University Calendar 2013/14
Section XI : Academic Regulations - Faculty of Medicine



PREFACE
CONTENTS
SEMESTERS
SECTION I
SECTION II
SECTION III
SECTION IV
SECTION V
SECTION VI
SECTION VII
SECTION VIII
SECTION IX
SECTION X
SECTION XI
SECTION XII
SECTION XIII
SECTION XIV
 
ARCHIVE 2007/8
ARCHIVE 2008/9
ARCHIVE 2009/10
Academic Unit Medicine
Final Award Master of Science
Programme(s) MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Allergy
MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Public Health
MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Public Health (Nutrition)
Last modified June 2013

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 an opt-out has been granted by the University (see below) the following academic regulations apply in addition to the General Regulations.

1. Admissions
 
1.1 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.
1.2 Candidates without a good first degree may be admitted to the programme provided they have other suitable qualifications or experience.
1.3 Candidates applying for the programme whose first language is not English will need to submit an approved English Language test.
1.4 Admissions requirements will be as stated in the University's General Regulations, the Programme Specifications and the University Prospectus.


2. Structure of Programme(s)
 
2.1 The programme structure is as follows:
  • MSc: 90 ECTS credits at level HE7
    60 ECTS taught credits plus a research dissertation of 30 ECTS credits

  • Postgraduate Diploma: 60 ECTS credits at level HE7

  • Postgraduate Certificate: 30 ECTS credits at level HE7

  • Individual modules: specified credits at level HE7
2.2 The programme may be of full-time or part-time study. The maximum periods of candidature are as follows:
 
FT Candidature
PT Candidature
Postgraduate Certificate
12 months
36 months
Postgraduate Diploma
24 months
48 months
MSc
30 months
60 months


3. Progression
 
3.1 The Programmes follow the University Regulations for Progression, Determination and Classification of Results specified in Section IV of the University Calendar.
3.2 A student must complete and pass all taught modules prior to commencing their dissertation module.


4. Assessment
 
Details of assessments are given in the Programme Specifications and module information which is published on Blackboard.


5. Award of Qualification(s)
 
The programmes follow the University regulations for progression, determination and classification of results specified in Section IV of the University Calendar


6. Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork
 
Not applicable.


7. Other
 
7.1 Candidates registered on the Allergy programmes are required to complete 12 hours of clinic attendance per year at a clinic that has been approved by the Faculty.
7.2 These regulations may be revised during the student's period of registration in accordance with the procedures approved by Senate.


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