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Programme code | 8MDYF003T |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Taught Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Fiona Holmes
Domingo Tortonese |
Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
School/department | Bristol Medical School |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Relevant QAA subject benchmark groups | Clinical sciences (2004) (benchmark statement) |
Mode of study | Full Time |
Programme length | 1 years (full time) |
This programme aims to develop the student’s interest in, knowledge, understanding and experience of the principles and practice of scientific research in the area of cardiovascular science. The programme will provide a comprehensive foundation in the skills required to plan, conduct, analyse, interpret and communicate an independent novel piece of research. It will also provide subject-specific background knowledge through the selection of two taught units of 20 credits each. The research project will constitute the majority of the programme (100 credits).
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Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
Level M/7 - Masters |
(a) Students are expected to successfully complete the following MRes Health Sciences Research Units: Unit 1 – taught (10 credits); Unit 2 – taught (20 credits); Unit 4 – guidance given (10 credits). In addition students are expected to successfully complete two of the taught subject-specific MSc Translational Cardiovascular Medicine Units from TCM03-07. Students are also required to successfully complete the Research Project in Translational Cardiovascular Medicine – guidance given (100 credits). This is the culmination of the knowledge and skills obtained in the previous units. or (b) Unit 1 - taught (10 credits); Unit 2 - taught (20 credits); Unit 4 - guidance given (10 credits). Two of the taught subject-specific MSc Translational Cardiovascular Medicine Units from TCM03-07 (2 x 20 credits). Unit 6 - Research Project 2- guidance given (80 credits). This the culmination of the knowledge and skills obtained in Units 1, 2 and 4, Plus Unit 7 – Hacking for NHS (20 credits) (level 6 unit, permitted in level 7 degree). |
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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.
Fiona Holmes. Email: f.e.holmes@bris.ac.uk
The programme team will offer alternative desk-based research projects if access to laboratories is restricted due to the public health situation.
This degree is also offered to students (usually from Medicine, Dentistry, or Veterinary Science) as an intercalating award, normally taken after 3 years of study.
The 1-year full time campus degree gives students the option of undertaking an 80cp research project unit and a 20cp hacking for NHS unit as co-requisites, instead of a 100cp research project unit.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Introduction to Research in Health Sciences | SOCS30006 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1A |
Research Club in Health Sciences | MEDIM0017 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1,TB-2 |
Further Research Methods in Health Sciences | BRMSM0036 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
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Research Project in Translational Cardiovascular Medicine | SOCSM0010 | 100 | Optional | TB-2 |
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Hacking 4 NHS | INOV30005 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Research Project in Health Sciences TCM (Hacking for NHS option) | BRMSM0054 | 80 | Optional | TB-2 |
Select 40 credit points from: | ||||
Coronary Artery Disease I | SOCSM0003 | 20 | Optional | AYEAR |
Coronary Artery Disease II | SOCSM0004 | 20 | Optional | AYEAR |
Heart and Valve Disease | SOCSM0005 | 20 | Optional | AYEAR |
Paediatric Heart Disease | SOCSM0006 | 20 | Optional | AYEAR |
Aneurysm, Peripheral Vascular Disease & Stroke | BRMSM0035 | 20 | Optional | 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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