BHS378 Programme Specification Bsc Hons Clinical

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School of Biomedical Sciences

Programme Specification

BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Cardiac Physiology) (6798) BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology) (6798)

2020/2021

Date of Approval: 29th January 2019

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1. BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology

Final award title BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Cardiac Physiology) BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology)

Level 6 Intermediate award title(s) BSc (Hons) Physiology (Cardiology) BSc (Hons) Physiology (Respiratory) BSc Physiology (Cardiology) BSc Physiology (Respiratory)

Level 5 Intermediate award title(s) Diploma of Physiology (Cardiology) Diploma of Physiology (Respiratory)

Level 4 Intermediate award title(s) Certificate of Physiology

UCAS code B902 Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences)

HECOS code: 100258 Clinical Physiology / 100260 Healthcare Science

2. Awarding Institution: University of Plymouth

Teaching institution(s): University of Plymouth

3. Accrediting body(ies)

National School of Healthcare Science (NSHCS) Registration Council for Clinical Physiology (RCCP)

Minimum pass rate of 40% per module.

Date of re-accreditation: TBC

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4. Distinctive Features of the Programme and the Student Experience The key features of our programmes in healthcare science are:

 Multi-disciplinary programmes integrating traditional and clinically-focused subject areas in cardiac, respiratory and sleep physiology. Programme is delivered by specialist academic and clinical healthcare associates and informed by patients, carers and lay associates.

 Flexibility for students to study specialist areas of clinical physiology, cardiac or respiratory and sleep physiology, as well as maintaining academic breadth in these disciplines.

 A coherent, progressive curriculum underpinned by experiential and workplace learning, ensuring competence in core knowledge, personal and practical skills designed to enhance the students’ academic performance and professional development.

 Enthusiastic, accessible and committed academic staff that offer student support via personal tutoring throughout their programme of study.

 Teaching and Learning informed by nationally and internationally recognised research, scholarship and professional expertise in biomedicine, clinical physiology and pedagogy.

 A learning environment enriched by the presence of a “critical mass” of healthcare education in the form of the Faculty of Health, well-equipped modern laboratories and facilities, plus the legacy of the Centres of Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

 A route to apply for registration as a Healthcare Science Practitioner with the Academy of Healthcare Science and Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (Physiological Science).

5. Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Group(s) QAA Benchmark Statements for Biomedical Sciences (2015) http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/SBS-Biomedical-sciences- 15.pdf Refer to Appendix 1 for mapping

6. Programme Structure

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The BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology degrees are four-year programmes with integrated practice placement learning intended to be the main route for the training of Clinical Physiologists / Healthcare Science Practitioners.

Our awards are focused to the training of Healthcare Science Practitioners for the physiological science disciplines (Cardiovascular Physiology and Respiratory and Sleep Physiology). Graduates in these disciplines will work in a range of healthcare settings to deliver quality assured tests, diagnostic investigations and interventions for patients/clients.

Our degree programmes in clinical physiology are delivered over a period of 4 years, with clinical block placement between year two and final year. Modules are organized into units of 20, 30 and 40 credits to enable compliance with the NSHCS high level framework, whilst maximizing sharing of resource within the School of Biomedical Sciences. Programme pathways and their component modules are displayed in Figures 6.1 – 6.8 (below). Learning in the university academic setting will be developed, consolidated and enhanced by workplace learning of 40 weeks in the clinical block placement year. Students will also complete clinical experiential learning in YR1 and YR2 by day release, ensuring gradual gain of clinical skills and competencies throughout the programme. Knowledge, skills and professionalism will be assessed to ensure safe and effective future practice.

6.1 Year One Year one of the programmes provides the student with foundations of healthcare science through an introduction to the key biomedical science disciplines that inform clinical healthcare practice. The underlying principles for teaching and learning in this year are that human physiology is based on a collection of biological building blocks. It is damage to these components and dysfunction in the processes they facilitate, that are at the centre of human pathology.

There is an introduction to the context and practice of Healthcare Science in the NHS, as well as an introduction to the personal qualities, attributes and skills required of a healthcare professional. In a specific practice-related module, students

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will be introduced to (amongst other topics) the operational components of the NHS, as well as the nature and impact of disease on individuals and society.

Students enrolled on the clinical physiology programmes will take two specific modules in year one; BHCS1008 Cardiovascular and respiratory physiology module introducing the underpinning principles of cardiovascular, respiratory and sleep physiology and BHCS1009 Cardiovascular and respiratory pathophysiology module integrating the pathological principles of these disciplines.

During year one, all students will receive mandatory skills training and preparation to enable them to engage effectively and safely with their workplace learning environment. The first year includes clinical practice rotations by day release in Semester 2, where students will gain experience of employment in an NHS healthcare science setting relating to clinical physiology.

Students achieving 120 credits at level 4 (year one) are eligible for progression to year two of the programme or to exit the programme with the award of Cert. H.E. Physiology.

In certain circumstances, students may also eligible to transfer to another programme in the School such as BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences or BSc (Hons) Human Biosciences, but such transfer is dependent on availability of places and the academic achievement of each individual.

6.2 Year Two Year two of the programme is designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the key disciplines introduced in year one. Subject theory will be developed in the context of applied skills, techniques and methodologies applicable to the scientific investigation of human health and disease. There will also be a number of pathway specific modules, designed to introduce the context of professional practice for the named clinical physiology. Year two is also the formal location for the introduction of the skills and methods required to interrogate, assess and evaluate the clinical evidence base. Students will have clinical practice rotations by day release in Semester 1 and 2, where students will consolidate academic learning within the

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clinical setting in the NHS. Students will choose to specialise in the cardiology pathway or respiratory pathway at the start of year two.

Cardiology pathway: students on the cardiac physiology pathway will undertake BHCS2016 Electrocardiography module including cardiac physiological monitoring, requisite skills and confidence to practice safely and effectively in a healthcare science context with insight into the impacts to patients and carers for cardiovascular disease.

Respiratory pathway: students on the respiratory pathway will take BHCS2017 monitoring and analysis of respiratory function examining the routine practical techniques applied in pulmonary physiological monitoring, respiratory gas analysis and oximetry alongside the requisite skills and confidence to practice safely and effectively in a healthcare science context with insight into impacts for patients and carers for common respiratory disorders.

Professional practice as a healthcare scientist will continue to be developed utilizing a reflection on the previous year’s experiences as well as a further exploration of the operations and coordination multidisciplinary and multi-professional healthcare teams.

Students will undertake module BHCS2015 to be prepared for work placement through specific skills training and updates. Students will attend work placement activity by day release in an NHS healthcare setting relating to their specific discipline and will need to demonstrate specific skills and competencies as required by the NSCHS curricula and associated PTP learning guides / training manuals. Students will need to successfully complete the learning outcomes for the PTP Work based training learning guide (https://www.nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/images/guidance/curricula/ptp_cvrs_v1.01_2016- 2017.pdf) for YR1 all specialisms by the end of academic year 2.

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Students achieving 120 credits at level 5 (year two) are eligible for progression to year three of the programme or to exit the programme with the award of Dip. H.E. Physiology (Cardiology) or Dip. H.E. Physiology (Respiratory).

6.3 Placement Year Students will undertake a 40 week placement in a ‘host trust’ provider within the specialist clinical training area.

6.4 Final Year Final year of the course will be focused on the specialist skills, methods and techniques required to operate safely and effectively as a professional practitioner in their chosen specialism in clinical physiology.

Cardiology pathway: students on the cardiac physiology pathway will undertake BHCS3017 Clinical cardiac science and BHCS3018 Specialist cardiovascular investigations modules enabling application of the specialist aspects of cardiac physiology and pathology to contemporary practice. The modules include exposure to provocative and invasive cardiac procedures in a patient-centred context, invasive pressure measurement and other specialist cardiac investigations.

Respiratory pathway: students on the respiratory pathway will undertake BHCS 3019 Applied respiratory science and BHCS3020 Applied sleep science modules which apply the specialist aspects of respiratory and sleep physiological measurements to practice and challenge testing procedures in all aspects of respiratory and sleep measurement.

Final year sees students studying 60 credits worth of discipline specific scientific techniques and methods utilised in the clinical laboratory investigation and monitoring of human health and disease. Students will also be required to undertake a research project focused on a specific aspect of practice related to a named healthcare science specialism/discipline (BHCS3021).

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Students will again prepare for professional skills required for Healthcare practitioners by specific skills training and updates within the BHCS3012 Professional practice module. Students will need to have demonstrated specific skills and competencies as required by the Academy of Healthcare Science Standards of Proficiency and NSHCS curricula and associated PTP learning guides / training manuals.

For the award of BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology students must achieve a total of 360 academic credits, including 120 credits at level 6 (Final Year) and 120 further credits at level 5 or above, including successful completion of the NSHCS PTP Work Based Training Learning guide for their specialism.

Students who achieve a maximum of 360 academic credits, including 120 credits at level 6 (Final Year) and 120 further credits at level 5 or above, but do not complete the NSHCS PTP Work Based Training Learning guide for their specialism will be awarded BSc Hons Physiology degree in their specialism.

Students who achieve 320 credits, including 80 credits at level 6 and 120 additional credits at level 5 or above are entitled to the award of BSc Physiology degree in their specialism.

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6.5 Programme Structure: BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Cardiology)

BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Cardiac Physiology - Year One) BHCS1001 BHCS1007 Biomedical Investigation and Experimentation (20cr) BHCS1002 BHCS1008 » Students Human Anatomy and Physiology: Cells Cardiovascular and Respiratory completing 120 to Systems (20cr) Physiology (20cr) credits at Year Foundations of Healthcare One can progress Inter-semester break Science Practice and Workplace to Year 2 or exit BHCS1004 Learning (0cr) with a Cert HE Introduction to Human Pathology (20cr) Physiology BHCS1005 BHCS1009 Cardiovascular and Respiratory Human Disease (20cr) Pathophysiology (20cr)

BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Cardiac Physiology - Year Two) BHCS2015 BHCS2013 BHCS2016

Clinical Cardiovascular, Respiratory and » Students Sleep Physiology (20cr) completing 240 credits by Year Two can progress Inter-semester break Healthcare Physiological Science or exit with a Dip BHCS2014 Electrocardiography (40cr) AY Professional (40cr) HE Physiology (Cardiology) Clinical Physiology Instrumentation and Techniques (20cr)

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» Students BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Cardiac Physiology - Year Three) successfully completing MSC BHCS3036 learning outcomes can proceed to BSc Hons Clinical Physiology. Those not Professional Practice Placement achieving placement pass will progress to BSc Hons Physiology

BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Cardiac Physiology - Year Four) BHCS3021 BHCS3017 BHCS3012

» Students Clinical Cardiac Sciences (30cr) completing 360 credits by final Year will exit Inter-semester Break with BSc Hons Research Project in Healthcare Professional Practice in Healthcare Clinical Science (30cr) BHCS3018 Science (30cr) Physiology or BSc Hons Physiology Specialist Cardiovascular Investigations (30cr)

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6.6 Programme Structure: BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Respiratory)

BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Respiratory Physiology - Year One) BHCS1001 BHCS1007 Biomedical Investigation and Experimentation (20cr) » Students BHCS1002 BHCS1008 completing 120 credits at Year Human Anatomy and Physiology: Cells Cardiovascular and Respiratory One can progress to Systems (20cr) Physiology (20cr) to Year 2 or exit Foundations of Healthcare with a Cert HE Inter-semester break Science Practice and Workplace Physiology BHCS1004 Learning (0cr) Introduction to Human Pathology (20cr) BHCS1005 BHCS1009 Cardiovascular and Respiratory Human Disease (20cr) Pathophysiology (20cr)

BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Respiratory Physiology - Year Two) BHCS2015 BHCS2013 BHCS2017 » Students completing 240 Clinical Cardiovascular, Respiratory and credits at Year Sleep Physiology(20cr) Two can progress or exit with a Dip Healthcare Physiological Science Monitoring and Analysis of Inter-semester break HE Physiology Professional (40cr) Respiratory Function (40cr) BHCS2014 (Respiratory)

Clinical Physiology Instrumentation and Techniques (20cr)

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» Students successfully BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Respiratory Physiology - Year Three) completing MSC BHCS3036 learning outcomes can proceed to BSc Hons Clinical Physiology. Those not achieving Professional Practice Placement placement pass will progress to BSc Hons Physiology

BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Respiratory Physiology - Year Four) BHCS3021 BHCS3019 BHCS3012 » Students completing 360 Applied Respiratory Sciences (30cr) credits by final Year will exit Research Project in Healthcare Professional Practice in Healthcare with BSc Hons Inter-semester Break Science (30cr) Science (30cr) Clinical BHCS3020 Physiology or BSc Hons Physiology Applied Sleep Sciences (30cr)

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7. Programme Aims The aims of our BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology degree programmes are as follows:

 To provide a scientifically-based and intellectually stimulating programme of study incorporating theoretical, quantitative and practical aspects of healthcare physiology.

 To enable students to acquire transferable, technical and professional skills appropriate to both personal and career development.

 To develop safe and ethical working practices for engagement with patients and service users and employment within multi-professional healthcare teams.

 To develop a scientific approach to the investigation and solving of problems associated with the clinical diagnosis and investigation of human disease.

 To promote, develop and recognize through successful completion of the award, demonstrable professional competence and skills for employment as a Cardiac or Respiratory Physiologist / Healthcare Science Practitioner in the NHS.

8. Programme Intended Learning Outcomes The intended learning outcomes of our BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science degree programmes and therefore the achievement represented by these qualifications are shown below. These outcomes are explicitly linked to the QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) descriptors (available at http://www.qaa.ac.uk/publications/informationandguidance/pages/the-framework-for- higher-education-qualifications-in-england-wales-and-northern-ireland.aspx as well as QAA Benchmark Statements for Biomedical Sciences (2015) http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/SBS-Biomedical-sciences-15.pdf and NSHCS curricula 2016-17 https://www.nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/images/guidance/curricula/ptp_cvrs_v1.01_2016- 2017.pdf

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8.1. Knowledge and understanding

On successful completion graduates should have developed:  Knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles associated with clinical physiology, and an ability to evaluate and interpret these within the context of a specific clinical physiology specialism

 Knowledge and critical understanding of the well-established principles and the main methods of inquiry in clinical physiology in practice

 An understanding of the limits of their knowledge, and how this influences analyses and interpretations based on that knowledge

 A systematic understanding of the founding disciplines of clinical physiology in healthcare, including acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge, at least some of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of defined aspects of these disciplines

 An ability to deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry within their specialist discipline

 An appreciation of uncertainty, ambiguity and the limits of knowledge within the clinical physiology. An ability to apply the methods and techniques that they have learned to review, consolidate, extend and apply their knowledge and understanding, and to initiate and carry out projects.

8.2. Cognitive and intellectual skills

On successful completion graduates should have developed:  An ability to present, evaluate and interpret qualitative and quantitative data, to develop lines of argument and make sound judgments in accordance with basic theories and concepts in their specialist discipline

 An ability to apply underlying concepts and principles outside the context in which they were first studied.

 A conceptual understanding that enables the student: (i) to devise and sustain arguments, and/or solve problems, using ideas and techniques, some of which are at the forefront of healthcare practice; (ii) to describe and comment upon particular aspects of current research, or equivalent advanced scholarship, in the healthcare practice.

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 An ability to critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data (that may be incomplete), to make judgements, and to frame appropriate questions to achieve a solution or identify a range of solutions to a problem.

8.3. Key and transferable skills

On successful completion graduates should have developed the ability to:  Evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems related to their specialist discipline or healthcare practice

 Communicate the results of their work accurately and reliably, and with structured and coherent arguments

 Evaluate critically the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems related to clinical physiology and healthcare practice

 Use a range of established techniques to initiate and undertake critical analysis of information, and to propose solutions to problems arising from that analysis

 Effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis, in a variety of forms, to colleagues, patients and the general public, and deploy the key techniques of communication within healthcare teams effectively

 Manage their own learning, and to make use of scholarly reviews, primary sources and the broader evidence base of medicine health and social care

 Demonstrate competency in a range of safe and ethical working practices for engagement with patients and service users and employment within multi- professional healthcare teams.

8.4. Employment related skills

On successful completion graduates should have developed the ability to:  Undertake training for the development of new and existing skills and competencies within a structured and managed healthcare workplace environment.

 Demonstrate qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment in the healthcare requiring: (i) the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility; (ii) an understanding of the needs of patients/clients (iii) decision making in complex and unpredictable contexts; and (iv) the learning ability needed to undertake appropriate further training of a professional or equivalent nature.

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8.5. Practical skills

On successful completion graduates should have developed the ability to:  Plan, manage and execute clinical laboratory work in a responsible and safe manner

 Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses and apply appropriate statistical tests to datasets

 Record clinical and laboratory observations in a professional manner

 Operate key instrumentation related to the practice of healthcare within their discipline.

9. Admissions Criteria, including APCL, APEL and Disability Service arrangements The BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology programmes are vocational awards for the education and training of Clinical Physiologists / Healthcare Science Practitioners for the NHS. We welcome applications from people who, in addition to any formal qualifications:  can express a desire to work as a Clinical Physiologist / Healthcare Science Practitioner whose practice underpins high quality, safe and effective patient- centred healthcare.

 have the ability to succeed on their chosen degree programme.

 have a commitment and enthusiasm to learn. All applications are considered on individual merit in relation to the aims and outcomes of the programme. As part of its obligations and responsibilities as an education provider for NHS professionals, the University of Plymouth will apply additional entry and selection processes for those applying to enrol on BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology programmes. Entry to these programmes is subject to interview and to satisfactory results from screening by Occupational Health Professionals and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS). Full details of entry and selection procedures are available from the Admissions Office.

9.1 Qualifications for Entry

We welcome a mix of AS/A-Level and Vocational A-Level qualifications as well as specialisation in either. The table below sets out normal minimum qualifications required. The acceptability of qualifications by programme is stated in the current University Prospectus, and on the University’s website http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/undergraduate.

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Offers made to mature applicants (over 21) may take account of work and life experience.

Entry requirements summary for BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology programmes A-Level Normal minimum entry requirements are 120 points from three A levels to include a grade B in Biology and a grade B in another science subject - this can include Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Science, Geography, Geology, Psychology, Nutrition, and Environmental Science/Studies GCSE or equivalent Mathematics and English Language grade C (Grade 4)

General Studies A-Level Is not accepted as part of a points offer

BTEC National Interview prior to offer DMM Biology, Science or Healthcare Diploma/QCF Extended Science. Refer to institution for specific unit requirements Diploma International 28 points including 5 at Higher Level Biology and a second Baccalaureate science Progression from Students need to achieve an overall mean of at least 60% Foundation Year averaged across all 120 credits

Equivalent qualifications may be considered. Meeting the academic minimum is the first stage of an application being considered. Applicants must also submit a strong personal statement in order to be considered further.

Applicants must also pass Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health checks satisfactorily in order to be eligible to enrol on the programme.

All applicants will be required to attend a recruitment day and be successful at the behaviours and values based interviews for trainees wishing to study in a profession.

Successful completion of the Foundation Year does not guarantee admission to BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology programmes. Students wishing to apply for a place on these degrees are advised to contact the Admissions Office to arrange a meeting with the School of Biomedical Sciences Admissions Tutor.

Plymouth University is committed to providing equality for all irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity (including race, colour and nationality), gender, gender reassignment, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership,

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pregnancy and maternity and will work to ensure that all students, employees and visitors, as well as those who apply or seek to apply to work or study at the University, are treated fairly and are not subjected to discrimination by the University on any of these grounds (University Equality and Diversity Policy, Revised August 2016).

The Faculty of Health welcomes applications from people with disabilities who will be considered on the same academic grounds as other potential students. Considerations about individual needs arising from disability will be made separately, and we will strive to meet an individual disabled student's needs wherever possible in consultation with Disability Services.

English Language Requirements Students are required to produce evidence of English language ability. This will normally be the equivalent of:

 IELTS score of 7.0 or above with at least 7.0 in the listening and reading sections and at least 7.0 in the writing and speaking sections.  GCSE English Grade C (Grade 4)

Equivalencies are detailed on the University website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/international-students-entry-requirements

9.2 Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) and Assessment of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

The University’s regulations for Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) and Assessment of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) are set out in the ‘University Academic Regulations’. https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/academic-regulations

We may also consider admission on the basis of work or life experience.

We welcome evidence of prior learning and experience from applicants. Due to the range and mixture of prior qualification and experience applications presenting such evidence will be considered on an individual basis by the Admissions Tutor in consultation with the programmes team.

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10. Progression criteria for Final and Intermediate Awards

Progression to Stage two (Year 2) or award of Certificate of Physiology requires 120 credits at level 4 (Year 1) to include the pattern of modules specified above.

Progression to final year or award of Diploma of Physiology (Cardiology) or Diploma of Physiology (Respiratory) requires 240 credits at level 4 (Year 1) and 5 (Year 2) to include the pattern of modules specified above.

BSc Physiology (Cardiology) / BSc Physiology (Respiratory): 320 credits, including 80 credits at level 6 (Year 3), 120 further credits at level 5 (Year 2) or above and 120 credits at level four (Year 1).

BSc (Hons) Physiology (Cardiology) / BSc (Hons) Physiology (Respiratory): 360 credits, including 120 credits at level 6 (Final Year), 120 further credits at level 5 (Year 2) or above and 120 credits at level four (Year 1).

BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Cardiac Physiology) / BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology): 360 credits, including 120 credits at level 6 (Final Year), 120 further credits at level 5 (Year 2) or above and 120 credits at level four (Year 1) and successful completion of the NSCHS learning outcomes for clinical practice within the specialism during the placement year.

11. Non Standard Regulations There are some rules and regulations which will differ from the normal university rules and regulations. Exceptions to university rules are mainly made because of professional requirements. The following non-standard regulations are applied to this award:

 Students are required to pass all elements of a module assessment at 40%.  Minimum attendance levels: 75% for taught components and 100% for placement practice.  A student will be deemed to have completed a level if they have passed all modules within that level, including zero credit-rated modules.  There will be no compensation within or across modules.

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 In the case of the pass/fail work placement year, one repeat may be permitted at the discretion of the Award Assessment Board only in cases where students have exceptional circumstances and subject to placement availability. Interruption of studies may be required where there is no placement availability.  To qualify for the award of BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology, a student must have successfully completed and achieved 360 credits of which at least 120 must be at level six and a further 120 at level five or above. In addition, they must have successfully completed all clinical education placements, including the zero-credit placement year.  An aegrotat award is not permitted for the BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (other aegrotat awards may be considered).

12. Transitional Arrangements

The new programme structure will be implemented across all years from Summer 2020.

Students repeating modules that were last delivered in the academic year 2019-20 will be enrolled on the equivalent new modules. Learning outcomes for the old and new modules have been mapped.

Appendices

Appendix 1: Mapping to QAA Subject Benchmarks for Biomedical Science (Physiological Science) Appendix 2: Mapping of Programmes to the Modernising Scientific Careers High Level Framework Curricula Appendix 3: Programme Intended Learning outcomes (Physiological Sciences) Appendix 4: Assessment mapping to modules

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Appendix 1: Mapping to QAA Subject Benchmarks (2015) for Biomedical Science for BSc Hons Clinical Physiology.

Threshold standard for all Biomedical Sciences 8.6 On graduating with an honours degree in biomedical sciences, the graduate will have the following core knowledge, understanding and skills: i. the ability to explain biomedical sciences phenomena at a variety of levels (from molecule to cell to organ and system function) in the human body in health and disease, the common causes and effects of disease, the body's defence mechanisms and approaches to treatment ii. experience and competence in a broad range of appropriate practical techniques and skills relevant to the biomedical sciences including data collection, analysis and interpretation of those data, and testing of hypotheses and the ability to place the work in context and to suggest lines of further investigation iii. experience in planning, execution and presentation of a piece of hypothesis- driven work within a supported framework in which qualities such as time management, problem solving, and independence are evident iv. the ability to access and evaluate biomedical sciences information from a variety of sources and to communicate the principles both orally and in writing in a way that is organised and topical, and recognises the limits of current hypotheses; v. an appreciation of ethical issues and professional integrity and standards and the impact on society of advances in the biomedical sciences

vi. the ability to record data accurately, and to carry out basic manipulation of data (including qualitative data and statistical analysis, when appropriate);

vii. the ability to assess the evidence base for scientific claims, by reading primary literature and commenting on the adequacy of the methods, data and interpretation viii. an awareness and understanding of intellectual property issues (IP) issues and how they relate to the innovation process

ix. strategies which enable them to update their knowledge of the biomedical sciences. Subject-specific threshold standard - Human/Medical

Physiology 8.11 On graduating with an honours degree in human/medical physiology, the graduate will have the following specialist knowledge, understanding and skills: i. an understanding of how the body functions throughout the levels of organisation from chemical/molecular, through cellular to systems and organismal level

ii. knowledge and understanding of normal anatomy and physiology including nervous, hormonal, and other homeostatic control mechanisms

iii. knowledge and understanding of the impact of disease and inherent pathophysiological changes and processes on cells, tissues, and body systems

iv. the ability to discuss the pathophysiological processes that underpin disease and the biomedical sciences

v. the ability to describe and apply a wide variety of scientific methodologies to investigate human physiological processes.

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BSc Hons Clinical Physiology Mapping to QAA Benchmark Standards (2015) for Biomedical Science

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Core Modules Optional Modules Appendix 2: Mapping of Programmes to the Modernising Scientific Careers High Level Framework Curricula (Mapping will be updated when new curricula released for 2016/17 standards)

BSc Healthcare Science High Level Framework Curriculum Corresponding Module Content Generic Modules Professional Practice BHCS1004PP; BHCS1007; BHCS2002; BHCS2006; BHCS3036, BHCS3005; BHCS3012; BHCS3016 Scientific Basis of Healthcare Science BHCS1001; BHCS1002; BHCS1003; BHCS1004PP; BHCS1005; BHCS1006; BHCS1007; BHCS2012; BHCS3002; BHCS3003; BHCS3004; BHCS3005; BHCS3016 Research Methods BHCS1001; BHCS1004PP; BHCS1006; BHCS2002; BHCS2011; BHCS3021, BHCS3022 Division Specific Modules – Physiological Sciences Year 1: Scientific Basis of Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Sleep BHCS1008; BHCS1009 Science including Work-based Training Year 2: Instrumentation, signal processing and imaging BHCS2014 Year 2: Pathophysiology of common Cardiovascular and BHCS2013 Respiratory Conditions Specialist Modules for Cardiac Physiology Year 2: Cardiac Physiology BHCS2016, BHCS3036 Year 2: Work-based Training BHCS2011; BHCS2015, BHCS3036 Year 3: Applying Cardiac Physiology to Practice BHCS3017; BHCS3018, BHCS3036 Year 3: Research Project in Cardiac Physiology BHCS3021 Year 3: Work-based Training BHCS3012, BHCS3036 Specialist Modules for Respiratory and Sleep Physiology Year 2: Respiratory and Sleep Physiology BHCS2017, BHCS3036 Year 2: Work-based Training BHCS2011; BHCS2015, BHCS3036 Year 3: Applying Respiratory and Sleep Physiology to Practice BHCS3019; BHCS3020, BHCS3036 Year 3: Research Project in Respiratory or Sleep Physiology BHCS3021 Year 3: Work-based training BHCS3012, BHCS3036

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Appendix 3: Programme Intended Learning Outcomes

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOME MODULES

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING 1. Knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles All modules associated with healthcare science, and an ability to evaluate and interpret these within the context of a specific laboratory specialism 2. Knowledge and critical understanding of the well- BHCS1001, BHCS1004PP, established principles and the main methods of inquiry BHCS1007, BHCS1008, BHCS1009, BHCS2013, in healthcare science BHCS2014, BHCS2016, BHCS2017, BHCS3012, BHCS3017, BHCS3018, BHCS3019, BHCS3020, BHCS3021, BHCS3036 3. An understanding of the limits of their knowledge, and BHCS1001, BHCS1007, how this influences analyses and interpretations based BHCS1008, BHCS1009, BHCS2013, BHCS2014, on that knowledge BHCS2016, BHCS2017, BHCS3012, BHCS3017, BHCS3018, BHCS3019, BHCS3020, BHCS3021, BHCS3036 4. A systematic understanding of the founding disciplines All modules of healthcare science, including acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge, at least some of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of defined aspects of these disciplines 5. An ability to deploy accurately established techniques BHCS1001, BHCS1002, of analysis and enquiry within the healthcare sciences BHCS1004PP, BHCS1005, BHCS1007, BHCS1008, BHCS1009, BHCS2013, BHCS2014, BHCS2016, BHCS2017, BHCS3012, BHCS3017, BHCS3018, BHCS3019, BHCS3020, BHCS3021, BHCS3036 6. An appreciation of uncertainty, ambiguity and the limits BHCS1001, BHCS1002, of knowledge within the healthcare sciences. BHCS1004PP, BHCS1005, BHCS1007, BHCS1008, BHCS1009, BHCS2013, BHCS2014, BHCS2016, BHCS2017, BHCS3012, BHCS3017, BHCS3018, BHCS3019, BHCS3020, BHCS3021, BHCS3036

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7. Apply the methods and techniques that they have BHCS1001, BHCS1002, learned to review, consolidate, extend and apply their BHCS1004PP, BHCS1005, BHCS1007, BHCS1008, knowledge and understanding, and to initiate and carry BHCS1009, BHCS2013, out projects. BHCS2014, BHCS2016, BHCS2017, BHCS3012, BHCS3021, BHCS3036 COGNITIVE AND INTELLECTUAL SKILLS 1. An ability to present, evaluate and interpret qualitative BHCS1001, BHCS1002, and quantitative data, to develop lines of argument and BHCS1004PP, BHCS1005, BHCS1007, BHCS1008, make sound judgments in accordance with basic BHCS1009, BHCS2013, theories and concepts in the healthcare sciences BHCS2014, BHCS2016, BHCS2017, BHCS3012, BHCS3017, BHCS3018, BHCS3019, BHCS3020, BHCS3021, BHCS3036 2. An ability to apply underlying concepts and principles BHCS1001, BHCS1007, outside the context in which they were first studied. BHCS3021, BHCS3036 3. A conceptual understanding that enables the student: BHCS1007, BHCS2013, (i) to devise and sustain arguments, and/or solve BHCS2014, BHCS2016, BHCS2017, BHCS3012, problems, using ideas and techniques, some of which BHCS3017, BHCS3018, are at the forefront of the biomedical and healthcare BHCS3019, BHCS3020, sciences; (ii) to describe and comment upon particular BHCS3021 aspects of current research, or equivalent advanced scholarship, in the healthcare sciences 4. Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract BHCS2013, BHCS2014, concepts and data (that may be incomplete), to make BHCS2016, BHCS2017, BHCS3012, BHCS3016, judgements, and to frame appropriate questions to BHCS3017, BHCS3018, achieve a solution or identify a range of solutions to a BHCS3019, BHCS3020, problem. BHCS3021, BHCS3036 KEY AND TRANSFERABLE SKILLS 1. An ability to evaluate the appropriateness of different BHCS1001, BHCS1007, approaches to solving problems related to the BHCS1008, BHCS1009, BHCS2013, BHCS2014, healthcare sciences BHCS2016, BHCS2017, BHCS3012, BHCS3017, BHCS3018, BHCS3019, BHCS3020, BHCS3021, BHCS3036 2. Communicate the results of their work accurately and BHCS1001, BHCS1002, reliably, and with structured and coherent arguments BHCS1004PP, BHCS1005, BHCS1007, BHCS1008, BHCS1009, BHCS2013, BHCS2014, BHCS2016, BHCS2017, BHCS3012, BHCS3017, BHCS3018, BHCS3019, BHCS3020, BHCS3021, BHCS3036

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3. An ability to evaluate critically the appropriateness of BHCS1007, BHCS2013, different approaches to solving problems related to BHCS2014, BHCS2016, BHCS2017, BHCS3012, biomedical and healthcare sciences BHCS3017, BHCS3018, BHCS3019, BHCS3020, BHCS3021 4. Use of a range of established techniques to initiate and BHCS2013, BHCS2014, undertake critical analysis of information, and to BHCS2016, BHCS2017, BHCS3012, BHCS3021 propose solutions to problems arising from that analysis 5. Effectively communicate information, arguments and BHCS1001, BHCS1007, analysis, in a variety of forms, to colleagues, patients BHCS1008, BHCS1009, BHCS2013, BHCS2014, and the general public, and deploy the key techniques BHCS2016, BHCS2017, of communication within healthcare science teams BHCS3012, BHCS3017, effectively BHCS3018, BHCS3019, BHCS3020, BHCS3021, BHCS3036 6. The ability to manage their own learning, and to make BHCS1001, BHCS1007, use of scholarly reviews , primary sources and the BHCS2013, BHCS2014, BHCS2016, BHCS2017, broader evidence base of medicine health and social BHCS3012, BHCS3017, care BHCS3018, BHCS3019, BHCS3020, BHCS3021 7. Demonstrate competency in a range of safe and ethical BHCS1007, BHCS1008, working practices for engagement with patients and BHCS1009, BHCS2013, BHCS2014, BHCS2016, service users and employment within multi-professional BHCS2017, BHCS3012, healthcare teams. BHCS3021, BHCS3036 PRACTICAL SKILLS 1. Plan, manage and execute laboratory work in a BHCS2016, BHCS2017, responsible and safe manner BHCS3012, BHCS3017, BHCS3018, BHCS3019, BHCS3020, , BHCS3021, BHCS3036 2. Perform qualitative and quantitative laboratory BHCS1001, BHCS1002, analyses and apply appropriate statistical tests to BHCS1004PP, BHCS1005, BHCS1008, BHCS1009, datasets BHCS2013, BHCS2014, BHCS2016, BHCS2017, BHCS3012, BHCS3021 3. Record clinical and laboratory observations in a BHCS1001, BHCS1002, professional manner BHCS1004PP, BHCS1005, BHCS1007, BHCS1008, BHCS1009, BHCS2014, BHCS2016, BHCS2017, BHCS3012, BHCS3017, BHCS3018, BHCS3019, BHCS3020, BHCS3021, BHCS3036

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4. Operate key instrumentation related to the practice of BHCS1001, BHCS1002, healthcare science within their disciplines and BHCS1004PP, BHCS1005, BHCS1007, BHCS1008, specialism BHCS1009, BHCS2014, BHCS2016, BHCS2017, BHCS3012, BHCS3017, BHCS3018, BHCS3019, BHCS3020, BHCS3021, BHCS3036

EMPLOYMENT RELATED SKILLS 1. Undertake training for the development of new and BHCS1007, BHCS1008, existing skills and competencies within a structured and BHCS1009, BHCS2013, BHCS2014, BHCS2016, managed healthcare science workplace environment. BHCS2017, BHCS3012, BHCS3021, BHCS3036 2. Demonstrate qualities and transferable skills necessary BHCS1007, BHCS1008, for employment in the healthcare sciences requiring: (i) BHCS1009, BHCS2013, BHCS2014, BHCS2016, the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility; (ii) BHCS2017, BHCS3012, an understanding of the needs of patients/clients (iii) BHCS3017, BHCS3018, decision making in complex and unpredictable BHCS3019, BHCS3020, BHCS3021, BHCS3036 contexts; and (iv) the learning ability needed to undertake appropriate further training of a professional or equivalent nature.

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Appendix 4: Assessment mapping to modules

Module Exam Coursework Module Title Code Practice

Credit E1 T1 C1 A1 P1

Stage 1: BSc Hons Clinical Physiology Core Modules

BHCS1001 Biomedical Investigation and Experimentation 20 50 50 Human Anatomy and Physiology: Cells to BHCS1002 Systems 20 50 50

BHCS1004PP Introduction to Human Pathology 20 100 BHCS1005 Human Disease 20 50 50 Foundations of Healthcare Science Practice BHCS1007 and Workplace Learning 0 100 P/F

BHCS1008 Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology 20 50 50 Cardiovascular and Respiratory BHCS1009 Pathophysiology 20 50 50

Exam Coursework Module Module Title Code Practice

Credit

E1 T1 C1 A1 P1

Stage 2: BSc Hons Clinical Physiology Core Modules

Clinical Cardiovascular, Respiratory and BHCS2013 Sleep Physiology 30 50 25 25

Clinical Physiology Instrumentation and BHCS2014 Techniques 20 50 50

Healthcare Physiological Science BHCS2015 Professional 30 67 P/F 33

Stage 2: BSc Hons Clinical Physiology (Pathway Specific Modules)

BHCS2016 Electrocardiography 40 100 Monitoring and Analysis of Respiratory BHCS2017 Function 40 100

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Module Exam Coursework Module Title Code Practice

Credit E1 T1 C1 A1 P1

BSc Hons Clinical Physiology Placement

BHCS3036 Clinical Physiology Placement Practice 0 P/F 100

Stage 3: BSc Hons Clinical Physiology Core Modules

BHCS3012 Professional Practice in Healthcare Science 30 67 P/F 33

BHCS3021 Research Project in Healthcare Science 30 85 P/F 15

Stage 3: BSc Hons Clinical Physiology (Cardiology)

BHCS3017 Clinical Cardiac Sciences 30 50 50

BHCS3018 Specialist Cardiovascular Investigations 30 50 50 Stage 3: BSc Hons Clinical Physiology (Respiratory and Sleep)

BHCS3019 Applied Respiratory Sciences 30 50 50

BHCS3020 Applied Sleep Sciences 30 50 50

E1 Examination T1 Test C1 Coursework P1 Practical A1 Competency