MScAdvanced Diploma Occupational Medicine  MScAdvanced Diploma Occupational Medicine University of Manchester ../webroot/files/Institutions/cover_photo/1564115975University-of-Manchester1.jpg

The programme is delivered via blended learning and is designed for all doctors working in occupational medicine, particularly those who hold specialist training posts, who intend to prepare for their professional examinations with the Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM). It also gives those who wish to pursue an additional academic qualification the chance to obtain an MSc in Occupational Medicine, awarded by the university. The programme adheres closely to the syllabus requirements by the FOM. However, it also aims to furnish an overview of the whole spectrum of medicine and hygiene in the sphere of work. The third year of the MSc aims to impart a sound understanding of the theory, practice and methods required to carry out a valid piece of scientific research. The programme structure provides qualifications at the following levels: - CPD Diploma (PG Credit) - Advanced Certificate in Occupational Medicine - Advanced Diploma in Occupational Medicine - MSc in Occupational Medicine The programme aims to: - Provide information required by medical practitioners working in the field of occupational medicine, and to allow them to pursue an academic qualification in this subject. - Allow students to access a range of specialist knowledge and resources within the discipline of occupational health. - Attract students who will benefit from distance learning methodology, which allows them to apply the knowledge gained during their day-to-day work. - Consider the evidence on which occupational health practice is based. - Attract students who will benefit from studying in a research-enriched environment and (especially for students progressing to the MSc) offer the opportunity to undertake research-based activities relevant to occupational health. The programme comprises four elements: A set of course units: each contains specially commissioned texts and associated supplementary material and, in the case of some course units, online resources delivered by the University's Virtual Learning Environment, Blackboard. All course units are supplemented by high quality, innovative online formative exercises and assessments via Blackboard. Seminars: students are invited to Manchester for an introductory seminar associated with Module 1 at three months and one for Module 2. Tutorials: students are allocated to regional tutorial groups at six months, with the option to join a teleconference group, eg. if based overseas. A three to four-day practical course is held at the University in month 6 of year 2. For the third (MSc) year, students participate in a four-day Research Methodology course held at the University. Some components of the programme are held jointly with students studying the MSc in Occupational Hygiene. Note: All taught course units will be assessed via examination held at the university at intervals throughout the programme and the final year via submission of a dissertation. The eight course modules are: - Foundation for Postgraduate Practice - Fitness for Work - Health and Workability - Aspects of Good Professional Behaviour - Understanding Physical Agents - Management of Occupationally Related Diseases - Research Methods and Data Analysis - Management of Workplace Hazards Assessment is by eight examination papers, one per course unit. The first will be sat at the IntroductionSeminar 1 at three months into the programme, and the second at 6 months. The remaining year one assessments will be sat at the end of year one. For Year 2, assessments will be held at six months and at the end of year two. Pass mark is 40% for the Advanced Diploma and 50% for the MSc. If students wish to proceed to the MSc they are also required to do a third year and prepare a dissertation. For doctors in approved training posts the dissertation may also be eligible for submission for the MFOM. For further information and application details please visit the course website.