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Programme code | 8CARS002T |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Taught Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Sarah George
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Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
School/department | Bristol Medical School |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Mode of study | Full or Part Time |
Programme length |
1 years (full time)
2 years (part time) |
This programme has the following major aims:
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Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
Level C/4 - Certificate |
N/A |
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Level I/5 - Intermediate |
N/A |
Level H/6 - Honours |
N/A |
Level M/7 - Masters |
N/A |
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Certificate |
Students are expected to successfully complete 3 taught modules, each of 20 credits, to gain a total of 60 credits. |
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Diploma |
Students are expected to successfully complete all of the taught modules (7), gaining a total of 120 credits. |
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Masters |
Students are required to successfully complete all of the taught modules (120 credits) plus carry out and present in the form of a written dissertation a research project in a topic relevant to the field. The project module demonstrates the critical ability of the student for independent thought, identifying students who may progress to an independent research degree. |
Level D/8 - Doctoral |
N/A |
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.
This Masters programme will teach students either as a campus-based course or distance via the world wide web. In addition, the students are invited to attend workshops at Bristol for a total of 10 days to attend clinics and theatre sessions as well as undertake practicals and simulations. These are highly appreciated by the students and provide a unique hands on experience of Translational Cardiovascular Medicine. It is also an important opportunity for students to meet the staff and other students on the programme. At the end of each year students will be expected to attend Bristol to sit summative end of module exams. If the student chooses to undertake the practical laboratory based project rather than a ‘dry literature/analysis or grant writing’ project they will be expected to be present in Bristol for the 6 week duration of the project. This programme attracts and retain academically gifted and highly motivated students from a wide range of backgrounds, which may have previously not considered studying or working at Bristol. Some of the MSc students will embark on PhDs after successfully completing this MSc, take up clinical posts or attain career enhancements.
Please note that for the distance MSc you will be required to spend up to 4 weeks in Bristol to attend workshops and examinations. Please be aware that this is a compulsory part of the programme. Students should budget for extra costs to cover accommodation, travel and cost of living and such subsequent trips to Bristol, if you are required to resit an examination
Professor Sarah Jane George, Professor in Cardiovascular Signalling, Bristol Heart Institute, University of Bristol, School of Clinical Sciences, Bristol Royal Infirmary Research Floor Level 7 Upper Maudlin St, BRISTOL, BS2 8HW.
Tel: 00 44 117 3423154 & Email: s.j.george@bris.ac.uk
All units in this programme are must pass. For the definition of a must pass unit please see the Glossary of Terms from Annex 1 to the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/esu/assessment/annex/glossary.html
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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General Laboratory Techniques | SOCSM0008 | 10 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Clinical Trials & Statistics | SOCSM0002 | 10 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Coronary Artery Disease I | SOCSM0003 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Coronary Artery Disease II | SOCSM0004 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Heart and Valve Disease | SOCSM0005 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Paediatric Heart Disease | SOCSM0006 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Aneurysm, Peripheral Vascular Disease & Stroke | BRMSM0035 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Research Project in Translational Cardiovascular Medicine | SOCSM0001 | 60 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
MSc Translational Cardiovascular Medicine | 180 |
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.
To gain a commendation a student must gain an average of 65% across all units
For the award of a distinction the student must obtain a mark of at least 70% in all units OR a weighted total for all taught units of at least 75% and a mark or at least 70% in unit TCM08.
All units in this programme are must pass. For the definition of a must pass unit please see the Glossary of Terms from Annex 1 to the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/esu/assessment/annex/glossary.html
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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General Laboratory Techniques | SOCSM0008 | 10 | Optional | AYEAR |
Clinical Trials & Statistics | SOCSM0002 | 10 | Optional | AYEAR |
Coronary Artery Disease I | SOCSM0003 | 20 | Optional | AYEAR |
Coronary Artery Disease II | SOCSM0004 | 20 | Optional | AYEAR |
Research Project in Translational Cardiovascular Medicine | SOCSM0001 | 60 | Optional | AYEAR |
PG Cert in Translational Cardiovascular Medicine | 60 |
All units in this programme are must pass. For the definition of a must pass unit please see the Glossary of Terms from Annex 1 to the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/esu/assessment/annex/glossary.html
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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The Project unit (SOCSM0001 also runs in year 2 of the part time programme. | ||||
Aneurysm, Peripheral Vascular Disease & Stroke | BRMSM0035 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Coronary Artery Disease II | SOCSM0004 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Coronary Artery Disease I | SOCSM0003 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
180 |
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.
To gain a commendation a student must gain an average of 65% across all units.
For the award of a distinction the student must obtain a mark of at least 70% in all units OR a weighted total for all taught units of at least 75% and a mark or at least 70% in unit TCM08.
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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