Curriculum Information

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QAA Benchmarks

Educational Aim

Learning Outcomes

Course Structure

Level 7 Modules

Teaching and Assessment

Learning and Teaching Methods

Employer Engagement

Work-based Learning

As postgraduate professionals, students are usually already employed in a related area. They are responsible for their own learning but where opportunities exist to enhance the practice area students are encouraged to engage with employers.

Means of Assessment

Learning Support

Induction

Students attend an online induction, introducing them to the online learning, navigation of the learning platform Moodle and study skills support, including the elements of assessment, referencing, critical appraisal, reflective practice, levels of evidence and how to write scientifically. This induction is videoed and is available for all students online throughout the course. All students are required to view the lectures, which are filmed and posted on the course website before the course commences. These induction lectures are designed to prepare students for their studies and include specialist support on copyright, referencing and research activities which students may undertake throughout the course. The use of referencing software, advanced literature searching and accessing other academic and research libraries is also covered.
Students have full access to a designated in-house Student Support team for the full duration of the course.

Personal Academic Coach

Students are encouraged to contact their module tutor for academic queries and the Student Support team for other help and advice.

Students on this course are registered healthcare professionals who may encounter these subjects in clinical practice as well as on the course. If a student discloses that a subject is sensitive to them because of personal circumstances the tutor can respond on an individual basis, and fellow students can provide peer support via the social forum. The course conforms to USW policies for suspension of studies and extenuating circumstances.

Office hours

9am-5pm Monday to Friday for office support with the learning platform; however, tutors are contactable over weekends.
Student Support also offer an appointment booking service where students are able to schedule a call with Student Support to go through any queries about their enrolment and Moodle (the learning platform) throughout their time on the course.

Tutorials

One tutor per 10-15 students guides student learning and is available for academic support and contactable via Moodle. The role of the tutor is to facilitate students’ learning rather than to provide didactic teaching. The tutor will stimulate the students to pursue appropriate lines of academic inquiry and provide direction to ensure the module learning outcomes are met.

Online Resources

Directed reading is provided on the course website (Moodle).

Advice Centres

Students have full access to the University of South Wales Advice Zone as well have a designated in-house Student Support team for the full duration of the course.
Students are also able to access the University Wellbeing service to discuss any issues which arise from their course via http://thewellbeingservice.southwales.ac.uk/.

DDS Service

Students have access to the University of South Wales service.

IT/Library

Students have full access to the University of South Wales library.

Course Exit Points

Progression Route

Students who have successfully completed the 60-credit Postgraduate Diploma may continue to the Postgraduate Diploma and/or MSc.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the course is typically through the following qualifications:

• Relevant degree
• Registered healthcare professional (e.g. doctor, dentist, nurse)
• Completion of a recognised training course in aesthetic use of botulinum toxins and fillers. Recognition of prior learning may be taken into consideration
• Current indemnification for cosmetic procedures.
Applicants should submit copies of the following with their application:
• Course certificates
• One written reference
• English language qualification (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent e.g. English GCSE, C grade or above)
• Indemnity insurance certificate
• Evidence of completing a minimum of 10 cosmetic procedures e.g. botulinum toxins and fillers in an aesthetic portfolio
• Independent prescriber certification where appropriate.

Will students be required to undergo a DBS check? No

Inclusive Curriculum Statement

The University of South Wales operates a policy of inclusive learning, teaching and assessment to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to fulfil their educational potential. Course teams will have considered ways of designing out any potentially disadvantageous element of courses during the course design process. However some specific needs may remain, details about how to apply to have your needs assessed can be found at: http://unilife.southwales.ac.uk/pages/3040-disability-and-dyslexia-service/

Addendum for Delivery at a Partner Institution

N/A