UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Programme Specification

This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.

Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17

  1. Awarding Institution / Body
/ University of Central Lancashire
  1. Teaching Institution and Location of Delivery
/ University of Central Lancashire
  1. University Department/Centre
/ School of Dentistry
  1. External Accreditation

  1. Title of Final Award
/ MSc Non Surgical Facial Aesthetics for Healthcare Professionals
Postgraduate Diploma Non Surgical Facial Aesthetics for Healthcare Professionals
  1. Modes of Attendance offered
/ Part-time
  1. UCAS Code
/ N/A
  1. Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s)
/ N/A
  1. Other external influences
/ 1.Care Quality Commission
2. Indemnity agencies
  1. Date of production/revision of this form
/ Nov 2011
Revised September 2014;September 2015
  1. Aims of the Programme

  • To develop a critical understanding of and the ability to evaluate the clinical theory, practice and associated research applied to the practice of Non–Surgical Facial Aesthetics as a mode of referred treatment.

  • To provide students with the opportunities to apply the clinical theory, practice and associated research in the provision of Non-Surgical Facial Aesthetics in Primary Care.

  • To provide students with the opportunity to undertake an independent research study in Non Surgical Facial Aesthetics (MSc only)

  1. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods

A.Knowledge and Understanding
A1. Critically understand and apply concepts, theories and contemporary knowledge relevant to the safe delivery of Non-surgical Facial Aesthetics.
A2. Understand, integrate and apply evidence based concepts, theories and knowledge relevant to effective management, educational and personal developments, and clinical application in the areas of Non-Surgical Facial Aesthetics.
A3. Critically appraise and use appropriate methodologies in primary healthcare research.
A4. Conduct an independent piece of research into Non Surgical Facial Aesthetics in respect of the Primary Care clinical arena.(MSc only)
Teaching and Learning Methods
Formal lectures, case based discussions, clinical supervision and practice, blended learning, case presentations and peer discussions
Assessment methods
Case based discussions, case presentations, clinical performance, written assignments, extended matched items and best fit multiple choice questions, OSCEs, research proposal and dissertation (MSc only)
B.Subject-specific skills
B1. Demonstrate skills in competent clinical practice in Non-Surgical Facial Aesthetics for the benefit of the population, the profession, and personal development.
B2 Demonstrate complementary skills required to contribute to and influence development and evaluation of evidence based practice in the context of the current changing health agenda and patient demands and expectations.
B3 Adapt methods of learning under guidance and independently, to meet new patient led demands relevant to Non-surgical Facial Aesthetics.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Formal lectures, case based discussion, clinical supervision and practice; clinical training facility based learning and blended learning.
Assessment methods
Clinical training centreperformance, OSCEs, case presentations, clinical portfolio assessment
C.Thinking Skills
C1. Apply theory and knowledge to reflect on experience and performance, to develop independent practice and recognise need to initiate and implement change to management protocol.
C2. Analyse problems and opportunities, systematically develop evidence based responses and recommend strategies for implementing appropriate change or adjustments.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Clinical training centre discussions, clinical training facility teaching, case based discussions, tutor support meetings.
Assessment methods
Case based discussions, OSCEs, clinical training centre performance, learning statements, written assignments
D.Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1.Demonstrate skills and attitudes appropriate to a dentist aiming to play a leading role in establishing a safe, validated and predictable service including innovation (evaluate own performance and capabilities, use visual and media styles to enhance communication and contribute to peer assessment and national standard setting).
D2. Demonstrate and acquire skills in collecting, applying and presenting information, problem solving, communication and self-management.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, case based discussions, case studies and research reports, blended learning, clinical supervision and peer discussions, supplementary reading.
Assessment methods
Critical evaluation of papers, case based discussions, case presentation and clinical portfolio, research proposal, dissertation, reflective learning statements, clinical skills assessment.
13.Programme Structures* / 14.Awards and Credits*
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Credit rating
Level 7
Level 7
Level 7
Level 7
Level 7
Level 7
Level 7
Level 7 / DX4061
DX4062
DX4001
DX4063
DX4064
DX4002
DX4004
DX4005 / Clinical Knowledge for Non-Surgical Cosmetic Interventions
Clinical Skills for Non-Surgical Cosmetic Interventions
Appraising the ScientificLiterature
Enhanced Clinical Knowledge for Non-Surgical Cosmetic Interventions
Enhanced Clinical Skills forfor Non-Surgical Cosmetic Interventions
Evidence Based Practice
Professional Project
Extended Clinical Skills / 20
20
20
20
20
20
40
20 / PGCert Foundations of Non Surgical Facial Aesthetics for Healthcare Professionals
Requires 60 credits at Level 7
PGDip Non Surgical Facial Aesthetics for Healthcare Professionals
Requires 120 credits at Level 7
MSc Non Surgical Facial Aesthetics for Healthcare Professionals
Requires 180 credits at Level 7
15.Personal Development Planning
In that this programme is specifically designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of GDPs it clearly addressed the career development aspect of PDP. The programme will provide frequent and regular opportunities for the student to reflect on their acquisition and application of clinical knowledge and skills. Individual clinical cases will require reflective analysis of the clinical work undertaken, and this will be considered formatively in year 1 and then summatively at the end of year 2. The portfolio of clinical cases will also include an overallreflective learning statement in which the value of the course and, most importantly, its impact on the student’s own clinical practice will be considered.
16.Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
Applicants admitted onto the course will meet the following requirements:
  • Have a Bachelors degree with Honours at lower second class or above. Equivalent learning from other study or experience will also serve to meet this requirement
  • Be a registered Healthcare Professional (e.g. doctor, dentist, nurse)
  • Be registered with a defence union.
  • Hold a current certificate of immunisation against communicable disease (Hepatitis B)
  • Have sufficient competency in English language (IELTS Level 7 or equivalent. Competency may be demonstrated by qualification, accreditation of prior learning or separate University assessment.
All suitable applicants will be interviewed. Interview procedures and decisions regarding applications will be conducted within the University’s policies on equal opportunities and admissions.
17.Key sources of information about the programme
  • Fact sheet

  • Student handbook

  • Institute website

  • Subject lead

18.Curriculum Skills Map
Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Core (C), Compulsory (COMP) or Option (O) / Programme Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding / Subject-specific Skills / Thinking Skills / Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
A1 / A2 / A3 / A4 / B1 / B2 / B3 / C1 / C2 / D1 / D2
LEVEL 7 / DX4061 / Clinical Knowledge for Non-Surgical Cosmetic Interventions / C /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
DX4062 / Clinical Skills for Non-Surgical Cosmetic Interventions / C /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
DX4001 / Appraising the Scientific Literature / C /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
DX4063 / Enhanced Clinical Knowledge of Non-Surgical Cosmetic Interventions / C /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
DX4064 / Enhanced Clinical Skills for for Non-Surgical Cosmetic Interventions / C /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
DX4002 / Evidence Based Practice / C /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
DX4004 / Professional Project / C /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
DX4005 /

Extended Clinical Skills

/ C /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 

Note:Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks