Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Personal and Academic Development 1- Transition to University
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Module Code	02 33667
Module Lead	Dr Jean Assender and Dr Jennifer Marshall
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	It is a requirement that students achieve a mark of at least 35% in their summative exam
Contact Hours	Lecture-4 hours Seminar-6 hours Tutorial-3 hours Practical Classes and workshops-5 hours Guided independent study-82 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	The purpose of this module is to support students though their transition to University-level study by providing scaffolding activities and personal tutoring support. Furthermore, it ensures that students are not progressing with deficiencies in their skills which could put them at a disadvantage in later years. To achieve this goal, the module will focus on study and career, rather than module specific skills. In keeping with this focus on skill acquisition the assessment philosophy is around getting students to reflect on their feedback whilst providing relatively informal opportunities to develop and demonstrate the required skills. Students will be encouraged to identify their own strengths and challenges and seek additional support as necessary.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module, students should be able to: Demonstrate ability to communicate both orally and in a poster format. Work effectively in a group and contribute to the achievement of common goals Engage in reflective practice relating to their learning experiences during the transition to university.
Assessment	33667-01 : Overall Module Mark : Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	The assessment will comprise 2 components: 1) Production and defence of a group poster discussing a specified ethical or global biomedical issue. 2) Production of a portfolio of evidence of engagement with their personal tutor and reflection on their study skills and academic feedback (Pass/fail). Students MUST pass both components- i.e. both are required components to pass the module. The module mark will be based on the poster mark. Failure to submit: Submission of coursework is compulsory for the programme. Students are advised that failure to submit without justifiable reason could result in failure of the module. Students will be required to submit outstanding work to meet the module outcomes.
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