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Programme structure: Translational Cardiovascular Medicine (PGCert) (Online) - what's running in 2024/25

Please note: Programme and unit information may change as the relevant academic field develops. We may also make changes to the structure of programmes and assessments to improve the student experience.

Other combinations of units may be possible, but should be discussed with the Programme Director before enrolling on the programme.

Unit name Unit code Credit points Status Teaching Block
Students will either take the following 60cp
Research Methods in Translational Cardiovascular Medicine BRMSM0079 20 Optional TB-4
Coronary Artery Disease I SOCSM0003 20 Optional TB-1
Coronary Artery Disease II SOCSM0004 20 Optional TB-2
Or the 60cp listed below
It might be possible to allow other combinations but this would need to be discussed on an individual basis with the Programme Director.
Research Methods in Translational Cardiovascular Medicine BRMSM0079 20 Optional TB-4
Heart and Valve Disease SOCSM0005 20 Optional TB-1
Paediatric Heart Disease SOCSM0006 20 Optional TB-2
PG Cert in Translational Cardiovascular Medicine   60    

Progression/award requirements

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.

Degree classifications:

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.

Diploma/certificate stages:

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.

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