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Programme code | 8VESC002T |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Taught Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Kate Allen
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Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
School/department | Bristol Veterinary School |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Relevant QAA subject benchmark groups |
Veterinary science (2002) (benchmark statement)
Veterinary science (2019) (benchmark statement) |
Mode of study | Full Time |
Programme length | 3 years (full time) |
This programme aims to produce graduates able to:
Continue to advance their knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Management of clinical cases under supervision Clinical rounds Weekly journal and book clubs Weekly departmental seminars Formal lectures within the taught component of the Masters in Veterinary Science Attendance at conferences Library and online study Conducting a research project |
Methods of Assessment | |
Formative: Continuous assessment of case management on a daily basis by senior clinicians* Review by senior clinician of owner and / or referring vet communication documents* Continuous assessment of participation in rounds by senior clinicians* Assessment of participation and contributions to weekly departmental seminars Assessment of participation and written contributions to journal / book clubs Clinical case log* Supervised participation in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques Attendance at continuing professional development courses within the school Preparation and delivery of oral presentations Assessment tools designed for workplace learning will be used, as appropriate to the discipline e.g. mini-CEX, Case-based discussions (CBD), Directly-observed procedural skills (DOPS) to deliver feedback to the student in the clinic Students will be required to have performed at a satisfactory level in at least 75% of the formative tasks in order to progress. Summative: Project proposal Assessment of the written research project and an oral and poster presentation of the project Written work that is considered unsatisfactory can be revised and resubmitted once for remarking. Six monthly progress assessments led by supervisor. Students will be expected to show a progressive: Increase in case responsibility Increase in knowledge of specialist subject Increase in independent working Increased confidence and ability to perform more complex practical tasks |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Management of clinical cases under supervision Clinical rounds Weekly seminars Weekly Journal and book clubs Attendance at continuing professional development courses within the college Formal lectures within the taught component of the Diploma in Clinical Veterinary Science Attendance at scientific conferences Preparation and delivery of oral presentations Individual research project. |
Methods of Assessment | |
Formative: Continuous assessment of case management on a daily basis by senior clinicians Review by senior clinician of owner and / or referring vet communication documents Continuous assessment of participation in rounds by senior clinicians Assessment of contributions to seminars on a weekly basis Assessment of participation and contributions to weekly journal / book clubs Clinical case log Oral presentations to the relevant department on an annual basis. Students will be required to have performed at a satisfactory level in at least 75% of the formative tasks in order to progress. Summative Six monthly progress assessments led by supervisor Assessment of the written research project and an oral and poster presentation of the project Development of a lesson plan and conducting a lesson. Written reflective piece of work on teaching and learning. Written work that is considered unsatisfactory can be revised and resubmitted once for remarking. |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Management of clinical cases under supervision Clinical rounds |
Methods of Assessment | |
Formative: Continuous assessment of case management on a daily basis by senior clinicians Review by senior clinician of owner and / or referring vet communication documents Continuous assessment of participation in rounds by senior clinicians Supervised participation in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques Multi source feedback Students will be required to have performed at a satisfactory level in at least 75% of the formative tasks in order to progress. Summative: Six monthly progress assessments led by supervisor |
Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Masters |
The Masters will be completed over a three - four (for some disciplines) year Senior Clinical Training Scholarship programme. Unit 1 – taught (20 credits year 1, 30 credits year 2, 10 credits year 3)) Unit 1, the research project will be completed over the three years of the programme but students will be required to complete, submit and present a project proposal, obtain ethical approval and start the project in year 1. In year 2 they will be expected to complete data collection and have made a significant progress on writing the project up. In year 3 the expectation is the project will be submitted in its completed form in a 6000 word maximum, document in a format suitable for submission to a peer-reviewed journal. In addition they will be required to present the project in both an oral powerpoint presentation and to produce it in poster format. Students will be expected to meet set minimum requirements in all of the above areas to be able to progress. If a student performs below expectations in any domain then a decision will be made, on an individual basis, whether that student is able to progress or whether the student needs to repeat any aspect of their work. The expectation is students will perform to a satisfactory level in all areas of the unit. Unsatisfactory progress or performing below expectations will trigger additional meetings and will involve additional personnel to monitor progress. Students will be able to resubmit their written work once, for remarking, if it’s is deemed unsatisfactory at the first submission. Units 2,3 and 4 are the clinical skills units. Students are expected to complete: Unit 2 – taught - clinical skills a (80 credits year 1) Unit 3 – taught - clinical skills b (80 credits year 2) Unit 4 – taught - clinical skills c (80 credits year 3) Students will be expected to show progress as they advance through the three units in knowledge and understanding in their management of the clinical cases evidenced by the fact that they are given an increasing degree of autonomy in case management. They should be seen to be able to work with increasing independence and ability to problem solve and reflect on multiple aspects of challenging cases. They should demonstrating ability to work with decreasing amounts of direct supervision. They should show an increased ability to effectively critically evaluate the literature. Their case log should reflect their increasing independence in case management with a sequential increase in cases where they are the primary clinician, albeit still supervised by a senior clinician as befits the requirements of the training positions. Students will be expected to meet some set minimum requirements in all areas to be able to progress. If a student is performing below expectations in any domains then a decision will be made, on an individual basis, whether that student is able to progress. The expectation is students will perform to a satisfactory level in at least 75% of the tasks in this unit. Unsatisfactory progress, and performing below expectations will trigger additional meetings and will involve additional personnel to monitor further progress and to ensure the student stays on track or gets back on track. Students who do not perform satisfactorily in at least 75% of the formatively assessed tasks will fail that unit and therefore they will not be able to continue with their studies. |
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The intended learning outcome mapping document shows which mandatory units contribute towards each programme intended learning outcome.
For information on the admissions requirements for this programme please see details in the postgraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
All students will be studying towards European or American Veterinary Speciality Diplomas concurrent to studying for their Masters in Veterinary Science. The masters programme must therefore align to the requirements of European or American college requirements in addition to completing the requirement for the Masters On satisfactory completion of at least 36 months of study students will be allowed to take a final examination to achieve their European or American Diploma and specialist status in their field.
Sorrel Langley-Hobbs, University of Bristol, Langford, Bristol. BS40 5DU Tel 0117 928 9420
Email sj.langley-hobbs@bristol.ac.uk
This programme will not run in 2020/21.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Unit 2, Clinical Skills a | VETSM0049 | 80 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
80 |
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Unit 3, Clinical Skills b | VETSM0050 | 80 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
80 |
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Unit 4, Clinical Skills c | VETSM0051 | 80 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Unit 1, Clinical Research Project | VETSM0048 | 60 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
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The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to exit from the programme with a postgraduate diploma or certificate.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
An award with Merit or Distinction is permitted for postgraduate taught masters, diplomas and certificates, where these are specifically named entry-level qualifications. An award with Merit or Distinction is not permitted for exit awards where students are required to exit the programme on academic grounds but is permitted in designated programmes (as set out in the programme specification) where students choose to withdraw from the intended programme but otherwise achieve the necessary credit points for the exit award.
The classification of the award in relation to the final programme mark is as follows:
Award with Distinction*: at least 65 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation. **Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
Award with Merit*: at least 60 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 60 out of 100 for the dissertation. Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
* The MA in Law has separate regulations for awarding distinction and merit.
** For the award of Distinction, the Faculty of Engineering requires at least 70 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to choose, or be required, to leave at the postgraduate diploma or certificate stage.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
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Tel: +44 (0)117 928 9000