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| School |
School of Health Sciences |
| Final Award |
Master of Science (MSc) |
| Programme(s) |
MSc Advanced Clinical Practice |
| Last modified |
23 July 2009 |
Reference should be made to the University's General Regulations found in Section IV and Section V (Higher Degree Regulations) of the University Calendar.
Except where the School has been granted an opt-out by the University (see below) the following academic regulations apply in addition to the General Regulations.
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Admissions |
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Candidates must satisfy the Regulations for Admission to Degree Programmes as specified in Section IV of the University Calendar. In addition, the normal requirement for entry to all programmes is a good first degree (first or second class), or equivalent, in a relevant subject of an approved University or institution of higher education.
Candidates without a good first degree may be admitted to the programme but will be expected to provide evidence of suitable professional experience and supportive qualifications. The MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice award requires candidates to have gained an approved professional qualification before admission.
All candidates must satisfy the Programme Leader that they are competent to pursue the programme. Candidates must also be approved by the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The right to refuse permission shall be reserved to the Programme Leader.
Candidates may register for one of the following:
- MSc, PG Diploma and PG Certificate
- Individual module(s)
Equality Statement
The University and the School are committed to a comprehensive policy of equal opportunities in which students are recruited 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 or current students should receive less favourable treatment on any grounds that are not relevant to academic ability and attainment.
The University's Disability Equality Scheme includes an Action Plan which identifies the steps that the University is taking to improve the opportunities available to disabled students. Applications from candidates with disabilities are always considered and assessment of their abilities and needs undertaken sensitively.
Decisions are based on whether or not the applicant meets the admission criteria, whether the programme can be delivered to the applicant in a way that meets their requirements, making reasonable adjustments if necessary and whether at the end of the programme.
Accreditation of Prior Experiential/Certificated Learning (APEL/APCL)
APEL/APCL will be considered on a case by case basis in accordance with the University regulations for APCL.
Candidates may apply for exemption from up to 60 credits of required Modules on the basis of prior certificated learning (APL) at Masters (HE7) level. The acceptance of such credit towards the award of a qualification shall be at the discretion of the Programme Leader. No application for APL may be made towards the dissertation. |
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Structure of Programme(s) |
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The programme structure is as follows:
- 180 credits are HE7 level (120 taught credits plus a dissertation of 60 credits)
- Individual Modules: specified credits at HE7 level.
The programme may be of full-time or part-time study. The full-time period of study is a maximum of two years and a maximum of five years for part-time study.
Candidates may apply to suspend from the programme temporarily for a specified period which will not normally exceed 12 months. Save in exceptional circumstances, permission to suspend will only be granted where the candidate can still complete the programme within the time limit defined by the regulations.
The programme may include lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical work, coursework, contract learning and projects as specified for individual Modules. Candidates will select their Modules in consultation with, and with the approval of, the Programme Leader.
Candidates will be required to undertake a dissertation that will normally be between 15,000 and 20,000 words in length on a topic to be agreed with the Programme Leader. Full-time candidates must submit their dissertation within a timescale agreed with the Module Leader or Programme Leader. Part-time candidates must submit their evidence-based dissertation within a maximum of 24 months of commencement. |
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Progression |
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The Module pass mark and overall pass mark for the award of MSc is 50%.
Candidates who are referred in any taught Module at the first attempt (up to a maximum of two modules) shall normally have the right to be re-assessed on one further occasion. Candidates who fail the dissertation shall have the right to submit a revised dissertation on one further occasion.
Any further opportunity for re-assessment (in a taught Module or the dissertation) shall be at the discretion of the relevant Board of Examiners and shall only be granted in exceptional circumstances.
A student who fails a third Module at the first attempt will normally be deemed to have failed the programme and will have their registration terminated. |
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Assessment |
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| Each Module will be assessed according to the assessment guidelines within the Module description. Assessments may include written assignments, including case studies, critical reports and reflective assignments, and a dissertation. In addition, candidates may be required to attend a viva voce examination. |
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Award of Qualification(s) |
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Candidates who have satisfied the examiners and who have accumulated the requisite number of credits shall be awarded the qualification for which they have registered.
Candidates for the degree of MSc who achieve an overall average of at least 70%, and who have passed each Module at the first attempt, may be awarded the qualification with Distinction.
Candidates who fail to achieve a pass mark in the dissertation (even after any permitted re-assessment) may be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma.
Candidates who register on the MSc but who elect to exit the programme after achieving 60 credits at HE7 level may normally be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Practice.
Candidates who register on the MSc but elect to exit the programme having achieved 120 credits at HE7 level may normally be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice, Advanced Clinical Practice (Neonatal Studies), Advanced Clinical Practice (Child and Adolescent Mental Health), Advanced Clinical Practice (Cancer Care), Advanced Clinical Practice (Urgent Care), Advanced Clinical Practice (Critical Care), Advanced Clinical Practice (Long-term Conditions), Advanced Clinical Practice (Palliative Care), Advanced Clinical Practice (Midwifery), Advanced Clinical Practice (Specialist Practice - Community Nursing in the Home - District Nursing), Advanced Clinical Practice (Specialist Practice - Community Healthcare Nursing - Community Children's Nursing) depending on the modules achieved. |
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Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork |
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Other |
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Students who elect to leave the programme with a Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma may normally rejoin the programme up to two years after the date of their exit with the Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma.
These regulations may be revised during the student's period of registration in accordance with the procedures approved by Senate. |
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