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Programme Specification1 1. Programmes: UCAS GU Programme Title Code Code MSc in Cardiovascular Practice B724-5100 2. Attendance Type: Both Full Time and Part Time 2.1 SCQF Level: 11 2.2 Credits: 180 3. Collaborative: Select... 4. Awarding Institution(s): University of Glasgow 5. Teaching Institution(s): 6. College: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences 7. School/Institute: Medicine [REG20200000] 1 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 full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each course can be found in course handbooks and other programme documentation and online at www.gla.ac.uk The accuracy of the information in this document is reviewed periodically by the University and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. ProgrammeSpecification2015-V1 Page 1 of 10 8. Location(s): Glasgow 9. Language of Instruction: English 10. Language of Assessment: English 11. Programme Accredited By: None 12. Entrance Requirements: Please refer to the current graduate prospectus at: http://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/ Anyone with a relevant health professional qualification and a first degree or equivalent may apply. If you graduated more than five years ago you should display evidence of recent academic work. Applicants should normally have at least 2 years post qualification experience because of the specialist elements of the programme. Overseas and EU students need a British Council IELTS score of at least 6.5 (with no subunit less than 6.0) or other evidence of English language proficiency. For further details see the PGT prospectus: www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/cardiovascularpractice/ Applications for APL may be accepted, for further information see Senate information: http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/senateoffice/academic/policies/apl/aplguidelines/ Applicants who wish to transfer credits gained within the last five years from courses which are part of the MSc in Cardiovascular Practice programme are required to provide the credit transcripts on entry. These credits must not have been previously used towards an HEI academic award. Applicants for full time study may not be able to access all specialist cardiovascular courses. 12.1 ATAS Certificate Requirement: ATAS Certificate not required 13. Programme Aims: This novel multi-professional programme is offered collaboratively from a consortium of three UK higher Education Institutions (HEIs) (University of Glasgow, Coventry University, and Glasgow Caledonian University) and supported by the British Heart Foundation to enable students to undertake a variety of highly specialist cardiovascular courses. Students choose the awarding institution where 50% of credits will be gained. In addition a further four UK HEIs provide specialist cardiovascular courses. The programme, as offered by the University of Glasgow, uses the existing courses currently offered as part of the MSc (Med Sci) in Health Care. MSc in Cardiovascular Practice aims to: Enable Healthcare Professionals to achieve advanced knowledge and skills to care for patients with cardiovascular disease. Equip students with intellectual abilities applicable to their work environment and share in the advancement of innovative health practices. ProgrammeSpecification2015-V1 Page 2 of 10 Develop a mastery of professional and research skills within cardiovascular disease. Enhance the intellectual ability of specialist and extended role practitioners to deliver cardiovascular practice through a variety of theoretical frameworks. Enable the development of academic foundations to support the delivery of evidence based cardiovascular care within a dynamic health care environment. Develop graduates who will emerge with the capacity to be leaders within their own profession to shape and direct policies through strategic thinking. Develop graduates able to critically appraise the evidence base and contribute to the delivery of advanced and specialist cardiovascular practice. Demonstrate achievement of professional competencies for cardiovascular specialist and extended roles. 14. Intended Learning Outcomes of Programme: This collaborative programme provides opportunities for any health care professional to develop and to demonstrate knowledge and understanding, skills, qualities and other attributes in the following areas. Knowledge and Understanding: By the end of this programme, students will be able to: Critically discuss the principles, theories and concepts that underpin specialist and advanced cardiovascular practice through critical appraisal of the evidence base. Utilise evidence based approaches to cardiovascular practice through the synthesis and detailed critique of the primary literature. Evaluate, analyse and synthesise current topical issues which underpin the effective delivery of cardiovascular care. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding through the synthesis of information from multiple sources. Critically explore and apply relevant research based practice when caring for patients with cardiovascular disease. Critically reflect upon personal care delivery in pursuit of excellence in practice. Demonstrate autonomy when problem solving and making informed judgements when caring for patients with cardiovascular disease. Articulate specific knowledge and skills appropriate to cardiovascular specialist and advanced roles. Critically evaluate educational support strategies for high quality cardiovascular health care delivery. Demonstrate the ability to develop and conduct a research / audit / service evaluation project using research principles. Subject-specific/practical skills By the end of this programme students will be able to: Display specific skills appropriate to a career in specialist / advanced roles Assess diagnose and treat health care needs ProgrammeSpecification2015-V1 Page 3 of 10 Develop educational support for quality health care delivery Facilitate professional role development and patient advocacy Respect culture and diversity Intellectual skills By the end of this programme, students will be able to: Display high level evaluation skills through critical appraisal of primary, recent, relevant literature Demonstrate strategic thinking to facilitate the promotion of evidence based practice Analyse and synthesise evidence from multiple data sources for application in the delivery of high quality health care Analyse the context of advanced and specialist practice through in depth analysis and reflection on practice Discuss, describe and evaluate innovative approaches to enhancing quality care delivery Develop problem solving skills through participation in scenario based learning Assimilate data from multiple sources to enhance the evidence base for care delivery Demonstrate leadership skills and work effectively within a multidisciplinary context through the use of service and case management exemplars Transferable/key skills By the end of this programme, through the use of seminars and student centred approaches to learning, students will be able to display: Oral and written communication and presentation skills Interpersonal skills Through coursework, a blended approach to learning using a virtual learning environment and the planning and execution of a project students will be able to demonstrate : Time management IT skills Information retrieval and research skills Teamwork Leadership skills through group working Negotiation skills through peer review and assessment Critical thinking skills Forward planning Through, such as creation of a portfolio, audio recording and the use of video, students will be able to: Reflect on practice Self directed learning Maintain CPD, life long learning, Self evaluation Interprofessional working Peer support 15. Assessment Methods: Within this multi-interdisciplinary collaborative programme University of Glasgow and the other UK HEIs use a wide variety of assessment methods in the courses offered. Further detail of assessment for each course is provided in a supporting course descriptor document These include: Formative Assessment Formative assessment is used to support students and allow identification of potential issues with individuals. This helps students identify what is required of them and clarify assessment requirements. The ProgrammeSpecification2015-V1 Page 4 of 10 feedback they receive informs them about how they are performing in relation to the learning situation, strengths as well as weaknesses are highlighted. This will utilise: Use of audio and videotape Peer and self assessment. Review of written work Summative Assessment Course work allows demonstration of the analysis and application of theories and concepts underpinning the subjects under study. Methods used are: Literature Review Case Study Analysis Examination Portfolio Based Learning Clinical Skills Suite Based Assessment 16. Learning and Teaching Approaches: The courses delivered from the consortium utilise a variety of delivery methods: Face to face (100%), blended learning (varying amounts of course material taught face to face supplemented by e-learning), e- learning (100%). In addition there are multiple approaches to learning and teaching. Lectures Workshops Small group sessions Seminars / Student presentations. E-learning