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CONFIRMED

Validation of BSc (Hons) Dietetics

Event held on 17 June 2011 at AKMI Metropolitan College, Maroussi, Athens

1.1 Outcome

The Programme was validated for a period of five years commencing in October2011, subject to satisfactory completion of the conditions below.

1.2 Conditions

1.2.1 That the Team provides a statement on how they will facilitate graduates to developthe full range of dietetics skills with particular reference to:

ensuring that the team delivering the Programme reflects the necessary breadth

of clinical dietetic expertise;

Part time/visiting lecturers, who have the appropriate experience will contribute tothe delivery of the modules, and will be appointed at the relevant stages of theprogramme eg in time for level 3. As a result, the core teaching team delivering theprogramme, along with visiting practitioners (for respective modules) and theexternal clinical supervisors/coordinators will reflect the necessary breadth ofclinical dietetic expertise.

coordinating and managing inputs from a diverse range of lecturers and clinical

experts;

The Programme Leader in liaison with the individual who co-ordinates the module

will manage the proposed allocations of the part time/visiting lectures, ensuring thatthe latter, are contributing correctly to the content and delivery of the module, withregards the learning outcomes.

enabling students to develop a distinct professional identity in the early stages of

the Programme.

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Students will have the opportunity to develop both their personal and professionalidentities through the Key Investigative Skills module I (at Level 1) and theProfessional Studies 1 module (at Level 2), accordingly.

1.2.2 That the Team amend the programme document to address the following points:

To clarify the regulations regarding examinations and students whose first

language is not English or Greek;

To remove references to a 35% minimum compensation mark;

To include the updated module descriptor forHealth and Welfare. Sara wrote

on the 26/06/11: we will have to address the comments made about the levelof the learning outcomes and add in some Greek specific texts given therecommendations that were made.

The above conditions are to be met by 31 July2011.

1.3 Recommendations

1.3.1 That the Team review the balance of assessments across the Programme, withparticular reference to the proportion of examinations. Sara wrote on the 26/06/11:I will write a statement for this and email it to Magda and Stavroula for inclusion

1.3.2 That the Team review the wording of module learning outcomes as identified by thePanel to ensure closer alignment with the Scottish Credit and QualificationsFramework.

1.3.3 That the Team consider inclusion of an over-arching programme aim which relatesmore explicitly to the preparation of professional dietitians.Sara wrote on the26/07/11: Suggest that we include the following as an additional programme aimsomething along the lines of: To develop a student who has the ability to work as,and be recognised, as a competent clinical dietitian.

1.3.4 That the Team clarify within the programme document the admissions process forIVT graduates and non-standard applicants, setting out the procedure for assessingRecognition of Prior Learning.

We explicitly state that other qualifications and including the IVT diplomaqualification will be mapped against the SCQF framework and curriculum content ofthe Dietetics programme and as such will be dealt with on a case by case basis withcredit being given if relevant.

1.3.5 That the Team consider inclusion of additional texts in module descriptors asfollows:

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naming specific Greek texts where relevant

identifying key texts relating to research methods and process in the Level 4

research modules these will be done in due course and will be additions madewhere relevant

1.4 Commendations

The Panel commended the Team on the following matters:

1.4.1 The evidence of effective working between the Athens team and QMU in order toprepare for the validation.

1.4.2 The excellent food preparation facilities available at Patision Street which affordopportunities to enhance the student experience beyond the core curriculum set outin the programme document.