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Programme code | 8SOCS001T |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Taught Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Sarah George
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Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
School/department | Bristol Medical School |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Mode of study | Part Time |
Programme length | 2 years (part time) |
This section sets out why studying this programme is important, both in terms of inspiring you as an individual and in considering the challenges we face. It describes how this degree programme contributes to:
This programme aims to address both academic and professional requirements by integrating academic knowledge and understanding with the needs of the working professional Clinical Perfusion Scientist and the demands of professional registration by the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland (SCPS). It will develop the student’s interest in and knowledge and understanding of perfusion
science. Successful completion will lead to accreditation as a clinical perfusion scientist by the SCPS. This programme has the following major educational aims:
(1) To provide an education of the highest quality that is research-led and focussed on the needs and expectation of students interested in the field of perfusion science.
(2) To develop the students’ interest in perfusion science and equip the students with enhanced knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of the current approaches and emerging research.
The programme will provide a firm theoretical grounding in the basic scientific principles and clinical applications of perfusion science which, in conjunction with their work based practical training, will provide them with essential skills and prepare them for employment or a further higher degree in this field. In addition, students will also be introduced to key practical techniques required in this field.
The learning outcome statements shown below for your programme have been developed with reference to relevant national subject benchmarks (where they exist), national qualification descriptors (see the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) and professional body requirements.
Teaching, learning and assessment strategies are listed to show how you will be able to achieve and demonstrate the learning outcomes.
This programme provides opportunities for you to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas:
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning/teaching methods and strategies |
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Lectures On-line tutorials (incorporating video-clips) on practical techniques Self-directed learning via course website Literature study Simulator sessions and worked based training |
Methods of assessment (formative and summative) | |
Formative Assessment:
Formative and Summative Assessment:
Summative Assessment: Written exams – MCQs and Essays |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning/teaching methods and strategies |
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Methods of assessment (formative and summative) | |
Formative Assessment:
Formative and Summative Assessment:
Summative Assessment:
Written exams – MCQs and Essays |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning/teaching methods and strategies |
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Lectures and seminars – web-based audio lectures On-line tutorials (incorporating video-clips) on laboratory and clinically based practical techniques Data interpretation of experimental results and clinical trials On-line discussion of views and ideas Written and oral presentation of knowledge and ideas Completion and submission of coursework at pre-defined dates |
Methods of assessment (formative and summative) | |
Formative Assessment:
Summative Assessment with Feedback:
Summative Assessment without feedback:
Written exams – Essays |
This section describes what is expected from you at each level of your programme. This illustrates increasing intellectual standards as you progress through the programme. These levels are mapped against the national level descriptors published by the Quality Assurance Agency.
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Certificate |
Students are expected to successfully complete a total of 60 credits. |
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Level M/7 - Postgraduate Diploma |
Students are expected to successfully complete all of the taught modules (7), gaining a total of 120 credits. |
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Masters |
Students are required to successfully complete all of the taught modules (120 credits) plus carry out and present in the form of a written dissertation a research project in a topic relevant to the field. The project module demonstrates the critical ability of the student for independent thought, identifying students who may progress to an independent research degree. |
For information on the admissions requirements for this programme please see details in the postgraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
This Masters programme will teach students on campus at UoB and at a distance via the world wide web. There are some courses like this at the University of Bristol, that are all e-learning based and these are very successful and popular. At the end of each year students will be expected to attend Bristol to sit summative end of module exams. If the student chooses to undertake the practical laboratory based project rather than a ‘dry literature/analysis’ project they will be expected to be present in Bristol for the 8 week duration of the project or seek approval to undertake research in their place of work.The benefit of establishing this course goes beyond the educational experience for the students enrolled on this programme. It will provide the opportunity to form a partnership with this professional body the Society of Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland. This is a highly innovative programme using state of the art teaching methods and material including simulator sessions that will be perceived highly by the profession.
Professor Sarah Jane George,
Professor in Cardiovascular Signalling, Bristol Heart Institute, University of Bristol, School of Clinical Sciences, Bristol Royal Infirmary Research Floor Level 7 Upper Maudlin St, BRISTOL, BS2 8HW.
Tel: 00 44 117 3423154; Email: s.j.george@bris.ac.uk
Students may exit with a Postgraduate Certificate (60credits) but this is ONLY an exit route and not equivalent to the Postgraduate Certificate in Perfusion Science (8BRMS008T).
The Research Project in Perfusion Science is started in year one and completed in year two.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Anatomy and physiology of organs affected by CPB | SOCSM0020 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Clinical Trials and Statistics | SOCSM0017 | 10 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Adult CPB principles and practice | SOCSM0018 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Coronary Artery Disease | SOCSM0019 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Research Project in Perfusion Science | SOCSM0016 | 60 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Postgraduate Certificate in Perfusion Science | 130 |
The Research Project in Perfusion Science is started in year one and completed in year two.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Heart and Valve Disease | SOCSM0012 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Paediatric perfusion and circulatory support | SOCSM0014 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Work-based assessment | SOCSM0015 | 10 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
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The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to exit from the programme with a postgraduate diploma or certificate.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
An award with Merit or Distinction is permitted for postgraduate taught masters, diplomas and certificates, where these are specifically named entry-level qualifications. An award with Merit or Distinction is not permitted for exit awards where students are required to exit the programme on academic grounds but is permitted in designated programmes (as set out in the programme specification) where students choose to withdraw from the intended programme but otherwise achieve the necessary credit points for the exit award.
The classification of the award in relation to the final programme mark is as follows:
Award with Distinction*: at least 65 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation. **Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
Award with Merit*: at least 60 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 60 out of 100 for the dissertation. Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
* The MA in Law has separate regulations for awarding distinction and merit.
** For the award of Distinction, the Faculty of Engineering requires at least 70 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to choose, or be required, to leave at the postgraduate diploma or certificate stage.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
For the award of Merit, a mark of at least 60% in all units OR a weighted total for all taught units of at least 65% and a mark of at least 60% in unit SOCSM0016 is required.
For the award of Distinction, a mark of at least 70% in all units OR a weighted total for all taught units of at least 75% and a mark of at least 70% in unit SOCSM0016 is required.
Please note: 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 he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
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