Structure
The programme consists of two seperate courses, the Postgraduate
Diploma in Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Technology and the MSc
in Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Technology. For each course
there are four groups of distance learning modules. In addition,
the MSc course includes a project. The courses must be completed
within a period of two to five years from the start date.
Assessment
The assessment for the diploma award consists of coursework
(assignments) and unseen written examinations.
Coursework
At the end of each module group you submit an assignment to
your tutor(s) for assessment. A copy of the assignment is returned
to you with your marks and the original is retained by the University.
The assignment forms the coursework element of the final assessment.
Examinations
Written examinations are held during March every year in Dundee
and also by arrangement at fully approved examination centres
throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. You will sit either
four or five examinations, depending on the introductory modules
you have studied. You must complete all the modules in a module
group, including the assignment, before you can sit the exam(s)
for that group. You may choose to sit all the exams together
or spread them throughout your course.
Dissertation
The Masters project is assessed by dissertation and viva (oral
examination). Vivas are held during September each year in Dundee.
Course regulations require MSc students to pass the final assessment
for the Diploma course before they may submit their dissertation.
SCQF
Credit Points
The University has approved the award of SCQF Level 11 (postgraduate)
credit points for the Diploma and MSc courses. The accumulation
of a minimum of 120 SCQF SM credit points is the equivalent to Diploma
level and a minimum of 180 SCQF SM credit points is the equivalent to
Masters level. Four SCQF points are equal to one week (five
days) of full-time study. To be awarded the SCQF credit points
for a module group, you must complete all the modules in a group,
including the assignments and examination. You may transfer
your credit points to another institution, subject to that institution’s
credit rating procedures.
Entry
Requirements
Diploma: a degree in science, engineering, medicine, physiotherapy,
occupational therapy, orthotics, prosthetics, nursing, or other
related field. Or a medically related professional qualification,
for example, a diploma in physiotherapy, with at least two years
experience of working in the field of orthopaedics and/or rehabilitation.
MSc: successful completion of the Diploma within 3 years. Your
project must be approved by the University before you register
for the MSc course.
Fees
Course fees are set each year on the 1st September. The fee may
be paid either in full at the start of the course, or by instalment
prior to starting each module group. Each module group is charged
at one quarter of the diploma course fee at the time that the
payment is due.
