Teaching
The Postgraduate Certificate is a ten month, part-time master’s-level programme and includes three modules, one per term, namely Clinical Research, Clinical Education and Clinical Leadership. Along with the PG Diploma and MSt, the PG Certificate is designed to enhance the specialist skills of senior healthcare professionals in training and broaden their understanding in healthcare education, research, leadership and management.
The programme is delivered through a combination of in-person teaching sessions and asynchronous approaches provided via the course virtual learning environment. Some aspects of units are delivered through remote methods. Examples of the type of teaching methods used include, but are not limited to, live and pre-recorded lectures, seminars, group discussions, online readings, quizzes, data handling exercises, group activities and discussion forums. Peer-to-peer learning forms an important element of course teaching.
| One to one supervision |
None |
|---|---|
| Seminars & classes |
Approximately 30 hours of face-to-face teaching for each of the modules which includes a mix of lectures, seminars, and classes. |
| Lectures |
Approximately 30 hours of face-to-face teaching for each of the modules which includes a mix of lectures, seminars, and classes. |
| Small group teaching |
Approximately 30 hours of face-to-face teaching for each of the modules which includes a mix of lectures, seminars, and classes. |
| Taught/Research Balance |
Entirely Taught
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Feedback
Students will receive formative (does not contribute to final mark) feedback throughout the course. Feedback on summative assignments (those assignments which formally contribute to the final outcome of the Postgraduate Certificate) is provided throughout the programme of study.
Assessment
Thesis / Dissertation
This course does not have a thesis or dissertation.
Essays
Students are assessed formatively (work that does not contribute to the degree, but helps students develop) throughout the programme, using a variety of techniques and interrelated strategies including evidence of regular reflection in their online reflective diary; demonstration of active participation in the programme will also be required. There is also a requirement for the students to take part in peer review of other students both as the observer and as the learner and then to provide a written reflection on that process.
For each of the three taught modules comprising the Postgraduate Certificate, students must complete summative (those assignments which formally contribute to the final outcome of the Postgraduate Certificate) assignments of 3-4,000 words or equivalent. Assessments are designed to ensure experiential learning and work-based relevance. Approaches may include but are not limited to critical analysis of case-studies, assessment of evidence-based portfolios, assessment of work and sector relevant group presentations and projects, short answer questions, essays, the ability to handle, analyse and visualise unseen datasets, and research dissertations.