of Health & Social Sciences
of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Education
PG MEDICAL AND DENTAL COURSES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
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2 CONTENTS Welcome to PG Medical and Dental Courses 3 What to expect in induction week 4 What you will be studying in your first year 5 Assessment 6 Preparation for your first week 7 Indicative Teaching timetable 8 Frequently asked questions 9 Final Thoughts 10
WELCOME
PG MEDICAL AND DENTAL COURSES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE TO
Our unique courses in Medical/Dental Education have been specifically designed for those engaged in medical/dental education and/or training. The courses have a unique focus on your development as an educator with a clear emphasis on developing knowledgeable practice with a focus on teaching and learning in a clinical environment.
Our Dental Law and Ethics course has been designed specifically for dental care professionals working in a range of dental care contexts. The course provides unique opportunities to critically examine dental care and practice from relevant ethical, legal and professional standpoints, allowing you to explore how legal and ethical knowledge can be put to use in the dental context.
Our team is here to support you as you develop your academic skills in your chosen area of study. We are looking forward to welcoming you into the course.
Dr Hoda Wassif Course Coordinator
ESSENTIAL CONTACTS
Course Coordinator
Dr Hoda Wassif
hoda.wassif@beds.ac.uk
Your personal academic tutor is Email
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Student Information Desk (SiD)
beds.ac.uk/sid sid@beds.ac.uk
Treehouse Community & Faith Centre
Mental Health Services
beds.ac.uk/student-support/mentalwell mentalhealth@beds.ac.uk
BedsSU (student union) help@bedssu.co.uk
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WHAT TO EXPECT IN INDUCTION
WELCOME WEEK
Welcome information will be available online. Once you pay your fees and you complete your registration, you will be able to access BREO (Bedfordshire Resources for Education Online), where you will have all welcome information about your course.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Dr Hoda Wassif, your course lead: hoda.wassif@beds.ac.uk
ESSENTIAL LINKS
For more information on joining your course, visit Begin MA/PGCert Dental Law and Ethics @Beds where you will find updated info, tips and dates of your course induction week etc.
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WHAT YOU WILL BE STUDYING IN YOUR FIRST YEAR
For those who are enrolled on the Medical/Dental Education courses, you will be focusing on:
Clinical education in practice
Educational theory
Bedside/Chairside teaching
For those who are enrolled on the Dental Law and Ethics course, you will be focusing on:
Consent and confidentiality in dental practice
Record keeping
Ethical practice and biomedical principles
ESSENTIAL LINKS
How to find your Timetable
Information about your learning with BREO
Study Hub is the Library academic support service, a one-stop-shop for any academic, resourcing or general IT assistance to create the best assignments you can.
Visit the Library
Begin@Beds Start your student journey
Thrive@Beds My Beds Life
Succeed@Beds Careers and Employability Service
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ASSESSMENT
RANGE OF ASSESSMENTS
The assessment strategy encompasses a wide range of assessment formats including: Essays Projects Portfolios Reports
Presentations
Formative assessments will give you an opportunity to receive developmental feedback as you prepare your final submissions.
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PREPARATION FOR YOUR FIRST WEEK
Ensure to check your welcome information on your individual unit for more details about the first teaching session.
SOMETHING TO READ
• Stories as mirrors: reflective practice in teaching and learning
SOMETHING TO EAT
• Eating and drinking on-campus – University of Bedfordshire
ABOUT THE CAMPUS
In the Campus Centre you can find both of the campus Theatres as well as the main campus Café while in the surrounding buildings you can find our Physical Education and Sport Science Centre which was used to train athletes in the 2012 Olympics, Teacher Education Centre, four dance studios, campus gym, our four-storey campus library and a newly refurbished Students' Union social space that holds a variety of student events such as pub quizzes, live music and various themed club nights.
• Bedford campus – University of Bedfordshire
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INDICATIVE TEACHING TIMETABLE
The course is based on a blended learning model, combining both face-to-face, on campus teaching, live online sessions together with guided and independent learning online.
Typically, each module includes 2 face-to-face campus days and 2 live online sessions. You are expected to actively participate in all teaching and learning sessions.
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Tue Wed Thu Fri 9am
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Guided study 10am Unit Introduction Research and Methodology 11am 12pm 1pm LUNCH LUNCH
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independent study 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm
– Semester 1 PG Medical and Dental Courses
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Sample timetable
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is there someone who can help me with my assessments?
The lecturing team are always available to guide you with the theory based content and you might want to book a 1:1 tutorial with your Unit Lead or your Personal Academic Tutor. If you need more time to complete an assignment, please contact Student Engagement and Mitigation (SEAM) who deal with extensions for assessments. Their email is mitigation@beds.ac.uk
Is there somewhere for me to get support if I have a learning difference such as Dyslexia?
Yes! There is plenty of help available and students may be eligible for a Learning and Teaching Agreement, stating any reasonable adjustments needed for classroom learning and examinations.
What are the student support services available?
The university provides various services to support students such as:
• Student Engagement
• Mitigation Team
• Student Engagement Monitors (SEMs)
• Disability
• Counselling Service
• Mental Well-being
• Community & Faith
• Student Money Advice
• Student Health
• Student Safeguarding
Are there activities aimed at mature students that I can get involved with?
Yes! The Student Union will provide lots of information about the events available for all students at UoB. For more information visit bedssu.co.uk
ESSENTIAL LINKS
Simulation suite beds.ac.uk/simulation
Learning Difference support information beds.ac.uk/student-support/disabilities2
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TOP TIPS
• Try to be organised – it does help to note down all essential dates for assessments and key training.
• Ask your PAT if you have a query about something and you are not sure who you should ask.
• Make use of the library and Study Hub – they are there to help you succeed in your studies.
• Seek help sooner rather than later. We are always willing to help you.
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