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About the course
Explore medicine through integrated biomedical science, clinical reasoning and the social context of health. The proposed outline links individual care with family and community needs in Southern Africa. It introduces the academic progression expected in a medical programme, while making supervised clinical education and approved professional training central to any implementation.
What you'll learn
- Explain how biomedical science informs the understanding of disease.
- Analyse a de-identified clinical case using structured evidence and reasoning.
- Discuss prevention and care within family and community contexts.
- Demonstrate professional communication and reflection in supervised learning.
Requirements
- Entry requires A Level STEM subjects or a National Diploma in a relevant health or science field. English Language is required. Clinical placement and professional-registration rules also apply. A relevant National Diploma may support second-year entry where BMIT approves module equivalence and professional rules permit. Advanced entry is not automatic.
- Programme-specific checksRecommended preparation includes biology, chemistry, mathematics and academic English. Entry, student registration, clinical placement eligibility and progression must follow the approved institutional programme and the regulator in the country of practice. BMIT admission thresholds and professional recognition have not been verified, so comparator entry rules are not reproduced.
- African Kalanga is a compulsory graduation subject in every year of this programme. BMIT confirms the approved entry route, any recognition of prior learning and access to required practical facilities before enrolment.
Course content
Sections: 5
•Activities: 1
•Resources: 49
Subjects in this programme
The subjects are grouped by learning stage, from foundations to specialist study and supervised application. Complete earlier foundations before the related advanced work. Clinical, laboratory, field and workplace subjects use approved facilities and supervision appropriate to the programme.
39 subjects are listed below, with a short description of each. The Subject descriptions tab contains the learning outcomes, topics, practical tasks and assessments.
Stage 1: Biomedical and professional foundations
- General Chemistry. Examine atomic structure, bonding and their relationship within general chemistry. The subject develops chemical quantities and solutions, then examines equilibrium and acids and bases. Analyse low-risk teaching data and complete approved laboratory exercises.
- Cell Biology. Develop your understanding of cell biology through cell structures and membranes. The subject develops organelles and cell division, then examines cell signalling and microscopy concepts. Interpret approved cell images and low-risk teaching observations.
- Biochemistry. Study biomolecules and enzymes as foundations for biochemistry. The subject develops metabolism and energy transfer, then examines regulation and biochemical evidence. Interpret approved biochemical teaching data.
- Genetics. Examine inheritance, chromosomes and their relationship within genetics. The subject develops variation and gene expression, then examines population genetics and ethical implications. Analyse non-identifiable inheritance and variation teaching cases.
- Human Anatomy. Develop your understanding of human anatomy through body organisation and musculoskeletal structures. The subject develops thoracic structures and abdominal structures, then examines nervous structures and anatomical relationships. Study approved anatomical models and images in a supervised setting.
- Histology and Developmental Biology. Study tissues and microscopic structure as foundations for histology and developmental biology. The subject develops development and differentiation, then examines structure-function relationships and image interpretation. Analyse approved histological and developmental teaching images.
- Human Physiology. Examine homeostasis, cardiovascular function and their relationship within human physiology. The subject develops respiration and renal function, then examines endocrine regulation and nervous function. Interpret physiological teaching data and supervised non-invasive demonstrations.
- Applied Statistics. Develop your understanding of applied statistics through descriptive measures and probability. The subject develops sampling and estimation, then examines hypothesis testing and regression. Analyse an approved dataset and distinguish uncertainty from systematic bias.
- Health Ethics and Professional Practice. Study consent and confidentiality as foundations for health ethics and professional practice. The subject develops scope of practice and equity, then examines professional accountability and ethical reasoning. Discuss a simulated ethical dilemma with attention to patient rights.
- Clinical Communication. Examine listening, plain language and their relationship within clinical communication. The subject develops cultural context and shared information, then examines team handover and documentation. Practise communication in supervised simulation using fictional cases.
Stage 2: Disease mechanisms and clinical foundations
- General Pathology. Develop your understanding of general pathology through cell injury and inflammation. The subject develops repair and neoplasia, then examines circulatory disturbances and disease mechanisms. Analyse de-identified teaching cases using approved pathology images.
- Medical Microbiology. Study microbial disease concepts and host relationships as foundations for medical microbiology. The subject develops specimen quality and diagnostic principles, then examines infection prevention and resistance awareness. Interpret de-identified diagnostic teaching records under approved supervision.
- Parasitology. Examine parasite groups, life-cycle concepts and their relationship within parasitology. The subject develops transmission and host effects, then examines diagnostic evidence and prevention. Interpret approved images and regional prevention cases without handling hazardous materials.
- Immunology. Develop your understanding of immunology through innate immunity and adaptive immunity. The subject develops immune recognition and antibodies, then examines immune disorders and diagnostic concepts. Interpret immunological teaching cases without experimental manipulation of pathogens.
- Pharmacology. Study drug action and pharmacokinetics as foundations for pharmacology. The subject develops therapeutic classes and adverse effects, then examines interactions and responsible medicine use. Analyse de-identified medicine teaching cases within authorised learner scope.
- Public Health Foundations. Examine population health, social determinants and their relationship within public health foundations. The subject develops prevention and primary care, then examines health systems and equity. Analyse a regional population-health problem using approved public evidence.
- Clinical Skills Foundations. Develop your understanding of clinical skills foundations through patient interaction and structured assessment. The subject develops observation and documentation, then examines infection prevention and escalation. Practise approved skills in simulation before authorised clinical exposure.
- Clinical Reasoning and Evidence. Study problem representation and differential reasoning as foundations for clinical reasoning and evidence. The subject develops evidence appraisal and diagnostic uncertainty, then examines referral and reflective practice. Analyse de-identified cases within the approved professional learner role.
Stage 3: Medical and surgical disciplines
- Internal Medicine. Examine cardiorespiratory illness, endocrine conditions and their relationship within internal medicine. The subject develops renal conditions and gastrointestinal conditions, then examines multimorbidity and continuity of care. Participate only in approved supervised clinical learning and case discussion.
- Surgical Sciences. Develop your understanding of surgical sciences through surgical assessment and tissue healing. The subject develops perioperative principles and common surgical conditions, then examines complications and team responsibilities. Use simulation and approved supervised surgical learning appropriate to the programme.
- Child and Adolescent Health. Study growth and development as foundations for child and adolescent health. The subject develops common childhood conditions and prevention, then examines family-centred care and safeguarding. Study de-identified cases and participate in approved supervised child-health learning.
- Obstetrics. Examine pregnancy physiology, antenatal concepts and their relationship within obstetrics. The subject develops labour concepts and maternal complications, then examines postnatal health and referral systems. Use approved maternity simulation and supervised clinical learning.
- Gynaecology and Reproductive Health. Develop your understanding of gynaecology and reproductive health through reproductive systems and menstrual health. The subject develops common conditions and reproductive choices, then examines screening concepts and respectful care. Review de-identified reproductive-health cases in an approved clinical setting.
- Psychiatry and Mental Health. Study mental-health presentations and biopsychosocial formulation as foundations for psychiatry and mental health. The subject develops assessment principles and care approaches, then examines rights and recovery. Analyse approved cases and observe supervised mental-health practice.
- Family Medicine and Primary Care. Examine person-centred care, family context and their relationship within family medicine and primary care. The subject develops common conditions and prevention, then examines referral and community services. Complete authorised supervised primary-care learning and community case analysis.
- Acute and Emergency Care. Develop your understanding of acute and emergency care through deterioration and assessment priorities. The subject develops team response and trauma concepts, then examines acute illness and safe transfer. Use approved simulation and directly supervised clinical learning only.
- Anaesthesia and Perioperative Science. Study applied physiology and monitoring concepts as foundations for anaesthesia and perioperative science. The subject develops anaesthetic principles and perioperative risk, then examines recovery and team accountability. Study supervised clinical cases and approved simulations within professional scope.
- Ophthalmology. Examine eye structure, visual function and their relationship within ophthalmology. The subject develops common eye conditions and assessment concepts, then examines prevention and referral. Review approved images and supervised clinical teaching cases.
- Ear, Nose and Throat Sciences. Develop your understanding of ear, nose and throat sciences through regional anatomy and hearing. The subject develops upper-airway function and common conditions, then examines assessment concepts and referral. Interpret approved teaching cases and supervised observations.
- Urological Sciences. Study urinary anatomy and functional disorders as foundations for urological sciences. The subject develops infection concepts and obstructive conditions, then examines assessment evidence and referral. Analyse de-identified teaching cases in supervised academic sessions.
- Forensic and Legal Medicine. Examine professional evidence, documentation and their relationship within forensic and legal medicine. The subject develops injury interpretation concepts and death investigation context, then examines consent and legal responsibilities. Analyse fictional or anonymised medico-legal teaching records.
Stage 4: Approved clinical integration and scholarship
- Epidemiology. Develop your understanding of epidemiology through population measures and study designs. The subject develops bias and confounding, then examines association and public-health interpretation. Analyse a de-identified population-health dataset.
- Research Methods. Study research questions and literature review as foundations for research methods. The subject develops study design and data collection, then examines ethics and interpretation. Prepare a feasible investigation proposal with a defined evidence need.
- Integrated Supervised Clinical Practice. Examine approved clinical roles, care coordination and their relationship within integrated supervised clinical practice. The subject develops case reasoning and observed competence, then examines professional feedback and reflection. Complete an approved placement with qualified clinical supervision and authenticated records.
- Project Development and Feasibility. Develop your understanding of project development and feasibility through problem definition and evidence review. The subject develops requirements and method selection, then examines feasibility and evaluation criteria. Develop an approved discipline-specific project proposal with a supervisor.
- Integrated Project and Technical Report. Study implementation and evidence collection as foundations for integrated project and technical report. The subject develops analysis and verification, then examines limitations and communication. Complete the approved project and maintain an auditable evidence record.
African History and Pan Africanism
- African History and Pan Africanism 101 (Level 1, compulsory core module): Study African history through oral, written and archaeological evidence. Examine the diversity of African societies, knowledge and exchange, then trace the emergence of Pan African ideas about identity, solidarity and self-determination.
- African History and Pan Africanism 201 (Level 2, compulsory core module): Examine colonial change, resistance and liberation across Africa, with attention to Zimbabwe and South Africa. Compare Pan African movements, organisations and debates, including contributions from women, workers and diaspora communities.
- African History and Pan Africanism 301 (Level 3, compulsory core module): Evaluate the legacy of Pan Africanism in continental and regional cooperation, culture and public life. Apply historical inquiry to a heritage, community or professional issue, recognising both achievements and contested interpretations.
Assessment and practical learning
- Proposed assessment: written case analyses, knowledge assessments and structured discussion of evidence and professional responsibilities.
- Observed skills assessments in simulation followed by supervised workplace assessment and an authenticated practice portfolio.
- An evidence-based project and integrated assessment. Clinical competence requires direct assessment by approved supervisors, with locally approved progression rules.
Practical application
Delivery requires approved medical teaching facilities, skills laboratories and extensive supervised clinical rotations. Moodle supports preparation and reflection but cannot constitute a complete medical qualification. Student registration, clinical supervision and the route to professional practice must be formally confirmed in the relevant jurisdiction.
African History and Pan Africanism practical learning
- African History and Pan Africanism 101: Create an annotated timeline or digital learning poster on a selected African society or historical development. Compare at least two credible sources and explain one connection with your field of study.
- African History and Pan Africanism 201: Develop a comparative case study of a liberation issue or Pan African debate relevant to Southern Africa. Use a historical document alongside a scholarly account and explain differences in purpose and interpretation.
- African History and Pan Africanism 301: Prepare a sourced heritage or civic-learning project connected with your field or a Southern African community. Explain its historical basis, audience, permission needs and limits. Obtain consent if you conduct interviews.
Subject descriptions
Each subject below includes its purpose, learning outcomes, main topics, practical task and assessment approach.
General Chemistry
Stage 1: Biomedical and professional foundations
Examine atomic structure, bonding and their relationship within general chemistry. The subject develops chemical quantities and solutions, then examines equilibrium and acids and bases. Analyse low-risk teaching data and complete approved laboratory exercises.
Learning outcomes
- Explain atomic structure and bonding using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving chemical quantities and solutions.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing equilibrium and acids and bases.
Main topics
- Atomic structure
- Bonding
- Chemical quantities
- Solutions
- Equilibrium
- Acids and bases
Practical task
Analyse low-risk teaching data and complete approved laboratory exercises.
Assessment
Submit a practical record and calculations with units and assumptions.
Cell Biology
Stage 1: Biomedical and professional foundations
Develop your understanding of cell biology through cell structures and membranes. The subject develops organelles and cell division, then examines cell signalling and microscopy concepts. Interpret approved cell images and low-risk teaching observations.
Learning outcomes
- Explain cell structures and membranes using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving organelles and cell division.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing cell signalling and microscopy concepts.
Main topics
- Cell structures
- Membranes
- Organelles
- Cell division
- Cell signalling
- Microscopy concepts
Practical task
Interpret approved cell images and low-risk teaching observations.
Assessment
Submit an annotated cell-analysis portfolio.
Biochemistry
Stage 1: Biomedical and professional foundations
Study biomolecules and enzymes as foundations for biochemistry. The subject develops metabolism and energy transfer, then examines regulation and biochemical evidence. Interpret approved biochemical teaching data.
Learning outcomes
- Explain biomolecules and enzymes using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving metabolism and energy transfer.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing regulation and biochemical evidence.
Main topics
- Biomolecules
- Enzymes
- Metabolism
- Energy transfer
- Regulation
- Biochemical evidence
Practical task
Interpret approved biochemical teaching data.
Assessment
Submit pathway reasoning and a data-analysis report.
Genetics
Stage 1: Biomedical and professional foundations
Examine inheritance, chromosomes and their relationship within genetics. The subject develops variation and gene expression, then examines population genetics and ethical implications. Analyse non-identifiable inheritance and variation teaching cases.
Learning outcomes
- Explain inheritance and chromosomes using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving variation and gene expression.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing population genetics and ethical implications.
Main topics
- Inheritance
- Chromosomes
- Variation
- Gene expression
- Population genetics
- Ethical implications
Practical task
Analyse non-identifiable inheritance and variation teaching cases.
Assessment
Submit genetic reasoning exercises and an ethics reflection.
Human Anatomy
Stage 1: Biomedical and professional foundations
Develop your understanding of human anatomy through body organisation and musculoskeletal structures. The subject develops thoracic structures and abdominal structures, then examines nervous structures and anatomical relationships. Study approved anatomical models and images in a supervised setting.
Learning outcomes
- Explain body organisation and musculoskeletal structures using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving thoracic structures and abdominal structures.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing nervous structures and anatomical relationships.
Main topics
- Body organisation
- Musculoskeletal structures
- Thoracic structures
- Abdominal structures
- Nervous structures
- Anatomical relationships
Practical task
Study approved anatomical models and images in a supervised setting.
Assessment
Submit an annotated anatomy portfolio and identification assessment.
Histology and Developmental Biology
Stage 1: Biomedical and professional foundations
Study tissues and microscopic structure as foundations for histology and developmental biology. The subject develops development and differentiation, then examines structure-function relationships and image interpretation. Analyse approved histological and developmental teaching images.
Learning outcomes
- Explain tissues and microscopic structure using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving development and differentiation.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing structure-function relationships and image interpretation.
Main topics
- Tissues
- Microscopic structure
- Development
- Differentiation
- Structure-function relationships
- Image interpretation
Practical task
Analyse approved histological and developmental teaching images.
Assessment
Submit an image portfolio and a structure-function explanation.
Human Physiology
Stage 1: Biomedical and professional foundations
Examine homeostasis, cardiovascular function and their relationship within human physiology. The subject develops respiration and renal function, then examines endocrine regulation and nervous function. Interpret physiological teaching data and supervised non-invasive demonstrations.
Learning outcomes
- Explain homeostasis and cardiovascular function using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving respiration and renal function.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing endocrine regulation and nervous function.
Main topics
- Homeostasis
- Cardiovascular function
- Respiration
- Renal function
- Endocrine regulation
- Nervous function
Practical task
Interpret physiological teaching data and supervised non-invasive demonstrations.
Assessment
Submit a function-based case analysis and data interpretation.
Applied Statistics
Stage 1: Biomedical and professional foundations
Develop your understanding of applied statistics through descriptive measures and probability. The subject develops sampling and estimation, then examines hypothesis testing and regression. Analyse an approved dataset and distinguish uncertainty from systematic bias.
Learning outcomes
- Explain descriptive measures and probability using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving sampling and estimation.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing hypothesis testing and regression.
Main topics
- Descriptive measures
- Probability
- Sampling
- Estimation
- Hypothesis testing
- Regression
Practical task
Analyse an approved dataset and distinguish uncertainty from systematic bias.
Assessment
Submit a reproducible analysis with justified methods and interpretation.
Health Ethics and Professional Practice
Stage 1: Biomedical and professional foundations
Study consent and confidentiality as foundations for health ethics and professional practice. The subject develops scope of practice and equity, then examines professional accountability and ethical reasoning. Discuss a simulated ethical dilemma with attention to patient rights.
Learning outcomes
- Explain consent and confidentiality using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving scope of practice and equity.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing professional accountability and ethical reasoning.
Main topics
- Consent
- Confidentiality
- Scope of practice
- Equity
- Professional accountability
- Ethical reasoning
Practical task
Discuss a simulated ethical dilemma with attention to patient rights.
Assessment
Submit a justified ethical decision and professional reflection.
Clinical Communication
Stage 1: Biomedical and professional foundations
Examine listening, plain language and their relationship within clinical communication. The subject develops cultural context and shared information, then examines team handover and documentation. Practise communication in supervised simulation using fictional cases.
Learning outcomes
- Explain listening and plain language using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving cultural context and shared information.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing team handover and documentation.
Main topics
- Listening
- Plain language
- Cultural context
- Shared information
- Team handover
- Documentation
Practical task
Practise communication in supervised simulation using fictional cases.
Assessment
Complete an observed communication exercise and reflective record.
General Pathology
Stage 2: Disease mechanisms and clinical foundations
Develop your understanding of general pathology through cell injury and inflammation. The subject develops repair and neoplasia, then examines circulatory disturbances and disease mechanisms. Analyse de-identified teaching cases using approved pathology images.
Learning outcomes
- Explain cell injury and inflammation using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving repair and neoplasia.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing circulatory disturbances and disease mechanisms.
Main topics
- Cell injury
- Inflammation
- Repair
- Neoplasia
- Circulatory disturbances
- Disease mechanisms
Practical task
Analyse de-identified teaching cases using approved pathology images.
Assessment
Submit a mechanism-based pathology report.
Medical Microbiology
Stage 2: Disease mechanisms and clinical foundations
Study microbial disease concepts and host relationships as foundations for medical microbiology. The subject develops specimen quality and diagnostic principles, then examines infection prevention and resistance awareness. Interpret de-identified diagnostic teaching records under approved supervision.
Learning outcomes
- Explain microbial disease concepts and host relationships using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving specimen quality and diagnostic principles.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing infection prevention and resistance awareness.
Main topics
- Microbial disease concepts
- Host relationships
- Specimen quality
- Diagnostic principles
- Infection prevention
- Resistance awareness
Practical task
Interpret de-identified diagnostic teaching records under approved supervision.
Assessment
Submit a diagnostic-evidence and infection-prevention case analysis.
Parasitology
Stage 2: Disease mechanisms and clinical foundations
Examine parasite groups, life-cycle concepts and their relationship within parasitology. The subject develops transmission and host effects, then examines diagnostic evidence and prevention. Interpret approved images and regional prevention cases without handling hazardous materials.
Learning outcomes
- Explain parasite groups and life-cycle concepts using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving transmission and host effects.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing diagnostic evidence and prevention.
Main topics
- Parasite groups
- Life-cycle concepts
- Transmission
- Host effects
- Diagnostic evidence
- Prevention
Practical task
Interpret approved images and regional prevention cases without handling hazardous materials.
Assessment
Submit a parasite-evidence portfolio and prevention explanation.
Immunology
Stage 2: Disease mechanisms and clinical foundations
Develop your understanding of immunology through innate immunity and adaptive immunity. The subject develops immune recognition and antibodies, then examines immune disorders and diagnostic concepts. Interpret immunological teaching cases without experimental manipulation of pathogens.
Learning outcomes
- Explain innate immunity and adaptive immunity using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving immune recognition and antibodies.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing immune disorders and diagnostic concepts.
Main topics
- Innate immunity
- Adaptive immunity
- Immune recognition
- Antibodies
- Immune disorders
- Diagnostic concepts
Practical task
Interpret immunological teaching cases without experimental manipulation of pathogens.
Assessment
Submit a mechanism-based case analysis.
Pharmacology
Stage 2: Disease mechanisms and clinical foundations
Study drug action and pharmacokinetics as foundations for pharmacology. The subject develops therapeutic classes and adverse effects, then examines interactions and responsible medicine use. Analyse de-identified medicine teaching cases within authorised learner scope.
Learning outcomes
- Explain drug action and pharmacokinetics using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving therapeutic classes and adverse effects.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing interactions and responsible medicine use.
Main topics
- Drug action
- Pharmacokinetics
- Therapeutic classes
- Adverse effects
- Interactions
- Responsible medicine use
Practical task
Analyse de-identified medicine teaching cases within authorised learner scope.
Assessment
Submit a pharmacological reasoning report and knowledge assessment.
Public Health Foundations
Stage 2: Disease mechanisms and clinical foundations
Examine population health, social determinants and their relationship within public health foundations. The subject develops prevention and primary care, then examines health systems and equity. Analyse a regional population-health problem using approved public evidence.
Learning outcomes
- Explain population health and social determinants using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving prevention and primary care.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing health systems and equity.
Main topics
- Population health
- Social determinants
- Prevention
- Primary care
- Health systems
- Equity
Practical task
Analyse a regional population-health problem using approved public evidence.
Assessment
Submit a needs assessment and prevention proposal.
Clinical Skills Foundations
Stage 2: Disease mechanisms and clinical foundations
Develop your understanding of clinical skills foundations through patient interaction and structured assessment. The subject develops observation and documentation, then examines infection prevention and escalation. Practise approved skills in simulation before authorised clinical exposure.
Learning outcomes
- Explain patient interaction and structured assessment using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving observation and documentation.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing infection prevention and escalation.
Main topics
- Patient interaction
- Structured assessment
- Observation
- Documentation
- Infection prevention
- Escalation
Practical task
Practise approved skills in simulation before authorised clinical exposure.
Assessment
Complete observed assessments and a supervisor-authenticated skills portfolio.
Clinical Reasoning and Evidence
Stage 2: Disease mechanisms and clinical foundations
Study problem representation and differential reasoning as foundations for clinical reasoning and evidence. The subject develops evidence appraisal and diagnostic uncertainty, then examines referral and reflective practice. Analyse de-identified cases within the approved professional learner role.
Learning outcomes
- Explain problem representation and differential reasoning using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving evidence appraisal and diagnostic uncertainty.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing referral and reflective practice.
Main topics
- Problem representation
- Differential reasoning
- Evidence appraisal
- Diagnostic uncertainty
- Referral
- Reflective practice
Practical task
Analyse de-identified cases within the approved professional learner role.
Assessment
Submit case analyses and an oral reasoning assessment.
Internal Medicine
Stage 3: Medical and surgical disciplines
Examine cardiorespiratory illness, endocrine conditions and their relationship within internal medicine. The subject develops renal conditions and gastrointestinal conditions, then examines multimorbidity and continuity of care. Participate only in approved supervised clinical learning and case discussion.
Learning outcomes
- Explain cardiorespiratory illness and endocrine conditions using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving renal conditions and gastrointestinal conditions.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing multimorbidity and continuity of care.
Main topics
- Cardiorespiratory illness
- Endocrine conditions
- Renal conditions
- Gastrointestinal conditions
- Multimorbidity
- Continuity of care
Practical task
Participate only in approved supervised clinical learning and case discussion.
Assessment
Submit an authenticated case portfolio and supervised clinical assessment.
Surgical Sciences
Stage 3: Medical and surgical disciplines
Develop your understanding of surgical sciences through surgical assessment and tissue healing. The subject develops perioperative principles and common surgical conditions, then examines complications and team responsibilities. Use simulation and approved supervised surgical learning appropriate to the programme.
Learning outcomes
- Explain surgical assessment and tissue healing using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving perioperative principles and common surgical conditions.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing complications and team responsibilities.
Main topics
- Surgical assessment
- Tissue healing
- Perioperative principles
- Common surgical conditions
- Complications
- Team responsibilities
Practical task
Use simulation and approved supervised surgical learning appropriate to the programme.
Assessment
Submit case analyses and directly assessed practice evidence.
Child and Adolescent Health
Stage 3: Medical and surgical disciplines
Study growth and development as foundations for child and adolescent health. The subject develops common childhood conditions and prevention, then examines family-centred care and safeguarding. Study de-identified cases and participate in approved supervised child-health learning.
Learning outcomes
- Explain growth and development using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving common childhood conditions and prevention.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing family-centred care and safeguarding.
Main topics
- Growth
- Development
- Common childhood conditions
- Prevention
- Family-centred care
- Safeguarding
Practical task
Study de-identified cases and participate in approved supervised child-health learning.
Assessment
Submit a child-health portfolio and observed professional assessment.
Obstetrics
Stage 3: Medical and surgical disciplines
Examine pregnancy physiology, antenatal concepts and their relationship within obstetrics. The subject develops labour concepts and maternal complications, then examines postnatal health and referral systems. Use approved maternity simulation and supervised clinical learning.
Learning outcomes
- Explain pregnancy physiology and antenatal concepts using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving labour concepts and maternal complications.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing postnatal health and referral systems.
Main topics
- Pregnancy physiology
- Antenatal concepts
- Labour concepts
- Maternal complications
- Postnatal health
- Referral systems
Practical task
Use approved maternity simulation and supervised clinical learning.
Assessment
Submit maternity case analyses and authenticated clinical assessments.
Gynaecology and Reproductive Health
Stage 3: Medical and surgical disciplines
Develop your understanding of gynaecology and reproductive health through reproductive systems and menstrual health. The subject develops common conditions and reproductive choices, then examines screening concepts and respectful care. Review de-identified reproductive-health cases in an approved clinical setting.
Learning outcomes
- Explain reproductive systems and menstrual health using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving common conditions and reproductive choices.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing screening concepts and respectful care.
Main topics
- Reproductive systems
- Menstrual health
- Common conditions
- Reproductive choices
- Screening concepts
- Respectful care
Practical task
Review de-identified reproductive-health cases in an approved clinical setting.
Assessment
Submit an evidence-based case portfolio and professional reflection.
Psychiatry and Mental Health
Stage 3: Medical and surgical disciplines
Study mental-health presentations and biopsychosocial formulation as foundations for psychiatry and mental health. The subject develops assessment principles and care approaches, then examines rights and recovery. Analyse approved cases and observe supervised mental-health practice.
Learning outcomes
- Explain mental-health presentations and biopsychosocial formulation using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving assessment principles and care approaches.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing rights and recovery.
Main topics
- Mental-health presentations
- Biopsychosocial formulation
- Assessment principles
- Care approaches
- Rights
- Recovery
Practical task
Analyse approved cases and observe supervised mental-health practice.
Assessment
Submit a case formulation within learner scope and reflective assessment.
Family Medicine and Primary Care
Stage 3: Medical and surgical disciplines
Examine person-centred care, family context and their relationship within family medicine and primary care. The subject develops common conditions and prevention, then examines referral and community services. Complete authorised supervised primary-care learning and community case analysis.
Learning outcomes
- Explain person-centred care and family context using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving common conditions and prevention.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing referral and community services.
Main topics
- Person-centred care
- Family context
- Common conditions
- Prevention
- Referral
- Community services
Practical task
Complete authorised supervised primary-care learning and community case analysis.
Assessment
Submit an authenticated primary-care portfolio and case presentation.
Acute and Emergency Care
Stage 3: Medical and surgical disciplines
Develop your understanding of acute and emergency care through deterioration and assessment priorities. The subject develops team response and trauma concepts, then examines acute illness and safe transfer. Use approved simulation and directly supervised clinical learning only.
Learning outcomes
- Explain deterioration and assessment priorities using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving team response and trauma concepts.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing acute illness and safe transfer.
Main topics
- Deterioration
- Assessment priorities
- Team response
- Trauma concepts
- Acute illness
- Safe transfer
Practical task
Use approved simulation and directly supervised clinical learning only.
Assessment
Complete observed simulation assessments and a supervised case portfolio.
Anaesthesia and Perioperative Science
Stage 3: Medical and surgical disciplines
Study applied physiology and monitoring concepts as foundations for anaesthesia and perioperative science. The subject develops anaesthetic principles and perioperative risk, then examines recovery and team accountability. Study supervised clinical cases and approved simulations within professional scope.
Learning outcomes
- Explain applied physiology and monitoring concepts using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving anaesthetic principles and perioperative risk.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing recovery and team accountability.
Main topics
- Applied physiology
- Monitoring concepts
- Anaesthetic principles
- Perioperative risk
- Recovery
- Team accountability
Practical task
Study supervised clinical cases and approved simulations within professional scope.
Assessment
Submit a perioperative science analysis and authenticated learning record.
Ophthalmology
Stage 3: Medical and surgical disciplines
Examine eye structure, visual function and their relationship within ophthalmology. The subject develops common eye conditions and assessment concepts, then examines prevention and referral. Review approved images and supervised clinical teaching cases.
Learning outcomes
- Explain eye structure and visual function using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving common eye conditions and assessment concepts.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing prevention and referral.
Main topics
- Eye structure
- Visual function
- Common eye conditions
- Assessment concepts
- Prevention
- Referral
Practical task
Review approved images and supervised clinical teaching cases.
Assessment
Submit an eye-health case analysis within learner scope.
Ear, Nose and Throat Sciences
Stage 3: Medical and surgical disciplines
Develop your understanding of ear, nose and throat sciences through regional anatomy and hearing. The subject develops upper-airway function and common conditions, then examines assessment concepts and referral. Interpret approved teaching cases and supervised observations.
Learning outcomes
- Explain regional anatomy and hearing using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving upper-airway function and common conditions.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing assessment concepts and referral.
Main topics
- Regional anatomy
- Hearing
- Upper-airway function
- Common conditions
- Assessment concepts
- Referral
Practical task
Interpret approved teaching cases and supervised observations.
Assessment
Submit an ENT case portfolio and knowledge assessment.
Urological Sciences
Stage 3: Medical and surgical disciplines
Study urinary anatomy and functional disorders as foundations for urological sciences. The subject develops infection concepts and obstructive conditions, then examines assessment evidence and referral. Analyse de-identified teaching cases in supervised academic sessions.
Learning outcomes
- Explain urinary anatomy and functional disorders using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving infection concepts and obstructive conditions.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing assessment evidence and referral.
Main topics
- Urinary anatomy
- Functional disorders
- Infection concepts
- Obstructive conditions
- Assessment evidence
- Referral
Practical task
Analyse de-identified teaching cases in supervised academic sessions.
Assessment
Submit a urological reasoning report within approved scope.
Forensic and Legal Medicine
Stage 3: Medical and surgical disciplines
Examine professional evidence, documentation and their relationship within forensic and legal medicine. The subject develops injury interpretation concepts and death investigation context, then examines consent and legal responsibilities. Analyse fictional or anonymised medico-legal teaching records.
Learning outcomes
- Explain professional evidence and documentation using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving injury interpretation concepts and death investigation context.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing consent and legal responsibilities.
Main topics
- Professional evidence
- Documentation
- Injury interpretation concepts
- Death investigation context
- Consent
- Legal responsibilities
Practical task
Analyse fictional or anonymised medico-legal teaching records.
Assessment
Submit a documentation review and ethical-legal case brief.
Epidemiology
Stage 4: Approved clinical integration and scholarship
Develop your understanding of epidemiology through population measures and study designs. The subject develops bias and confounding, then examines association and public-health interpretation. Analyse a de-identified population-health dataset.
Learning outcomes
- Explain population measures and study designs using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving bias and confounding.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing association and public-health interpretation.
Main topics
- Population measures
- Study designs
- Bias
- Confounding
- Association
- Public-health interpretation
Practical task
Analyse a de-identified population-health dataset.
Assessment
Submit calculations and a critical interpretation.
Research Methods
Stage 4: Approved clinical integration and scholarship
Study research questions and literature review as foundations for research methods. The subject develops study design and data collection, then examines ethics and interpretation. Prepare a feasible investigation proposal with a defined evidence need.
Learning outcomes
- Explain research questions and literature review using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving study design and data collection.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing ethics and interpretation.
Main topics
- Research questions
- Literature review
- Study design
- Data collection
- Ethics
- Interpretation
Practical task
Prepare a feasible investigation proposal with a defined evidence need.
Assessment
Submit a proposal, methods rationale and ethics considerations.
Integrated Supervised Clinical Practice
Stage 4: Approved clinical integration and scholarship
Examine approved clinical roles, care coordination and their relationship within integrated supervised clinical practice. The subject develops case reasoning and observed competence, then examines professional feedback and reflection. Complete an approved placement with qualified clinical supervision and authenticated records.
Learning outcomes
- Explain approved clinical roles and care coordination using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving case reasoning and observed competence.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing professional feedback and reflection.
Main topics
- Approved clinical roles
- Care coordination
- Case reasoning
- Observed competence
- Professional feedback
- Reflection
Practical task
Complete an approved placement with qualified clinical supervision and authenticated records.
Assessment
Pass direct clinical assessments and submit a reflective competence portfolio.
Project Development and Feasibility
Stage 4: Approved clinical integration and scholarship
Develop your understanding of project development and feasibility through problem definition and evidence review. The subject develops requirements and method selection, then examines feasibility and evaluation criteria. Develop an approved discipline-specific project proposal with a supervisor.
Learning outcomes
- Explain problem definition and evidence review using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving requirements and method selection.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing feasibility and evaluation criteria.
Main topics
- Problem definition
- Evidence review
- Requirements
- Method selection
- Feasibility
- Evaluation criteria
Practical task
Develop an approved discipline-specific project proposal with a supervisor.
Assessment
Submit a proposal, evidence review and evaluation plan.
Integrated Project and Technical Report
Stage 4: Approved clinical integration and scholarship
Study implementation and evidence collection as foundations for integrated project and technical report. The subject develops analysis and verification, then examines limitations and communication. Complete the approved project and maintain an auditable evidence record.
Learning outcomes
- Explain implementation and evidence collection using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving analysis and verification.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing limitations and communication.
Main topics
- Implementation
- Evidence collection
- Analysis
- Verification
- Limitations
- Communication
Practical task
Complete the approved project and maintain an auditable evidence record.
Assessment
Submit the final project, report and individual oral defence.
African History and Pan Africanism 101
Compulsory core module · Level 1
Study African history through oral, written and archaeological evidence. Examine the diversity of African societies, knowledge and exchange, then trace the emergence of Pan African ideas about identity, solidarity and self-determination.
Learning outcomes
- Place selected African societies and events within a supported historical timeline.
- Compare historical sources and identify perspective, evidence and uncertainty.
- Explain the foundations of Pan Africanism and the contributions of Africans and the diaspora.
Main topics
- Historical inquiry, chronology, oral traditions and source evaluation
- African civilisations, states, trade, livelihoods and knowledge systems
- Southern African history, including Mapungubgwe and Great Zimbabwe
- Slavery, the African diaspora and changing ideas about identity
- Origins of Pan Africanism, solidarity, self-determination and cultural expression
Practical task
Create an annotated timeline or digital learning poster on a selected African society or historical development. Compare at least two credible sources and explain one connection with your field of study.
Assessment
Submit the timeline or poster, an annotated source list and a short explanation of the evidence. Assessment considers chronology, historical accuracy, source judgement and the clarity of your interpretation.
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African History and Pan Africanism 201
Compulsory core module · Level 2
Examine colonial change, resistance and liberation across Africa, with attention to Zimbabwe and South Africa. Compare Pan African movements, organisations and debates, including contributions from women, workers and diaspora communities.
Learning outcomes
- Analyse the effects of colonial rule on land, labour, institutions and social relations.
- Compare liberation movements and Pan African arguments using contextual evidence.
- Explain how different groups shaped independence, solidarity and debates about freedom.
Main topics
- Colonial rule, land, labour, education and forms of resistance
- Nationalism, liberation and the end of colonial rule and apartheid
- Pan African congresses, organisations and contrasting interpretations
- Women, labour movements and diaspora participation
- The Organisation of African Unity and debates about unity, sovereignty and development
Practical task
Develop a comparative case study of a liberation issue or Pan African debate relevant to Southern Africa. Use a historical document alongside a scholarly account and explain differences in purpose and interpretation.
Assessment
Submit the case study, a source comparison and a reflection on your conclusions. Assessment considers context, evidence, recognition of different perspectives and the quality of your argument.
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African History and Pan Africanism 301
Compulsory core module · Level 3
Evaluate the legacy of Pan Africanism in continental and regional cooperation, culture and public life. Apply historical inquiry to a heritage, community or professional issue, recognising both achievements and contested interpretations.
Learning outcomes
- Evaluate continuity and change from the Organisation of African Unity to the African Union.
- Assess a contemporary Pan African issue using historical evidence and contrasting views.
- Develop an ethical, well-sourced project connecting African history with your field or community.
Main topics
- The African Union, regional cooperation and Southern African integration
- Agenda 2063, development and debates about continental priorities
- Citizenship, migration, diaspora connections and cultural exchange
- African knowledge, heritage, public history and contested narratives
- Research ethics, source attribution and evaluation of a community or professional project
Practical task
Prepare a sourced heritage or civic-learning project connected with your field or a Southern African community. Explain its historical basis, audience, permission needs and limits. Obtain consent if you conduct interviews.
Assessment
Submit a project brief, an annotated source portfolio, a public-facing learning resource and an evaluation of your interpretation. Assessment considers evidence, ethical practice, historical reasoning and usefulness to the intended audience.
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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Course modified date: 13 October 2026
Explore medicine through integrated biomedical science, clinical reasoning and the social context of health. The proposed outline links individual care with family and community needs in Southern Africa. It introduces the academic progression expected in a medical programme, while making supervised clinical education and approved professional training central to any implementation.
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