Report of the ASC Programme Approval Group for the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences. The Group met on 16 March 2015 to consider proposals for new programmes and major changes to existing programmes.

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

The PAG recommends the following programmes:

MSc Biomedical Sciences - New

MSc Brain Sciences - New

MSc Genetic & Genomic Counselling / MSc Clinical Genetics - New

PgCert/PgDip/MSc Health Professions Education - New

MSc Health Professions Education (with Research) - New

MSc Translational Medical Sciences (Diagnostics / Molecular Medicine / Molecular Pathology / Surgical Oncology) - New

PgCert/PgDip/MSc Wildlife & Livestock Management - New

PgCert Human Anatomy - New

PgCert Leading, Improving & Transforming Care - New

PgCert Spiritual & Religious Care in Health & Social Care - New

MRes Biomedical Sciences (with associated specialisms) - Major Change

MSc Cardiovascular Sciences - Major Change

MSc Diabetes - Major Change

MSc Health Technology Assessment - Major Change

The PAG recommends the following programmes subject to the satisfactory outcome of actions identified in the report:

BSc (Hons) / MSci Human Biology - New

BSc (Hons) Human Biology and Nutrition - 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.

As soon as possible.

Not applicable.