Programme Specification for the 2024/5 academic year
MSc Clinical Education (PT 3 years)
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | MSc Clinical Education (PT 3 years) | Programme code | PTS3EMSEMS04 |
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| Study mode(s) | Part Time |
Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Campus(es) | St Luke's (Exeter) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 7 (Masters) |
2. Description of the Programme
This programme is designed for the healthcare practitioner wishing to develop their role as a clinical educator and is suitable for those working in clinical and other healthcare education settings. You will be engaging with the craft of teaching and other aspects of clinical education practice alongside peers drawn from medicine, nursing, dentistry and a range of other health and care professions. You will also gain an understanding of pedagogic research and scholarship, and of leadership and professional development.
The course has a practical orientation and much of the learning takes place in small groups. The modules provide ample opportunities to practise teaching-related skills in a safe environment, with feedback from tutors and fellow students, and participating in these is often a starting point for the assignments.
Successful completion of the PGCert and/or specific modules may enable you to apply to organisations conferring professional recognition of teaching without providing a portfolio or further evidence of practice. For more information on current accreditations and approvals associated with the programme, please see Section 12 below, ‘Indicators of Quality and Standards’.
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
Academic Scope:
The broad aim is to introduce you to an understanding of the principles of learning and teaching, together with practical experience in delivering teaching.
Learning and Teaching methods:
The programme is highly interactive and recognises the importance of peer-to-peer learning alongside lectures and workshops from expert faculty. Some modules provide online discussion boards to stimulate, support and extend classroom-based work. You will also be expected to undertake guided reading in advance of the contact days.
Learning Environment:
The programme provides a combination of online and face to face learning opportunities. Our virtual learning environment (ELE2) provides access to a wide range of course material from module-based resources, reading lists and assignment information to study skills and other university services,
Distinctive Intentions:
At the end of the Masters course, you will be proficient in the practicalities of developing, delivering and evaluating high quality teaching, assessment and learning support in a variety of formats and environments relevant to healthcare. You will also develop a critical understanding of the relevant literature in contemporary clinical education. On progression to the MSc, you will have an opportunity to engage in independent research relevant to this field.
4. Programme Structure
The MSc Clinical Education is a one year full-time or three year part-time programme at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 7 (as confirmed against the FHEQ). 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 1 credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of work.
Whilst there is some flexibility, students studying for the PGCert typically study the same programme for one-year part-time and students studying for the PGDip typically study for two-years part time.
The programme is based on the St Lukes Campus of the University of Exeter.
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.
Our PGT programmes are designed as standalone courses but the University also aims to provide flexibility where possible. We recognise that you may sometimes wish to take a module from elsewhere in the Faculty of Life Sciences, or the wider University, to fit in with your specific research or professional interests. A taught Masters degree is made up of 180 credits, usually 120 credits of taught modules and 60 credits of dissertation. Normally at least 90 credits of taught modules (but an absolute minimum of 60 credits), plus the dissertation, will need be taken from within the named award in order to graduate with that award. That means that 30 credits could be made up from one or more appropriate modules from another Masters level programme(s) in place of your scheduled ones, depending on the module prerequisites, the contact days of the modules, and your funding source. There may be an additional fee associated with certain postgraduate modules. It is also important to note that the timing of your new module’s contact days and assessments might conflict with your existing programme of studies. If after considering these factors you would like to explore this option further, please discuss this with the MSc’s Programme Director. The CMH PGT Support team can then advise about the application process, which would then go for approval from the Programme Director of your current programme and the Module Lead and Programme Director of the programme(s) in which your new module(s) sits.
Stage 1
The following table describes the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual review of this programme. Details of the modules currently offered may be obtained from the University web site:
https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/medicine/clinicaledmsc/
Compulsory Modules
*If you are a part-time student you must take modules HPDM105 and HPDM103 in your first year. If you are a PGCert student, you then choose two of any of 15 credit modules to make up 60 credits in total. If you are a PGDip student, you then take all the remaining 15 credit modules to make up 120 credits in total.
**Accredited by the College of Radiographers. Please see Section 12 below for further information.
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
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| HPDM103 | Teaching Practitioner */** | 15 | No |
| HPDM105 | Education Essentials */** | 15 | No |
| HPDM061 | Researching Clinical Education | 15 | No |
| HPDM095 | Introduction to Literature Reviews | 15 | No |
| HPDM104 | Assessing Learning ** | 15 | No |
| HPDM142 | Principles of Supervision, Mentoring and Coaching ** | 15 | No |
| HPDM109 | Principles of Curriculum Design and Evaluation | 15 | No |
| HPDM110 | Teaching in a Digital World | 15 | No |
| HPDM148 | Independent Research | 60 | 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... | |
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| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
1. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge, understanding, critical evaluation and practical application of contemporary theories of teaching, learning, feedback, assessment, remediation, education improvement and leadership |
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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... | |
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| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
4. Demonstrate a professional understanding of the roles and responsibilities of clinical educators and relevant professional bodies in the quality assurance of education, recognising the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion |
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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... | |
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| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
5. Critically reflect on your performance as a clinical educator, identifying areas of focus and actions required to enhance your teaching. |
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7. Programme Regulations
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
Student Handbook: A student handbook is available online on the virtual learning environment ELE2.
Academic tutoring: It is University policy that all Colleges should have in place a system of academic tutors 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 make an appointment to see individual teaching staff.
Medical School Student Support: The College of Medicine & Health provides support for postgraduate students. If you have a general query please contact PGT support at edmed-admin@exeter.ac.uk , or call in and see the team in South Cloisters on the St Lukes campus.
Student/Staff Liaison Committee: The SSLC enables students and staff to jointly participate in the management and review of the teaching and learning provision. SSLCs are set up for postgraduate programmes where this is requested by students and can meet on-line, if necessary.
Library Resources: There are three libraries at the University: the Health Library at RILD (Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital site); at the Medical School on the St Lukes campus and the main library on the Streatham campus. Computing and printing equipment are available at these libraries. You will need your student card to access these. There is also an online library through the University website.
Record of Achievement: You will record your progress through the course by interacting with the online learning platform for each module as well as building a variety of outputs from your teaching and learning activity from the course. Organisations offering professional recognition of teaching may require you to present evidence of teaching in conjunction with information about your programme and academic performance, so we would recommend keeping your work and any potentially useful feedback beyond the duration of the programme. (See below the section on Indicators of Quality and Standards for more information.)
Student Feedback: Your feedback is important to us and you will be provided the opportunity to feedback through the Accelerate system. The link for this is found within each module on ELE.
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.
(Academy of Medical Educators’ website. The College of Radiographers (CoR) Practice Educator Accreditation Scheme (PEAS)
Four modules from this programme (HPDM103, HPDM104, HPDM105, HPDM142) are approved under the College of Radiographers (CoR) Practice Educator Accreditation Scheme (PEAS). This means that any radiographer who is a member of the Society of Radiographers and successfully completes these modules will be eligible to apply for PEAS accreditation through the CoR CPD Now platform without the need to go through the full portfolio-based application process.
13. Methods for Evaluating and Improving Quality and Standards
The University and its constituent Colleges review the quality and standard of teaching and learning in all taught programmes against a range of criteria through the procedures outlined in the Teaching Quality Assurance (TQA) Manual Quality Review Framework.
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
MSc Clinical Education (PT 3 years)
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 | 03/01/2017 |
Date of last revision | 20/08/2024 |
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