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Medical Science (Anatomical Sciences)

Medical Science (Clinical Audit)

KEY FEATURES: Suitable for those interested in
surgical careers, physiotherapy and rehabilitation
medicine or careers in cell and tissue engineering; can
be taken as an intercalated Master’s during an
undergraduate medical degree.

KEY FEATURES: Assessed by coursework, a mix of individual
and group assignments. Some elements are online.

WHO IS IT FOR? Healthcare professionals and those
aspiring to enter a healthcare related field.

LEVEL: MMedSci; PG Diploma; PG Certificate.

WHO IS IT FOR? The programme is designed for graduate (or
equivalent) professionals currently engaged in clinical audit.

STUDENT PROFILE
DEBBIE DENNING, PGC MED SCI STUDENT

MODE OF STUDY: Part-time.

(CLINICAL AUDIT)

LENGTH OF PROGRAMME: One year.

“I decided to complete a PGC in Medical Science

LEVEL: MMedSci.
MODE OF STUDY: Full-time or part-time.
LENGTH OF PROGRAMME: One to five years.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: A relevant first degree,
including first MB (at least three complete years of
MBChB).
COURSE OVERVIEW: This award has been
designed to facilitate the learning of the generic skills
and knowledge essential to successful higher clinical
practice and careers in academic medicine by applying
the principles of the scientific method to studies in
both anatomical research and clinically-applied
anatomy. Anatomy encompasses all levels of structural
organisation, topographical, neuroanatomical,
histological, cellular and developmental, as well as
providing a basis for studies in radiological imaging
and pathology.
This approach allows students to integrate recent
advances in molecular genetics, cell biology,
microscopy, imaging, and computer simulation to
biological and clinical problems concerning the human
body.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: A clinical qualification is not
necessary for entry to this course and it is expected that students
will be drawn from a range of different roles. Entry routes will be
flexible and have been designed to recognise appropriate prior
experience. Please contact the School for detailed information
and to check whether your own experience and professional
development is appropriate for entry.

(Clinical Audit), as I had worked in audit for over
ten years and wanted to gain a qualification which
increased my knowledge and skills. I heard about
the qualification via MEAN (Midland Effectiveness
Audit Network) who were celebrating the bursary
offered by HQIP (Healthcare Quality Improvement
Partnership) it was a fantastic opportunity which I

COURSE OVERVIEW: The one-year, part-time Postgraduate
Certificate offers an exciting opportunity for those working within
clinical audit to pursue a taught postgraduate qualification.

couldn’t refuse.

The overall aims of the course is to improve the quality and
effectiveness of clinical audit projects and programmes; enhance
the value of clinical audit at individual, team and organisation
level and to support the professional development of those
working in clinical audit – whether at clinical or non-clinical level.

challenging. It gave me confidence in my own

Studying at Master’s Level was rewarding and
ability to work through individual investigation
with the support and experience of fellow
students and tutors. The main focus was on
Clinical Audit and the experience of others and
shared learning was an invaluable part of the
course. The in-depth knowledge I gained around
Quality Improvement supports me now in my
everyday working life during a shift towards
Quality Improvement, I hope to continue to
develop my skills further in future career paths.”

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