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Admissions |
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Eligibility
The programme is open to students of any nationality, subject to visa requirements. If applicants are not exempt from English language requirements, as defined by the University Calendar, they must normally achieve an IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent.
Standard academic requirements
Standard entry requirements are a 2:1 degree from a British University or equivalent overseas or 2:2 or equivalent for PG Dip. First degree subjects would normally be in an appropriate scientific discipline.
Health and Criminal Records Bureau checks
All offers have the compulsory condition of satisfactory outcomes from an Enhanced Disclosure Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check and an Occupational Health (OH) check.
Interview
Suitable applicants may be asked to attend an open day or interview. |
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Structure of Programme(s) |
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Mode of attendance and duration
The programme is restricted to full-time study only, with a duration normally of 12 months in the case of the MSc, 9 months in the case of the PG Diploma.
Options
There are no module options.
Modules
Modules are detailed in the Programme Specification, including content and credit ratings. |
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Progression |
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| Standard University progression rules for postgraduate taught awards apply as detailed in Section IV of the University Calendar. |
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Assessment |
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Assessment of examinations and coursework is in accordance with University regulations (see University Calendar Section IV).
When students repeat modules externally, it may be impractical for them to undertake the normal assessment activities, for example assessed laboratory or group work. In such cases where external repeat is permitted, the Faculty will provide an alternative but equivalent form of assessment which will meet the required learning outcomes. |
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Award of Qualification(s) |
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| The final award is awarded by Senate on the recommendation of the Examination 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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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.
Candidates are required to satisfy the academic and attendance requirements of the programme as laid out in the Programme Specification and the Student Handbook for the programme. Those failing to do so may have their course terminated. |
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