Is it intelligent to intercalate? A two centre cross-sectional study exploring the value of intercalated degrees, and the possible effects of the recent tuition fee rise in England.

ABSTRACT: To explore the value of intercalated degrees, including student perceptions and academic sequelae. To gauge the likely effect of the recent tuition fee rise and to identify any differences in intercalated degrees between Bristol and Sheffield universities. Cross-sectional study using questionnaires. Bristol and Sheffield Medical Schools, UK. 1484 medical students in their clinical years were e-mailed the questionnaire. 578 students responded: 291 from Bristol and 287 from Sheffield (n=578; mean age=22.41; SD 1.944; 38.9% male; 61.1% female). The response rate from previous intercalators was 52.5% from Bristol and 58.7% from Sheffield, while for non-intercalators it was 27.7% and 34.6%, respectively. (1) Student preconceptions, opinions, results and academic sequelae from intercalated degre

SUBMITTER: Stubbs TA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3563132 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature