1. Enhancing Learning: The Aberdeen Approach First Report of the Curriculum Commission Medical Sciences Perspective Dr Gordon McEwan Director of Teaching & Learning School of Medical Sciences

2. Aberdeen Graduate Attributes Medical Sciences Perspective Academic Excellence ?Breadth of knowledge/understanding/skills beyond discipline Skills & Approach Readiness for Life ?Awareness of personal strengths/weaknesses ?Awareness/appreciation of social/cultural diversity ?Understanding of social/civic responsibilities/rights ?Readiness for citizenship

3. Framework for Provision Medical Sciences Perspective 4 year Scottish Hons Advanced entry 2/3 year Hons (? Suitability of students) ?Taught Masters programme Market research? Three year degree Certificate/Diploma Flexible entry/exit

4. Curriculum Content Medical Sciences Perspective Sustained study Neuroscience with Psychology Sports Studies (Sport & Society) BSc with Education ?Language New Aberdeen Courses ?Purpose/Objectives ?Content ?Target audience ?Compulsory (at which levels?) ?How many? ?Resource

5. Supporting Curriculum Enhancement Medical Sciences Perspective Induction Code of conduct Student support (role of academic/non-academic staff) Writing skills (disability issues / focus on other skills) Timetable – absolute requirement flexible curriculum ?Threading versus floating ?Graduate transcript

6. Recruitment, Retention and Progression Medical Sciences Perspective Immediate, strong discipline identification Early, identification with key discipline staff Teaching delivered within clearly defined context Teaching delivered at appropriate level Strong, meaningful practical content (doing science) Appropriate assessment methods adopted Flexibility to permit discipline change if required