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| Academic Unit |
Professional Practice in Health Sciences |
| Final Award |
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) OR
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Healthcare Science (Respiratory & Sleep Physiology) |
| Programme(s) |
BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (3 year programme)
BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (4 year programme) |
| Last modified |
July 2015 |
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.
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Admissions |
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Candidates for admission must satisfy the Regulations for Admission to Degree Programmes as specified in the General Regulations and meet the entry requirements for either school leavers or mature applicants stipulated for this profession. They must normally offer at least three A level passes (BBB) and, additionally, at least five GCSE passes at Grade C or above including English language, mathematics and a science subject. The Level of English proficiency accepted for the programme is IELTs at grade 6.5 and above.
Admission to, and continuation on, the programme is subject to specific health requirements (consistent with the provisions of the Equality Act [2010]). Prospective students are required to inform the Faculty of any health problems relevant to their future employment as a health professional. All students will be subject to an occupational health check.
Equality Statement
The Faculty wishes to make places available to a wide range of people who will make a useful contribution to the study and practice of Healthcare Science. The University and the Faculty 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 student should receive less favourable treatment on any grounds that are not relevant to academic ability and attainment and registration as a professional Healthcare Scientist.
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, the graduate would meet the standards set by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
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 required to inform the Faculty of all criminal convictions. All students will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. |
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Structure of Programme(s) |
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The 3-year programme leading to the award Bachelor of Healthcare Science (Hons) shall normally be of 120 weeks duration (full-time). The maximum period of registration shall normally be five years. This period of registration will incorporate periods of suspension or interruption of studies, in line with University of Southampton regulations.
The 4-year programme leading to the award Bachelor of Healthcare Sciences (Hons) shall normally be of 4 years duration. The maximum period of registration shall normally be no more than seven years. This period of registration will incorporate periods of suspension or interruption of studies, in line with University of Southampton regulations.
In Year 1 students will study 60 ECTS at Level 4 (certificate)
In Year 2 students will study 60 ECTS at Level 5 (diploma)
In Year 3 students will study 60 ECTS at Level 6 (honours)
For those following the 4 year programme credit will be awarded accordingly
The outline of the content of each module shall be specified in the module profile and made available to students on Blackboard (web based learning resource). |
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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 for Undergraduate and Integrated Masters Programmes.
The pass mark for all theoretical will be 40%. The pass mark for all practice modules is 40% and satisfactory achievement of designated competencies, skills and criteria. Students must meet the pass criteria in both academic and practice experience to pass overall. All practice placements must be passed and the level maintained during unassessed periods. All modules within the BSc(Hons) programme are considered core modules, as such there is no compensation between any modules.
Failure to declare good health and character at the beginning of the academic year may result in termination of the programme. Progress from one level of the programme to the next will depend upon the successful completion of the appropriate examination and coursework requirements, and the satisfactory completion of clinical work and placements. Students will not normally progress from one part of the programme to the next with assessments outstanding.
In exceptional circumstances, and in order to achieve the practice hours required by PSRB standards, students may conditionally progress to the next part of a Programme before all practice modules have been successfully completed. Any outstanding practice modules must be successfully completed by the end of the following placement period. |
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Assessment |
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The performance of candidates shall be assessed by the relevant Board of Examiners in accordance with the University's regulations governing examinations. Details of the assessment for individual modules are given in module descriptors held on the programmes Blackboard site.
Transfer between Programmes
The Faculty operates a policy/process whereby students may request to transfer to another programme. Transfers between academic programmes are confined to specific points in the programme journey and are governed by the programme structure in the Faculty and available capacity.
Termination of Registration
A student's registration will normally be terminated following an unsuccessful repeated assessment in accordance with the University regulations specified in Section IV of the University Calendar.
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Award of Qualification(s) |
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In order to qualify for the award of Bachelor of Healthcare Sciences with Honours, candidates must:
- have satisfied the entry requirements as set out in the Programme Specification;
- have undertaken all the levels of the curriculum as appropriate to the award and passed all the required assessments (theory and practice);
- have completed satisfactorily all practice placement assessment as required;
- have met all the requirements for progression;
- have met the MEE Training Board’s requirements of 60% academic study and 40% of practice experience;
- be judged as of good health and good character and worthy of admission to the professions of cardiac physiology and respiratory & sleep physiology.
Students who are successful at all Level 4 assessments but are unable to complete the full award shall be eligible for the exit award of a Certificate in Health Studies.
Students who are successful at all Level 5 assessments but are unable to complete the full award shall be eligible for the exit award of a Diploma in Health Studies.
Any student, who experiences grave or terminal illness/injury which prevents them from continuing on their award and achieving professional qualification, may be eligible for an aegrotat qualification named either Certificate in Health Studies or Diploma in Health Studies dependent on the stage at which their studies were curtailed. |
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Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork |
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Practice placements form an integral part of the programme and students are required to pass in order to be awarded a BSc (Hons) Healthcre Science.
Students are not permitted to continue in placement whilst progressing an academic appeal against a relevant body. |
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Other |
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As a research-led University, we undertake a continuous review of our programmes to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. As a result, these regulations may be revised during a student’s period of registration, however, any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Please read our Disclaimer to see why, when and how changes may be made to a student’s programme.
Compensation
Compensation is not permitted on this programme.
Fitness to Practise
Students are advised to acquaint themselves with the University Fitness to Practise Policy. |
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