Taught Element - Additional Information

Additional information about the taught element of the programme

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have completed a masters programme prior to joining the Precision Medicine Doctoral Training Programme, you will be likely be assigned Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) credits totalling 90 credits . This will be confirmed upon review of your completed Training Needs Analysis.

Choosing additional courses 

A list of courses that are approved to take as part of your programme can be found here. 

If you would like to take courses not on the approved list, we encourage you and your supervisor to identify suitable courses from those available across the University of Edinburgh and University of Glasgow. Prior to enrolling on any courses not listed above you will need to seek permission from the Course Organiser. 

The full suite of University of Edinburgh courses can be found on Path.

The full suite of University of Glasgow courses can be found on the Course Catalogue.

Taught Course Failure

4 Year Programme Students

There are no resit opportunities for postgraduate students, should a student fail a taught course they may be eligible for Credits Awarded on Aggregate for the failed course as per Taught Assessment Regulation 56

When all the marks for the taught components of the programme (120 credits) are available, if the student has achieved PASS marks in at least 80 credits and has an overall average of 40% or more over the full 120 credits, then they will be awarded credits on aggregate for the failed courses.

The award of Credits on Aggregate can only be confirmed once the full 120 credits of taught components have been completed and will be done so by the Precision Medicine Progression Committee.

3.5 Year Programme Students

There are no resit opportunities for postgraduate students, should a student fail a taught courses, they will need to take additional credits the following year.  Permission to do so is granted by the Precision Medicine Progression Committee. 

Students on the 3.5 year programme are not eligible to receive Credits Awarded on Aggregate.