I am a female Muslim. Will I have to touch male students or patients?

In class you will work with other females and behind a screen (if males in the classroom) if you need to expose areas of your body that are normally covered. Male students are not required to touch you. Male tutors may ask your permission to touch you and check other students' findings. You can refuse this request.

You will however be expected to treat male patients in the teaching clinic. You can ensure you are never in a room alone with a male patient, however, towards the end of second year and all of the final year, you will be expected to lead on consultations and treatments. You can ensure other students or the supervisor is with you if you need.