Programme Specification for the 2020/1 academic year
PGCert Genomic Medicine (online)
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | PGCert Genomic Medicine (online) | Programme code | PCT1EMSEMS12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Distance Learning Part Time |
Academic year | 2020/1 |
| Campus(es) | St Luke's (Exeter) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 7 (Masters) |
2. Description of the Programme
This programme in Genomic Medicine is aligned with the vision of Health Education England to prepare for the legacy of the 100,000 Genomes Project. This will be achieved through transformational education and training that is focused on developing the capability and capacity of the NHS to apply genomic medicine for patient benefit.
The ethos of the programme is anchored within its educational aims, delivery format and learning outcomes and supported by the expertise, values and behaviours of the faculty. Students will learn from, with and about their peers, developing a mutual understanding and respect for the positive contributions that each will bring to Genomic Medicine. Students are likely to be clinical practitioners, diagnostic service providers, scientists and researchers and those aspiring to specialise within an academic career pathway. Specific modules will be of appeal to those who wish to enhance their CPD portfolio but do not need a formal academic award.
Key features of the programme include:
- Clinical and scientific faculty with the expertise and international acclaim that is the hallmark of Genomic Medicine in the South West
- Flexibility of choice for scientists and clinicians via core and optional modules;
- Flexible online learning
Access to individual and part modules for CPD purposes.
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
The programme has been designed to be flexible with five 15 credit modules available, of which you will select four for a Postgraduate Certificate that can be studied over one to three years. All learning will be supported by online resources and moderated activities on the University of Exeter’s electronic learning environment (ELE). There will be a mixture of teaching resources, including video, animations, reading lists and quizzes. Expert tutors will facilitate your learning in an appropriately diverse range of expertise from clinical and research backgrounds with emphasis on topics that are relevant to patients and the wider public. You will be supported by subject specific tutors and a general academic tutor. You will learn with your peers, discussing topics via online discussion forums and interactive webinars.
4. Programme Structure
Your Postgraduate Certificate in Genomic Medicine is a one to three year part-time programmes of study at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 7. The programme is divided into units of study called modules which are assigned a number of credits. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload, with 15 credits being nominally equivalent to 150 hours of work. A total of 60 credits are required for a Postgraduate Certificate, which can be comprised of any four of the 15 credit modules on offer.
You may also take individual modules and be awarded the appropriate credits.
5. Programme Modules
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme.
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme. Details of the modules currently offered may be obtained from the College web site:
Stage 1
Optional Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPDM082Z | Fundamentals in Human Genetics and Genomics ONLINE | 15 | Yes |
| HPDM036Z | Omics Techniques and their Application to Genomic Medicine ONLINE | 15 | No |
| HPDM041Z | Bioinformatics, Interpretation and Data Quality Assurance in Genome Analysis ONLINE | 15 | No |
| HPDM038Z | Molecular Pathology of Cancer and Application in Cancer Diagnosis, Screening and Treatment ONLINE | 15 | No |
| HPDM044Z | Ethical, Legal and Social Issues in Applied Genomics ONLINE | 15 | No |
6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
1. Demonstrate a depth and breadth of awareness of knowledge that is at the forefront of the discipline and a critical understanding of application to own area of practice; | The course will be delivered online including:, web-based lectures, webinars, master-classes, specialist tutorials, resource gathering and in-depth reading, preparation and writing of assignments. | 1.Critical appraisal of relevant literature –ILOs 1+4 2.Short answer test – ILOs 1-4 3.Analysis and interpretation of statistical and/or bioinformatics data – ILOs 2+3 4.Case based studies ILO 5 5. Poster and flashcard presentation ILO1-5 |
Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
1. Apply analytical skills to investigate and test new hypotheses; | The course will be delivered online including:, web-based lectures, webinars, master-classes, specialist tutorials, resource gathering and in-depth reading, preparation and writing of assignments. | 1.Critical appraisal of relevant literature –ILOs 2+3+4+6 2.Short answer test – ILOs 1+4+5 3.Case based studies ILO 5 4.– Poster and flashcard presentation ILOs 1-6 |
Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
1. Critically appraise and analyse the scientific literature on relevant subject and the ability to judge and interpret findings; | The course will be delivered online including:, web-based lectures, webinars, master-classes, specialist tutorials, resource gathering and in-depth reading, preparation and writing of assignments.
| 1.Critical appraisal of relevant literature –ILOs 1+5
2.Short answer test – ILOs 5
3.Analysis and interpretation of statistical and/or bioinformatics data – ILOs 2+5
4.Case based studies ILO 1-5
5.– Poster and flashcard presentation ILOs 1-5 |
7. Programme Regulations
The maximum number of credits that can be condoned on this programme is 15. Condonement will be applied at the awarding stage.
Each module will include both formative and summative elements (please refer to the module descriptors). Formative assessment will involve opportunities for discussion and feedback from peers and tutors. The summative assessment element for each module will provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate achievement of the intended learning outcomes. Elements of assessment will include:
• Development of Knowledge and Understanding
• Cognitive and Intellectual skills
• Key/Transferable Skills
Detailed and specific marking criteria for each assignment will be made available through the University’s electronic learning environment (ELE, http://as.exeter.ac.uk/it/systems/ele/ ) and will be clearly articulated to students throughout the modules. The overall pass mark for all modules is 50% . Where module assessment involves more than one element of coursework, a student is required to achieve a combined mark of more than 50%.
It is compulsory for students to complete the Academic Honesty and Plagiarism module before receiving marks for assessed coursework.
Classification
The marking of modules and the classification of awards broadly corresponds to the following marks:
Postgraduate Degrees
Distinction 70%+
Merit 60-69%
Pass 50-59%
Full details of assessment regulations for UG programmes and PGT programmes assessment regulations can be found in the Teaching Quality Assurance Manual (TQA) on the University of Exeter website. Generic marking criteria are also published here.
Please see the Teaching and Quality Assurance Manual for further guidance.
Classification
Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the TQA Manual, specifically in the Credit and Qualifications Framework, and the Assessment, Progression and Awarding: Taught Programmes Handbook. Additional information, including Generic Marking Criteria, can be found in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
Personal and Academic tutoring: It is University policy that all Colleges should have in place a system of academic and personal tutors. The role of academic tutors is to support you on individual modules; the role of personal tutors is to provide you with advice and support for the duration of the programme and extends to providing you with details of how to obtain support and guidance on personal difficulties such as accommodation, financial difficulties and sickness. You can also arrange a virtual meeting with individual teaching staff.
Resources: A Programme Handbook will be provided which includes information about the structure of the programme, learning resources available, assessment methods, criteria, and regulations and student support services. All modules will be supported by the University of Exeter’s ‘Exeter Learning Environment' (ELE). Each module has an ELE page which will be your primary source of information and resources for each module. ELE also hosts library links, including a list of electronic journals held by the University of Exeter. There is a page called Library and Research Skills, where you will find a whole host of additional resources to support you in the development of your writing skills, reading skills, generic research skills and study strategies.
Student/Staff Liaison Committee enables students & staff to jointly participate in the management and review of the teaching and learning provision.
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
Please refer to the University Academic Policy and Standards guidelines regarding support for students and students' learning.
10. Admissions Criteria
Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the Postgraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study Site webpages.
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.
The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.
(http://as.exeter.ac.uk/support/admin/staff/qualityassuranceandmonitoring/tqamanual/fullcontents/)
12. Indicators of Quality and Standards
The programme is not subject to accreditation and/ or review by professional and statutory regulatory bodies (PSRBs).
13. Methods for Evaluating and Improving Quality and Standards
The University and its constituent Colleges draw on a range of data to review the quality of educational provision. The College documents the performance in each of its taught programmes, against a range of criteria on an annual basis through the Annual Programme Monitoring cycle:
- Admissions, progression and completion data
- In Year Analysis data
- Previous monitoring report
- Monitoring of core (and optional) modules
- External examiner's reports and University and College responses (reported to SSLC)
- Any Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body/accrediting body or other external reports
- Consultation with employers and former students
- Staff evaluation
- Student evaluation
- Programme aims
Subject areas are reviewed every four years through a periodic subject review scheme that includes external contributions. (http://admin.exeter.ac.uk/academic/tls/tqa/Part%209/9JREVISEDPSRSCHEME.pdf)
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
0
18. Final Award
PGCert Genomic Medicine (online)
19. UCAS Code
Not applicable to this programme.
20. NQF Level of Final Award
7 (Masters)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | ECTS credits |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
23. Dates
| Origin Date | 1/05/19 |
Date of last revision | 24/07/19 |
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