follow medical school policies and procedures. A Student Guide to Exceptional Circumstances Policy can be found in the Assessment section of MyMBChB

      Academic Misconduct

      Students should be:

      • Reading information providing in the course guide with regard to plagiarism and use of text matching plagiarism detection software.
      • Submitting work for assessment through the software as instructed
      • Responding to email notifications regarding plagiarism investigation


      If unsure please contact:

      MBChB Office |       Diane Gerrie | diane.gerrie@abdn.ac.uk

      SSC Coordinator | Dr Leeanne Bodkin | leeannebodkin@abdn.ac.uk