Comments about MMedSci Clinical Communication Studies - At the institution - Sheffield - South Yorkshire
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Objectives
To provide high-quality learning resources and curriculum based on current research and scholarship. To develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for the graduate to work as a speech and language therapist. To develop the necessary competencies to assess and manage communication and swallowing disorders. To provide the academic and professional skills required for evidence-based practice and lifelong learning.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements First or 2.1 honours degree including a large component of study in a relevant field, such as; -Psychology -Linguistics -Biomedical Science Candidates with degrees in non-cognate fields will be considered if they can demonstrate a record of working in an area relevant to speech and language therapy (eg as an Speeach annd Language Therapy Assistant). All short-listed applicants are interviewed and will be expected to demonstrate some degree of work experience relevant to speech and language therapy.
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Academic title
MMedSci Clinical Communication Studies
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Course description
Course content
There are six curriculum tracks:
-Biomedical Sciences
-Communication
-Participation and Society
-Research methods
-Key clinical skills
-Clinical practice.
Teaching
-Lectures,
-seminars,
-workshops,
-tutorials,
-computer assisted learning
-Observation and supervised clinical practice in a variety of clinical settings.
Assessment
-Examinations,
-coursework,
-dissertation.
-Continuous assessment of clinical work, case presentations, clinical examination.
