Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Anatomy
Academic Year 2017/18
A programme specification is required for any programme on which a student may be registered. All programmes of the University are subject to the University's Quality Assurance and Enhancement processes as set out in the DASA Policies and Procedures Manual.
Programme Title |
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Anatomy |
Final Award |
Postgraduate Diploma |
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Programme Code |
MED-PD-CA |
UCAS Code |
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JACS Code |
B100 (DESCR) 100 |
Criteria for Admissions Criteria for Admissions (Please see General Regulations) |
ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
Interview Required |
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Mode of Study |
Full Time |
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Type of Programme |
Postgraduate |
Length of Programme |
1 Academic Year(s) |
Total Credits for Programme |
120 |
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Exit Awards available |
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INSTITUTE INFORMATION
Awarding Institution/Body |
Queen's University Belfast |
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Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
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School/Department |
Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences |
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Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level |
Level 7 |
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QAA Benchmark Group |
N/A |
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Accreditations (PSRB) |
REGULATION INFORMATION
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations No |
Programme Specific Regulations AWARDS, CREDITS AND PROGRESSION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES |
Students with protected characteristics Normally there are no barriers but being a laboratory-based subject each case will be considered on its merits. |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF PROGRAMME
To equip students with a significant and wide-ranging knowledge of clinically relevant human anatomy.
To develop student’s ability in using their anatomical knowledge to inform understanding and decision making in complex clinical practice or research.
To provide students with the skills to interpret and identify key anatomical features of clinical relevance from a range of anatomical specimens.
To develop the student’s transferable skills through a variety of coursework.
To foster the acquisition of the skills required to undertake anatomical research and scholarship.
To increase student’s capability for self-directed and life-long learning.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Analyse and integrate observations on different anatomical specimens to create greater comprehension of the complexity of the human body. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Practical classes and demonstrations; completion of log books; seminars; web apps Methods of Assessment Practical exam; logbooks; oral presentations; essays |
Evaluate different methods of study of human anatomy, adopting the most appropriate for particular analyses. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Practical classes and demonstrations; completion of log books; seminars; web apps Methods of Assessment Practical exam; logbooks; oral presentations; essays |
Judge the ethical aspects of the study of human anatomy. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Practical classes and demonstrations; completion of log books; seminars; web apps Methods of Assessment Logbooks |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Coursework Methods of Assessment Oral presentations; essays; logbooks |
Prioritize tasks and manage their time efficiently. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Schedule the undertaking and completion of a range of coursework and study opportunities within a time-limited framework Methods of Assessment Completion of coursework within agreed deadlines; successful completion of study schedules in time for summative assessments |
Use successful strategies to foster and develop their anatomical knowledge and understanding including the ability to work independently. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Practical classes and demonstrations; completion of log books; seminars; web apps Methods of Assessment Logbooks; oral presentations; essays |
Demonstrate effective use of digital and e-learning platforms. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Use of School generated web apps Methods of Assessment Practical exam; logbooks; oral presentations; essays |
Apply critical analysis and reasoning to their own work. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Coursework Methods of Assessment Essays; Logbooks |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Describe and discuss the detailed anatomy of extensive regions of the human body. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Practical classes and demonstrations; lectures; completion of log books; seminars; web apps; self-directed learning Methods of Assessment Practical exam; logbooks; oral presentations; essays; |
Demonstrate understanding of the application of anatomical knowledge to clinical and research situations. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Practical classes and demonstrations; lectures; completion of log books; seminars; web apps; self-directed learning Methods of Assessment Practical exam; logbooks; oral presentations; essays |
Demonstrate that an appreciation of normal functional anatomy is essential to the understanding of the anatomical manifestations of disease and injury. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Practical classes and demonstrations; lectures; completion of log books; seminars; web apps; self-directed learning Methods of Assessment Practical exam; logbooks; oral presentations; essays |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate competence in observational skills including the ability to identify vital structures in previously unseen anatomical specimens. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Practical classes and demonstrations; completion of log books; web apps Methods of Assessment Practical exam; logbooks; |
Demonstrate understanding of the various methods used to prepare anatomical specimens and the importance of recording observations. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Practical classes and demonstrations; lectures; completion of log books; web apps; self-directed learning Methods of Assessment Logbooks; Essays |
Briefly describe and comply with relevant legislation that applies to working with anatomical specimens e.g. Human Tissues Act; Health & Safety legislation. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Practical classes and demonstrations; lectures; completion of log books; self-directed learning Methods of Assessment Logbooks |
MODULE INFORMATION
Programme Requirements
Module Title |
Module Code |
Level/ stage |
Credits |
Availability |
Duration |
Pre-requisite |
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Assessment |
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S1 |
S2 |
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Core |
Option |
Coursework % |
Practical % |
Examination % |
Applied Anatomy of the Trunk |
SCM8112 |
7 |
60 |
YES |
YES |
24 weeks |
N |
YES |
60% |
40% |
0% |
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Applied Anatomy of the Head, Neck and Brain |
SCM8113 |
7 |
40 |
YES |
YES |
24 weeks |
N |
YES |
70% |
30% |
0% |
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Applied anatomy of the Limbs and Back |
SCM8114 |
7 |
20 |
YES |
YES |
24 weeks |
N |
YES |
60% |
40% |
0% |
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Evolution of the Human Body |
SCM8115 |
7 |
20 |
YES |
YES |
24 weeks |
N |
YES |
80% |
20% |
0% |
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Special Topics in Microscopic Anatomy |
SCM8116 |
7 |
20 |
YES |
YES |
24 weeks |
N |
YES |
50% |
50% |
0% |
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Applied Anatomy of the Trunk Blended Learning |
SCM8118 |
7 |
60 |
YES |
YES |
24 weeks |
N |
YES |
40% |
60% |
0% |
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Applied Anatomy of the Head, Neck and Brain Blended Learning |
SCM8119 |
7 |
40 |
YES |
YES |
24 weeks |
N |
YES |
30% |
70% |
0% |
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Applied anatomy of the Limbs and Back Blended Learning |
SCM8120 |
7 |
20 |
YES |
YES |
24 weeks |
N |
YES |
40% |
60% |
0% |
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NotesOption A. .Exit Award only on MSc Clinical Anatomy for all those attending on campus |