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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.
All candidates must satisfy the Programme Leader that they are competent to pursue the programme. Candidates must also be approved by the Faculty of Health Sciences. The right to refuse permission shall be reserved to the Programme Leader.
Candidates whose first language is not English are required either:
- to reach a satisfactory standard in an approved test in English. The Faculty of Health Sciences' International English Language Testing System (IELTS) requirement is 6.5 overall with each component at 6.0 or higher. Other Secure English Language Tests (SELT) are accepted as identified on the university website; or
- to offer a first degree from a UK university, or
- to have been instructed in English and come from a country which appears on the list of those exempt from testing.
If the candidate cannot provide any of the above requirements, they must otherwise demonstrate to the Faculty that they have an adequate command of both written and spoken English language to follow the proposed course. An original English language certificate is required as evidence in all cases except where online verification is available; ie: IELTS results.
Candidates may register for one of the following:
- MSc, Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered on a case by case basis in accordance with the University regulations for prior learning. Students may apply for RPL for any of the modules they select to study with the exception of Research Methods for Evidence Based Practice and the Dissertation modules for which no RPL applications will be accepted. |
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Structure of Programme(s) |
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The programme structure is as follows:
- 90 ECTS (equivalent to 180 CATS) at HE7 level (60 ECTS taught credits plus a dissertation of 30 ECTS)
- Individual modules: specified credits at HE7 level. (Most modules are 10 ECTS (20 CATS)
- Once selected all modules are core.
The programme may be of full-time or part-time study.
The full-time period of study is between twelve to eighteen months, and a minimum of two years/maximum of five years for part-time study.
Candidates will be required to undertake a dissertation that will normally be in the form of a paper for publication with supporting log book and critical reflection. This will be on a topic to be agreed with the academic supervisor. The dissertation must be submitted within the relevant timeframe specified by the Faculty. Part-time candidates may commence their dissertation before all taught modules are complete. |
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Progression |
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Assessment |
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The performance of candidates shall be assessed by the Board of Examiners in accordance with NMC requirements and the University regulations governing examinations for the relevant programme(s) of study.
When attending for an examination students must produce either their university ID card or a form of photographic ID in which they are clearly identifiable. Students without photographic ID will not be permitted entry to the examination.
Students are advised to familiarise themselves with the policies regarding academic integrity and confidentiality. |
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Award of Qualification(s) |
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To qualify for an MSc in Health Sciences candidates should have satisfied the examiners and should have accumulated the requisite number of credits to be awarded the qualification for which they have registered
in accordance with the University Regulations for Progression, Determination and Classification of Results for Standalone Masters Programmes.
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 elect to exit the programme after achieving 30 ECTS (60 CATS) at HE7 level may normally be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences. For the award of Postgraduate Certificate (30 ECTS) students must complete of the following:
- Research Methods for Evidence Based Practice (10 ECTS); and either
- 20 additional ECTS from any modules offered within the Faculty of Health Sciences or in negotiation with the Programme Leader from another University of Southampton Faculty; or
- if registered for a specific pathway within the programme, 20 ECTS accumulated from the modules that are core to that pathway as stated in the programme specification.
Candidates who elect to exit the programme having achieved 60 ECTS at HE7 level may be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences.
For the award of Postgraduate Diploma (60 ECTS) students must complete all the module requirements of their chosen pathway with the exception of the dissertation. |
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Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork |
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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.
Students are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the Faculty and University regulations and policies. In particular:
Fitness to Practise
Academic Integrity
Special Considerations
Fitness to Study
Academic Appeals
Students are guided to the Academic Appeals Regulations in the University Calendar. |
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