Post Graduate Diploma in Ayurvedic Medicine / MSc in Ayurvedic Medicine

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1 Programme Specification and Curriculum Map Post Graduate Diploma in Ayurvedic Medicine / MSc in Ayurvedic Medicine 1. Programme Title PGDip/MSc in Ayurvedic Medicine 2. Awarding Institution Middlesex University 3. Teaching Institution Middlesex University 4. Programme Accredited By To be scheduled 5. Final Qualification PGDip or MSc 6. Academic Year 2009/ Language of Study English 8. Mode of Study FT/PT 9. Criteria for admission to the programme Applications are welcomed from graduates of BSc (Hons) Complementary Health Sciences (Ayurveda). BSc graduates must leave no longer than 3 years before applying for entry to the MSc, or 5 years if they are practising regularly as an Ayurvedic therapist. Qualified medical professionals holding a degree from a recognised university (or the equivalent) would enrol for the three Ayurvedic Specific Modules from the Undergraduate programme, successful completion of which would entitle them to apply for the PG Diploma/MSc in Ayurvedic Medicine. Those with a recognised degree-level qualification in Ayurveda from other institutions could also apply to the PG Diploma/MSc Ayurvedic Medicine programme. Such students may need to make up clinical hours and any other modules not covered in their own degree programmes, in order to bring them in line with Middlesex graduates. Applicants may be invited for interview to assess their suitability for the profession, whether or not they meet the admission criteria. Applications from candidates with disability are welcomed. Such applicants will be assessed for their suitability to undertake the programme of study. 10. Aims of the programme The PG Diploma programme aims: to provide students with an advanced knowledge and skills to enable them to practice professionally and independently as practitioners of Ayurvedic medicine and to equip them to play a leading role within the Ayurvedic profession. to develop students critical, analytical and reflective capacities within a wider range of Ayurvedic modalities. to reinforce the students responsibility for their own personal and professional growth, through a programme of Continuous Professional Development (CPD). The MSc in Ayurvedic Medicine programme aims: to further develop students critical and analytical powers in relation research into Ayurvedic medicine. to produce research-oriented graduates who will contribute to the body of evidence-based Ayurvedic knowledge.

2 11. Programme outcomes - the programme offers opportunities for students to achieve and demonstrate the following learning outcomes. A. Knowledge and understanding On completion of this programme the successful PG Dip student will have knowledge and understanding of: 1. Demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of Ayurvedic medicine. 2. Critically evaluating current developments, including legal and ethical issues in the practice of Ayurvedic medicine. 3. Demonstrating an understanding of personal and professional development needs. In addition, the MSc student will be able to: 4. Demonstrate a sound understanding of scientific research and clinical audit in Ayurvedic medicine. B. Cognitive (thinking) skills On completion of this programme the successful PGDip student will be able to: 1. Discriminately apply the skills needed for Ayurvedic practice. 2. Utilise problem-solving skills in practice. 3. Synthesise information from a number of sources in order to give a coherent understanding of theory and practice. 4. Critically evaluate research and a variety of types of information and evidence. 5. Critically analyse, evaluate and interpret the evidence underpinning Ayurvedic practice. In addition, the MSc student will be able to: 6. Propose new approaches to Ayurvedic research and practice based on a critical evaluation of classical texts and current literature C. Clinical skills On completion of the programme the successful PGDip student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate skill, competence and safety in Ayurvedic practice. 2. Communicate effectively with individuals, relatives, carers, and other healthcare professionals, establishing professional and ethical relationships. 3. Make sound clinical judgements based on the verbal and physical presentations of an Teaching/learning methods Students gain knowledge and understanding through attendance at lectures, seminars, workshops and through a variety of directed and self-directed learning activities. Assessment Students knowledge and understanding is assessed by coursework, unseen exam, clinical assessment, report writing, reflective practice and dissertation. Teaching/learning methods Students learn cognitive skills through problem solving, case studies, reflection and role modelling. Assessment Students cognitive skills are assessed by coursework, clinical assessment, examination and report writing. Teaching/learning methods Students learn practical skills through demonstration, observation, doing, feedback, experimentation and role modelling.

3 individual and carry out an appropriate clinical examination. 4. Effectively and safely apply clinical and theoretical skills to the management of individuals, with continual analysis and evaluation of outcomes and appropriate modification of interventions. Assessment Assessed by clinical assessment, laboratory simulations, examination of clinical skills, report writing, case presentations and reflection. 12. Programme structures and requirements, levels, modules, credits and awards Overall structure of the programme The Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) is studied over 9 months full-time or 2-year part-time (although this is dependent upon completing the overseas placement of 12 weeks). Whereas, the MSc is studied over 1 calendar year full-time or 3 years part-time (dependent upon completion of the 12 week overseas placement). Study is undertaken at level 4 and supervised clinical practise is an integral part of the programme. The course is divided into study units called modules, having a credit value of 30 or 60 credits and there are two 30 credit modules and two 60 credit modules altogether making a total of 180 credits that need to be achieved for the final award of MSc; or one 60 credit module and two 30 credit modules for the interim award of PGDip. An innovative feature of this programme is the achievement of 600 hours of clinical practise (12 week placement) which enables successful graduates to attain full membership of the Ayurvedic Practitioners Association. Clinical practice will be undertaken at various specified Ayurveda Centres in India and/or Sri Lanka. Teaching will take place on weekdays during the full academic year of 2 terms and a summer, a total of 36 teaching weeks. In order to be awarded the MSc students need to attain 180 credits including the 60-credit dissertation. A student can exit with a PGDip on attainment of 120 credit points, excluding the dissertation Levels and modules. This section contains a more detailed description level-by-level of the programme structure, modules, credits and awards, there would be row for each level of an award. Note that all modules will be determined to be compulsory, designated or optional with regard to any programmes, or major/minor subjects, of which they are a part. Compulsory and designated modules can be regarded as the core modules of a programme or subject major/minor. Level 4 COMPULSORY - Students must take all of the following modules: PG Diploma in Ayurvedic Medicine: CMH4301 Ayurvedic Internal Medicine CMH4306 Introduction to Ayurvedic Specialist Medicine. IPL4001 Social Research Methods MSc Ayurvedic Medicine IPL 4095 Dissertation. PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS In order to graduate from the programme students are required to have successfully completed all modules at Grade 16 or above. Students also need to have met the attendance requirement for both theory and clinical practice outlines in the University guide and Regulations, as well as the Programme Handbook.

4 12.3 Non-compensatable modules. Modules may additionally be designated noncompensatable. Module level Module code 4 All level 4 modules on the programme are non0compensatable. 13. A curriculum map relating learning outcomes to modules Please see attached map. 14. Information about assessment regulations Assessment regulations for the programme follow Middlesex University s Academic Regulations and the School s Assessment Policy. In addition, assessment regulations for the Programme are set out as follows: Where there is more than one component to a module assessment, students are required to achieve a Grade 16 or above, in each component of module assessment, in order to pass the module. Self deferral is NOT permitted. In order to progress through the Programme, students must meet the attendance requirements of the Programme as indicated in the programme handbook. 15. Placement opportunities, requirements and support Students on the programme complete a total of 600 hours of clinical internship in India / Sri Lanka linked to Ayurvedic medical practice. Supervised clinical internship is completed at various approved Ayurvedic Centres in India and/or Sri Lanka and is carried out during semester 1 of the programme. 16. Future careers: how achieving the qualification will support future career Development This programme prepares students for practice in Ayurvedic medicine, and is designed to meet the requirements of the Ayurvedic Medical Association. Successful graduates may take up a range of work opportunities related to Ayurvedic medicine, which is a rapidly expanding area. These include practice in a small business, independently or with other complementary medicine practitioners, or in conjunction with other organisations including charitable and commercial organisations. In addition students may join commercial, retail, manufacturing, research, teaching and horticultural concerns related to herbal medicine. Graduates will also be able to actively participate in research activities. 17. Specialised support for learning Learning Resource Facilities at Middlesex University including ICT suite and internet access; College of Ayurveda Reference Library; Access to English language and Learning Support; Biomedical laboratories at Hendon & Archway Campuses and Clinical Skills Laboratories at Archway; Herb Garden with support from a Herb Gardener; Staff from the Disabled Centre support students with disabilities; Support for modules on OASISplus; Pebblepad ; Podcasts; Academic advice and support; Ayurvedic practitioners at the Ayurvedic Clinic in the Archway Clinic of Herbal Medicine.

5 18. Methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of learning. Student and staff module evaluation. Evaluation of Clinical Learning Environments. Boards of Study. External Examiners comments. Annual Monitoring Report for the Curriculum Area. 18. JACS code (or other relevant coding system) 19. Relevant QAA subject benchmark group(s) 12 Subjects Allied to Medicine 20. Reference points Ayurvedic Medical Association Code of Ethics Ayurvedic Practitioners Association Code of Practice EHTPA Core Curriculum for Herbal and Traditional Medicine (2007) EHTPA Supplementary Guidance for Clinical Practice Education and Training Standards (2008) Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) (2010) Health Professions Council Standards of Education and Training (2009) House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology: Complementary and Alternative Medicine (6th Report 2000) Middlesex University Guide and Regulations 2010/2011 National Professional Standards for Herbal Medicine Guide (July 2004) Report to Ministers from the Department of Health Steering Group on the Statutory Regulation of Practitioners of Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Other Traditional Medicine Systems Practised in the UK (2008) QAA Guidelines for Programme Specifications 21. Other information The programme has been designed in collaboration with the Ayurvedic Practitioners Association and successful students may join their New Members Scheme. Middlesex University will change the way it describes the levels of its modules and programmes. The University will adopt the widely used Framework for Higher Educations Qualifications (FHEQ) levels, as defined in the table below. The new level structure will be fully adopted across the University by September Until then you may notice some inconsistency in the description of module levels. Description New Middlesex University/FHEQ Current Middlesex Levels (from September 2011) University Levels Foundation Level 3 0 Certificate Level 4 1 Diploma Level 5 2 Honours Level 6 3 Masters Level 7 4 Doctoral Level 8 5 Please note programme specifications provide a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information about the programme can be found in the student programme handbook and the University Regulations.

6 Curriculum map for PG Diploma/MSc in Ayurvedic Medicine This section shows the highest level at which programme outcomes are to be achieved by all graduates, and maps programmes learning outcomes against the modules in which they are assessed. Programme outcomes - highest level to be achieved by all graduates A1 A2 A3 A4 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 C1 C2 C3 C Module Title Module Code A 1 Programme outcomes A 2 A 3 A 4 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 C 1 C 2 C 3 C 4 1 Ayurvedic Internal Medicine CMH Introduction to Ayurvedic Specialist Medicine CHM Applied Research Methods IPL Dissertation IPL4095

7 Programme learning outcomes Knowledge and understanding A1 Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of Ayurvedic medicine. A2 Critically evaluate current developments, including legal and ethical issues in the practice of Ayurvedic medicine. A3 Demonstrate an understanding of personal and professional development needs. A4 Demonstrate a sound understanding of scientific research and clinical audit in Ayurvedic medicine. Cognitive (thinking) skills B1 Discriminately apply the skills needed for Ayurvedic practice. B2 Utilise problem-solving skills in practice. B3 Synthesise information from a number of sources in order to give a coherent understanding of theory and practice. B4 Critically evaluate research and a variety of types of information and evidence. B5 Critically analyse, evaluate and interpret the evidence underpinning Ayurvedic practice. B6 Propose new approaches to Ayurvedic research and practice based on a critical evaluation of classical texts and current literature. Clinical Skills C1 C2 C3 C4 Demonstrate skill, competence, and safety in Ayurvedic practice. Communicate effectively with individuals, relatives, carers, and other healthcare professionals, establishing professional and ethical relationships. Make sound clinical judgements based on the verbal and physical presentations of an individual and carry out an appropriate clinical examination. Effectively and safely apply clinical and theoretical skills to the management of individuals, with continual analysis and evaluation of outcomes and appropriate modification of interventions.

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