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1 UNDERGRADUATE REGULATIONS & SYLLABUSES 2017 2018 THE FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 1 Return to TABLE of CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS HOW TO USE THIS HANDBOOK .. 3 DISCLAIMER - PROGRAMMES & COURSES .. 3 DISCLAIMER PRIZES & AWARDS .. 3 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2017-2018 .. 4 MISSION STATEMENT .. 5 MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN OF THE FACULTY .. 6 STAFF LISTING .. 7 Dean s Office .. 7 Centre for Medical Sciences Education .. 7 BSc Optometry Programme .. 7 Medical Sciences Library .. 7 School of Medicine .. 8 Department of Pre-Clinical Sciences .. 8 Department of Para-Clinical Sciences .. 8 Department of Clinical Medical Sciences .. 8 Department of Clinical Surgical Sciences .. 9 UWI School of Nursing .. 9 School of Dentistry .. 9 School of Pharmacy .. 9 School of Veterinary Medicine .. 9 Department of Basic Veterinary Sciences .. 10 Department of Clinical Veterinary Sciences .. 10 GENERAL INFORMATION .. 11 Dress Code and Conduct.

2 11 Immunisation .. 11 Registration .. 11 Debarments, Repeats, Withdrawals .. 11 Leave of Absence .. 12 Review of Examination Results - UWI Regulations (Section VII): .. 12 GPA REGULATIONS .. 12 1. Grading Scheme .. 12 2. Foundation Courses .. 13 3. Progress Through the Programme .. 13 4. Award of Degree .. 13 University REGULATIONS ON PLAGIARISM .. 14 PLAGIARISM DECLARATION .. 16 MEDICAL SCIENCES LIBRARY .. 19 CO-CURRICULAR CREDITS .. 21 STUDENT LIFE AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (SLDD) . 22 CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE LEARNING .. 23 STUDENT EXCHANGE & STUDY ABROAD .. 23 FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES FOUNDATION COURSES .. 24 COURSE LISTING .. 24 SCHOOL OF MEDICINE .. 24 Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)/ Bachelor of Medical Sciences ( ) .. 24 1. Regulations .. 24 2. Objectives of the MBBS Programme .. 25 3. MBBS PHASE I (Basic Health Sciences Programme) .. 27 CURRICULUM .. 27 EXAMINATIONS .. 27 4.

3 Award of the Degree .. 28 5. MBBS PHASE II (Clinical/ Clerkship Programme) .. 28 6. Award of the MBBS Degree .. 31 7. Internship .. 31 MBBS - PHASE I - COURSE LISTING .. 31 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .. 31 MBBS - PHASE II - COURSE LISTING .. 35 Students Prizes .. 36 SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY .. 36 Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) .. 36 1. Entry Requirements .. 36 2. Programme Overview .. 37 3. Regulations .. 37 4. Programme of Study .. 38 5. Internship .. 40 6. Grading Scheme .. 40 7. Eligibility for the Degree .. 40 DDS - COURSE LISTING .. 40 PHASE II Part I year 3 .. 41 PHASE II Part II YEARS 4 & 5 .. 41 DDS FINAL EXAMINATIONS/ASSESSMENT .. 41 Students' Prizes .. 43 BSc Dental Hygiene/ Dental Therapy .. 44 1. Entry Requirements .. 44 2. Programme Overview .. 44 3. Foundation and Elective Courses .. 44 SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE .. 45 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) .. 45 1. Accreditation .. 45 2. General.

4 45 3. Applicants with Health Issues or a Disability .. 46 4. Regulations .. 46 5. General Objectives of the Educational Programme .. 47 6. Outline of the Degree Programme .. 49 7. Registration .. 50 8. Progress Through the Programme .. 50 9. Examinations .. 50 10. Award of Degree .. 53 11. Leave of Absence and Voluntary Withdrawal .. 53 12. Time Limits for Completion and Enforced Withdrawals .. 53 13. Assessment of year V Courses .. 54 DVM - COURSE LISTING .. 55 UNDERGRADUATE REGULATIONS & SYLLABUSES 2017 2018 THE FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 2 Return to TABLE of CONTENTS Guidance for Candidates Applying to the DVM Programme with Disabilities, Health Problems and Allergies .. 57 Students Prizes .. 61 SCHOOL OF PHARMACY .. 62 BSc Pharmacy .. 62 1. Introduction .. 62 2. Regulations .. 63 UWI SCHOOL OF NURSING (UWISON) .. 68 1. Introduction .. 68 2. Entry Requirements .. 69 3. Programme Description .. 69 4.

5 Teaching Methods .. 70 5. Clinical Practicums .. 70 6. General Regulations .. 70 7. Examinations .. 71 8. Grading Scheme .. 72 9. Award of Degree .. 72 COURSE LISTING .. 72 BSc Nursing (Pre-Registration) .. 72 (Four- year Programme- Full -Time) .. 72 (One- year Programme) for persons with a Diploma in Health-Visiting ONLY .. 73 (Two- year Programme - Full-Time/ Three year Programme - Part-Time) .. 74 BSc Nursing (Administration) .. 74 BSc Nursing (Education) .. 74 BSc Nursing (School Nursing) .. 74 BSc Nursing (Oncology) .. 74 (Two- year Programme - Full Time/ Three year Programme - Part-Time) .. 74 Post Registration Diploma in Paediatric Haematology Oncology Nursing .. 75 1. Entry Requirements .. 75 2. Special Requirements .. 75 3. Programme of Study .. 75 OFFICE OF THE DEAN .. 76 BSc Optometry .. 76 1. Qualifications for Admission .. 76 2. Regulations .. 76 3. Grading Scheme .. 77 4. Foundation Courses.

6 77 5. Progress Through the Programme .. 77 6. Clinical Skills .. 77 7. Award of Degree .. 78 BSc Optometry - COURSE LISTING .. 78 Pre-Health Professions Programme (PHPP) .. 79 1. Entry Requirements .. 79 2. Programme Outline .. 79 3. Certificate Requirements .. 79 4. Registration .. 79 5. Fees .. 80 6. Exemptions .. 80 7. Withdrawal .. 80 8. Course Assessment .. 80 9. Grading Scheme .. 80 10. Progress Through the Programme .. 80 11. Academic Standing .. 80 12. Attendance .. 80 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .. 81 FOUNDATION COURSES .. 81 MBBS - Phase I .. 82 MBBS - Phase II .. 86 DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL MEDICAL SCIENCES - COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .. 86 DDS Years 1 & 2 .. 93 DDS Phase II Part I year 3 .. 94 DDS Phase II Part II Years 4 & 5 .. 96 DVM 98 BSC PHARMACY .. 113 Pharmacy Electives .. 119 BSC NURSING .. 120 BSC OPTOMETRY .. 128 UNDERGRADUATE REGULATIONS & SYLLABUSES 2017 2018 THE FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 3 Return to TABLE of CONTENTS HOW TO USE THIS HANDBOOK The Faculty handbooks (also known as Faculty Booklets) are available on the Campus website in PDF format at.

7 The handbooks include: Relevant Faculty Regulations eg. Admission Criteria, Exemptions, Progression, GPA, Leave of Absence, etc. Relevant University Regulations including the Plagiarism Regulations and Declaration Forms Other Information on Co-Curricular courses, Language courses and Support for Students with physical and other disabilities or impairments. Programme Descriptions and Course Listings which include the list of courses to be pursued in each programme (degrees, diplomas and certificates), sorted by level and semester ; course credits and credits to be completed for each programme majors, minors and specials. Course Descriptions which may include details such as prerequisites and methods of assessment. Students should note the following: The Regulations and Syllabuses issued in the Faculty Handbooks should be read in conjunction with the following University Regulations: The Undergraduate Regulations and Syllabuses should be read in conjunction with the University regulations contained in the Undergraduate Handbook The Postgraduate Regulations and Syllabuses should be read in conjunction with the University regulations contained on the Postgraduate Admissions website and the Board for Graduate Studies and Research Regulations for Graduate Diplomas and Degrees (with effect from August 2014) Progress through a programme of study at the University is governed by Faculty Regulations and University Regulations.

8 Should there be a conflict between Faculty Regulations and University Regulations, University Regulations shall prevail. DISCLAIMER - PROGRAMMES & COURSES Notwithstanding the CONTENTS of Faculty Handbooks, course outlines or any other course materials provided by the University , the University reserves the right at any time to altogether withdraw or modify programmes or courses as it deems necessary. DISCLAIMER PRIZES & AWARDS In the case where Faculty/Student Prizes may be listed, the Faculty does not bind itself to award any or all of the listed prizes contained herein or its stated value and reserves the right to modify or altogether remove certain awards as described in either or both the electronic and printed versions of the Faculty Handbook.. UNDERGRADUATE REGULATIONS & SYLLABUSES 2017 2018 THE FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 4 Return to TABLE of CONTENTS ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2017-2018 ACTIVITY semester 1 AUGUST - DECEMBER 2017 semester 2 JANUARY - MAY 2018 SUMMER MAY - JULY 2018 semester BEGINS August 27, 2017 January 21, 2018 May 27, 2018 Registration August 21 September 15, 2017 January 08 February 02, 2018 May 21 June 16, 2018 Teaching BEGINS September 04, 2017 January 22, 2018 May 28, 2018 Orientation and Ice Breaker (UWILIFE) September 01, 2017 Late registration / Late Payment Fee of TT$ applies FROM September 11, 2017 January 29, 2018 June 11, 2018 Last day for payment of fees before course registration is removed (de-registration) / Compulsory Leave of Absence is recorded.

9 October 31, 2017 March 30, 2018 June 30, 2018 Application to carry forward coursework ENDS Change in Registration (ADD/DROP) ENDS Application for Leave of Absence ENDS Application for Credit and Exemptions ENDS September 15, 2017 February 02, 2018 June 16, 2018 Teaching ENDS December 01, 2017 April 20, 2018 July 07, 2018 semester II Break April 22 29, 2018 Examinations BEGIN December 04, 2017 April 30, 2018 July 10, 2018 Examinations END December 22, 2017 May 18, 2018 July 20, 2018 semester ENDS December 22, 2017 May 18, 2018 July 20, 2018 ELPT TEST: Scheduled for the following dates August 21, 2017 and October 12, 2017 February 15, 2018 - SPECIALLY-ADMITTED 2017/2018 semester I semester 2 ENTIRE ACADEMIC year Application for Specially Admitted OPENS November 14, 2016 November 14, 2016 November 14, 2016 Application for Specially Admitted ENDS June 30, 2017 December 15, 2017 June 30, 2017 CEREMONIES Matriculation Ceremony September 21, 2017 Graduation Ceremonies October 14, 2017 (Open Campus) October 21, 2017 (Cave Hill) October 26 - 28, 2017 (St.)

10 Augustine) November 3 to 4, 2017(Mona) Revised August, 2017. This calendar is subject to change by the appropriate For the full and most up-to-date calendar, visit UNDERGRADUATE REGULATIONS & SYLLABUSES 2017 2018 THE FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 5 Return to TABLE of CONTENTS MISSION STATEMENT To train health professionals to meet the needs and improve the care of those whom they serve. To strive for professional excellence while contributing to the social, economic, and cultural development of the Caribbean and inculcating in graduates an attitude of lifelong learning, ethical conduct, and excellence in service and research. UNDERGRADUATE REGULATIONS & SYLLABUSES 2017 2018 THE FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 6 Return to TABLE of CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN OF THE FACULTY Dear Student It is a great pleasure to welcome you into this Faculty. As you enter our Faculty you will become a part of the seventy year history of medical training and practice at The University of The West Indies .