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School of Health Sciences |
| Final Award |
Bachelor of Science (Hons) |
| Programme(s) |
BSc (Hons) Clinical Practice (International Pathway) |
| Last modified |
26 June 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 for admission must satisfy the Regulations for Admission to Degree Programmes as specified in Section IV of the University Calendar and meet the entry requirements for either school leaver or mature applicants stipulated for this profession. This international pathway is designed for registered health and social care practitioners.
Additional Criteria
- Funding arrangements identified.
- Support from clinical manager to achieve outcomes of modules.
- Opportunity and managerial support to access a mentor in practice for appropriate modules.
In addition candidates should:
- normally have evidence of appropriate study in a health or social care related discipline;
- possess 120 credits at Level 4 or equivalent;
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 required to inform the School of any health problems relevant to their future employment as a health professional. All students will be subject to an occupational health check.
Admission to, and continuation on, the programme is subject to consideration of any criminal convictions. The programme is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act [1986]. Prospective students are compulsory to inform the School of all criminal convictions. All students will be subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.
The right to refuse admission to the programme shall be reserved by the Programme Director. If you satisfy all the entry requirements, and with the agreement of the Head of School, a recommendation will be made that you should be accepted. Formal notification of acceptance will be made through the School Registry. The right to refuse admission to the programme shall be reserved by the Head of School.
Equality Statement
The School wishes to make places available to a wide range of people who will make a useful contribution to the study and practice of nursing. 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.
Accreditation of Prior Experiential/Certificated Learning (APEL/APCL)
APEL/APCL will be considered on a case by case basis and in accordance with the University regulations for APCL.
You will be considered on an individual basis for transfer of credits in accordance with University regulations and the School’s Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) procedures. Reasonable adjustments will be made to enable applicants with disabilities to undertake the programme in line with the terms of the Disability Discrimination Act (1995). Exceptionally, and subject to the approval of the relevant Post Qualifying Board, an applicant possessing other qualifications may be admitted. These candidates will normally be interviewed.
Specific Criteria for Admission – International Students
International students must provide evidence of their ability to communicate effectively in the English language.
It is important to note that, when assessing applications, their suitability to undertake the programme is being evaluated. The International Pathway does not incorporate any professional regulations or Nursing and Midwifery registration. You are required to inform the Head of School of any health and other problems relevant to your education and training or employment as a health professional.
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Structure of Programme(s) |
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The programme has been designed to facilitate independent study and enable you to focus on your learning needs within a specific area of practice. The programme is made up of a series of core and compulsory modules at Level 5 and core, compulsory and optional modules at Level 6, each with its own learning outcomes and assessment method.
The programme is usually undertaken in three years.
- Year 1 students will undertake 100 credits
- Year 2 students will undertake 80 credits
- Year 3 students will undertake 60 credits
Year 1 consists of one core module (20 LEVEL 5 credits), four compulsory modules (20 LEVEL 5 credits) and one compulsory module without academic credit to introduce study skills at level 1.
Year 2 consists of two compulsory modules (20 LEVEL 5 credits), (20 LEVEL 6 credits) and two option modules (20 LEVEL 6 credits).
Year 3 consists of one option module (20 LEVEL 6 credits) and one core dissertation module (40 LEVEL 6 credits). |
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Progression |
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Progression Regulations are as described in the University Calendar, Section IV : General Regulations; Progression, Determination and Classification of Results. Where it is necessary, due to the requirements of the Department of Health, Regulatory, Professional and Statutory bodies, that they differ, this is described below.
The pass mark for each module will be 40% for all levels. Students must meet the pass criteria in both academic and practice experience to pass overall.
Module Referral
The criteria for module assessment referral are:
- Failure to achieve a Pass/Fail assessment.
- Where an assessment comprises of two or more components the minimum pass mark for one part must be 35%.
- In order to meet NMC requirements in drug calculations, specified assignments in Year 1 and Year 3 must achieve 100% pass mark for this component.
- Non-attendance or late arrival more than half an hour after the start of an examination/presentation, or is required to leave the examination room.
- Submission of an assignment 24 hours or more after the published deadline.
Termination of Registration
A student’s registration will normally be terminated following resit/retrieval assessments if he/she:
- achieves a mark of 39 or below on a re-submitted/resit attempt;
- fails a Pass/Fail assessment on a re-submission/resit;
- does not attend, or is more than half an hour late for a resit examination or is requested to leave the examination room;
- submits a written further attempt assessment more than 24 hours after the stated deadline.
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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 be either formative or summative and include written assignments, such as reflective assignments, seminar presentations or professional conversation, power point presentations with supporting paper, and a dissertation. Each module will be assessed according to the module description. |
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Award of Qualification(s) |
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In order to qualify for the award of BSc Clinical Practice (International Pathway) candidates must:
- have satisfied the entry requirements as set out in the programme specifications.
- have undertaken all the levels of the curriculum as appropriate to each award and passed all the compulsory assessments.
BSc (Hons) Clinical Practice is awarded to student who achieve 120 credits at level 5 and 120 credits at level 6.
Students who are successful at Level 5 assessments but are unable to complete the full award may be eligible for the exit award of a Diploma in Health Studies. |
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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.
Special Considerations
Compensation is not permitted on this programme. The treatment of special considerations/mitigation is dealt with under separate Special Considerations procedures. |
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