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PROGRAMME APPROVAL FORM
SECTION 1 – THE PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
1. Programme title and designation M.Res. Biomedical and Translational **Science
- Final award**
Award Title Credit value
ECTS
equivalent
Any special criteria
M.Res. Biomedical and Translational Science
180 90 N/A
3. Nested award
Award Title Credit value
ECTS
equivalent
Any special criteria
None
4. Exit award
Award Title Credit value
ECTS
equivalent
Any special criteria
PG Diploma Health Sciences 120 60 N/A
PG Cert Health Sciences 60 30 N/A
5. Level in the qualifications framework (^) M 6. Attendance
Full-time Part-time Distance learning Mode of attendance (^)
Minimum length of programme 1 year
Maximum length of programme 2 years
7. Awarding institution/body King’s College London 8. Teaching institution King’s College London 9. Proposing department King’s Bioscience Institute on behalf of KCL Health Schools, lead Division is Division of Immunology, Infection and Inflammatory Diseases (DIIID) in the School of Medicine 10. Programme organiser and contact Details
Prof. Mike Malim, DIIID, micheal.malim@kcl.ac.uk 020 7188 0149
11. UCAS code (if appropriate) n/a 12. Relevant QAA subject benchmark/ Professional, statutory and regulatory body guidelines
n/a
13. Date of production of specification 2011/ 14. Date of programme review 2017/
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15. Educational aims of the programme i.e what is the purpose of the programme and general statements about the learning that takes place over the duration of the programme
To provide student with the core skills to critically appraise available evidence to undertake high quality research that may lead to doctoral degree and/or a career in biomedical academic or industrial research. Specifically the course will provide students with
the skills to critically appraise the fundamentals of biomedical and translational research; an understanding of the most significant areas of biomedical and translational research and of the discovery of new therapeutic applications; the development of skills essential to conduct high quality; this would include: critical analysis and evaluation of both published papers and research data; research design, study conduct and interpretation of experiments; and the communication of scientific knowledge through verbal presentation and the written word; the encouragement and facilitation of student participation in both research and in the public communication of sciences, as well as in autonomous study
16. Educational objectives of the programme/programme outcomes (as relevant to the SEEC Credit Level Descriptors)
The programme provides opportunities for students to critically appraise, develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, and skills in the following areas:
Knowledge and understanding
The programme provides a foundation for students to appraise knowledge and understanding of the following:
concepts, principles and theories of biomedical and translational research the research techniques and methodologies to investigate molecular and cellular mechanisms in health and disease the fundamentals of sound clinical and research governance, including the consideration of ethical issues and formal approval processes.
These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies :
Three lab rotations and specialised lectures, seminars and workshops
Assessment : Project report and oral or poster presentation of research findings in each of 3 laboratory rotations Workshop assignments Extended literature review
Skills and other attributes
Intellectual skills: critically appraise and evaluate scientific literature, including peer-reviewed articles apply research techniques and methodologies within the field of integrative biomedicine analyse and solve research problems in biomedical analyse and compare experimental results, test the strength and validity of numerical results and hypotheses
These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies : Intellectual skills are developed through lectures, seminars, workshops and research project work in lab rotations; directed self- learning and training in dissemination skills
Assessment : Project report and presentation (either oral or poster) of research findings in each of 3
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19. Programme structure Please complete the following table and, if appropriate, to include joint, major/minor or other variations Code = code of each module available for the programme Title = title of each module available for the programme, plus its credit level and credit value Status = please indicate whether the module is introductory (I), core (Cr), compulsory (Cp), one or more of however many modules must be passed to progress (CrCp), (P) professional (i.e. module testing skills/competency that has no credit level or value but is a professional body requirement) or optional (O) for each type of programme. For postgraduate programmes use the "single honours" column Pre-requisite/Co-requisite = where appropriate please indicate whether the module is pre-requisite to another module or co-requisite by noting pre or co and the module code that it is pre/co-requisite to. Assessment = please indicate in broad terms the assessment for the module eg written examinations, coursework (Note: the availability of optional modules may vary slightly from year to year; the following are the modules available at the commencement of the programme)
Code Title Credit Level
Credit Value
Status (I, Cr, Cp, CrCp, P, O) for each type of module
Pre-requisite/ Co- requisite (Please note the module code)
Assessment
Single Joint Major/ Minor
Single Joint Major/ Minor Full-time Study First Year
7MRD0001 Biomedical & Translational Science Research Project 1
7 45 Cr Project report; oral examination; supervisor’s report 7MRD0002 Biomedical & Translational Science Research Project 2
7 45 Cr Project report; oral examination; supervisor’s report 7MRD0003 Biomedical & Translational Science Research Project 3
7 45 Cr Project report; oral examination; supervisor’s report 7MRD0004 Biomedical and Translational Science Research Proposal
7 30 Cr Coursework (research proposal); oral examination 7MRD0005 Experimental Skills in Biomedical and Translational Science
7 15 Cr Coursework
If a Masters programme, are level 6 credit levels permitted within the programme? No
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Maximum number of credits permitted with a condoned fail (core modules excluded) No
Are students permitted to take any additional credits, as per regulation A4; 5.8? No
Are there are any exceptions to the regulations regarding credits, progression or award requirements? (where relevant the information should also differentiate the particular requirements of pathways within a programme or nested/exit awards) In addition to the formal assessment within the modules that contribute to the final mark, students must submit a reflective learning portfolio. This should reflect how the key skills and knowledge gained through the generic graduate training and lectures and seminars attended during the laboratory rotations have been applied within the three laboratory rotations and the final project reports. Although not formally assessed as part of the marking scheme, the satisfactory completion of this portfolio is a formal award requirement. Other relevant information to explain the programme structure Please note that newstudents enrolling on the information provided on this section of the PAF will have these regulations stipulated throughout their programme of study. The only exception to this will be if there are changes made by Professional, Regulatory or Statutory Bodies that are noted to this programme.
- 5 core modules in total. 3 core “laboratory rotation” modules worth 45 credits each, a “literature review” module worth 30 credits and a “specialist workshop” module worth 15 credits. Students take all modules over one year. Students are not allowed to stay in the same laboratory for more than one rotation.
- Students must pass ALL five modules with an overall mark of 50% in each, and satisfactorily complete the reflective learning portfolio (see above), in order to be awarded the MRes. Compensation will be permitted between different elements within each of the modules, but not between modules, provided that the mark of an individual element of assessment does not fall below 40%. Compensation will also be permitted within certain elements of the research modules (the laboratory rotations), although each individual research project report must be passed at 50%. The percentage weighting for the calculation of merit and distinction will directly reflect the proportion of credits allocated to each module in relation to the overall credit taken within each programme/award, with classification thresholds set according to the core scheme as set out in the “ Credit Framework Regulations” of King’s College London.
- The programme has a modular framework, based around three semesters, and provides the opportunity for students to undertake three research projects as part of a laboratory rotationeach lasting around 12 weeks. These laboratory rotation modules are intended to increase the students’ intellectual and technical skills in areas they have not previously had an opportunity to study. Each year, the research projects that form part of each laboratory rotation are published and the students submit their choices, in order. They are screened by the Programme Board to ensure that they will contain key research elements and that the supervisor can demonstrate appropriate expertise. The Programme Board then allocates the rotation to the student. Each laboratory rotation will be completed by submitting: (a) a 2000 - 2500 word report in the format of a research paper, (b) a 10-20 min oral or a poster presentation and (c) an oral examination. In addition, generic skills training will be provided by the Graduate School to cover research planning, presentation, teamwork, data analysis and this generic training forms part of the lab rotation modules.
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20. Marking criteria Assessment criteria are in line with new marking criteria produced and agreed by the School Board of Examiners 21. Will this Programme report to an existing Board, and if so which one? If a new Programme Board of Examiners is to be set up please note name of Board here
KBI Biomedical and Translational Research
22. Please confirm that the process for nominating External Examiners has commenced, and if known, note whom the nominated External Examiner(s) may be
Dr. James Fawcett, University of Cambridge
23. Particular features of the programme which help to reduce the barriers experienced by disabled students and ensure that the programme is accessible to all students who meet the entry requirements All students in receipt of an offer receive an information booklet on the disability support services offered by the College. Students who have indicated on their application form that they have a disability will receive this booklet with their application acknowledgement letter. All students receiving offers who have indicated they have a disability in their application will receive a Student Disabilities Assessment (SDA) form, to complete and send to the School Disability Adviser. This form will be used to assess whether any special requirements are necessary following discussion with the student.
Structure: Consideration will be given to part-time modes of attendance for students with disabilities
Publicity and programme handbook: These clearly communicate the key skills that will be required during the programme, the content of each module, the intended teaching methods to be used and module status (core/compulsory/optional). Alternative formats of programme material can be provided if necessary on the advice of the School Disability Advisor.
Teaching methods: A wide range of learning methods is utilised
Assessment: Advice has been taken from the Equality & Diversity Department to ensure assessment methods do not unfairly discriminate against students with disabilities. The College’s Special Examination Assessment Committee (SEAC) considers requests for adjustments to assessment to take account of learning and/or physical disabilities. Module outlines specify the assessment methods that will be used and explain that SEAC will need to be notified about requests for alternative assessment methods.
Feedback: Feedback on the programme will be regularly collected from students about their learning experience. The information collected will be used towards the on-going development and improvement of the programme and to ensure that subject resources are offered in a range of alternative formats wherever possible
