A Programmatic Review is a specialised exercise that focuses on the quality assurance arrangement for existing programmes in a particular discipline or subject area. The A&QC conducts Programmatic Reviews of programmes offered at RCSI to ensure that graduates enter the workplace with the skills and knowledge required. Reviews are carried out using specific indicators benchmarked to international best practice and the final Programmatic Review report makes judgements about whether the programme meets minimum standards as well as recommends improvements.
The Procedural Guidelines for the Review of an Accredited Programme leading to a Major Award (Approved September 2013; Revised April 2016) offers a comprehensive description of the Programmatic Review process. The Guidelines also include guidance notes and templates for each stage of the process.
The reporting templates relevant to the Programmatic Review process are:
- Template 1 – Programme Specification
- Template 2 – Self-Evaluation Report
- Template 2a – Self-Evaluation Report for Research Programmes
- Template 3 – Programme Specification
- Template 4 – Business Case Review
- Template 5 – Finance Model for Programmatic Reviews
- Template 6 – Site Visit Feedback
- Template 6a – Site Visit Feedback for Research Programmes
- Template 7 – Programmatic Review Report
- Template 7a – Programmatic Review Report for Research Programmes
- Template 8 – Follow-up Report