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Programme Specification
Part 1: Basic Data
Awarding Institution Hartpury University
Teaching Institution Hartpury University
Delivery Location Hartpury
Study abroad / Exchange / Credit recognition
None
Department responsible for programme
Veterinary Nursing
Programme Title Diploma in Professional Studies Veterinary Nursing Diploma in Professional Studies Equine Veterinary Nursing
Professional Statutory or Regulatory Body Links
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Highest Award Title Diploma in Professional Studies Veterinary Nursing Diploma in Professional Studies Equine Veterinary Nursing
Default Award Title None
Interim Award Titles Certificate in Animal Studies Certificate of Higher Education in Veterinary Health Studies
Mode(s) of Study Full Time
Codes UCAS: n/a UNIT-E: DIPVPSVNX (Veterinary Nursing) DIPVPSVNE (Equine Veterinary Nursing)
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Statements
Veterinary Nursing
Most recent Validation Date
4.3- 13 November 2019 4.2- 12 March 2019 3.1- 25 October 2018 2.1- 31 August 2018
Due for re-
validation by:
01 September 2025
Amendment Approval Date
Amended with effect from
01 September 2019
Version 4.3
Part 2: Educational Aims of the Programme
The programme focuses on preparing individuals to become competent and accountable veterinary nurses. Students will gain a strong educational basis, integrated with professional competences to enable them to upon completion be eligible to join the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) register of Veterinary Nurses. Graduates can then choose to either remain in academic study or work as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in the UK.
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Part 2: Educational Aims of the Programme
The programme will prepare learners with a foundation for lifelong learning and aims to:
1. Develop basic scientific principles and instil a knowledge and understanding of the animal in health and disease that can be applied to present day veterinary nursing environment;
2. Provide students with the specialist knowledge, understanding and skills required to fulfil the role of a Registered Veterinary Nurse, to include but not limited to; nursing care, surgical nursing, diagnostic imaging, laboratory skills, communication with clients and colleagues, and team work;
3. Develop vocational skills, knowledge and understanding which enables students to be competent to the most recent PSRB industry standards (RCVS);
4. Develop skills of enquiry and reflection that are essential to lifelong professional learning and development;
5. Develop personal and professional skills, including resilience and awareness of importance wellbeing of themselves and others;
6. Be adaptable to the changing demands of the veterinary industry; 7. Provide a platform for progression to degree qualifications, such as the BSc (Hons) Veterinary
Nursing or BSc (Hons) Equine Veterinary Nursing.
Programme requirements for the purposes of the Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR)
To pass the programme and enter the RCVS register of Veterinary Nurses, students must achieve all of the learning outcomes identified in the modules and complete a minimum of 1800 hours of work as an employee in an RCVS approved Veterinary Nurse Training Practice. Students must also demonstrate their practical ability through the achievement of the RCVS, Veterinary Nursing Day One Skills and Competences. Graduates will provide expert nursing to the animals in their care, being equipped to educate animal owners on maintaining the health of their animals, carry out technical work and are skilled in undertaking a range of diagnostic tests, medical treatments and minor surgical procedures under veterinary direction. Additionally the work based element of the programme allows graduates to develop career long professional relationships
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Part 3: Programme Structure
This structure diagram demonstrates the student journey from Enrolment through to Graduation for a typical full time student, including:
level and credit requirements
award requirements that are in addition to those described in the Hartpury Academic Regulations
module diet, including compulsory, core and optional modules
*These modules refer to the current RCVS Day One Skills and Competences for Veterinary Nurses.
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Core/ Compulsory Modules Optional Modules Awards HVNV6L-30-4 DPS Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Nurses HVNV6M-15-4 DPS Animal Husbandry for Veterinary Nurses* HVNV6N-15-4 DPS Academic Skills for Veterinary Nurses HVNV6P-15-4 DPS Introduction to Clinical Skills for Veterinary Nurses* HVNV9H-15-4 DPS Professional Skills for Veterinary Nurses* HVNV6Q-15-4 DPS Pharmacy Management for Veterinary Nurses*
None Certificate in Animal Studies Certificate of Higher Education Veterinary Health Studies Diploma in Professional Studies Veterinary Nursing This must include all compulsory modules and DPS Small Animal Veterinary Nursing*
Diploma in Professional Studies Equine Veterinary Nursing This must include all compulsory modules and DPS Equine Veterinary Nursing*
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Core/ Compulsory Modules Optional Modules HVNV6S-30-5 DPS Clinical Skills for Veterinary Nurses* HVNV6T-30-5 DPS Patient Care* HVNV9J-30-5 DPS Diagnostics for Veterinary Nurses* HVNV6V-15-5 DPS Surgical Veterinary Nursing* HVNV6W-15-5 DPS Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses* HVNV6X-15-5 DPS Equine Veterinary Nursing* OR HVNV73-15-5 DPS Small Animal Veterinary Nursing*
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Part time: There are no part time study options for this programme.
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Part 4: Learning Outcomes of the Programme
The award route provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas. The following modules will cover practical skills that are linked to the Objective Structured Clinical Examination undertaken in the module titled Clinical Skills for Veterinary Nurses: • DPS Animal Husbandry for Veterinary Nurses • DPS Pharmacy Management for Veterinary Nurses • DPS Professional skills for Veterinary Nurses • DPS Diagnostics for Veterinary Nurses • DPS Surgical Veterinary Nursing • DPS Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses • DPS Equine Veterinary Nursing or Small Animal Veterinary Nursing • DPS Patient Care
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A) Knowledge and understanding of:
1. The principles which relate theory to practice in veterinary nursing science and related animal practice.
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2. A sound knowledge of anatomical and physiological principles related to animal health and disease.
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3. Principles behind the healing process in animals and common diseases and malfunctions of the body systems.
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4. Legislative, ethical and welfare issues in treating animals. √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
5. The ability to apply underpinning principles of nursing techniques to animals in health and sickness.
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6. The purpose and relevance of IT applications and interpersonal relationships to the modern veterinary practice.
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Part 4: Learning Outcomes of the Programme
7. Business organisation in relation to the veterinary practice.
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8. Academic skills to enable further study at honours level. √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
(B) Intellectual Skills
1. Seek out, describe and interpret information in the field of Veterinary Nursing and Animal Health.
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2. Describe, interpret and organise data which can be used to defend an opinion formed on the basis of evidence.
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3. Apply given techniques/methods accurately to a well-defined problem, draw appropriate conclusions and make recommendations.
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4. Demonstrate the ability to identify, describe and analyse problem situations when in practice.
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5. Demonstrate skills of analysis and decision making when discussing modern nursing techniques.
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6. Reflect on actions and priorities and formulate effective strategies for achieving goals.
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7. Understand and apply numerical conventions, interpreting trends and data.
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8. Debate issues in relation to more general ethical perspectives.
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(C) Subject/Professional/Practical Skills
1. Apply practical animal nursing skills, using knowledge and understanding based on scientific principles.
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3. Recognise moral/ethical dilemmas and issues. √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
4. Be adaptable to the changing demands of a veterinary practice and individuals who engage with it.
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(D) Transferable skills and other attributes
1. Communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals using a variety of means.
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2. Reflect upon academic, vocational and professional performance.
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3. Utilise problem solving skills in a variety of theoretical and practical situations.
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4. Respond to changing demands in the workplace. √ √ √
5. Manage time effectively, prioritise workloads and recognise and manage personal emotions and stress.
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6. Understand career opportunities and challenges ahead and begin to plan a career path.
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7. Use information management skills, for example: information technology, library resources, the use of information technology in the workplace.
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Part 5: Student Learning and Student Support
Teaching and learning strategies to enable learning outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated
1. For this specific programme the students will experience a minimum of 576 guided learning hours over the course of the programme. This contact time encompasses a range of face to face activities as described below. In addition a range of other learning activities will be embedded within the programme which, together with the contact time, will enable learning outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated.
2. On the Diploma in Professional Studies programme teaching is a mix of scheduled, independent, significant blended learning and professional practice.
3. The programme may require students to undertake The RCVS examinations. These may include written and/or practical OSCE examinations.
Scheduled Learning may include lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, demonstration, practical classes and workshops; fieldwork; external visits; work based learning; supervised time in workshop. These sessions constitute an average time per level as indicated in the table below. Students are taught by RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurses with industry experience.
Independent Learning may include the hours engaged with essential reading, case study preparation,
assignment preparation and completion etc. These sessions constitute an average time per level as indicated in the table below. Scheduled sessions may vary slightly depending on the module choices made. Placement Learning to include a minimum of 1800 hours employment in an RCVS Approved Veterinary Nursing Training Practice or Equine Veterinary Nursing Training Practice. Learners will be supported throughout the programme through online web-based support and Digital Collection and individual tutorial sessions with a designated tutor.
RCVS Veterinary Nursing Registration Students are required to complete all elements of the programme in no less than 2990 hours in order to be eligible for RCVS Veterinary Nursing registration. This includes full time employment (of no less than 35 hours per week) in an RCVS Approved Veterinary Nursing Training Practice for the duration of the programme.
Description of the teaching resources provided for students Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) This specification is supported by a VLE where students will be able to find all necessary programme/module information. Direct links to information sources will also be provided from within the VLE. Each student is expected to engage with the blended learning material that will be provided on the module page for each module that has a mixed learning approach. The blended learning material will be designed to support engagement and progression through a variety of mediums and teaching methods. Students will receive tutor support, guidance and feedback on their individual participation.
Description of any Distinctive Features 1. The purpose of the programme is to provide a balance of vocational and academic study that is
intellectually challenging, vocationally relevant, and provides a foundation for pursuing a career within the veterinary sector; on successful completion of the programme, the student may register as a qualified veterinary nurse/equine veterinary nurse.
2. The programme reinforces academic knowledge and understanding, whilst supporting the development of vocational skills to equip the student with the skills and knowledge relevant to their ongoing employment. There has been employer input in the design of the programme from employers, thus identifying employer’s needs and current skills shortages in veterinary nursing.
3. Essential principles and a range of concepts are introduced in the first year. The depth and the breadth of the subject is progressively explored over the following year through lectures, seminars, laboratory
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Part 5: Student Learning and Student Support
based practical, demonstrations, self-evaluation and interactive learning through accessed via the student VLE. The range of modules throughout the programme of study introduces and develops knowledge and understanding of underpinning sciences, communication skills and diagnostic concepts.
4. The programme has been designed to build on the competences of a wide spectrum of students, with a particular focus of supporting mature students and career changers. The students have the option to specialise in either small animal or equine veterinary nursing. This is the first programme which formally incorporates the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, Equine Veterinary Nursing Day One skills into a Diploma in Professional Studies programme providing a unique opportunity for students. The programme delivery maximises benefits of co-teaching with specialised seminars and practical sessions as well as blended learning through the institutions VLE
5. A minimum of 1800 hours employment in a veterinary nursing training practice is a compulsory and essential feature of the Diploma in Professional Studies programme. The workbased element incorporates the completion of the RCVS Day One Skills for Veterinary Nurses within the relevant module.
6. Students are made aware that there are additional costs over and above the standard institution fees involved with this programme of study; for example students are required to enrol with The RCVS as a student veterinary nurse, to provide personal protective equipment and uniform (as advised).
Part 6: Assessment
This programme will be assessed according to the approved Academic Regulations including specific variant regulations: AV3. Variant to Academic Regulation C2.8 For modules at levels 3 to 6 with more than one component, the threshold pass mark for an element is a ‘pass’ or 40% and the threshold pass mark for a component is a ‘pass’ or 40% and the threshold pass mark for a module is ‘pass’ or 40%. If the student does not achieve the threshold for one of the elements, but has a mark of 40% or higher for the component and are eligible for a resit, they must resit that component. If the student does not achieve the threshold for one of the components, but has a mark of 40% or higher for the module and are eligible for a resit, they must resit that component. AV5. Variant to Academic Regulation D2.1 Marginal failure of a module may not be condoned by Programme Examination Boards. Marginal failure is a module outcome with a mark of 37% or greater at levels 3 to 6, or 47% or greater at level 7. The distinctive module used by the Programme Examination Board to inform recommending differential awards for students when considering borderline performance profiles will be DPS Clinical Skills for Veterinary Nurses.
Assessment Strategy The assessment strategy is designed to enable the learning outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated. Additionally the design will allow the development of learners from a variety of academic backgrounds into independent higher education, supporting students’ progression from year one to year two through a well-planned, cohesive series of assessments which are both industry relevant and academically robust.
Approved variant to the Academic Regulations in order to meet professional body requirements. The requirement is that, in order to pass each module, students gain a minimum of 40% in each component and element in any module that refers to the current RCVS Day One skills and Competences for Veterinary Nurses. There will be no compensation or condonement applied to these modules. Assessment will be supported by innovative practices, including on-line formative assessments, leading up to and preparing students for summative assessment. The methodologies will encourage students
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Part 6: Assessment
from a variety of academic backgrounds to gain confidence in their ability to prepare for assessment and cope with controlled conditions. The first year includes a combination of written exams, orals and presentations. These will be supported through formative strategies designed specifically to support students in the first year who may lack recent experience of completing assessment under controlled conditions. The second year builds on this, and supports students in developing more critical and analytical approaches, preparing them both for employment as a Veterinary Nurse and or progression to further academic study. Students are required to complete an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) as part of this programme. The OSCE is a test of practical competency across a range of clinical skills appropriate to the programme pathway. Students will be provided opportunities to access the veterinary nursing Clinical Skills Centre in order to prepare for the OSCE examination. All assessments align with the PSRB requirements and consider best practice in vocationally relevant higher education provision. A specific example of this is the e-portfolio used to capture the significant work based learning and associated skills and competences. In line with the institutions commitment to facilitating equal opportunities, a student may apply for alternative means of assessment if appropriate. Each application will be considered on an individual basis taking into account learning and assessment needs as well as the PSRB requirements and guidance. For further information regarding this please refer to the VLE.
Assessment Map
The programme encompasses a range of assessment methods and these are detailed in the following assessment map:
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Compulsory Modules Level 4
DPS Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Nurses
A (60) B (40)
DPS Animal Husbandry for Veterinary Nurses
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DPS Academic Skills for Veterinary Nursing
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DPS Introduction to Clinical Skills for Veterinary Nurses
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DPS Pharmacy Management for Veterinary Nurses
A (100)
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Part 6: Assessment
DPS Professional Skills for Veterinary Nurses
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Compulsory Modules Level 5
DPS Clinical Skills for Veterinary Nurses
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DPS Patient Care A (50) B (50)
DPS Diagnostics for Veterinary Nurses
A (100)
DPS Surgical Veterinary Nursing
A (100)
DPS Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses
A (100)
DPS Equine Veterinary Nursing OR DPS Small Animal Veterinary Nursing
A (50) B (50)
*Assessment should be shown in terms of either Written Exams, Practical exams, or Coursework as indicated by the colour coding above.
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Part 7: Entry Requirements
Applicants will have achieved entry criteria appropriate for the year of entry, which can be found through the Hartpury website (www.hartpury.ac.uk). Applicants must provide evidence which demonstrates that they can benefit from study on this programme and are likely to achieve the required standard. We also welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds who do not have the entry requirements outlined above. Applicants will be considered on the basis of evidence of personal, professional and educational experience which indicates an applicant’s ability to meet the demands of an undergraduate degree programme. Applicants with non-standard entry criteria may be reviewed on an individual basis. Applicants will be invited to attend an assessment day. This may take the form of an individual interview with members of the programme team and completion of set tasks such as a written or practical assessment. Applicants whose first language is not English must also gain a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 prior to entry onto the programme. A NARIC equivalency certificate is required for any applicants who do not hold five GCSEs at grade C (4) or above (Maths, English Language and Science) or a recognised UK equivalent. Students must be in full time employment of no less than 35 hours per week, in a current RCVS approved Veterinary Nursing Training Practice relevant to their chosen pathway (either equine or small animal).
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of individual modules can be found through Hartpury’s website.
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Programme Amendment Log
Programme Title: Diploma in Professional Studies Equine Veterinary Nursing
Diploma in Professional Studies Veterinary Nursing
Programme Code: DIPVPSEV
Initial Approval Date: 25 July 2016
Changes: Most recent at the top of the page
Current version number: V4.2
Outline Change Details: Unit-E code changed from DIPVPSEV to DIPVPSVNE and DIPVPSVNX added.
Material Alteration: No
Rationale: Unit-E code updated for administrative purposes.
Approval Committee and Date: CSP Chairs Action 13 November 2019
Change approved with effect from: 01 September 2019
Resulting new version number: 4.3
Current version number: 3.1
Outline Change Details:
Part 2
Educational aims have changed from:
1. The programme will prepare learners with a foundation for lifelong learning and aims to: 2. Develop basic scientific principles and instil a knowledge and understanding of the animal
in health and disease that can be applied to present day veterinary industry and nursing environment;
3. Provide students with the confidence and practical ability to apply knowledge and evaluate practice;
4. Develop veterinary nursing knowledge and skills requisite to safe and effective practice to the industry standards;
5. Develop skills of enquiry and reflection that are essential to lifelong professional learning and development;
6. Meet the changing needs of industry; 7. Develop personal and professional skills by incorporating study in a work environment; 8. Be adaptable to the changing demands of the business, business users and society; 9. Provide a platform for progression to degree qualifications
To this:
10. Develop basic scientific principles and instil a knowledge and understanding of the animal in
health and disease that can be applied to present day veterinary nursing environment; 11. Provide students with the specialist knowledge, understanding and skills required to fulfil the
role of a Registered Veterinary Nurse, to include but not limited to; nursing care, surgical nursing, diagnostic imaging, laboratory skills, communication with clients and colleagues, and team work;
12. Develop vocational skills, knowledge and understanding which enables students to be competent to the most recent PSRB industry standards (RCVS);
13. Develop skills of enquiry and reflection that are essential to lifelong professional learning and development;
14. Develop personal and professional skills, including resilience and awareness of importance
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wellbeing of themselves and others; 15. Be adaptable to the changing demands of the veterinary industry; 16. Provide a platform for progression to degree qualifications. Such as the BSc (Hons)
Veterinary Nursing or BSc (Hons) Equine Veterinary Nursing. Part 3 Anatomy module updated to DPS Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Nurses (HVNV6L-3-4) Part 5
Student Learning and Student Support section – wording updated (lots of rewording to ensure clarity so not
copied and pasted here).
Part 6 Assessment mapping updated to reflect changes in module assessments
e.g. Clinical Anatomy assessment split now 60:40 instead of 50:50 and Patient Care now has a written examination instead of a practical.
Part 7
Wording change from: Applicants whose first language is not English must also gain a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 prior to entry
onto the programme
To this:
Applicants whose first language is not English must also gain a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 prior to entry onto the programme. A NARIC equivalency certificate is required for any applicants who do not hold five
GCSEs at grade C (4) or above (Maths, English Language and Science) or a recognised UK equivalent.
Material Alteration: No
Rationale: Changes to wording in education aims better reflects what the department is trying to achieve through this programme.
Change requested by: Suzannah Harniman I can confirm that student representatives have been consulted about this change
I can confirm that colleagues impacted by this change have been consulted
I have retained evidence of these consultations, which will be summarized within the Programme
Enhancement Report
Signature: S. Harniman Date: 08/02/19
Name of Head of Department: Catherine Phillips
I confirm that this change does not require additional resources beyond the scope of those already
present or planned for by the department
Signature: Date: 12/02/19
Approval Committee and Date: CVC 12 March 2019
Change approved with effect from: 01 September 2019
Resulting new version number: 4.2
Current version number: V2.1
Outline Change Details: Revalidation at Periodic Curriculum Review on the 25 the October 2018. Version number updated. Valid from and Due for revalidation dates updated. Updated in line with new
module descriptor.
Material Alteration: No
Rationale: Revalidation was due.
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Approval Committee and Date: PCR 25 October 2018
Change approved with effect from: 01 September 2019
Resulting new version number: 3.1
Version 2.1
Rationale: After the successful application for University Title, amendments were required to all specifications.
Material Alteration: Yes and Course Information Sheet amended appropriately: Not required
Outline Change Details: 1. Part 1: Basic Data requires the Awarding Body to be amended from Hartpury College to Hartpury University. 2. Subject Benchmark Statements updated where required.
Change requested by: Academic Registrar
CVC approval date: 31 August 2018
Change approved with effect from: 01 September 2018
New version number: V2.1
Version 1.1
Outline Change Details: Updated Part 6. HVNV6R-30-4 changed to HVNV9H-15-4 and HVNV6U-15-5 changed to HVNV9J-30-5 as new module codes needed for operational purposes. Corrected typos in Assessment Strategy
Rationale: The programme development team had originally intended for module HVNV6R-30-4 to be a 15 credit module and for module HVNV6U-15-5 to be a 30 credit module. A discussion took place during the Curriculum Validation Committee, regarding the content and credit sizes of these two modules and it was agreed that the size of the modules would switch to 30 and 15 credits, to trial for the first academic year. Having delivered the content of these modules it has now become apparent, both from feedback from Module Leaders, the Programme Manager and students, that the original credit sizes are a better fit.
Change requested by: Catherine Phillips
CVC approval date: 26 June 2018
Change approved with effect from: 01 September 2018