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Programme code | 8BRMS009T |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Taught Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Andy Judge
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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 programme aims to develop the student’s interest in and knowledge and understanding of clinical and academic orthopaedic surgery and provides a comprehensive foundation in the theories and practical skills necessary for an orthopaedic clinician scientist. Furthermore, the programme develops the candidate’s clinical knowledge in subspecialty areas of trauma and orthopaedic surgery relevant to their professional career plans.
Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Certificate |
Students are required to complete three of the four available Clinical Units (20 credits each) for a total of 60 credits |
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Level M/7 - Postgraduate Diploma |
Students are required to complete four of the Clinical Units (20 credits each) and the two Research Methods Units (20 credits each) for a total of 120 credits |
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Masters |
Students are required to complete four Clinical Units (20 credits each), both Research Methods Units ( 20 credits each) and successfully conduct and present as a written dissertation a Research Project in a topic relevant to their chosen orthopaedic sub-specialty (60 units). |
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 programme tailors the learning objectives towards specific professional needs, determined by a candidate’s career stage. It will create a closer educational relationship with the NHS and give rise to a cadre of clinician scientists with the skills to contribute to the research output of the University.
The normal progression rules will not apply to this programme as units run concurrently, however within individual units there is the sequential development of skills. This format is necessary to allow the programme to be deliverable for candidates working in a full-time clinical training role and is a unique characteristic of this course.
Additional costs: Please also note you will be expected to have access to a laptop for the length of the MSc.
orthomsc-courseadmin@bristol.ac.uk
This programme recruits every two years
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Clinical Unit 1 | BRMSM0039 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Clinical Unit 2 | BRMSM0040 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Research Methods Unit 1 | BRMSM0043 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
60 |
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Clinical Unit 3 | BRMSM0041 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Clinical Unit 4 | BRMSM0042 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Research Methods Unit 2 | BRMSM0038 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Research Project Unit | BRMSM0024 | 60 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
120 |
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.
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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