Starting year: 2022

Andrology [SLS3-2-22]

Modules

Core

Code Title Credits Phase Status Action
Code S-C1 Title Professional Foundations of Healthcare and Clinical Science Credits 20 Year Status Compulsory Action View
Code S-C2 Title Research Skills in Healthcare Science Credits 10 Year 2 Status Compulsory Action View
Code S-C3 Title STP Project Credits 60 Year 3 Status Compulsory Action View
Code S-C4 Title Individual Professional Development Credits 0 Year Status Compulsory Action View

Rotation

Information:

Each rotation should last 4 to 8 weeks in the workplace

Code Title Credits Phase Status Action
Code S-RA-R1 Title Introduction to Andrology Credits 10 Year 1 Status Compulsory Action View
Code S-RE-R1 Title Introduction to Clinical Embryology Credits 10 Year 1 Status Compulsory Action View
Code S-G-R1 Title Introduction to Genetics, Genomics and Molecular Science Credits 10 Year 1 Status Compulsory Action View
Code S-GC-R1 Title Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Genetic and Genomic Counselling Credits 10 Year 1 Status Compulsory Action View

Specialist

Code Title Credits Phase Status Action
Code S-RA-S1 Title Andrology as Integrative Patient Care Credits 10 Year 2 Status Compulsory Action View
Code S-RA-S2 Title Diagnostic Semen Analysis and Sample Preparation Credits 10 Year 2 Status Compulsory Action View
Code S-RA-S3 Title Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Management of the Male Credits 10 Year 3 Status Compulsory Action View
Code S-RA-S4 Title Transmissible Disease, Paternity, Donation and Heritability Credits 10 Year 3 Status Compulsory Action View
Code S-RA-S5 Title Semen Processing for Treatment and Fertility Preservation Credits 10 Year 3 Status Compulsory Action View

Programme specification

Details

Programme title
Cellular Science - Andrology
Division
Life Sciences
Normal length of programme
3 years
Outcome awards and professional eligibility

Successful candidates will be awarded:

  • MSc in Clinical Science (awarded by the relevant Higher Education Institute).
  • Certificate of Completion of the Scientist Training Programme (CCSTP). Awarded by the National School of Healthcare Science

Which provides eligibility to:

  • Apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical Scientist.
Total credits
180
Mode of study
Work-based with integrated part time MSc
Programme accredited by
The Health and Care Professions Council

Programme aim

To provide clinical scientist trainees with strong science-based, patient-centred clinical training in Cellular Science.

Programme level learning outcomes

Andrology

  1. Perform, interpret and report diagnostic andrology assessments according to national and international guidelines
  2. Apply assisted reproductive technology techniques; assessing and preparing sperm and evaluating the outcome
  3. Evaluate risk and facilitate assisted reproduction using donated sperm according to regulatory requirements
  4. Outline the appropriate pathways for patients referred to the Andrology service based on clinical parameters
  5. Explain procedures to patients, facilitating understanding to enable informed consent to be provided in accordance with regulatory requirements
  6. Assess and quality assure the performance of practice, demonstrating safe and effective practice, minimising risk to all users.
  7. Practice in partnership with the multidisciplinary team and other clinical specialties in the investigation and management of patients referred to Andrology services
  8. Appraise emerging technologies and clinical advances to evolve practice in diagnostic and therapeutic Andrology

Learning and teaching methods

  • Work-based learning
  • Academic study

Assessment methods

Workplace-based assessments documented in an e-portfolio including:

  • Training Activities
  • Direct Observation of Practical Skills (DOPS)
  • Observed Communication Events (OCE)
  • Case-Based Discussions (CBD)

Academic Assessment set by the Higher Education Institute delivering the MSc

Final Assessment

Programme structure

Phases indicate the order modules should be completed in.
The next phase can be started in the same year, e.g. phase 2 can be started in year 1.

Phase Modules Credits
Throughout Professional Foundations of Healthcare and Clinical Science

Individual Professional Development

 20

 

0
1 Rotation modules 40
2 Research Skills in Healthcare Science

Specialist module(s)

 10

20
3 STP Project

Specialist module(s)

 60

30
Total Credits 180

Entry routes and requirements

Entry routes In England there are two routes into the programme

  • Direct entry – Trainees are competitively appointed into a training post funded through the local Health Education England training board
  • In-service entry – Trainees enter the programme with the support of their employers.
Entry requirements For both entry routes, STP applicants must participate in the national recruitment process and meet the minimum entry requirements for the programme.
Programme regulations Attendance requirements:

As employees of their host organisation, trainees are required to attend the workplace as required by their employer.

Trainees are required to attend all sessions as specified by the Higher Education Institute.

This specification provides a concise summary of the main feature of the programme and the learning outcomes expected of a threshold Clinical Scientist. More detailed information on module-specific learning outcomes, learning and assessment methods is available in the relevant module pages.  More detailed information on entry routes and requirements can be found on the NSHCS website.

Information on trainee support can be found on the NSHCS website.

Updated December 2023

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