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Frequently asked questions

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Frequently asked questions

A regularly updated list answering frequently asked questions about the medical school.

Freedom of information requests

All staff-related Freedom of Information (FOI) requests should go to the University of Sussex. Email foi@sussex.ac.uk or visit the University of Sussex website here >

All student/curriculum-related FOI requests should go to the University of Brighton. Email foi@brighton.ac.uk or visit the University of Brighton website here >

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Our undergraduate course

For FAQs relating to our undergraduate course, admissions process and entry requirements, please visit our dedicated webpage.

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Our postgraduate courses

For information relating to our postgraduate courses (taught and research), including the admissions process and entry requirements, please visit our postgraduate webpage.

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Assessment regulations

PEAR

The exam board and assessment regulations for the undergraduate MBBS course are contained within a document called ‘PEAR’.

This document includes all the regulations which govern the course and is used by staff and students to understand how their exams are regulated and progression determined. This document is updated regularly to ensure BSMS keeps up with best practice.

These same regulations are described in more user-friendly terms in student and staff facing documents held on MyStudies. My Studies is the virtual learning environment used by BSMS.

PGTEAR

The exam board and assessment regulations for the Postgraduate Taught courses at BSMS are the Postgraduate Taught Examination and Assessment Regulations (PGTEAR). These regulations set out the principles by which all taught courses are assessed, credit is awarded and awards conferred.

The full regulations for courses, together with course specific regulations must be made available to students and external examiners and these can be found in documents accessible to students and staff on Mystudies, the virtual learning environment employed by BSMS.

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Other FAQs

Will any of your students sit the UKMLA in 2023/ 2024?

Yes. The UK MLA will be required for award of the primary medical qualification for students graduating in 2025.

Will this examination be the same as other institutions or will it vary from university to university?

The exam is designed and standard set by Medical Schools Council (MSC) in collaboration with medical schools. Our medical school will sit an exam at the same time as other medical schools choosing the same date. Other schools will sit other examinations on other dates.

Which hospitals are affiliated with BSMS?

  • Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton
  • Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath
  • Conquest Hospital, Hastings
  • Eastbourne General Hospital, Eastbourne
  • East Surrey Hospital, Redhill
  • St Richard’s Hospital, Chichester
  • Worthing Hospital, Worthing
  • Lewes Victoria Hospital, Lewes
  • Brighton General Hospital, Brighton
  • Langley Green Hospital, Crawley
  • Mill View Hospital, Hove
  • Southlands Hospital, Shoreham by Sea