Programme Specification for the 2024/5 academic year
BSc (Hons) Intercalated Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | BSc (Hons) Intercalated Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences | Programme code | UFS1EMSSHS01 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Academic year | 2024/5 | |
| Campus(es) | St Luke's (Exeter) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 6 (Honours) |
2. Description of the Programme
Taught jointly by Medical Sciences at the University of Exeter Medical School by the Departments of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences (CBS) and Public Health and Sport Sciences (PHSS), the Intercalated Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences (SEMS) programme blends a deep understanding of the pathophysiology, prevention, diagnostic tests and treatment of acute, traumatic, or chronic disease or injury, alongside an insight into the science underpinning the optimal preparation, performance and rehabilitation of the athlete or healing patient. This reflects an increasing NHS and public health agenda to integrate physical activity, lifestyle related-health behaviours, and nutrition education into university curricula to prevent disease and treat targeted disorders. Thus, the combination of medical sciences and sport and health sciences enables you to develop a holistic understanding of the human body and exercise and physical activity. The SEMS programme responds to a growing public health agenda which seeks to prevent disease and treat targeted disorders through appropriate physical activity, lifestyle-related health behaviours and nutrition.
The overall programme offers an innovative-approach to learning that includes supportive structured-group learning; lectures, interactive seminars and workshops from world-leading experts, and internationally renowned e-learning resources.
The one-year BSc Intercalated Medical Sciences programme is only available to selected students who are - 1) undertaking a medical degree at the University of Exeter or another appropriate medical, veterinary or dental institution, and 2) have completed at least the first two-years of their professional degree programme (240 credits).
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
The programme provides you with a foundation in the Medical, and Sport and Exercise Sciences, and subsequently enhances this development of intellectual capabilities within an institution that is committed to advancing research, scholarship and learning, and to disseminating knowledge and good practice. With this in mind, and underpinned by core biomedical and physiological sciences, successful students will develop a holistic understanding of social, health and environmental factors that impact human health and how new scientific discoveries across these areas are translated into clinical practice to benefit front-line clinicians, sport and health practitioners, their multidisciplinary teams and, ultimately, their clients or patients.
The programme aims to encourage you to develop scientific curiosity within an institution that is committed to advancing scholarship and learning, and to disseminating knowledge.
More specifically, this programme aims:
- To develop skilled, creative and inquisitive graduates;
- To provide you with knowledge and understanding of translating science into clinical practice;
- To provide you with the basic scientific, intellectual, and practical training that will prepare you for lifelong learning;
- To provide an opportunity to develop and apply knowledge, theory and skills through independent study and writing a dissertation;
To enable you to experience a supportive learning environment that fosters evidence-based academic and personal development.
4. Programme Structure
The BSc (Intercalated) Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences programme is a one year full-time programme of study at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 6 (as confirmed against the FHEQ). This programme consists of a single stage equivalent to an academic year. You will be mostly located at the University of Exeter St Luke’s Campus with some activities at the University of Exeter Streatham Campus.
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.
For full details of the programme, including module details and career prospects, please visit the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences websites: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/faculties/hls/
5. Programme Modules
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, withdrawn or replaced as a consequence of the annual review of this programme. Details of the modules currently offered may be obtained from the Faculty websites.
In addition to the required Core modules, you may also take Optional modules as long as any necessary prerequisites have been satisfied, where the timetable allows, and if you have not already taken the module in question, nor its equivalent. Brief descriptions of the individual modules are given in full on the HLS Faculty website.
You are required to complete 120 credits made up of 45 credits of compulsory modules and 75 credits of optional modules from Table 1 below, and from modules developed and advertised annually on the HLS Faculty website. You should choose at least 30 credits from each college to a total of 120 credits.
Stage 1
Compulsory Modules
Core Modules (45 credits)
a You must choose either one of the Medical Sciences (CSC3029) or Exercise and Sport Sciences Dissertations (ESS3302, ESS3304 or ESS3003).
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSC3029 | Medical Sciences Research Project (see note a) | 45 | No |
| ESS3302 | Dissertation (see note a) | 45 | No |
| ESS3304 | Dissertation (Physiology) (see note a) | 45 | No |
| ESS3003 | Independent Research Review | 30 | No |
Optional Modules
Current Optional Modules (75 credits selected from the following options):
Note: You must choose at least 30 credits from each department (CSC, ESS) to a total of 120 credits
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSC3008 | Clinical Trials | 15 | No |
| CSC3018 | Health Economics | 15 | No |
| CSC3021 | Rehabilitation Science | 15 | No |
| CSC3031 | Applied Data Science | 15 | No |
| ESS3506 | Sustainable Nutrition | 15 | No |
| ESS3508 | Nutrition for High Performance | 15 | No |
| ESS3509 | Advanced Strength and Conditioning Physiology | 15 | No |
| ESS3703 | Paediatric Exercise Physiology | 15 | No |
| ESS3705 | Sport, Physical Activity and Health | 15 | No |
| ESS3706 | Integrated Physiology and Adaptation to Physical (in)activity | 15 | No |
| ESS3707 | Physiological Determinants of Exercise Performance | 15 | No |
| ESS3804 | Clinical Exercise Prescription | 30 | No |
| ESS3805 | Biomechanical Analysis of Human Movement | 30 | No |
| ESS3808 | Sport Psychology | 30 | 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. Describe and apply to practical environments, core biomolecular and biomedical principles underpinning human health and disease, with an emphasis on sport and exercise. | Structured small group learning sessions; lectures; practical laboratory classes; seminars and workshops; research project or dissertation; independent study, and personal tutor feedback | ILOs 1-2 will be tested across the core and optional module formative and summative assessments, including essay examinations, short answer and multiple choice tests, written reviews, practical work and projects, quantitative problems, project report/dissertation, oral and poster presentations; project supervisor judgements, and reflective portfolio analyses. |
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: | |
3. Apply skills of critical thinking, problem- formulation, problem-solving, and rigorous scientific data handling. | Structured small group learning sessions; lectures; practical laboratory classes; research project or dissertation; independent study and personal tutor feedback. | ILOs 3-4 will be tested across the core and optional module formative and summative assessments, including essay examinations, short answer and multiple choice tests, written reviews, practical work and projects, quantitative problems, project report/dissertation, oral and poster presentations; project supervisor judgements, and reflective portfolio analyses. |
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: | |
5. Communicate effectively and professionally by written, oral and visual means. | Structured small group learning sessions; lectures; practical laboratory classes; research project or dissertation; independent study and personal tutor feedback | ILOs 5-8 will be tested across the core and optional module formative and summative assessment, including essay examinations, short answer and multiple choice tests, written reviews, practical work and projects, quantitative problems, project report/dissertation, oral and poster presentations; project supervisor judgements, and reflective portfolio analyses. |
7. Programme Regulations
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.
General guidance on the standard expected at undergraduate level can be found in the Generic Marking Criteria in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.
Classification
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
It is University policy that all Faculties should have in place a system of academic, lead academic tutors and education support advisors for welfare. The role of academic tutors is to support you on your progress through the academic programme and for your professional development; the role of education support advisors for welfare 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 make an appointment to see individual teaching staff for module specific support.
In HLS, your performance in assessment is formally reviewed each term to ensure that any problems that you may be experiencing with your learning can be identified early. We seek to support students whose performance may be a cause for concern. If you need support you will be referred to trained staff and receive a confidential report containing recommendations on how changes to individual learning styles, techniques, assessment strategies and attitude to work may improve performance. All students are allocated an Academic Tutor who oversees your academic progress and personal and professional development. Your tutor is the first point of contact for academic support for the duration of the programme. We offer a friendly and supportive environment from your first day with us.
Student Support: Both CBS and PHSS offer their students a one-stop shop (Info at St Luke’s) for all student queries, assessment submissions and concerns. Staff at Info at St Luke’s are able to make referrals for students to a wide-range of College and University student support services, including the education support advisors (welfare), who are also based within Info at St Luke’s. Info at St Luke’s is based on the ground floor of South Cloisters at the St Luke’s Campus. You can contact Info at St Luke’s by telephone on 01392 72 -4837 or by email –
info.stlukes@exeter.ac.uk
Students who are experiencing personal or health difficulties should, in the first instance, seek advice from the education support advisors (welfare) and/or a Wellbeing Student Welfare Caseworker. Appointments can be made by Info at St Luke’s, or by emailing the education support advisors for welfare and the St Luke’s Student Welfare Caseworker on welfare.stlukes@exeter.ac.uk
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
10. Admissions Criteria
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
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
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
BSc (Hons) Intercalated Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences
19. UCAS Code
Not applicable to this programme.
20. NQF Level of Final Award
6 (Honours)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | ECTS credits |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
23. Dates
| Origin Date | 08/12/2016 |
Date of last revision | 29/02/2024 |
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