2022-23 Foundation Certificate (2 terms) Life Science, Biomedicine and Environment (with internship) Programme Design Document

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1		ACADEMIC SUPPORT OFFICE
2		Programme Approval Process
3		Revised January 2021
4		Note: sections of this form that are greyed out become visible when the relevant options are selected. Form should be retained as a Google Sheet to retain functionality in document.
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6		Stage 4: Academic Approval Form (Academic Support Office)
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8		Information about the Programme
9		Programme Title
10		Foundation: Life Science, Biomedicine and Environment with Internship
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12		Award type					Foundation Certificate				What level is this qualification?			3
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14		Length of programme					3 Terms				Start date for programme			Sep	2022
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16		Mode of study (Full / Part Time)					Full-time
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18		Term dates									Please specify each term start and term end date for the academic year in which the programme will start:
19		Will the programme use standard University term dates? For York Online programmes, will standard dates for such programmes be used?							No		Term 3, when the internship runs, will not follow the summer term dates for the university, it will be shorter (most likely to run 22/05/23 to 28/07/23, however, it could be any time from 22/05 to 25/08/23, depending on how much flexibilty is available from Kaplan). Terms 1 and 2 will broardly follow the university term dates. The IPC operates all year round, with teaching scheduled in most weeks of the 52 available. The internship term would not be outside of the current calendar of operation for the IPC. Terms in the IPC are typically 11 to 12 weeks long, an example IPC calendar can be found here.
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22		[For Undergraduate and Integrated Masters Programmes Only] Are you offering any variations of this programme, such as additional years abroad or industry?
23		Please tick the boxes below if you are offering 'year in industry' and 'year abroad' options. It is University policy that all programmes should have an additional Placement Year and Year in Enterprise, and as such these are pre-selected. Both of these are managed by Careers. If you are applying for an exemption not to offer these programmes, please explain why.
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25		Year abroad				FALSE		Will the year abroad programme be available directly via UCAS; for students to transfer in having entered the main programme; or both?
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27		Year in industry				FALSE		Will the year in industry programme be available directly via UCAS; for students to transfer in having entered the main programme; or both?
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30		Year in enterprise				FALSE	Please explain why not:					N/A
31		Placement year				FALSE	Please explain why not:					N/A
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33		All Programmes:
34		Awarding institution					University of York				Teaching institution			University of York
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36		Lead department					International Pathway College				Other contributing departments		None.
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38		Board of Studies for the programme					International Pathway College
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40		Language of study and assessment
41		Language(s) of study					English				Language(s) of assessment			English
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43		Mode of delivery Is this a campus-based or online programme?
44		On campus, internship will be virtual but completed from workspace on campus
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46		Partner organisations If there are any partner organisations involved in the delivery of the programme, please outline the nature of their involvement: You may wish to refer to the Policy on Collaborative Provision - https://www.york.ac.uk/staff/teaching/quality-assurance/collaboration/
47		This programme falls into the agreement between Kaplan and the University. The programme is entirely delivered by the University, with Kaplan responsible for marketing and pre-arrivals.
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49		Reference points Please state relevant reference points consulted in the design of this programme (for example, relevant documentation setting out PSRB requirements; the University's Frameworks for Programme Design (UG or PGT); QAA Subject Benchmark Statements; QAA Qualifications and Credit Frameworks).
50		This is the current 2 Term Life Science, Biomedicine and Environment September intake programme with an internship 'bolt on' at the end of teaching to create a third term. It is not dissimilar to the approach to 'year in industry' or 'year abroad' options offered in the third year of UG studies. For additional information about Foundation Certificate programmes at York, please refer to this framework.
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52		Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Will this programme involve any exemptions from the University Policy and Procedures on Credit Transfer and the Recognition of Prior Learning? If so, please specify and give a rationale:
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55		Exceptions to Regulations Please detail any exceptions to University Award Regulations and Frameworks that need to be approved (or are already approved) for this programme. This should include any that have been approved for related programmes and should be extended to this programme.
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58		Internal Transfers: Please use the boxes below to specify if transfers into / out of the programme from / to other programmes within the University are possible by indicating yes or no and listing any restrictions. These boxes can also be used to highlight any common transfer routes which it would be useful for students to know.
59		Transfers in:									Transfers out:
60		Students might be able to transfer between IPC Foundation programmes, but this is dependent on the individual and their visa conditions. They need to speak to IPC Student Support if they are looking to do this and they will be able to help.									Students might be able to transfer between IPC Foundation programmes, but this is dependent on the individual and their visa conditions. They need to speak to IPC Student Support if they are looking to do this and they will be able to help.
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62		Interim and Exit Awards
63		[For Undergraduate and Integrated Masters Programmes Only] Interim Awards (UG):
64		Interim awards available on undergraduate programmes (subject to programme regulations) will normally be: Certificate of Higher Education (Level 4/Certificate), Diploma of Higher Education (Level 5/Intermediate), Ordinary Degree and in the case of Integrated Masters the Bachelors with honours. Please specify any proposed exceptions to this norm:
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67		[For all Programmes as relevant]
68		Exit Awards: Please give the details of any exit awards (for PGT programmes, this will normally be at least a Postgraduate Certificate programme (60 taught credits) and may also be (depending on programme structure) a Postgraduate Diploma programme (120 taught credits)).
69		It is University Policy that all PGT Programmes should have a corresponding Postgraduate Certificate exit award, based on 60 taught credits of the programme. Please specify the title, whether the PG. Cert. is to be made available as an entry route as well as an exit award; the learning outcomes associated with the PG. Cert; and any restrictions on the combination of 60 taught credits that can be used to make up the PG. Cert. Note that it is possible to have 2 separate PG Certificate awards for different combinations - if so, please provide the relevant information twice.
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71		Title: Please give the title of the award. Use separate rows for each exit award:			Entry Award? Please indicate if the exit award should also be made available as an entry point (ie. will be a programme on which a student can apply to and register as being well as an exit award), or should be an exit award only (i.e. only available to students exiting the programme early):					Outcomes: Please provide a brief statement detailing what the student will be able to do on exit from the programme with this award (i.e. the extent of the achievement of the Programme Learning Outcomes) - use this for titles which are only exit awards and not entry points.			Modules: Please specify the module diet that the student will need to complete to obtain this exit award (this could be, for example, any 60 credits; any 120 credits; specific combinations of modules):
72		Foundation Certificate: Life Science, Biomedicine and Environment			Entry route as well as exit route								All modules listed below in Stage 1 with the exception of the 'IPC Internship (FDN)' module.
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77		Design
78																Entry route as well as exit route
79		Statement of Purpose Please briefly outline the overall aims of the programme. This should clarify to a prospective student why they should choose this programme, what it will provide to them and what benefits they will gain from completing it.
80		The programme will equip you with a range of subject-related understanding, knowledge and skills and an appropriate level of English language competency and higher level study skills, so as to achieve the necessary academic standards to progress to undergraduate study in Life Science, Biomedicine or Environment at the University of York. The programme will also help you become a more independent, self-directed learner. The Life Science, Biomedicine and Environment with Internship programme will give you the opportunity to undertake a work placement, gain professional experience and prepare for your future career.
81	SP	If there are additional awards associated with the programme upon which students can register, please specify the Statement of Purpose for that programme. This will be most relevant for PGT programmes with exit awards that are also available as entry points. Use additional rows to include more than one additonal award. Do not include years in industry / abroad (for which there are separate boxes).
82		Exit Award Title			Statement of Purpose
83		Foundation Certificate: Life Science, Biomedicine and Environment
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87		Programme Learning Outcomes What are the programme learning outcomes (PLOs) for the programme? (Normally a minimum of 6, maximum of 8). Taken together, these outcomes should capture the distinctive features of the programme and represent the outcomes that students progressively develop in the programme and achieve at graduation. PLOs should be worded to follow the stem 'Graduates will be able to...'
88		1	Know and apply underpinning chemical concepts, methods and theories in preparation for later study.
89		2	Use mathematics to solve problems and communicate effectively in the language of mathematics.
90		3	Carry out standard level 3 laboratory and fieldwork experiments safely and achieve meaningful results within well-defined parameters.
91		4	Interpret and analyse experimental scientific data in order to draw conclusions.
92		5	Communicate clearly and effectively in the English language both in written and oral forms while demonstrating an understanding of academic conventions and academic integrity.
93		6	Demonstrate effective study skills, working constructively and effectively as self-directed learners and as members of a group, utilising information technology where appropriate.
94		7	Know and apply underpinning biological concepts, methods and theories in preparation for later study.
95		8	Demonstrate the ability to work within an organisation in an online environment, using appropriate communication skills to operate successfully within the workplace.
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97		Additional Award Programme Learning Outcomes
98	PL	If there are additional programme titles associated with the programme upon which students can register (i.e. are available as entry routes), please specify the Programme Learning Outcomes associated with that award. This will be most relevant for PGT programmes with exit awards (e.g. PG Diplomas) that are also available as entry points - PG. Diplomas and Certificates will normally have 4-6 PLOs. Do not include years in industry / abroad (for which there are separate boxes below).
99		Exit Award Title:		Foundation Certificate: Life Science, Biomedicine and Environment
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