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SQCF credit points and levels
The programme is delivered at SCQF level 11, and comprises three core foundation courses during the Certificate element, a further two core 10 credit courses during the Diploma element plus four 10 credit courses from a selection offered by existing MSc programmes. The final Masters year will comprise a written reflective element worth 60 credits.
Progression
Completion of the three core courses is a pre-requisite for progression to subsequent elements. On the successful completion ( as per the University of Edinburgh assessment regulations) ) of 60 credits, students can depart with a certificate in Conservation Medicine, and on completion of 120 credits they can depart with a Diploma in Conservation Medicine.
In order to progress to the final level to attain the Masters (written reflective element), students have to:
- Pass at least 80 credits with a mark of at least 50 % in each of the courses which make up these credits and no mark <40% for any course
- Attain a minimum average mark of 50% for the 120 credits
Timetable and Course details
The course is delivered part-time by Online Distance Learning (OLDL), over a minimum period of three years and a maximum period of six years. Students may undertake the programme by Intermittent Study (flexible progression route), accruing credits within a maximum time limit of six years for the MSc which will include a maximum period of 12 months from the start of their written reflective element to it being completed. For students wishing to study for the Diploma, the maximum time period for this is 4 years and for those undertaking the Certificate only, the maximum time period for this is 2 years.
In summary, times for completion are as follows:
MVetSci: 36 -72 months
PGDip: 24-48 months
PGCert: 12-24 months
The programme is modular in structure, offering a flexible student-centred approach to the choice of courses studied; other than the three core courses specified for the certificate, students may choose to study one or more individual courses listed below, to complete a sufficient number of course credits to be awarded the certificate (60 credits), the diploma (120 credits) or the MSc (180 credits).
Each year will consist of three 11-week terms structured into 2 blocks of 5 weeks of study with a week in between for independent study and reflection. One block of 5 weeks will equate to 10 credits of course material. This framework is designed to fit in with the part-time nature of the course, giving the student time to reflect on their learning and lessening the impact of the additional requirements that studying will place on the students’ working lives. This timetable is consistent with other programmes within the Global Health Academy and optimises the opportunities for multi-disciplinary course sharing between programmes.
Year 1: Courses for the Certificate – 60 credits
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Introduction to Conservation Medicine VESC11023 (20 credits – core)
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Eco-system health and species conservation VESC11019 (20 credits – core)
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Applied epidemiology, surveillance and risk assessment (20 credits – core)
( INAH 11003)
Year 2: Courses for the Diploma
Two core modules (20 credits):
Plus four modules from the following 10 credit modules (totalling 40 credits) :
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An introduction to project cycle management (BIME 11035)
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Ex situ wildlife management (BIME 11030)
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Communication, public engagement and conservation (BIME 11026)
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Conservation Genetics (BIME 11025)
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Introduction to GIS and spatial analysis (INAH 11017)
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Invasive non-native species (BIME 11012)
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Surveillance and control of transboundary diseases affecting International trade (INAH 11005)
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Technology advances in veterinary diagnostics(INAH 11009)
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The use of artificial reproduction technology (ARTs) in threatened species
(BIME 11037)
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The modern zoo (BIME 11019)
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Wild animal welfare (1/2 of AWAB11021)
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Wildlife crime and forensic investigation (BIME 11017)
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Zoonotic diseases (INAH 11004)
Year 3: Completion of the MVetSci programme in Conservation Medicine
- Written reflective element (10-15,000 words)( 60 credits)VESC11021
This will take the form of one of the following:
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A written dissertation (current or historical)
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A casebook (relating to relevant professional experience
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A personal portfolio of reflective and practical activity
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A short research project
Students will be expected to submit a proposal which demonstrates an appropriate level of critical analysis, academic knowledge and reflection, or veterinary practice depending on the choice made, prior to being admitted to the Masters year.
Irrespective of which option is chosen the written reflective element is an assignment of 10-15,000 words. The University of Edinburgh’s common marking scheme will be used.
Please note that although all courses are offered, we cannot guarantee that all courses will be available to all students, each year.
Modes of Study
Interactive teaching methods will be employed by experienced educators and researchers. Emphasis is on problem based learning in addition to the more traditional teaching methods and will include:
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On-line lecture notes
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On-line tutorials
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Specialist on-line external lectures/seminars
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Scientific on-line group discussions
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Case studies
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Problem-based learning scenarios
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Literature based research
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Computer-assisted learning
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Dissertation
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