University of Southampton Calendar 2015/16


University Calendar 2015/16 Section X : Academic Regulations - Faculty of Health Sciences

Academic Unit	Health Sciences
Final Award	Master of Science (MSc)
Programme(s)	MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Studies 5470
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.

Admissions

Specific entry criteria are detailed in the relevant programme specification. The admissions criteria are:

Successful achievement of the University of Southampton Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Practice: Specialist Community Public Health Nursing [SCPHN] (as according to the April 2012 validation).
Current registration required with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

There is no external accreditation for this programme (i.e. NMC recognition), however the achieved learning outcomes will contribute to professional development criteria and will complement the competencies outlined within the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework.

Registration on this programme must be within four years of completion of the Postgraduate Diploma.

Structure of Programme(s)

This is a part time programme. The maximum period of registration shall normally be two years. Further detail regarding the programme is set out in the appropriate programme specification.

The programme comprises one compulsory academic module. This is a 30 ECTS module at Level 7.

This, added to the 60 ECTS credits the students bring to the award from the prerequisite postgraduate diploma award detailed in the admissions section above, make up the MSc award requiring that students obtain 90 ECTS.

Progression

Progression Regulations are as described in the University Calendar, Section IV : General Regulations; Progression, Determination and Classification of Results for Standalone Masters Programmes.

Assessment

Assessment of examinations and coursework is in accordance with the University Regulations (see University Calendar, Section IV) and are subject to confirmation by the Faculty.

Award of Qualification(s)

Candidates who have satisfied the examiners and who have accumulated the requisite number of credits shall 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.

The classification of award will be calculated in accordance with the University Regulations for a standalone Masters degree and based on the marks achieved for the modules of the Postgraduate Diploma, plus the Dissertation.

The final award is awarded by Senate on the recommendation of the relevant Board of Examiners to candidates who have satisfactorily completed an approved programme of study and have satisfied the assessment requirements.

Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork

Not applicable.

Other

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.