Report of the ASC Programme Approval Group for the College of Arts. The Group met on 22 March 2011 to consider proposals for new programmes.

ASC is requested to note the observations of the Programme Approval Group and to confirm its recommendations.

The PAG recommended each of the following programmes subject to the satisfactory outcome of actions identified in the report. An update on progress with completion of actions necessary for full approval will be given to ASC in May.

MSc Animal Reproduction - New

MSc Crop Biotechnology - New

MSc Sport & Exercise Science - New

MSc(Clin Sci) Evidence Based Medicine & Education - New

MSc(Med Sci) Applied Medical Science - New

For the following proposed programmes the PAG was currently unable to recommend approval for reasons identified in the report. The issues of concern will be taken up with the College and an update will be given to ASC in May on whether approval can be recommended.

MRes Brain Sciences: From Molecules to Mind - New

MRes Comparative Medicine - New

MSc Cardiovascular Practice - New

MSc Biodiversity, Conservation & Animal Welfare - New

BSc (MedSci/DentSci/VetSci) in Virology - New

Actions requested will be taken forward by College administrative staff and progress monitored by the Clerk of the Programme Approval Group.

As identified by proposers.

Prior to the May meeting of ASC.

Not applicable.