UNIVERSITY OF YORK. POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME REGULATIONS (for PGT programmes that will run under the new modular scheme)

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1 UNIVERSITY OF YORK POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME REGULATIONS (for PGT programmes that will run under the new modular scheme) This document applies to students who commence the programme(s) in: Awarding institution University of York Department(s) Health Sciences Award(s) and programme title(s) Masters in Public Health MPH 2011/12 Teaching institution University of York Level of qualification Level 7 (Masters) Award(s) available only as interim awards PG Cert in Public Health PG Dip in Public Health Admissions criteria Students are generally required to have achieved a 2:1 or equivalent in their first degree. An IELTS score of 7.0 or above is required for students for whom English is not a first language. Length and status of the programme(s) and mode(s) of study Programme Length (years) and status (full-time/parttime) MPH 1 Year FTE or 2 Years part time Language of study English Start dates/months (if applicable for programmes that have multiple intakes or start dates that differ from the usual academic year) October Face-to-face, campus-based Yes Mode Distance learning Programme accreditation by Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Bodies (if applicable) Other Educational aims of the programme(s) For the Masters, Diploma and Certificate: Additionally for the Diploma (if applicable): Additionally for the Masters: This is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time Masters programme, with the option to exit from 1

2 the course with a Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health after successful completion of the taught modules (120 and 60 credits respectively). The aim of the programme is to equip students with the knowledge and skills to enable them to become effective public health practitioners with specific relevance to the UK NHS and other developed country health care settings. Intended learning outcomes for the programme and how the programme enables students to achieve and demonstrate the intended learning outcomes This programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas: Knowledge and understanding of: For the Masters, Diploma and Certificate: To equip students with the knowledge and skills to enable them to be effective public health specialists by improving understanding off: 1. Research methods applicable to population-based research 2. Impact of major noncommunicable diseases 3. Effective methods of disease prevention 4. Health inequalities and the health context in which they occur 5. Public health practice and policy 6. Theory and practice of health promotion 7. Ethics and human rights in health practice 8. Leadership and management skill The following teaching, learning and assessment methods enable students to achieve and to demonstrate the programme learning outcomes: A: Knowledge and understanding Learning/teaching methods and strategies (relating to numbered outcomes): The programme has a modular design and consists of taught modules, some of which are joint with students on other Masters Programmes within the department. Core taught modules include Research Methods, Epidemiology and Applied Biostatistics. Face to face lectures (1-8) Module leader support (1-8) Guidance on additional sources of reading (1-8) Types/methods of assessment (relating to numbered outcomes) Assessment is largely by written module assignments (although three modules require satisfactory performance in a closed book exam) and a written dissertation Closed examination (1) Open Examination (5) Assignment (1-8) 2

3 Able to: For the Masters, Diploma and Certificate: 1. Independently advance their knowledge and skills both in research and professional practice in areas relevant to public health 2. Research and critically appraise evidence relevant to public health policy and practice 3. Differentiate issues that represent major threats to public health from those that do not 4. Develop and apply practical strategies for disease prevention Able to: For the Masters, Diploma and Certificate: B: (i) Skills discipline related Annex A Learning/teaching methods and strategies (relating to numbered outcomes): As above for knowledge and understanding Lectures/tutorials/relevant literature reviews Types/methods of assessment (relating to numbered outcomes) As above for knowledge and understanding B: (ii) Skills - transferable Learning/teaching methods and strategies (relating to numbered outcomes): Demonstrate knowledge and skills relevant to public health practice. The majority of research skills learned on this programme are relevant and transferable to other disciplines within public health General skills include time management, independent learning and critical thinking As above for knowledge and understanding Types/methods of assessment (relating to numbered outcomes) As above for knowledge and understanding Able to: For the Masters, Diploma and Certificate: C: Experience and other attributes Learning/teaching methods and strategies (relating to numbered outcomes): 1. work independently 2. undertake self-directed reading and study 3. appreciate and respect cultural differences and social diversity Additionally for the Diploma: Additionally for the Masters: 4 apply learning and skills from taught modules to an 1-2: guided reading and support from module leaders; advice and support from supervisors; preparation and planning for assignments 3: face-to-face lectures; small group work; module leader support; guided reading from module leaders 4-8: all the above + guided reading, discussion with and feedback from dissertation supervisors 3

4 independent research project 5 locate appropriate materials of relevance to an independent research project 6 select and use appropriate methods to address the research question 7 evaluate critically one s own research 8 preparing a project plan Types/methods of assessment (relating to numbered outcomes) 1-3: module assignments 1-8: dissertation Relevant Quality Assurance Agency benchmark statement(s) and other relevant external reference points (e.g. National Occupational Standards, or the of Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Bodies) University award regulations To be eligible for an award of the University of York a student must undertake an approved programme of study, obtain a specified number of credits (at a specified level(s)), and meet any other of the award as specified in the award and programme regulations, and other University regulations (e.g. payment of fees). Credit will be awarded upon passing a module s assessment(s) but some credit may be awarded where failure has been compensated by achievement in other modules. The University s award and assessment regulations specify the University s marking scheme, and rules governing progression (including rules for compensation), reassessment and award. The award and assessment regulations apply to all programmes: any exceptions that relate to this programme are approved by University Teaching Committee and are recorded at the end of this document. Departmental policies on assessment and feedback Detailed information on assessment (including grade descriptors, marking procedures, word counts etc.) is available in the written statement of assessment which applies to this programme and the relevant module descriptions. These are available in the student handbook and on the Department s website: Information on formative and summative feedback to students on their work is available in the written statement on feedback to students which applies to this programmes and the relevant module descriptions. These are available in the student handbook and on the Department s website: 4

5 Diagrammatic representation of the programme structure, showing the distribution and credit value of core and option modules Masters Compulsory Modules Autumn term Spring term Summer term Summer vacation Research Methods Applied Biostatistics Dissertation Epidemiology Core modules credits must be taken from the following core modules Global Public Health Health & Human Rights Health Inequalities: Theory, Policy & Practice Health Policy: Principles, Practice & the Evidence Base Public Health & Ethics Public Health Information in Practice Autumn term Spring term Summer term Summer vacation Global Public Health Health and Human Rights Health Inequalities: Theory, Policy & Practice Health Policy: Principles, Practice & the Evidence Public Health and Ethics Public Health Information in Practice 5

6 Optional Modules credits must be taken from the following optional modules Cancer Epidemiology & Biology Clinical Biostatistics Decision Making and Judgement in Health Care Health Economics International Health & Health Policy International Health Measurement in Health & Disease Medical Sociology Qualitative Methods Applied to Health Research Randomised Control Trials Systematic Reviews Autumn term Spring term Summer term Summer vacation International Health Health Economics Cancer Epidemiology & Biology Randomised Controlled Trials Qualitative Methods Applied to Health Research Systematic Reviews Clinical Biostatistics Decision Making & Judgement in Health Care International Health & Health Policy Measurement in Health and Disease Medical Sociology Postgraduate Diploma (if applicable) 120 credits as above with the exception of the dissertation Postgraduate Certificate 60 credits Diagrammatic representation of the timing of module assessments and reassessments, and the timing of departmental examination/progression boards Autumn term Spring term Summer term Summer vacation Date of final award board Research Methods Epidemiology Week 1 Final exam board Global Health Week 1 Systematic Reviews Week 1 Health Inequalities Week 9 Internal progression board July Resit period August vember 6

7 Health Policy Week 1 International Health Week 1 Randomised Controlled Trials Week 1 Public Health & Ethics Week 9 Health Economics Week 11 Health & Human Rights Week 11 Applied Biostatistics Week 12 Qualitative Methods Applied to Health Research Week 12 Cancer Epidemiology & Biology Clinical Biostatistics Decision Making & Judgement in Health Care International Health & Health Policy Measurement in Health & Disease Medical Sociology Public Health Information in Practice Dissertation 3 rd week September Footnote: Re-sit and re-submission for modules in August 7

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9 Overview of modules Compulsory module table Module title Module code Credit level 1 Credit value 2 Prerequisites Research Methods HEA00043M 7 10 As course Applied Biostatistics HEA00001M 7 10 As course Epidemiology HEA00013M 7 10 As course Dissertation HEA00041M 7 60 As course Assessment rules 3 Timing (term and week) and format of main assessment 4, AuT, MCQ exam Week 12, SpT, 2000 word report (90%) & Bi-weekly quizzes (10%) Week 1, SpT, Exam 2 hours 50 weeks after start of term, 16,000 words Independent Study Module? 5 Yes 1 The credit level is an indication of the module s relative intellectual demand, complexity and depth of learning and of learner autonomy. Most modules in postgraduate programmes will be at Level 7/Masters. Some modules are permitted to be at Level 6/Honours but must be marked on a pass/fail basis. See University Teaching Committee guidance for the limits on Level 6/Honours credit. 2 The credit value gives the notional workload for the module, where 1 credit corresponds to a notional workload of 10 hours (including contact hours, private study and assessment) 3 Special assessment rules (requiring University Teaching Committee approval) P/F the module is marked on a pass/fail basis (NB pass/fail modules cannot be compensated) NC the module cannot be compensated NR there is no reassessment opportunity for this module. It must be passed at the first attempt 4 AuT Autumn Term, SpT Spring Term, SuT Summer Term, SuVac Summer vacation 5 Independent Study Modules (ISMs) are assessed by a dissertation or substantial project report. They cannot be compensated (NC) and are subject to reassessment rules which differ from taught modules. Masters programmes should include an ISM(s) of between 60 and 100 credits. This is usually one module but may be more. 9

10 Core modules Module title Module code Credit level Credit value Prerequisites Global Public Health HEA00016M 7 10 As course Health and Human HEA00018M 7 10 As course Rights Health Inequalities: HEA00020M 7 10 As course Theory, Policy & Practice Health Policy: Principles, Practice & the Evidence Base HEA00021M 7 10 As course Public Health Information in Practice HEA00032M 7 10 As course Public Health and Ethics HEA00031M 7 10 As course Assessment rules Timing and format of main assessment Week 1, SpT, 3000 word assignment Week 11, SpT, 2500 word assignment Week 9, SuT, 3000 word assignment Week 1, SpT, 2500 word policy evaluation protocol, SuT, 2000 word assignment, SpT, 3.5 hour open exam Independent Study Module? Option modules Module title Module code Credit level Credit value Prerequisites Cancer Epidemiology and Biology HEA00003M 7 10 As course Clinical Biostatistics HEA00005M 7 10 As course Decision Making & HEA00035M 7 10 As course Judgement in Health Care Assessment rules Timing and format of main assessment, SuT, 3500 word assignment, SuT, 2-hour open book exam, SuT, 2500 word assignment Health Economics HEA00019M 7 10 As course, SpT, Independent Study Module? 10

11 International Health HEA00024M 7 10 As course International Health & HEA00023M 7 10 As course Health Policy Medical Sociology HEA00029M 7 10 As course Measurement in Health HEA00028M 7 10 As course and Disease Qualitative Methods HEA00033M 7 10 As course Applied to Health Research Randomised Controlled HEA00034M 7 10 As course Trials Systematic Reviews HEA00036M 7 10 As course 3500 word assignment Week 1, SpT, 5000 word assignment, SuT, 2-hour exam, SuT, 3000 word assignment, SuT, 2-hour open book exam Week 12, SpT, 3000 word assignment Week 1, SpT, word assignment Week 1, SumT, Exam 2 hours 11

12 Transfers out of or into the programme Exceptions to University Award Regulations approved by University Teaching Committee Exception Date approved Quality and Standards The University has a framework in place to ensure that the standards of its programmes are maintained, and the quality of the learning experience is enhanced. Quality assurance and enhancement processes include: The academic oversight of programmes within departments by a Board of Studies, which includes student representation The oversight of programmes by external examiners, who ensure that standards at the University of York are comparable with those elsewhere in the sector Annual monitoring and periodic review of programmes The acquisition of feedback from students by departments. More information can be obtained from the Academic Support Office: Departmental Statements on Audit and Review Procedures are available at: Date on which this programme information was updated: Departmental web page: Please note 17/10/ The information above provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and learning outcomes that a typical students might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the leaning opportunities that are provided. Detailed information on learning outcomes, content, delivery and assessment of modules can be found in module descriptions. The University reserves the right to modify this overview in unforeseen circumstances, or where processes of academic development, based on feedback from staff, students, external examiners or professional bodies, requires a change to be made. Students will be notified of any substantive changes at the first available opportunity. 12