Postgraduate Prospectus 2013 - Swansea University

Medicine
MA/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate
Certificate in Education for Health
Professions
In partnership with the College of Human
and Health Sciences, the College of
Medicine will be providing modules
for this new programme, which will
commence in September 2012 (subject
to validation). This new course has been
designed to provide all health care
professionals involved in medical
education and clinical training an
opportunity to develop a better
understanding of their own clinical
practice and values as well as an
advanced understanding of education
and their practice as teachers.
Continued Professional
Development (CPD) Opportunities
The College of Medicine is committed to
the provision of a structured and supportive
skills enhancement framework for
continued personal and professional
development, which allows clinicians,
educationalists and scientists the
opportunity to undertake M level education
to support their professional roles. With
this in mind, the majority of modules
offered as part of the programmes detail
above are available as standalone CPD
courses.
Assessment
Trauma Surgery and Trauma Surgery
(Military):
Assessment in the clinical modules will
be built around the development and
demonstration of strategic thinking, with
written assessment of core knowledge
and its application in unseen written
papers together with moulage skills
practical examinations. Essays and
portfolio preparation will supplement
these core assessments.
MSc/Diploma Liquid Chromatography
Mass Spectrometry, Postgraduate
Certificate in Applied Liquid
Chromatography Mass Spectrometry:
Assessment for the taught modules will
include examinations, case studies,
essays, presentations, and problem sheets.
The MSc project will be assessed through
a written dissertation supplemented by
student-led presentations.
Students who wish to enrol on the
Postgraduate Certificate will be required
to pass an interview with an entry
examination testing their background
knowledge of separation sciences and
mass spectrometry, prior to acceptance.
Applicants wishing to pursue the MSc as
a continuation of studies, as a transfer or
upgrade from the Postgraduate Diploma
or Certificate will only be accepted for
enrolment the following academic year.
Applications will include an academic
reference in the field of interest to confirm
practical and academic ability.
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