Methods of Assessment

Trinity Term 4th Medical Year.

1. MCQ paper (Michaelmas) based on 3rd year and term 1 of 4th year
   Format: 40 questions, each with 5 parts. True/False.
   Time Allowed: 1 hour.
   Marking: Correct answer +1 mark.
   Incorrect answer: 0.5 marks.
   Unanswered: 0 marks.
   30 marks.
2. MCQ paper based on the whole course (3 terms).
   Format: 40 questions, each with 5 parts. True/False.
   Time Allowed: 1 hour.
   Marking:
   Correct answer: +1 mark.
   Incorrect answer: 0.5 marks.
   Unanswered: 0 marks.
   50 marks.
3. Essay paper.
   Format: 4 questions to be completed in 2 hours from a choice of 6.
   100 marks.
4. Practical examination.
   20 colour pictures - 10 macroscopic and 10 microscopic specimens for diagnosis and comment.
   Time Allowed: 0.5 hours.
   20 marks.

Viva Voce Examination

Students whose aggregate mark is just below the pass mark will be required to attend for a pass/fail viva when a pass may be obtained if sufficient merit is shown.

Students whose aggregate mark is just below the 2nd class or 1st class honours level will be invited to attend for a viva when 2nd class honours or 1st class honours may be obtained respectively, provided that sufficient merit is shown.

Grades

• 70% and over: 1st class honours.
  
• 60-69%: 2nd class honours.
  
• 50-59%: Pass.
  
• Less than 50%: Fail.

Supplemental examination for 4th medical year is held in September. The format is as for the Trinity Term.

Attention is drawn to the college regulations regarding plagiarism - College Calendar page 12, Sections 54-60.