Teaching
The programme is delivered through a mix of in person and self-directed learning. Learners will attend in person teaching each term. Each session is likely to consist of two consecutive days. This teaching will cover the skills and methodology required to effectively engage in independent learning and a dissertation in the chosen area of Clinical Medicine. This will include guidance on formulating a viable research question, choosing a topic and appropriate methodology, conducting a project, structuring and writing a dissertation.
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.
A strong emphasis is placed on experimental and interactive learning using individual and group activities. The development of a cohesive peer-learning network will be supported.
| One to one supervision |
Each learner will be assigned a dissertation supervisor who will be experienced in the area and/or methodology being studied as part of the dissertation. They will meet at least five times with the supervisor, either in person or remotely. These meetings will support development of the research question and methodology, acquisition and analysis of data and feedback on a single draft of the dissertation. |
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| Seminars & classes |
Each Term is expected to include 2 days of in person teaching in the form of interactive classes, seminars and workshops. |
| Taught/Research Balance |
Equal Taught/Research
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Feedback
Students will receive ongoing feedback from academic staff and their peers as part of the in person teaching sessions. The focus will include feedback on the initial dissertation proposal and on the dissertation draft. Peer feedback will be strongly encouraged. In addition to providing ongoing guidance and feedback the dissertation supervisor will provide specific feedback on one draft of the dissertation ahead of submission.
Assessment
Thesis / Dissertation
The MSt course will be assessed through the production of a dissertation of no more than 10,000 words in an area related to one, or more, of the areas covered by Units 1-6 studied during the Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma. This may focus on areas such as the completion of a research project, the design and implementation of an educational activity, quality improvement or a leadership project.
Written examination
There is no written examination.
Other
Assessment will be through a range of formats which may include coursework, written and oral examinations, posters, presentations and projects.