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Programme code | 8CSSB001T |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Taught Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Kate Whittington
Oscar Cordero Llana |
Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
School/department | Bristol Medical School |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Mode of study | Full or Part Time |
Programme length |
1 years (full time)
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:
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:
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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 |
Successful completion of 120 credits of taught units (all taught units in the programme) |
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Masters |
Successful completion of 120 credits of taught units (all taught units in the programme) and the 60credit research project unit. |
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 is one of the first within the University of Bristol to teach students totally at a distance via the internet. At the end of each year students will be expected to attend Bristol to sit summative end of module exams.
As a part of your MSc you will be required to spend 2 weeks in Bristol to sit exams. Please be aware that this is a compulsory part of the programme. Students should budget for extra costs to cover accommodation, travel and cost of living and such subsequent trips to Bristol, if you are required to resit an examination.
Kate Whittington
University of Bristol
School of Clinical Sciences,
Dorothy Hodgkin Building,
Whitson Street,
Bristol.
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)117 3313181
Email: k.whittington@bris.ac.uk
All units in this programme are must pass. For the definition of must pass units please see the Glossary of Terms from Annex 1 to the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Introduction to Stem Cells and Regeneration | CSSBM1011 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Neurodegeneration and Ophthalmic Disorders | CSSBM1012 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Molecular Tools in Stem Cells and Regeneration | CSSBM1013 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Spinal and Demyelinating Disorders | BRMSM0044 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Project (Stem Cells and Regeneration MSc) | CSSBM2001 | 60 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Stem Cells in Cardiac Systems | CSSBM0001 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Challenges in Stem Cells and Regeneration | BRMSM0045 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
MSc | 180 |
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7 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.
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. An exit award with Merit or Distinction may be permitted where students are prevented by exceptional circumstances from completing the intended 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 7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level 7.
A DISTINCTION award needs a mark of 65% in every taught unit and 70% in the research unit. A MERIT award needs a mark of 60% in every taught unit and 60% in the research unit.
All units in this programme are must pass. For the definition of must pass units please see the Glossary of Terms from Annex 1 to the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Introduction to Stem Cells and Regeneration | CSSBM1011 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Molecular Tools in Stem Cells and Regeneration | CSSBM1013 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Project (Stem Cells and Regeneration MSc) | CSSBM2001 | 60 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Stem Cells in Cardiac Systems | CSSBM0001 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
PG Diploma in Stem Cells and Regeneration | 120 |
All units in this programme are must pass. For the definition of must pass units please see the Glossary of Terms from Annex 1 to the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Neurodegeneration and Ophthalmic Disorders | CSSBM1012 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Spinal and Demyelinating Disorders | BRMSM0044 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Challenges in Stem Cells and Regeneration | BRMSM0045 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
180 |
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7 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.
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. An exit award with Merit or Distinction may be permitted where students are prevented by exceptional circumstances from completing the intended 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 7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level 7.
A DISTINCTION award needs a mark of 65% in every taught unit and 70% in the research unit. A MERIT award needs a mark of 60% in every taught unit and 60% in the research unit.
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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