This module strives to enable students to address climatic building design and develop the sustainable urban concepts required to achieve the significant carbon reductions required in the future. Only students enrolled on programme codes: 3081 MSc Energy and Sustainability, Pathway 3087 Energy Environment and Buildings or MSc 3957 Energy & Sustainability , 3959 Energy Resources & Climate Change will be permitted to register on this module
This module will help you to understand how Finance can help to address Climate Change issues. Climate Finance is a broad discipline that scrutinises both the types of climate risks and the sources of financing of environmental projects that aim to mitigate or adapt to climate change. This module will provide with a solid understand of the types of climate risks. Climate risk modelling tools will be imparted in this module. Managing such risks is of paramount importance for institutions, governments, and investors. You will distinguish between different sources of financing that aim to mitigate the climate crisis. Beside corporate finance and regulatory perspectives, this module will further advance your knowledge in investments and portfolio management, by considering various green and ethically-cleanses assetsvehicles of investment. This module also aims to enhance and deepen your knowledge of alternative investments by considering some ethically-cleansed assetsvehicles of investment, such as green stocks, bonds, as well as other financial instruments. This module will highlight the current challenges in Climate Finance and encourage you to think critically about the solutions the economy and financial institutions can offer to tackle the climate crisis. This module provides knowledge and understanding of Climate Finance, and introduces the role main actors, stakeholders and institutions play in addressing climate change problems. This module will also encourage you to think further how FinTech can contribute to address climate change problems.
The purpose of this module is to ensure students can develop and apply clinical and Professional skills (including relevant practical procedural skills) to professional practice, using common clinical conditions and scenarios. It is also preparation for the year 5 CPSA which formulates part of the GMC defined and mandated medical licensing assessment (MLA). The assessments’ structure, format, design and content is locally set and standard set but in accordance with GMC defined requirements for the MLA which are mirrored in the year 3 CPSA. Much of the learning that underpins this module is undertaken during other modules within the programme including placement based and non-placement-based learning, however there will be some additional knowledge and skill gained through the taught elements of this module. The main focus of this module is for students to demonstrate their ability to apply existing learning to simulated clinical scenarios through live simulated scenarios. The assessment component comprises the objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) and the specific preparation for it. The assessment is synoptic which means that learning from other modules (including previous years of the programme) will also be assessed in this context. Therefore, preparation for this examination should be considered to include all the teaching and learning encountered during the programme so far, including clinical experience.
The purpose of this module is to ensure students can develop and apply clinical and Professional skills (including relevant practical procedural skills) to professional practice, using common clinical conditions and scenarios. It is also preparation for the final CPSA which formulates part of the GMC defined and mandated medical licensing assessment (MLA). The assessments’ structure, format, design and content is locally set and standard set but in accordance with GMC defined requirements for the MLA which are mirrored in the year 3 CPSA. Much of the learning that underpins this module is undertaken during other modules within the programme including placement based and non-placement-based learning, however there will be some additional knowledge and skill gained through the taught elements of this module. The main focus of this module is for students to demonstrate their ability to apply existing learning to simulated clinical scenarios through live simulated scenarios. The assessment component comprises the objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) and the specific preparation for it. The assessment is synoptic which means that learning from other modules (including previous years of the programme) will also be assessed in this context. Therefore, preparation for this examination should be considered to include all the teaching and learning encountered during the programme so far, including clinical experience.
This module will provide you with experience of undertaking an empirical clinical or health research project. You will work with appropriate supervision. This module will support you through the process of carrying out a research project, including obtaining necessary ethics and governance approvals, planning and undertaking the project, analysing data and writing up the study in the form of a paper. The paper will be in a format suitable for publication in a refereed academic journal and will demonstrate your ability to apply your research knowledge and skills in the design, execution and reporting of the project.
This module will enable you to develop the basic clinical knowledge, skills, attitudes, values and behaviours required of your first stage of clinical training in audiology, including those required for audiology assistant and Hearing Care Assistant (HCA) roles. This module is carefully coordinated with the other modules in Part 1 such that you will be able to register with the British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists as an HCA on successful completion of Part 1. For example, it provides a discipline-specific context for your introduction to healthcare services in Introduction to Professional Practice and helps prepare you for Audiology Clinical Placement 1. Three key themes of this module are integration of theory with practice, a strong foundation in patient-centred communication and care, and employability. The module consists of a series of compulsory small-group practical sessions associated with lectures.
This module will consolidate and develop your understanding of, and clinical practical skills related to, audiology techniques, technology and appointment types; your professional and employability skills; your knowledge of methods of clinical investigations and service improvement (including clinical audit and service evaluation); and your understanding of your obligations to your professional and registration bodies on completing the degree. For example, it builds on the clinical skills you learnt in Clinical and Professional Practice 1 by increasing the complexity of the clinical scenarios (e.g. with real-ear measurement, pure-tone audiometry with masking, impression taking and various appointment types) and introducing new clinical skills (e.g. objective testing and uncomfortable loudness levels). The module also includes sessions to help prepare you to start your main clinical placement covered by the modules Audiology Clinical Placement 2 and 3.
This module is designed for undergraduate audiology students to provide a wider context for clinical and professional skills, behaviours, attitudes and values necessary to be a successful audiology professional. It follows on from Clinical and Professional Practice 1 and 2, covering issues relevant to you as a student, as a graduate seeking your first job and a leader within your profession. It also follows on from Clinical Placement, extending your skills and experience of adult aural rehabilitation and extending to other relevant areas of audiology, including those required for professional registration as a Clinical Physiologist (audiology) and Healthcare Science Practitioner (audiology) (paediatrics and vestibular practice). You will complete the next stages of your portfolios of clinical audiology competence (the Individual Record of Clinical Practice, IRCP) and of professional practice (Professional Development Portfolio, PDP), building on that completed during Audiology Clinical Placement 1, 2 and 3.
The purpose of this module is to provide you with an introductory grounding in audiology, including adult diagnostic assessment, rehabilitation and otology, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and understanding. You will also develop skills in integrating clinical findings, drawing conclusions and making recommendations. It will allow you to develop a critical understanding of audiological techniques. The psychological, social and emotional impacts of hearing and balance problems are also highlighted in this module, with an emphasis on patient-centered communication and shared decision-making. This module will also develop your employability skills. The module also develops your pre-clinical practical skills in a range of audiological assessment and rehabilitation techniques with non-clinical populations using our in-house skills laboratory and audiology clinic. You must attend all on-campus practical learning and assessment sessions when taking this module. You will also be required to attend all 'preparation for placement' sessions to ensure you are ready to start clinical placement in Part 2 of the programme.
This module is designed to provide students from a range of multidisciplinary backgrounds, such as Podiatrists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Prosthetists, Nurses, and Engineers with the opportunity to advance your knowledge and skill in the biomechanics of human movement and to explore contemporary issues related to assessment and therapeutic management. This will involve exploring key issues of human movement analysis in a range of settings, such as the adult services within the NHS, other healthcare organisations within and outside of the UK, charity settings, sport, and the military. The module sits within the MSc Professional Practice in Health programme and is closely linked to complementary modules such as ‘Contemporary issues in Limb Loss’ (10ECTS), ‘Amputation and rehabilitation and prosthetic use’ (20ECTS) and ‘Long-term conditions of the lower limb’ (10ECTS), but can be undertaken as a standalone module. The module is likely to attract professionals who are currently working in the field of rehabilitation of human movement, or those who would like to move into a career in this area. The module will provide a flexible route for working professionals and will be taught in a one-week block.
This module develops the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed to safely plan, deliver, and evaluate exercise interventions for individuals with complex clinical conditions across diverse settings, including virtual, home-based, and clinical environments. You will build competence in real-time clinical decision-making, risk management, and adapting support to individual needs, while also learning to critically appraise exercise interventions at both individual and population levels.
This module provides a comprehensive foundation in clinical exercise testing and interpretation -as well as core competencies required for registration as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS). Students will develop the knowledge and practical skills to safely conduct, interpret, and report a wide range of clinical exercise assessments across diverse patient populations. Delivered within a world-leading hospital infrastructure, the module spans pre-exercise screening, risk stratification, and nutritional assessment; cardiovascular, pulmonary, and musculoskeletal testing; and functional testing in complex clinical groups, such as those with frailty or neurological conditions. Emphasis is placed on translating test results into individualised exercise prescriptions. Paediatric and perioperative considerations are also explored. Through lectures, case-based learning, and hands-on practical training, you will be equipped to implement appropriate testing protocols, interpret data in the context of disease pathophysiology, and apply this understanding directly to clinical practice and research.
The BM4 course in years 1 and 2 is a highly contextualised and integrated course in which the application of knowledge and understanding, clinical skills and professional practice applicable to medicine are learned through clinical topic weeks in which students learn in a style similar to problem-based learning. This module focuses on the “doctor as a practitioner and professional” in the context of primary medical care and hospital based medicine and application of knowledge and understanding to real patients. In particular the module has a strong focus on practical procedures, consultation skills and taking histories. The assessment predominantly assesses this. However, it is not a stand-alone module and should be recognised by teachers and students alike as part of the whole course which is achieved by this module alongside 2 other modules – Integration of Clinical Knowledge 1, and Foundations of Medicine 1. The emphasis of the assessments for each of these modules aligns with the focus of learning for that module; however the integrated nature of the course means that there will undoubtedly be overlap and aspects of the assessment in each module will draw upon learning from all 3 modules. Further details will be provided on Blackboard.
The BM4 course in years 1 and 2 is a highly contextualised and integrated course in which the application of knowledge and understanding, clinical skills and professional practice applicable to medicine are learned through clinical topic weeks in which students learn in a style similar to problem based learning. This module focuses on the “doctor as a practitioner and professional” in the context of primary medical care and hospital based medicine and application of knowledge and understanding to real patients. In particular the module has a strong focus on practical procedures, consultation skills, history-taking and clinical examination. The assessment covers all of these areas. The module does not stand alone and should be recognised by teachers and students as part of the whole course alongside 2 other modules – Integration of Clinical Knowledge 2 and Foundations of Medicine 2. The emphasis of the assessments for each of these modules aligns with the focus of learning for that module, however the integrated nature of the course means that there will undoubtedly be overlap and aspects of the assessment in each module will draw upon learning from all 3 modules. Since this module focuses on clinical skills it will also overlap with and be supported by the learning during the fourth Y2 module on the BM4 programme – Medicine, Surgery and Primary Care, which takes place in Semester 2. Further details will be provided on Blackboard.
The module gives you an opportunity to meet patients and to learn important clinical skills from your first weeks within the Faculty of Medicine. There are three components to this longitudinal module: practice-based experiences, campus-based facilitation and clinical skills. The Clinical Practice 1 module enables students to understand that patient care is underpinned by their teaching and learning in other modules. Time spent with primary care tutors and in General Practice surgeries will develop your communication, medical history taking, examination and clinical skills while appreciating the importance of a holistic approach to health care.
This module gives students the opportunity to meet patients and to learn important clinical skills throughout the year, building on learning from Clinical Practice 1. There are four components to this longitudinal module: practice-based experiences, campus-based facilitation, hospital based experiences and clinical skills. The Clinical Practice 2 module enables students to understand that patient care is underpinned by their teaching and learning in other modules. Time spent with primary care and hospital-based tutors will further develop your communication, medical history taking, examination and clinical skills while appreciating the importance of a holistic approach to health care. The sessions in University Hospitals Southampton allow students to compare and contrast how patients are managed in a hospital setting compared to primary care and further build on history taking, examination and clinical skills.
Clinical Practice and PPD is designed to enable you to understand and experience the practice of medicine through a combination of observational, clinical placements and classroom based sessions. The classroom based sessions will help you evaluate and reflect on your placement experiences. All the information you will gain from the placements and taught sessions will provide much of the material needed for writing your portfolio. Further details will be provided on Blackboard.
