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Admissions |
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Candidates for admission must satisfy the Regulations for Admissions to Degree Programmes as specified in Section IV of the General Regulations. Due to the 'widening participation' aim of the programme, candidates may be accepted under 'Special Admission' arrangements with a range of academic qualifications and relevant experiences.
Admission to, and continuation on, the programme is subject to specific health requirements (consistent with the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995). Prospective students are given the opportunity to declare health problems or disabilities on application. Students with disabilities and specific learning difficulties are welcomed onto the programme. Students declaring any disability, temporary or long term, will be advised to register with the Disability Service for assessment and support. The School of Health Sciences has a commitment to a comprehensive policy of equal opportunities for students. Individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities and are given equal opportunities within the University. The aim of the policy is to ensure that no prospective student or student should receive less favourable treatment on any grounds which are not relevant to academic ability and attainment.
Work-based modules on the programme are subject to consideration of any criminal conviction. The programme is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act [1986]. Prospective students are required to declare any criminal convictions on application. All students wishing to undertake work-based placements will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check and will be liable for the cost of this. |
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Structure of Programme(s) |
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The programme leading to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Health and Social Care shall be of 12 months' duration if studied full time or 24 months' duration if studied part-time using the recommended flexible organisation of modules. The maximum period of registration shall be 24 months for full time study and 48 months for part-time study. This period of registration will incorporate periods of suspension of studies.
The full time mode will normally be completed within 12 calendar months. The part-time mode normally requires two years study with successful completion possible within 24 months.
Three core modules and a range of optional modules must be completed in order to achieve 120 CATS points at level 3. All core modules must be completed to satisfy the learning outcomes of the programme. Students should follow guidance in the Programme Handbook in making module choices.
Students employed in health or social care settings may register for individual modules as part of a Continuing Professional Development Plan or in order to meet entry criteria for applicataion to higher degrees. On satisfactory completion of that module the student may be awarded the appropriate credit. The same conditions for acceptance onto modules will apply. |
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Progression |
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| In order to graduate students must have successfully completed the appropriate examination and coursework requirements. Overall students must achieve a pass mark of 40% or 'pass' in all core modules and those optional ones undertaken in order to graduate with the BSc(Hons) award. |
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Assessment |
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In each year students shall be examined by means of in-programme assessments. A candidate who fails to satisfy the examiners will normally be re-assessed during the second semester or the following summer vacation. Failure at re-assessment will normally result in a recommendation for termination. Under normal circumstances only one opportunity to re-take assessment will be permitted.
In exceptional circumstances the Board of Examiners may allow the exceptional third resit of an individual module or the re-take of an entire academic level, although this opportunity will be permitted on only one occasion and is subject to the payment of fees through the normal contract arrangements.
Where a fail mark has been recorded by the Board of Examiners and where medical or other exceptional and substantial circumstances have affected a candidate's performance, the candidate may be granted a concessionary attempt at the examination or part thereof without recording the previous attempt.
Students seeking Special Circumstances are required to read the Programme Handbook for detailed guidance on University policy. |
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Award of Qualification(s) |
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In order to qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Health and Social Care candidates must have:
- satisfied the entry requirement;
- followed the curriculum and passed all the required assessments and examinations achieving a minimum of 120 CATS points at level 3.
To graduate from the programme, students must normally have satisfactorily completed all components of the programme. Any student who experiences grave or terminal illness/injury which prevents them from continuing on their programme of study and achieving graduation can be offered a posthumous or aegrotat ordinary degree named Bachelor of Science in Health and Social Care.
Following the Board of Examiners, a list of successful candidates will be issued with their full names in alphabetical order.
The classes and divisions of the Honours degree are awarded on the basis of the following minimum final overall weighted average marks for level 3 work only. Previous achievement at level 2 will not be included given the range of entry qualifications accepted.
| 70% or above |
First Class Honours |
| 60% or above |
Second Class Honours - Upper Division |
| 50% or above |
Second Class Honours - Lower Division |
| 40% or above |
Third Class Honours |
| Below 40% |
Fail |
Borderline cases will be calculated in line with the University formula.
The final award is awarded by Senate on the recommendation of the School Board to candidates who have satisfactorily completed an approved course of study and have satisfied the assessment requirements. |
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Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork |
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| Modules incorporating a work placement require satisfactory enhanced CRB clearance and Occupational Health screen. Innoculations may be necessary if recommended by Occupational Health. Students are liable for costs incurred. Independent study modules may be undertaken at a time negotiated with the module leader. Other work placements run on a planned yearly basis with no scope for flexibility. |
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Other |
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| These regulations may be revised during the student's period of registration in accordance with the procedures approved by Senate. |
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