{"id":8056,"date":"2020-07-09T09:47:07","date_gmt":"2020-07-09T09:47:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2020-21\/?page_id=8056"},"modified":"2021-02-02T15:21:13","modified_gmt":"2021-02-02T15:21:13","slug":"pgdip-clinical-practice-handbook","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2020-21\/sms\/pg\/pgdip-clinical-practice-handbook\/","title":{"rendered":"PGDip Clinical Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>1.\u00a0 General Information<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Welcome to your Postgraduate Taught Programme in the School of Medical Sciences within the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at the University of Manchester. The University has a worldwide reputation based on high quality teaching and research, and I am sure that your programme will provide a solid foundation for your future career success.<\/p>\n<p>Within the School and the wider Faculty, our goal is to create an environment that allows you to excel and reach your full potential. Offering access to first-class facilities and strong links with regional health-service providers, our postgraduate programmes are designed to meet the diverse needs of all our students. The curriculum of our taught programmes provides the knowledge and skills you will need in your subject area and all our Masters programmes include an opportunity to carry out an independent research project on topics spanning all areas of biomedical research from molecular to experimental biology and clinical medicine. While subject areas cover a broad range, all our taught programmes have two common aims:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To develop your skills in your chosen field of study<\/li>\n<li>To enhance your knowledge within the field you have chosen. Whether you are a graduate, professional or have a clinical background, the programmes have been tailored to meet your specific needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As a student of the School of Medical Sciences, you will be expected to take responsibility for your degree, within a supportive environment that fosters your development and helps prepare you for your future career. This handbook will be a useful resource as you progress through your programme. It provides programme-specific information that I am sure that you will find helpful throughout your study. If however, you have questions or would like some further advice, please do not hesitate to contact the people listed in this handbook for further information and assistance.<\/p>\n<p>I wish you every success as you embark upon your programme, and in your future career.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr Carol Yates<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Director of Postgraduate Taught Education<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>School of Medical Sciences<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2><strong>Welcome to the PGDip Clinical Practice<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A very warm welcome to the University of Manchester from myself and the programme team. We are delighted that you are part of our inaugural cohort on the PG Diploma in Clinical Practice, designed especially for doctors working in the NHS for the first time. We are really looking forward to supporting you through the next two years. Our programme team includes very experienced educators and leaders, many of whom have been involved in the programme since the very beginning of its development.<br \/>\nWe have designed an exciting and innovative course that will give you a broad range of knowledge and skills in core and more specialised areas of clinical practice. In the first year, we will cover areas such as the NHS and its ethos and working, research methods, clinical communication and patient-centredness, governance and core areas of clinical, surgical and medical practice. In the second year you will have choice of units, so that you can focus on areas you are interested in \u2013 for example health policy, humanitarian conflict response.<br \/>\nThe course should challenge you and make you think in new ways. It will demand self-motivation and energy as you engage with other students and your tutors. We hope you will also find it a richly rewarding and enjoyable experience. It will help you to think in different ways about your own clinical practice and the context in which you are working. As a graduate of the course, you will be equipped with new expertise and skills to take forward into the next stage of your careers.<br \/>\nMost or all of your teaching time in the first year will be based at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust, enabling you to settle into life and your clinical work whilst attending at the hospital and online. The programme team will come to visit you from time to time, and support you there and virtually. In the second year, there will be some teaching online and some face to face in Preston\/Manchester (depending on the units you choose), and the programme team will continue to support you wherever you are.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8121 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2020-21\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/JK-Hart-217x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"148\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2020-21\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/JK-Hart-217x300.jpeg 217w, https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2020-21\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/JK-Hart-740x1024.jpeg 740w, https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2020-21\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/JK-Hart-768x1063.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2020-21\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/JK-Hart-1109x1536.jpeg 1109w, https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2020-21\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/JK-Hart-1479x2048.jpeg 1479w, https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2020-21\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/JK-Hart.jpeg 1586w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 148px) 100vw, 148px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><em>Prof Jo Hart<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Programme Director<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>List of important contacts with e-mail, telephone and location <\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 62.8117%\" width=\"669\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28.1859%\" width=\"188\"><strong>Programme Director:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70.6147%;text-align: left\" width=\"481\">Prof Jo Hart<br \/>\nSchool of Medical Sciences, G.026 Stopford Building<br \/>\nUniversity of Manchester<br \/>\nManchester M13 9PL<br \/>\nTel: (0161) 275 1845<br \/>\ne-mail: <a href=\"mailto:Jo.Hart@manchester.ac.uk\">Jo.Hart@manchester.ac.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28.1859%\" width=\"188\">\n<p><strong>Programme Administrator:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70.6147%;text-align: left\" width=\"481\">Sarah Watson<br \/>\nProgramme Administrator<br \/>\nSchool of Medical Sciences, Coupland 3 Building<br \/>\nUniversity of Manchester<br \/>\nManchester M13 9PL<br \/>\nTel: (0161) 275 5063<br \/>\ne-mail: <a href=\"mailto:clinicalpractice@manchester.ac.uk\">clinicalpractice@manchester.ac.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28.1859%\"><strong>PGDip Clinical Practice Student Representative:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70.6147%;text-align: left\">To be appointed by students post registration. The student rep will be nominated from the selection of the students who would like to volunteer for the position. The student rep is required to feedback to the programme directors and administrator on any issues or queries that the students have. They will be required to attend official programme committees throughout the year.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28.1859%\" width=\"188\"><strong>eLearning Support:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70.6147%\" width=\"481\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">You can contact eLearning to receive support at <a href=\"mailto:elearning@manchester.ac.uk\">elearning@manchester.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">However, you must enter &#8220;FBMH eLearning \u2013 PGDip Clinical Practice\u201d in your email subject header. \u00a0This will help ensure your request reaches us quickly. Further information on BMH eLearning can be found <a href=\"http:\/\/bmh-elearning.org\/technical-support\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28.1859%\" width=\"188\"><strong>General IT Support:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70.6147%;text-align: left\" width=\"481\">Report any IT failure or submit a service request. Call the Service Desk on: 0161 306 5544 (or ext 65544). Opening hours are: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"online\"><\/a><h2><strong>Staying Safe \u2013 Covid-19<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Feeling prepared and equipped at the present time inevitably brings thoughts of health and safety. We have followed the advice from Universities UK, Public Health England and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to make sure our campus is a safe and happy environment for you to start your studies.<\/p>\n<p>When arriving on campus, you\u2019ll notice the changes we\u2019ve made to keep everyone safe. For example, our buildings will have clearly marked entry and exit points; we\u2019ll be asking everyone to sanitise or clean their hands immediately on entry; and markings on floors, stairwells and doors will help maintain social distancing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.welcome.manchester.ac.uk\/welcome-and-induction\/arriving-on-campus\/staying-safe\/\">Read our detailed safety guidance here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>As part of our University\u2019s commitment to keep all staff and students safe we are strongly recommending everyone on campus to download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covid19.nhs.uk\/\">NHS COVID-19<\/a> app<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important for everyone to follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.welcome.manchester.ac.uk\/welcome-and-induction\/arriving-on-campus\/staying-safe\/\">the guidelines<\/a> on campus to keep themselves and others safe. We have faith that all members of our University community will do the right thing. You can politely remind people of the guidelines if they aren\u2019t following them. If you still have concerns, you can report these to our COVID-19 team via <a href=\"mailto:Covid-info@manchester.ac.uk\">Covid-info@manchester.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Breaches of COVID-19 guidelines may be subject to University disciplinary action.<\/p>\n<p>Our \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.welcome.manchester.ac.uk\/welcome-and-induction\/arriving-on-campus\/staying-safe\/\">Staying Safe<\/a>\u2019 microsite outlines the safety measures that are in place as well as useful information regarding:-<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Face Coverings<\/li>\n<li>What to do if you, or someone you live with, has COVID-19 symptoms<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.welcome.manchester.ac.uk\/get-ready\/become-a-student\/register-with-a-gp\/\">How to register with a GP (doctor)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.welcome.manchester.ac.uk\/get-ready\/accommodation\/good-neighbour\/\">Keeping yourself and your neighbours safe off campus<\/a> (incl. local restrictions and consequences for breaking the rules)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.studentsupport.manchester.ac.uk\/taking-care\/\">Health and wellbeing support<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.studentsupport.manchester.ac.uk\/finances\/funding-opportunities\/all\/living-cost-support-fund\/\">Financial Support<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studentnews.manchester.ac.uk\/2020\/05\/12\/coronavirus-frequently-asked-questions\/\">Student Frequently Asked Questions<\/a> is regularly updated online but if you can\u2019t find what you are looking for, please contact your school as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Online Skills Training Resource<\/h2>\n<p>The Faculty has developed a skills training resource to support you through your postgraduate taught programme. This online material should supplement the assessed learning material and activities undertaken in your taught programme.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accessing the online skills resource<br \/>\n<\/strong>You can access Blackboard through the My Manchester portal (<a href=\"http:\/\/my.manchester.ac.uk\">http:\/\/my.manchester.ac.uk<\/a>). The skills training resource is available in an academic community space available to all registered PGT students in the Faculty through Blackboard.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you cannot see these units in your Blackboard please contact your Programme Administrator. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Content<br \/>\n<\/strong>Full details of all these resources can be found in the introduction to each unit. These resources have been designed to give you formative feedback on your progress through them. If you experience any problems and would like to talk to someone please contact your Programme Director. If you have questions about referencing and how it applies to your own work, please contact your Programme Director or dissertation supervisor\/module lead.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 219px;text-align: left\" width=\"215\"><strong>Research Methods*<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 405px;text-align: left\" width=\"401\">This course is spilt into 3 units that cover introductions to study design, statistics and dissertation skills. It has a number of online quizzes where you can test your knowledge.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 219px;text-align: left\" width=\"215\"><strong>Statistics*<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 405px;text-align: left\" width=\"401\">The course provides a valuable foundation for understanding and interpreting biostatistics. It aims to provide you with the fundamentals of quantitative analysis.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 219px;text-align: left\" width=\"215\"><strong>Presentation Skills<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 405px;text-align: left\" width=\"401\">This short interactive unit is designed to help you to enhance your presentation skills. Regardless of whether you are presenting in public, preparing for conferences, an oral examination or more informal settings this unit will give you the tops tips to improve your delivery.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 219px;text-align: left\" width=\"215\"><strong>Qualitative Research Methods<\/strong>*<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 405px;text-align: left\" width=\"401\">This unit has been designed to give you an introduction to Qualitative Research.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 219px;text-align: left\" width=\"215\"><strong>Intellectual Property Awareness Resource<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 405px;text-align: left\" width=\"401\">This Intellectual Property (IP) awareness resource has been created in order to improve your understanding of IP. Topics include: Types of intellectual property \u2022 Copyright and IP clearance \u2022 University policy on IP \u2022 IP commercialisation \u2022 IP in research or consultancy \u2022 IP issues to be aware when dealing with academic materials<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>* NOTE: <\/strong>the material in this online resource is for reference and formative learning purposes only. In some of your taught programme you may be required to undertake assessed course units for Research Methods, Qualitative Research or Statistics. If your programme involves taught units then you should refer to the Blackboard material relating to that course unit. Please contact your Programme Administrator if you are unsure which material relates to your assessed work. You will still be able to refer to the online skills resource in later years.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Introductory Courses<\/h2>\n<p>All students are automatically enrolled onto an introductory unit that provides information on health and safety, academic malpractice and academic literacy. Completion instructions for each of these sections are clearly defined within the course. <strong>Completion of the academic malpractice and health and safety sections is mandatory for all students<\/strong>. All assessments must be completed as soon as possible after the programme begins, with the academic malpractice assessment completed before the first piece of coursework is submitted. Completion of these assessments is monitored by the School. All students are also strongly advised to complete the academic literacy section.\t\t<\/p>\n\n<h2>Health and Safety<\/h2>\n<p>Before you visit the University campus, please take time to read the University\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=15458\">Health and Safety Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Communication with Students<\/h2>\n<p>Please note that <u>only<\/u> Blackboard, the University e-learning platform and your allocated student university email address will be used as official communication by University staff. It is your responsibility to ensure that you can access and read email from this source.<\/p>\n<p>Students are required to keep the University informed of any change to their personal circumstances such as change of name or address. Changes can be recorded by the student via their own personal online record. It is also essential to inform the Programme Administrator if you do not intend to return to the next session of the course, if, for example, you are moving away.\t\t<\/p>\n\n<h2>Graduation<\/h2>\n<p>All students who successfully complete the Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma and MSc programme are invited, along with their guests, to attend a graduation ceremony. Further details can be accessed via the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.manchester.ac.uk\/aboutus\/dates\/graduation\">Graduation<\/a> page on the University's website.<\/p>\n<p>The University of Manchester degree ceremonies are broadcast live online, and are also stored on the University website.<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>2.\u00a0 Overview of the Programme<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">This is a part-time programme. The structure of the programme is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s2\"><b>Year One<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s2\">Complete the 4 course units indicated below. These units together contribute 60 credits to the programme.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Medical Practice in the NHS: expectations and values MEDN61510 (15 credits)<\/li>\n<li>Clinical Governance, Wellbeing and Professionalism MEDN61520 (15 credits)<\/li>\n<li>Core Clinical, Medical and Surgical Practice MEDN61530 (15 credits)<\/li>\n<li>Research Methods MEDN69910 (15 credits)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b><br \/>\nYear Two<br \/>\n<\/b><span class=\"s2\">Requires 4 additional units (an additional 60 credits, making a total of 120).<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Advanced Clinical Practice MEDN61540 (15 credits) &#8211; Mandatory<\/li>\n<li>Evidence Based Practice POPH60041 (15 credits) &#8211; Optional<\/li>\n<li>Evidence Synthesis: Systematic Reviews POPH68001 (15 credits) &#8211; Optional<\/li>\n<li>Guideline Development and Implementation POPH68012 (15 credits) &#8211; Optional<\/li>\n<li>Emergency Humanitarian Assistance HCRI71060 (15 credits) &#8211; Optional<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Health Policy POPH65052 (15 credits) &#8211; Optional<\/li>\n<li>Health Services Management POPH64662 (15 credits) &#8211; Optional<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><strong>Aims and Learning Outcomes<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The aim of the PG Diploma is focusing on becoming a reflective clinical practitioner in the NHS.<\/p>\n<p>Aims:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Demonstrate understanding of the NHS and health care systems, considering ethos, structure, evolution and function.<\/li>\n<li>Critically evaluate concepts of professionalism<\/li>\n<li>Interpret quality improvement frameworks and be able to apply these in clinical practice.<\/li>\n<li>Interpret theories of communication and apply these to your own communication in clinical practice.<\/li>\n<li>Recall and interpret core clinical, medical and surgical concepts. Apply and reflect on these as part of clinical practice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s2\"><b><br \/>\n<\/b><strong>Intended Learning Outcomes of the Programme<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>A. Knowledge and Understanding<span class=\"s2\"><b><i><br \/>\n<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/em>At the end of the programme students should be able to:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 61px\" width=\"45\">A1<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 662px\" width=\"523\">Critically evaluate health systems and structures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 61px\" width=\"45\">A2<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 662px\" width=\"523\">Critically analyse the development of the National Health Service in the UK<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 61px\" width=\"45\">A3<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 662px\" width=\"523\">Critically explore the issues around professionalism, clinical audit and clinical governance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 61px\" width=\"45\">A4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 662px\" width=\"523\">Critically evaluate the contemporary theories and principles of communication<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 61px\" width=\"45\">A5<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 662px\" width=\"523\">Critically appraise key core clinical, medical and surgical procedures and developments.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em><strong>B. Intellectual Skills<span class=\"s2\"><b><i><br \/>\n<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/em>At the end of the programme students should be able to:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 723px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 61px\" width=\"45\">B1<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 662px\" width=\"523\">Consider their own identity as clinicians as they embark upon the reflective process to improve their own clinical practice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 61px\" width=\"45\">B2<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 662px\" width=\"523\">Critically reflect on their own research and audit skills<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 61px\" width=\"45\">B3<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 662px\" width=\"523\">Subject their own clinical practice to critical evaluation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 61px\" width=\"45\">B4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 662px\" width=\"523\">Critically appraise health systems and health and social care contexts locally and nationally<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em><strong>C. Practical Skills<span class=\"s2\"><b><i><br \/>\n<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/em><span class=\"s2\">At the end of the programme students should be able to:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 728px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 61px\" width=\"45\">C1<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 667px\" width=\"523\">Apply governance and quality improvement processes in clinical practice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 61px\" width=\"45\">C2<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 667px\" width=\"523\">Plan, design and evaluate critical incident reporting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 61px\" width=\"45\">C3<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 667px\" width=\"523\">Apply the elements of successful mentoring and supervision to further their own practice as a reflective clinician<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 61px\" width=\"45\">C4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 667px\" width=\"523\">Make informed evidence-based judgements on developments in clinical practice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em><strong>D. Transferable Skills and Personal Qualities<span class=\"s2\"><b><i><br \/>\n<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/em><span class=\"s2\">At the end of the programme students should be able to:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 730px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 62px\" width=\"45\">D1<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 668px\" width=\"523\">Develop effective, facilitative communication and relationships as clinicians<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 62px\" width=\"45\">D2<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 668px\" width=\"523\">Practice effectively in a variety of contexts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 62px\" width=\"45\">D3<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 668px\" width=\"523\">Demonstrate awareness of the wider context of the health care system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 class=\"p3\">Course Units<\/h2>\n<p><b>Medical Practice in the NHS: expectations and values MEDN61510 (15 Credits) YEAR 1<br \/>\n<\/b>You will be introduced to values and ethos of working in the NHS and living in the UK as a doctor. Therefore, you will learn, appraise and reflect on health and social care systems in the UK. You will explore cultural and social beliefs.<br \/>\nYou will critically appraise health regulation and policy; public health and social care and you will be supported to discuss and reflect on your own values and how these apply in the context of the NHS and key differences between the UK and other health care systems.<br \/>\nYou will learn about the NHS and its history, how it was developed and evolved, the political context which led to its development and discuss the challenges facing the NHS now.<br \/>\nYou will take part in practical learning designed to demonstrate an understanding of how NHS patient-centred principles are applied to consultation skills and prescribing; through experiential learning and simulation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Clinical Governance, Wellbeing and Professionalism MEDN61520 (15 Credits) YEAR 1<br \/>\n<i><\/i><\/b><\/span>You will be introduced to key theoretical concepts around professionalism; to support your development as a reflective practitioner. You will learn about key statutory processes and regulation and how to implement these, and reflect on your own professional development.<br \/>\nYou will be empowered to analyse your own communication and consultation skills in the context of regulatory and practice requirements for working in the UK. You will be encouraged to reflect on the knowledge and skills you will need to apply more advanced communication abilities such as dealing with complaints and resolving conflict. You will reflect on how to learn from mistakes and the psychological underpinnings for this.<br \/>\nYou learn about theoretical frameworks of quality improvement and will start to develop quality improvement skills and applications within your local context. You will discuss and critically appraise a range of quality improvement cycles.<br \/>\nYou will be supported to consider your own development as a doctor practicing in the NHS, focusing on your own wellbeing and transitioning through to considering career options.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Core Clinical, Medical and Surgical Practice MEDN61530 (15 Credits) YEAR 1<br \/>\n<i><\/i><\/b><\/span>Masterclass series will be delivered predominantly by consultants who are practising experts in their fields and will provide content that builds on the previously taught undergraduate content.<br \/>\nThis content will include state of the art approaches to the subject matter; recent innovations and developments and will provide real-life examples of cases to highlight the importance of the subject matter. Simulation sessions will allow opportunities for you to consolidate learning and apply it in practice.<br \/>\nYour independent study will be focused on understanding medical science underpinnings and the latest world leading research evidence, coupled with reflection and assimilation of the content following the masterclasses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Research Methods MEDN69910 (15 Credits) YEAR 1<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span>The Research Methods Course\/Unit is an interactive blended learning unit and is worth 15 credits. It will give you a comprehensive introduction to key information and skills required for the design, execution, interpretation and dissemination of medical, scientific and clinically-related research.<br \/>\nThe Research Methods (RM) course is an integral part of your experience whilst undertaking your degree. It will help provide you with the strongest grounding possible to carry out successful research, whether as part of your course (e.g. in a dissertation) or\/and in the future in academia, industry or a medically-aligned profession.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Advanced Clinical Practice MEDN61540 (15 Credits) YEAR 2<br \/>\n<i><\/i><\/b><\/span>This module is focused on learning and applying that learning in the classroom. You will attend sessions where you have the opportunity to consider your own development as a professional, learn about best practice evidence and apply this reflectively to your own practice. You will be enabled to understand your own key strengths and interests and how this applies to medical speciality careers.<br \/>\nYou will focus on evidence based medicine \u2013 key theories and applications, and critically evaluate ways of applying this to medical practice. You will take part in critical discussion about yours and other roles in challenging ethical and professional cases; and critically appraise best practice.<br \/>\nYou will take part in advanced masterclasses in specialised areas such as maternal, children\u2019s and mental health; advanced medical and surgical skills.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Evidence Based Practice POPH60041 (15 Credits) YEAR 2 &#8211; OPTIONAL<br \/>\n<i><\/i><\/b><\/span>An important aspect of public health practice is using evidence to inform changes in delivery, design and policy to achieve improved quality in care. All professionals need to be able to confidently and competently access, appraise and apply different types of evidence to inform the decision making process. This unit will provide practical skills and theoretical understanding to help you do this.<br \/>\nThis course will provide practical skills and theoretical understanding to help you develop evidence-informed practice. The first part of the course will develop your skills in finding existing sources of evidence to inform your professional practice. The second part of the course will develop your critical appraisal skills and the practical application of evidence into practice.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s2\"><b>Evidence Synthesis: Systematic Reviews POPH68001 (15 Credits) YEAR 2 &#8211; OPTIONAL<i><br \/>\n<\/i><\/b><\/span>This module is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to conduct a systematic review of intervention effectiveness. Vocational relevance This module will help both clinicians and health scientists develop their careers in the area of evidence synthesis by providing them with the knowledge and skills to conduct a systematic review of intervention effectiveness as part of a team.<br \/>\nThe module is intended to provide students with an overview of systematic reviews but will primarily be focused on systematic reviews of intervention effectiveness. The module will cover the following areas:<br \/>\n&#8211; Formulating review questions<br \/>\n&#8211; Selecting appropriate review types<br \/>\n&#8211; Developing eligibility criteria and identifying evidence<br \/>\n&#8211; Critical appraisal for different study designs<br \/>\n&#8211; Data synthesis (meta-analysis &amp; narrative) and interpretation<br \/>\n&#8211; Reporting standards and GRADE<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Guideline Development and Implementation POPH68012 (15 Credits) YEAR 2 &#8211; OPTIONAL<br \/>\n<i><\/i><\/b><\/span>Practically this module will help to enable clinicians to evaluate whether to use guidelines and to provide them with an understanding about approaches to implementation in the local setting. Methodologically, this module will provide those interested in careers in health scientists with an understanding of approaches to guideline development and implementation.<br \/>\nThe module will cover:<br \/>\n&#8211; Identifying a need for guidelines<br \/>\n&#8211; Identifying relevant stakeholders<br \/>\n&#8211; Identifying evidence<br \/>\n&#8211; Development processes including a range of case studies<br \/>\n&#8211; Critical appraisals of guidelines including development processes<br \/>\n&#8211; Strategies and interventions to support the translation of evidence into practice, including the role of behavioural science for implementation<br \/>\n&#8211; Evaluating and updating guidelines<br \/>\n&#8211; Guideline repositories<\/p>\n<p><strong>Emergency Humanitarian Assistance HCRI71060 (15 Credits) YEAR 2 &#8211; OPTIONAL<\/strong><br \/>\nEmergency humanitarian assistance is a complex and fascinating area, ever evolving. With a multitude of factors impacting and influencing EHA we use this module to explore these challenges. Drawing on experts from the field, both academics and practitioners, humanitarian advisors, logisticians, security experts, journalists and clinicians, we delve into the intricacies and practicalities of aid \u2013 the political, cultural, economic, social and ethical challenges which still exist.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Introduction to Health Policy POPH65052 (15 Credits) YEAR 2 &#8211; OPTIONAL<br \/>\n<\/strong>This course unit provides an introduction to health policy, including approaches to policymaking, policy analysis, and its evaluation. The unit is of relevance to a range of professions within health and care services, the wider public services, and those interested in public policy at the local, national and international scale. This extends to NHS staff, local authorities, the voluntary sector, non-government agencies, policy think-tanks, and consultancies in the health policy world.<br \/>\nThe course complements existing units on \u2018Health Services Management\u2019, \u2018Implementation Sciences\u2019, and \u2018UK Leadership and Public Health Strategy\u2019. It is unique in providing techniques for evaluating policy and offering students an opportunity to design an outline for their own policy evaluation. This unit is relevant internationally, using both core case studies and inviting examples of health policies from students\u2019 own contexts, in order to apply and test concepts from the course in relation to different international settings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Health Services Management POPH64662 (15 Credits) YEAR 2 &#8211;<\/strong> <strong>OPTIONAL<br \/>\n<\/strong>The course is aimed at professionals wishing to learn more about healthcare management from both the UK and Global perspective.<br \/>\nThis course gives students the background needed to manage healthcare in different settings, effectively manage change, cope with uncertainty, and adjust to social, economic, environmental and scientific changes.<br \/>\nWhat service that you have received was high quality? Why? Do you provide a good service? How do you know? What is the best way to improve your service? These are the types of questions this course unit aims to help you answer.<br \/>\nThis module explores how management theories can help health service staff make improvements to the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of provision by developing the skills necessary to contribute to delivering a service and improving quality.<\/p>\n<p>Full course unit outlines are available via the Blackboard unit spaces <a href=\"https:\/\/my.manchester.ac.uk\/\">https:\/\/my.manchester.ac.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h1>3.\u00a0 Teaching, Learning and Assessment<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Coursework and Assessment<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Assessment methods employed by the programme will be designed to meet the stated intended learning outcomes of a particular unit. Specifically, assessments will be designed to assess participant knowledge and understanding and practical skills where appropriate whilst at the same time refining, expanding and testing his\/her intellectual and transferable skills. All assessments will meet the requirements of the University of Manchester for academic awards and will conform to the Faculty\u2019s criteria for marking of PG Diploma Awards with percentage marking and a pass mark of 40%. Where deemed appropriate, reasonable adjustment may be made to assessments for programme participants with identified additional support and learning needs.<\/p>\n<p>A range of summative assessments will be employed by the programme to assess each course participant\u2019s knowledge and understanding, practical skills where appropriate and developing intellectual and transferable skills. Assessment methods employed will be flexible, enabling individuals to tailor their assessment methodology to meet individual circumstances. The assessment methods employed by each unit will vary and be tailored to align with the stated intended learning outcomes of that particular unit. The assessments will give participants the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to gather information from a wide range of sources, evaluate and critically analyse information, make considered judgments about that information and synthesize material into logical and coherent arguments. Students will receive appropriate support in preparation for assessments, for example in academic writing skills. A standard set of assessment criteria for all PGT units is utilised which sets out an agreed marking scheme for PGT study units. A copy of this proforma marking scheme for the assessment of verbal and written presentations will be included in the relevant units.<\/p>\n<p>Please refer to your Blackboard unit spaces for more information regarding coursework and assessment, including submission deadlines: <a href=\"https:\/\/my.manchester.ac.uk\/\">https:\/\/my.manchester.ac.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Postgraduate Taught Degree Regulations for Students<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students should familiarise themselves with the degree regulations for Postgraduate Taught Degrees by clicking on this link <a href=\"http:\/\/www.regulations.manchester.ac.uk\/postgraduate-degree-regulations\/\">http:\/\/www.regulations.manchester.ac.uk\/postgraduate-degree-regulations\/<\/a> or reading the University document here: <a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=29208\">Introduction to the Postgraduate Degree Regulations for Students <\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2><strong>Turnitin and Plagiarism<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nPlagiarism and Other Forms of Academic Malpractice<br \/>\n<\/strong>Academic malpractice is any activity - intentional or otherwise - that is likely to undermine the integrity essential to scholarship and research. It includes plagiarism, collusion, fabrication or falsification of results, and anything else that could result in unearned or undeserved credit for those committing it. Academic malpractice can result from a deliberate act of cheating or may be committed unintentionally. Whether intended or not, all incidents of academic malpractice will be treated seriously by the University.<\/p>\n<p>The Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health have designed a learning module to raise your awareness of academic malpractice and how it can occur in general writing during your studies. This resource can be accessed via Blackboard - SMS Introductory Course and must be completed before you submit your first piece of academic writing for assessment.<\/p>\n<p>The University provides workshops and online training via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.library.manchester.ac.uk\/using-the-library\/students\/training-and-skills-support\/my-learning-essentials\/\">My Learning Essentials<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Please refer to the University of Manchester <a href=\"http:\/\/www.regulations.manchester.ac.uk\/guidance-to-students-on-plagiarism-and-other-forms-of-academic-malpractice\/\">guidance to students on plagiarism and other forms of academic malpractice<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The full guidance document can be viewed here: <a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=2870\">http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=2870<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Academic Malpractice: Procedure for the Handling of Cases can be found at: <a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/DocuInfo.aspx?DocID=639\">http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/DocuInfo.aspx?DocID=639<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Turnitin<br \/>\n<\/strong>The University uses electronic systems for the purposes of detecting plagiarism and other forms of academic malpractice and for marking.\u00a0 Such systems include TurnitinUK, the plagiarism detection service used by the University.<br \/>\nAs part of the formative and\/or summative assessment process, you may be asked to submit electronic versions of your work to TurnitinUK and\/or other electronic systems used by the University (this requirement may be in addition to a requirement to submit a paper copy of your work).\u00a0 If you are asked to do this, you must do so within the required timescales.<br \/>\nThe School also reserves the right to submit work handed in by you for formative or summative assessment to TurnitinUK and\/or other electronic systems used by the University.<br \/>\nPlease note that when work is submitted to the relevant electronic systems, it may be copied and then stored in a database to allow appropriate checks to be made.\t\t<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Mitigating Circumstances<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Mitigating circumstances are personal or medical circumstances which are unforeseeable and unpreventable that could have a significant adverse effect on your academic performance. You should only submit a mitigating circumstances application if you consider it serious enough, and the timing critical, to have affected your performance in your assessed work and examinations.<\/p>\n<p>Request for mitigation must be submitted to your programme administrator, in advance of your assessment submission deadline or exam. Requests for mitigation submitted after the assessment or exam (except those requests made as a result of circumstances that have arisen during the course of that assessment period) will not be considered without a credible and compelling explanation as to why the circumstances were not known before the beginning of the assessment period or why you were unable to complete or submit an application prior to the assessment or exam. Please note that not informing the University of circumstances due to personal feelings of embarrassment and pride, or having concerns over the confidential treatment of requests for mitigation, are not considered to be credible and compelling explanations<\/p>\n<p>All mitigating circumstances applications must be supported by independent third party evidence. The type of evidence required will vary according to the nature of the circumstances. Examples of evidence include a doctor or other health professional\u2019s letter, counsellor\u2019s letter, self-certification form signed by your GP or GP\u2019s Medical Practice (for illnesses of 7 days and under only). Please note that it is a University policy that the self-certification form must be signed by a GP; we cannot accept forms which have not been signed by a GP. Please note that if evidence has not been received within <u>2 weeks<\/u> of the submission of your form, and you have not contacted them to inform them of any delay, your application will be refused and no further action will be taken.<\/p>\n<p>Please ensure that you password protect or encrypt your mitigating circumstances form and supporting evidence before sending to your programme administrator.<\/p>\n<p>Any requests for mitigation will be considered confidentially by a mitigating circumstances panel or sub-panel. Where a request for mitigation is supported, a recommendation will be made to the exam board for them to decide on the best course of action for the student.<\/p>\n<p>You are advised to consult the following guidance, which directs you to seek advice and support before and whilst submitting a request for mitigation.<\/p>\n<p>Guidance for students is available on the web: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.regulations.manchester.ac.uk\/basic-guide-mitigating-circumstances\/\">A Basic Guide to Mitigating Circumstances<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Please contact your programme administrator for the Mitigating Circumstances Request Form.<\/p>\n<p>For further information about the process and acceptable grounds for mitigation see: Mitigating Circumstances Policy &amp; Procedures: <a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/DocuInfo.aspx?DocID=4271\">http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/DocuInfo.aspx?DocID=4271<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>Please be advised that any requests need to be submitted 7 days before the pre-arranged Mitigating Circumstances meeting to <a href=\"mailto:studentsupport.smspgt@manchester.ac.uk\">studentsupport.smspgt@manchester.ac.uk<\/a>. The dates of Mitigating Circumstances meetings for the 2020\/21 academic year are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wednesday 21<sup>st<\/sup> October 2020<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday 25<sup>th<\/sup> November 2020<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday 13<sup>th<\/sup> January 2021<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday 17<sup>th<\/sup> February 2021<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday 17<sup>th<\/sup> March 2021<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday 21<sup>st<\/sup> April 2021<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday 19<sup>th<\/sup> May 2021<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday 16<sup>th<\/sup> June 2021<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2><strong>Late Submission Penalty (Including Dissertation)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Work submitted after the deadline without prior approval will be subject to a late penalty in accordance with the University Policy on Submission of Work for Summative Assessment on Taught Programmes.\u00a0 The penalty applied is 10% of available marks deducted per day\/24 hours (from the time of the original or extended deadline), until the assignment is submitted or no marks remain.<\/p>\n<p>Penalties for late submission relate to 24 hours\/calendar days, so include weekends and weekdays, as well as bank holidays and University closure days.<\/p>\n<p>The mark awarded for the piece of work will be reduced by:<br \/>\n10% of the available marks deducted if up to 24 hours (1 day) late<br \/>\n20% of the available marks deducted if up to 48 hours (2 days) late<br \/>\n30% of the available marks deducted if up to 72 hours (3 days) late<br \/>\n40% of the available marks deducted if up to 96 hours (4 days) late<br \/>\n50% of the available marks deducted if up to 120 hours (5 days) late<br \/>\n60% of the available marks deducted if up to 144 hours (6 days) late<br \/>\n70% of the available marks deducted if up to 168 hours (7 days) late<br \/>\n80% of the available marks deducted if up to 192 hours (8 days) late<br \/>\n90% of the available marks deducted if up to 216 hours (9 days) late<br \/>\n100% of the available marks deducted if up to 240 hours (10 days) late<\/p>\n<p>If the assessment is submitted within 10 days of the deadline the assessment should be marked and feedback to the student provided. If this mark before the penalty is applied reaches the appropriate pass mark but the applied penalty results in a fail of the assessment, the student should not be required to resit the assessment as the original mark can be taken as the resit mark. Further information and examples can be found in the Policy and associated Guidance documents.<\/p>\n<p>For work submitted more than 10 days late, it is regarded as a non-submission and need not be marked. In this case a mark of zero will be awarded and normal resit regulations will apply.<\/p>\n<p>The sliding scale should only be applied to first-sit submissions. For all referred (resit) assessment, any late submission will automatically receive a mark of zero.<\/p>\n<p>For further information:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=29825\">Guidance on Late Submission<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/DocuInfo.aspx?DocID=24561\">Policy on the Submission of Work for Summative Assessment on Taught Programmes<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Assignment Word Count (Including Dissertation)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In accordance with the University\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/DocuInfo.aspx?DocID=26290\">Policy on Marking<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p>Each written assignment has a word limit which you must state at the top of your first page. It is acceptable, without penalty, for you to submit an assignment within a range that is plus 10% of this limit. If you present an assignment with a word count exceeding the specified limit+10%, the assignment will be marked but 1% will be deducted from this mark for every 100 words over the limit given.<\/p>\n<p>For an original word limit that is 1000 words and an assignment that is marked out of 100. \u00a0If a submission is made that is 1101 words then it exceeded the 10% leeway, and is more than 100 words over the original limit and should receive a 1 mark deduction.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em>In accordance with accepted academic practice, when submitting any written assignment for summative assessment, the notion of a word count includes the following without exception:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All titles or headings that form part of the actual text. This does not include the fly page or reference list<\/li>\n<li>All words that form the actual essay<\/li>\n<li>All words forming the titles for figures, tables and boxes, are included but this does not include boxes or tables or figures themselves<\/li>\n<li>All in-text (that is bracketed) references<\/li>\n<li>All directly quoted material<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Certain assessments may require different penalties for word limits to be applied. For example, if part of the requirement for the assessment is conciseness of presentation of facts and arguments. In such cases it may be that no 10% leeway is allowed and penalties applied may be stricter than described above. In such cases the rules for word count limits and the penalties to be applied will be clearly stated in the assessment brief and in the submission details for that assessment.<\/p>\n\n<h2><strong>Fitness to Practise <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Where a programme of study requires the student to undertake practical training in a quasi-professional role in relation to patients, clients or service-users or where the qualification provides a direct license to practise, the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health has a duty to ensure that the student is fit to practise. In order to protect present or future patients, clients or service users and to comply with the requirements of professional\/regulatory bodies, the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health has established a procedure for dealing with student-related fitness to practise issues.<\/p>\n<p>Fitness to Practise issues are initially investigated and considered locally within the School (e.g. by a Health and Conduct Committee) and if necessary referred to the Faculty Fitness to Practise Committee.<\/p>\n<p>A student may appeal against the decision of a Fitness to Practise Committee within twenty days of the decision but only on one or more of the following grounds:<\/p>\n<p>a) procedural irregularity;<\/p>\n<p>b) availability of new evidence which could not reasonably have been expected to be presented to the original hearing;<\/p>\n<p>c) the disproportionate nature of the penalty.<\/p>\n<p>The TLSO facilitates the arrangements for Fitness to Practise Appeals Committees.\u00a0 An Appeals Committee has the power to confirm or alter the original decision, and the outcome is confirmed to students in a Completion of Procedures letter.\u00a0 A student may then decide to pursue a complaint with the OIA.<\/p>\n<p>Information on Fitness to Practise related matters can be found at: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tlso.manchester.ac.uk\/appeals-complaints\/fitnesstopractise\">www.tlso.manchester.ac.uk\/appeals-complaints\/fitnesstopractise<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n\n<h2>Academic Appeals, Complaints, Conduct and Discipline<\/h2>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nAcademic Appeals<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Students have a right of appeal against a final decision of an Examination Board, or a progress committee, or a graduate committee or equivalent body which affects their academic status or progress in the University.<\/li>\n<li>Students thinking of appealing should first discuss the matter informally with an appropriate member of staff, in order to better understand the reason for the result or decision.<\/li>\n<li>Should you wish to proceed to a formal appeal, this\u00a0must be submitted within the timeframe outlined in the Academic Appeals Procedure to the Faculty Appeals and Complaints Team, Room 3.21, Simon Building, University of Manchester, M13 9PL (e-mail:\u00a0<a>FBMHappealsandcomplaints@manchester.ac.uk<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>The Academic Appeals Procedure (Regulation XIX) and associated documents, including the form on which formal appeals should be submitted, can be found at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.regulations.manchester.ac.uk\/academic\">www.regulations.manchester.ac.uk\/academic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nStudent Complaints<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The University\u2019s Student Complaints Procedure (Regulation XVIII) and associated documents, including a complaints form, can be found at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.regulations.manchester.ac.uk\/academic\">www.regulations.manchester.ac.uk\/academic<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The University has separate procedures to address complaints of bullying, harassment, discrimination and\/or victimisation - see\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reportandsupport.manchester.ac.uk\/\">https:\/\/www.reportandsupport.manchester.ac.uk\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Students thinking of submitting a formal complaint should, in most instances, attempt informal resolution first (see the procedure). Formal complaints should be submitted on the relevant form to\u00a0Faculty Appeals and Complaints Team, Room 3.21, Simon Building, University of Manchester, M13 9PL (e-mail:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:FBMHappealsandcomplaints@manchester.ac.uk\">FBMHappealsandcomplaints@manchester.ac.uk<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nConduct and Discipline of Students<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>General University information on the conduct and discipline of students can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk\/tlso\/academic-appeals-complaints-and-misconduct\/\">https:\/\/www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk\/tlso\/academic-appeals-complaints-and-misconduct\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Faculty policies for students on communication and dress code, social networking. and drugs and alcohol can be found at:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=29038\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=29038<\/a>\u00a0(Communication and Dress Code)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=29039\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=29039<\/a>\u00a0(Drugs and Alcohol)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=29040\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=29040<\/a>\u00a0(Social Networking)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Information on Academic Malpractice and how to avoid it can be found at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.regulations.manchester.ac.uk\/guidance-to-students-on-plagiarism-and-other-forms-of-academic-malpractice\/\">http:\/\/www.regulations.manchester.ac.uk\/guidance-to-students-on-plagiarism-and-other-forms-of-academic-malpractice\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The University Library has produced online resources to help students in avoiding plagiarism and academic malpractice at:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.manchester.ac.uk\/using-the-library\/students\/training-and-skills-support\/my-learning-essentials\/online-resources\/\">https:\/\/www.library.manchester.ac.uk\/using-the-library\/students\/training-and-skills-support\/my-learning-essentials\/online-resources\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h1>4<strong>.\u00a0 Student Progression<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Monitoring Attendance and Wellbeing of Students <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The programme director and teaching staff will monitor the work and attendance of students on the programme. This is for your benefit and helps to ensure you are coping with the work. Regular or a pattern of non-attendance and\/or engagement will result in you being contacted by the School to meet with your programme director. Following this, further action will be taken if there isn\u2019t a significant improvement in attendance.<br \/>\nFor further information see:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.regulations.manchester.ac.uk\/regulation-xx\/\">Regulation XX Monitoring Attendance and Wellbeing of Students<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The University offers a range of advice and support to students experiencing problems with attendance. The A-Z of Services can be found on the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.studentnet.manchester.ac.uk\/crucial-guide\/\">MyManchester website<\/a>. Here you can find a information on a wide range of topics such as library services, disability support and careers advice.<\/p>\n<p>You can also speak to your Programme Director and\/or\u00a0Academic Advisor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to do if you are absent<br \/>\n<\/strong>In case of illness you should supply a doctor\u2019s certificate or, if the illness is brief, a self-certification.\u00a0 If you are absent for other reasons then you should write a letter to the Programme Director explaining the circumstances. Medical certificates or letters should be given in person or sent to the Programme Administrator. Whatever your reason for being away, tell your supervisor about it and make any necessary arrangements to catch up with work you have missed.<\/p>\n\n<h2><strong>Special Permissions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nInterruptions to programme and extensions to writing up<\/strong><br \/>\nIt is the expectation of the University that postgraduate taught students pursue their studies on a continuous basis for the stipulated duration of their programme. However, it is recognised that students may encounter personal difficulties or situations which may seriously disrupt or delay their studies. In some cases, an interruption or extension to your programme of study may be the most sensible option.<br \/>\nStudents who wish to interrupt the programme or extend to write up the dissertation should initially discuss their plans and reasons with the Programme Director and\/or their Academic Advisor.<br \/>\nStudents should also provide documentary evidence when appropriate, for example, doctor\u2019s letter, sick note etc.<br \/>\nThe forms required for formal application are available from your Programme Administrator.\t\t<\/p>\n\n<h2><strong>Withdrawal from the Programme<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Students who are considering withdrawing from the programme should discuss this in the first instance with the Programme Director.<br \/>\nIf arrangements for withdrawal need to be made, this will be handled by the Programme Administrator, who will manage communication with the Fees and Records Departments and other University bodies as appropriate OR Students may liaise directly with the Programme Administrator who will communicate this information directly to the University Student Services Centre.\t\t<\/p>\n\n<h1>5<strong>. Student Support<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Student Support and Guidance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nStudent support and guidance within the programme<br \/>\n<\/strong>Support and advice is available to all students both formally and informally from the Programme Directors, the Programme Administrator and research project supervisors.<br \/>\nIf you have any queries or would like to discuss any issues at all \u2013 academic, administrative, technical or personal \u2013 please do not hesitate to get in touch. All personal issues will be dealt with confidentially.<br \/>\nIf we are unable to help you directly, we can put you in touch with many of the support services that are available to students of the University through our Student Services Centre. You can approach these services independently, without the involvement of programme staff. Use the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.studentnet.manchester.ac.uk\/crucial-guide\/\"><strong>A-Z of Student Services<\/strong><\/a> Guide as an additional source of information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Student support for the dissertation<br \/>\n<\/strong>During the research project and writing up of the dissertation, students will have individual support from their research project supervisor and scheduled structured sessions to monitor their progress and provide support, with help being offered if any problems are being encountered. In addition, students are made aware that they have the option of contacting the programme directors at any time if they are experiencing difficulties, whether this is in relation to their project, or indeed, with regard to any other issue of relevance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Student support from the University<br \/>\n<\/strong>The University offers a range of support and guidance services to students, for example, Student Health Service, Student Union Advice Centre, Student Counselling and Careers Advice. Details of all these services can be obtained from the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.studentnet.manchester.ac.uk\/crucial-guide\/\"><strong>A-Z of Student Services<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Counselling Service<br \/>\n<\/strong>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.counsellingservice.manchester.ac.uk\/\">Counselling Service <\/a>is available for all students. It is free and consists of a team of professional counsellors. The service provides confidential counselling for anyone who wants help with personal problems affecting their work or well-being.<br \/>\nThe service is open 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday all year round except public holidays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Occupational Health<br \/>\n<\/strong>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.occhealth.manchester.ac.uk\/\">Occupational Health<\/a> service\u00a0is a specialised area of medicine concerned with the way in which an individual\u2019s health can affect his or her ability to do a job and to study and conversely how the work environment can affect an individual\u2019s health. Their aim is to promote the physical, mental and social well-being of students and to reduce the incidence of ill-health arising from exposure to work place hazards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Students Union Advice Centre<br \/>\n<\/strong>The Students Union has advisers who can help with any matter ranging from finances to housing and beyond. On the South Campus, the Advice Centre is on the first floor in the Student Union Building, and is open Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 4.00pm, term time and vacation. There is no need to make an appointment.\t\t<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The University of Manchester welcomes students with a disability or specific learning difficulties. The University has a Disability Advisory and Support Service, who can supply further information and DASS advisors will be pleased to meet you to discuss you needs. DASS will liaise with your School through the Disability Coordinator to make the necessary arrangements for your support during your time in Manchester.<\/p>\n<p>The DASS office can also provide a copy of the University\u2019s Disability Statement, \u2018Opportunities for Students with Additional Support Needs at the University of Manchester\u2019 which sets out the policy and provision for students with a disability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DASS Contact Details:-<br \/>\n<\/strong>Location: 2nd Floor, University Place<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tel (Disability Service)\u00a0<\/strong>+44 (0)161 275 7512<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tel (Assessment Centre)\u00a0<\/strong>+44 (0)161 275 0990<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mobile Number (Text only for d\/Deaf students)<\/strong>\u00a007899 658 790<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email (<\/strong><strong>Disability Service)<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:dso@manchester.ac.uk\">dass@manchester.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Email (Assessment Centre)<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:assessments@manchester.ac.uk\">assessments@manchester.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>School Disability Coordinator Contact Details:-<br \/>\n<\/b>Email: <a href=\"mailto:dc.medicalsciences.pgt@manchester.ac.uk\">dc.medicalsciences.pgt@manchester.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2><strong>Academic Success Programme<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019re studying at the University of Manchester \u2013 congratulations!\u00a0 Writing and speaking Academic English can be challenging, even for native speakers.\u00a0 Our team of experienced tutors are here to support you, and will help boost your confidence to work independently in English through a series of interactive workshops - freely available to all University of Manchester students.<\/p>\n<p>To find out more, and to register, please go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.manchester.ac.uk\/academicsuccessprogramme\">www.manchester.ac.uk\/academicsuccessprogramme<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Academic Writing workshops are delivered via live synchronous video sessions, and offer faculty-specific support covering both the basics and the finer points of good academic writing. The sessions are interactive and encourage small group work to solve problems and edit texts. Our Academic Grammar workshops are also online and open to students from all faculties. They include the fundamentals of good sentence structure as well as more subtle ways of showing nuance and emphasis.<\/p>\n<p>There are also self-study resources available via our Blackboard community \u2013 details, and registration, is via the \u201cOnline Resources\u201d link.<\/p>\n<p>Should you have further queries, please email <a href=\"mailto:academicsuccess@manchester.ac.uk\">academicsuccess@manchester.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2><strong>Religious Observance and Looking after yourself and your patients during Ramadan<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Policy on Religious Observance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/staffnet.manchester.ac.uk\/tlso\/policy-guidance\/assessment\/practice-of-assessment\/religious-observance\/\">University Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health has produced guidance for healthcare students on fasting and caring:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=29080\">Fasting and Caring - Looking after yourself and your patients during Ramadan: guidance for health care students.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h1>6<strong>.\u00a0 Student Representation and Feedback<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Student Representation and Feedback<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Students, in consultation with the Programme Administrator, should arrange an informal election of their Student Representative near the beginning of the academic year. If more than one person is interested in the role, then each candidate is asked to write a short proposal which is circulated to the student body, and an election is held.<\/p>\n<p>The overall responsibilities of the Student Representative are<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>to liaise between staff and students about matters of concern<\/li>\n<li>to provide two-way feedback on programme and teaching quality<\/li>\n<li>to promote active student involvement in the development of the programme<\/li>\n<li>to identify student issues and needs on the programme<\/li>\n<li>to attend programme committee meetings representing the student voice<\/li>\n<li>to find effective ways to feedback the outcomes of meetings to the student body<\/li>\n<li>to attend relevant student representative training<\/li>\n<li>to liaise with other Student Representatives to gain support and ideas<\/li>\n<li>to become established as a central point for information and guidance for students in the group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Student representatives are <strong>not<\/strong> required to get involved with fellow students\u2019 personal problems, academic difficulties, or individual student allegations of unfair or inappropriate treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Confidentiality is imperative when dealing with student issues. The representative is chosen by fellow students and has their trust, and must maintain it. Any discussion of an individual student\u2019s situation with a third party requires their consent beforehand.\t\t<\/p>\n\n<h1>7<strong>.\u00a0 Programme Management<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Programme Management and Committee Structure<\/h2>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nProgramme Management<br \/>\n<\/strong>The programme is managed and operated in accordance with the policies, principles, regulations and procedures of the University of Manchester.<br \/>\nProgramme Directors relate to the School and Faculty Postgraduate Teaching Committees on matters relating to admissions, exams, reviews and approval of new programmes and units, quality assurance etc. and policy issues of broad relevance to the Graduate School.<br \/>\nThe Programme Committee will meet each semester and consist of the Programme Director, Programme Administrator, Programme Committee members and the unit co-ordinators.<\/p>\n<p>The remit of the committee will be to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oversee the teaching, assessment and examining arrangements;<\/li>\n<li>Monitor cohort progression including failure rate, withdrawal rate;<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate the extent to which the learning outcomes are achieved by students;<\/li>\n<li>Monitor, maintain and enhance standards of all aspects of the programme;<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum and of assessment in relation to programme learning outcomes;<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate the effectiveness and relevance of the teaching and learning methods employed;<\/li>\n<li>Review and revise the programme in the light of any relevant Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) benchmarks, any other relevant external and\/or professional requirements and developing knowledge in the subject area;<\/li>\n<li>Receive, consider and respond to feedback from students, employers and external examiners;<\/li>\n<li>Where the need for change is identified, effect the changes quickly and efficiently;<\/li>\n<li>Produce an annual action plan via annual monitoring;<\/li>\n<li>Produce reports for periodic review<\/li>\n<li>Produce relevant information for an Institutional Audit;<\/li>\n<li>Review programme documentation, e.g., programme handbooks, programme specifications, promotional literature and programme website;<\/li>\n<li>Ensure suitable and efficient arrangements are in place for recruitment, admission and induction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Committee Structure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4828 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2020-21\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/Untitled-1-254x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"254\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Programme Committee acts as a curriculum development team for the Programme. The Programme Committee will report to a School, or Department, or Faculty level committee. The Programme Director is responsible for the management of the programme, and the Programme Committee is established to support the Programme Director in the carrying out of their responsibilities.\t\t<\/p>\n\n<h2><strong>The role of the External Examiner<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>External Examiners are individuals from another institution or organisation who monitor the assessment processes of the University to ensure fairness and academic standards. They ensure that assessment and examination procedures have been fairly and properly implemented and that decisions have been made after appropriate deliberation. They also ensure that standards of awards and levels of student performance are at least comparable with those in equivalent higher education institutions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>External Examiners\u2019 reports<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>External Examiners\u2019 reports relating to this programme will be shared with student representatives and details of any actions carried out by the programme team\/School in response to the External Examiners\u2019 comments will be discussed. Students should contact their student representatives if they require any further information about External Examiners\u2019 reports or the process for considering them.\u201d<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>\t\t<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>External Examiner Details<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The External Examiner for this programme is yet to be approved for the 2020-21 academic year.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that it is inappropriate for students to make direct contact with External Examiners under any circumstances, in particular with regards to a student\u2019s individual performance in assessments.\u202f Other appropriate mechanisms are available for students, including the University\u2019s appeals or complaints procedures and the UMSU Advice Centre. In cases where a student does contact an External Examiner directly, External Examiners have been requested not to respond to direct queries. Instead, External Examiners should report the matter to their School contact who will then contact the student to remind them of the other methods available for students. If students have any queries concerning this, they should contact their Programme Office (or equivalent).<\/p>\n<h1>8<strong>.\u00a0 Student Privacy Notice<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tThe University of Manchester needs to collect, maintain and use personal data relating to you to allow us to process your application for study, register you as a student, to administer your course and to provide facilities during your time as a student.\u00a0We will also use your data to keep in touch with you after you have graduated, and contact you to complete a graduate outcomes survey.<\/p>\n<p>We share this data within the University in order to deliver a high standard of service to you, so it is important that you regularly check to see that we have up to date information about you in the Student System. We are occasionally required to share your information with external agencies who have need for it, such as the Higher Education Statistics Agency, or Student Loans Company. We may also ask other agencies for the information they have about you, in order to verify the personal details you provide.<\/p>\n<p>Please read the full <a href=\"http:\/\/www.regulations.manchester.ac.uk\/data-collection-notice\/\">Privacy Notice - Registered Students<\/a> here.\t\t<\/p>\n\n<h1><strong>9.\u00a0 Learning Resources<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Learning Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nLibraries<br \/>\n<\/strong>All registered students may become members of the University of Manchester Library on the main campus.<br \/>\nUp-to-date news about the library is available <a href=\"http:\/\/www.library.manchester.ac.uk\/about\/news\/\">here<\/a>.\t\t<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>IT Services and eLearning<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nIT Services Support Centre online<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Details of what IT support is available and how to access it can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/elearning.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/student\/technical-support\/\">FBMH eLearning Support<\/a> page.<br \/>\nLogin to the Support Centre online to log a request, book an appointment for an IT visit, or search the Knowledge Base.<br \/>\nTelephone: +44 (0)161 306 5544 (or extension 65544).\u00a0 Telephone support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.<br \/>\nIn person:\u00a0 Walk-up help and support is available at the Joule Library, Main Library or Alan Gilbert Learning Commons:<br \/>\nUse Support Centre online for support with eLearning, from where you may make a request, or search the Knowledge Base.<\/p>\n<p>For IT and eLearning support visit:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/elearning.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/student\/technical-support\/\">https:\/\/elearning.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/student\/technical-support\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Blackboard<br \/>\n<\/strong>Blackboard, the University's 'virtual learning environment', will be used for online teaching.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is Blackboard?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Blackboard is a web-based system\u00a0that complements and builds upon traditional learning methods used at The University of Manchester. By using Blackboard you can<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>view course materials and learning resources,<\/li>\n<li>communicate with lectures and other students,<\/li>\n<li>collaborate in groups,<\/li>\n<li>get feedback<\/li>\n<li>submit assignments<\/li>\n<li>monitoring your own progress at a time and place of your own convenience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Training in the use of software<br \/>\n<\/strong>The Faculty eLearning team have produced a short introduction to Blackboard for new students.\u00a0 The recording is hosted in two places: the Video Portal and on YouTube:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/video.manchester.ac.uk\/faculties\/52f9b4cd447aa2fbeb47d1926186f80b\/46971601-1356-43e2-8e78-e9f8997821f0\">Video Portal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/47pA877MKJg\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/47pA877MKJg<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The recording is just over seven minutes long and covers most of the commonly used tools in Blackboard.<\/p>\n\n<h1><strong>10. Useful Links<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Academic and Student Support Policies<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nAcademic Support Policies<br \/>\n<\/strong>A full list of <a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/list.aspx\">University Policies and documents <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/DocuInfo.aspx?DocID=1872\">Academic Appeals (Regulation XIX)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/DocuInfo.aspx?DocID=639\">Academic Malpractice: Procedure for the Handling of Cases<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=23875\">Basic Guide to Student Complaints<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/DocuInfo.aspx?DocID=6530\">Conduct and Discipline of Students (Regulations XVII)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>General University information on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk\/tlso\/academic-appeals-complaints-and-misconduct\/\">Conduct and Discipline of Students<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Faculty policies for students on <a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=29038#_blank\">Communication and Dress Code<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=29040#_blank\">Social Networking<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=29039#_blank\">Drugs &amp; Alcohol<\/a> can be found at:<\/p>\n<p>Information on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.regulations.manchester.ac.uk\/guidance-to-students-on-plagiarism-and-other-forms-of-academic-malpractice\/\">Academic Malpractice<\/a> and how to avoid it<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchester.ac.uk\/discover\/privacy-information\/data-protection\/\">Data Protection<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=2863\">Guidance for the Presentation of Taught Masters Dissertations<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=2870\">Guidance to Students on Plagiarism and Other Forms of Academic Malpractice<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=24561\">Policy on Submission of Work for Summative Assessment on Taught Programmes<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=4271\">Policy on Mitigating Circumstances<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=23886\">Mitigating Circumstances Guidance for Students<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=29208\">PGT Degree Regulations<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/DocuInfo.aspx?DocID=6518\">Policy on Feedback to Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Students<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/DocuInfo.aspx?DocID=1893\">Student Complaints Procedure<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yoursay.manchester.ac.uk\/\">Student Charter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yoursay.manchester.ac.uk\/\">Work and Attendance of Students (<\/a>Regulation XX)<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"_Toc493151426\"><\/a><strong>Student Support Issues<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.studentnet.manchester.ac.uk\/crucial-guide\/\">A-Z of Student Services<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.accommodation.manchester.ac.uk\/\">Accommodation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Blackboard<br \/>\nStudents should access Blackboard via <a href=\"https:\/\/my.manchester.ac.uk\">My Manchester<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.careers.manchester.ac.uk\/\">Careers Service<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.counsellingservice.manchester.ac.uk\/\">Counselling Service<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dso.manchester.ac.uk\/\">Disability Advisory and Support Service<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.languagecentre.manchester.ac.uk\/study-english\/\">University Language Centre<\/a> \u2013 Study English - Tel: 0161 306 3397<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchester.ac.uk\/connect\/jobs\/equality-diversity-inclusion\/\">Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for Staff and Students<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sport.manchester.ac.uk\/\">Health &amp; 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