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Components of the programme
The curriculum for the programme is comprised of a series of core and scientific modules. Each of these modules is made up of two parts:
- academic learning delivered and assessed in the university
- work-based learning and training where you develop and apply your academic and clinical knowledge and skills in the NHS workplace
For the work-based part of each of your modules, you will be required to create and submit evidence in your e-portfolio for assessment by supervisors and assessors in your workplace. The e-portfolio allows you to store evidence as you generate it and to visualise your progress against the work-based requirements for individual modules after you have submitted the evidence and had it approved.
University - Your MSc in Clinical Science
You will be taught and assessed for your MSc in Clinical Science at the university responsible for delivering the MSc for your particular specialty. Your Masters programme is made up of 180 academic learning credits, 70 of which are devoted to a research project. The remaining 110 credits include your core, rotational and specialty modules.
Workplace - Your work-based learning
Your work-based learning will be completed through your employer (sometimes as part of a consortium of employers and training providers) where you will follow a training plan that you will develop and agree with your Training Officer.
Additionally, as an employee of the NHS, you will also be required to complete mandatory training in essential areas such as equality and diversity, data protection and health and safety.
