{"id":11821,"date":"2022-09-08T14:38:46","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T14:38:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elearning.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2023-24\/?page_id=11821"},"modified":"2024-09-23T12:27:58","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T11:27:58","slug":"msc-transformative-oncology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2024-25\/sms\/pg\/msc-transformative-oncology\/","title":{"rendered":"MSc Transformative Oncology"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><strong>1.\u00a0 Welcome<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Welcome to the School of Medical Sciences<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>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 programmes are designed to meet the diverse needs of all our students. The curriculum of our programmes provides the knowledge and skills you will need in your subject area and all our 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 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>Dr Helen Jopling<br \/>\nDirector of Education<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h1><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">2.\u00a0 Key Contacts<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<table class=\" alignleft\" style=\"width: 103.284%;border-collapse: collapse;border-style: solid;border-color: #000000;height: 305px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 46.6102%;text-align: left;vertical-align: top;height: 24px\">Dr Suzanne Johnson &#8211; Programme Director<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 76.2283%;text-align: left;vertical-align: top;height: 24px\"><a href=\"mailto:suzanne.johnson@manchester.ac.uk\">suzanne.johnson@manchester.ac.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 46.6102%;text-align: left;vertical-align: top;height: 24px\">Professor David Wedge &#8211; Unit Lead<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 76.2283%;text-align: left;vertical-align: top;height: 24px\"><a href=\"mailto:david.wedge@manchester.ac.uk\">david.wedge@manchester.ac.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 46.6102%;text-align: left;vertical-align: top;height: 24px\">Dr Jamie Honeychurch &#8211; Unit Lead<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 76.2283%;text-align: left;vertical-align: top;height: 24px\"><a href=\"mailto:jamie.honeychurch@manchester.ac.uk\">jamie.honeychurch@manchester.ac.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 46.6102%;text-align: left;vertical-align: top;height: 24px\">Mr Bilal Alkhaffaf &#8211; Unit Lead<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 76.2283%;text-align: left;vertical-align: top;height: 24px\"><a href=\"mailto:bilal.alkhaffaf@manchester.ac.uk\">bilal.alkhaffaf@manchester.ac.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 46.6102%;text-align: left;vertical-align: top;height: 24px\">Dr Marianne Aznar &#8211; Unit Lead<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 76.2283%;text-align: left;vertical-align: top;height: 24px\"><a href=\"mailto:marianne.aznar@manchester.ac.uk\">marianne.aznar@manchester.ac.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 46.6102%;text-align: left;vertical-align: top;height: 24px\">Pam Giblin &#8211; Teaching &amp; Learning Manager<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 76.2283%;text-align: left;vertical-align: top;height: 24px\"><a href=\"mailto:pam.giblin@manchester.ac.uk\">pam.giblin@manchester.ac.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 46.6102%;text-align: left;vertical-align: top;height: 24px\">Lauren Hodgson &#8211; Study Advisor<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 76.2283%;text-align: left;vertical-align: top;height: 24px\"><a href=\"mailto:studyadvisorhub@manchester.ac.uk\">studyadvisorhub@manchester.ac.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 46.6102%;text-align: left;vertical-align: top;height: 24px\">Curriculum &amp; Programmes<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 76.2283%;text-align: left;vertical-align: top;height: 24px\"><a href=\"mailto:programmesupport.smspgt@manchester.ac.uk\">programmesupport.smspgt@manchester.ac.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 46.6102%;text-align: left;vertical-align: top;height: 24px\">Assessment &amp; Progression<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 76.2283%;text-align: left;vertical-align: top;height: 24px\"><a href=\"mailto:assessments.smspgt@manchester.ac.uk\">assessments.smspgt@manchester.ac.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 46.6102%;text-align: left;vertical-align: top;height: 24px\">Student Support &amp; Wellbeing<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 76.2283%;text-align: left;vertical-align: top;height: 24px\"><a href=\"mailto:sms.wellbeing@manchester.ac.uk\">sms.wellbeing@manchester.ac.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>School Contacts<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"ui-provider dz bxx bxy bxz bya byb byc byd bye byf byg byh byi byj byk byl bym byn byo byp byq byr bys byt byu byv byw byx byy byz bza bzb bzc bzd bze\" dir=\"ltr\">Information, Advice &amp; Guidance: <a href=\"mailto:sms.hub@manchester.ac.uk\">sms.hub@manchester.ac.uk<\/a><br \/>\nStudent Support and Wellbeing: <a class=\"fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"mailto:sms.wellbeing@manchester.ac.uk\" href=\"mailto:sms.wellbeing@manchester.ac.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link sms.wellbeing@manchester.ac.uk\">sms.wellbeing@manchester.ac.uk<\/a><br \/>\nCurriculum and Programmes: <a class=\"fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"mailto:sms.programmes-pgt@manchester.ac.uk\" href=\"mailto:sms.programmes-pgt@manchester.ac.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link sms.programmes-pgt@manchester.ac.uk\">sms.programmes-pgt@manchester.ac.uk<\/a><br \/>\nAssessment and Progression: <a class=\"fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"mailto:assessments.smspgt@manchester.ac.uk\" href=\"mailto:assessments.smspgt@manchester.ac.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link assessments.smspgt@manchester.ac.uk\">assessments.smspgt@manchester.ac.uk<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><strong>3. Overview of the Programme<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Programme and unit specs can be accessed via the Transformative Oncology Community Space: https:\/\/online.manchester.ac.uk\/ultra\/organizations\/_71189_1\/cl\/outline<\/p>\n<h1><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">4.\u00a0 General Information<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Health and Safety<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This programme is delivered online and there is no requirement for you to attend in person. However, if you do intend to visit the University campus, please take time to read the University\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=15458\">Health and Safety Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The Student Charter<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yoursay.manchester.ac.uk\/student-charter\/\">Student Charter<\/a>, developed jointly by the University and the Student's Union, is an important part of how we establish and maintain clear mutual expectations for the experience of all undergraduate and taught postgraduates. It sets out what we can expect from each other as partners in a learning community.<\/p>\n\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Online Skills Training Resource<\/span><\/strong><\/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=\"https:\/\/my.manchester.ac.uk\">https:\/\/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 Curriculum &amp; Programmes team. <\/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\/course unit lead.<\/p>\n<table class=\" alignleft\" style=\"width: 78.0309%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 34.858%;vertical-align: top\" width=\"215\"><strong>Research Methods*<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 125.538%;vertical-align: top\" width=\"401\">This course is spilt into 2 units that cover introductions to study design 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: 34.858%;vertical-align: top\" width=\"215\"><strong>Introduction to Statistics*<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 125.538%;vertical-align: top\" 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: 34.858%;vertical-align: top\" width=\"215\"><strong>Presentation Skills<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 125.538%;vertical-align: top\" 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. The course also includes a unit on influencing effectively, alongside the presentation and poster information.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 34.858%;vertical-align: top\" width=\"215\"><strong>Qualitative Research Methods<\/strong>*<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 125.538%;vertical-align: top\" width=\"401\">This unit has been designed to give you an introduction to Qualitative Research.<\/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 the Curriculum and Programmes Team\u00a0 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><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Mandatory Introductory Courses<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>All students are automatically enrolled onto the Blackboard introductory unit that provides information on Health and Safety and Academic Malpractice.<\/p>\n<p>Completion instructions for each of these sections are clearly defined within the course.\u00a0 All assessments must be completed within a month of you starting your programme, with the academic malpractice driving test completed before the first piece of summative assessment is submitted.<\/p>\n<p>You must achieve 70% in each of the Health and Safety elements and 100% in each of the Academic Malpractice Driving Test elements to pass.<\/p>\n\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Communication with Students<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Please note that <u>only<\/u> the University e-learning platform (Blackboard) and your 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 emails 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 your programme team if you do not intend to return to the next session of the course, if, for example, you are moving away.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Sharing Information<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The University may share appropriate information relating to your health and\/or conduct with external organisations such as your professional employer(s) (for example, relevant NHS Trust, Professional and Statutory Regulatory Bodies (PSRB)), placement and training providers and\/or regulator. This may occur where concerns in relation to your health and\/or conduct arise and the University considers it necessary for them to be disclosed to one or more of the above organisations. The University\u2019s Privacy Notice for Registered Students (which is accessible <a href=\"http:\/\/www.regulations.manchester.ac.uk\/data-collection-notice\/\">via this link<\/a>) includes further information about how the University may use and process your personal data, including the legal basis and conditions which may be relevant to such processing (see section 6 of the Privacy Notice). The University will only disclose special category data (such as data relating to your health) to a third party organisation where one of the additional conditions are satisfied (see section 9 of the Privacy Notice), including where processing is necessary for reasons of substantial public interest.<\/p>\n\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><strong>5.\u00a0 Teaching, Learning and Assessment<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Postgraduate Taught Degree Regulations<\/span><\/h2>\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><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidance<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>AI tools have the potential to enhance learning, and can support inclusivity and accessibility when used appropriately. It is important that you understand the potential risks and benefits of these tools if you plan to use them during your studies.<\/p>\n<p>You may use AI tools like any other resource to help you generate ideas, key themes, and plan your assessment, and you may also cite or quote content generated by AI systems. However, passing off work generated by AI as your own is plagiarism, and will be treated as seriously as plagiarism of another person.<\/p>\n<p>Some Course Units or assignments may vary this position. In these cases you will be given detailed instructions on what is and isn\u2019t allowed, and may be asked to sign a code of conduct. If you are unclear about what is permissible, contact the course unit lead.<\/p>\n<p>For more detail on the University\u2019s position on the use of AI in teaching and learning, see\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=70286\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Artificial Intelligence (AI) Teaching Guidance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For advice on how to acknowledge and cite content generated by AI see\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/manchester-uk.libanswers.com\/teaching-and-learning\/faq\/264824\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/manchester-uk.libanswers.com\/teaching-and-learning\/faq\/264824<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Mitigating Circumstances and Short Extensions to Coursework<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Short Extensions to coursework<br \/>\n<\/strong>If personal circumstances affect your ability to submit an assessment (not including exams or presentations), you may be eligible to request a short extension (5 working days) to your submission date (on top of any DASS automatic extension you may be entitled to).<\/p>\n<p>Requests for short extensions must be received at least 2 days before the submission due date. If your request is being made less than 2 working days before the published submission date, you should complete a\u00a0Mitigating Circumstances\u00a0request \u2013 see below.<\/p>\n<p>For further information, including the link to apply please refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/livemanchesterac.sharepoint.com\/:u:\/r\/sites\/UOM-FBMH-SMS-Student-Info-Hub\/SitePages\/Assessment-Extensions.aspx?csf=1&amp;web=1&amp;share=EVGy2D9YkphLu3wdtcLuQggBvtKcpdbHv_a5gvJaGDuliQ&amp;e=ZaiWJi\">Assessment Extensions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mitigating Circumstances<br \/>\n<\/strong>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>You should submit your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onemedforms.manchester.ac.uk\/s\/f\/vpE5jy7MZ3cwZZ1RZ6ZMsQzjnwNM\">mitigating circumstances application form<\/a> before your exam or assessment deadline. You have up to five working days after your deadline to submit mitigating circumstances. Requests after this date will only be considered by the Mitigating Circumstances Panel if there is a credible and compelling reason for the late submission.<\/p>\n<p>All mitigating circumstances applications must be supported by independent third party evidence. For further guidance regarding acceptable evidence please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/livemanchesterac.sharepoint.com\/:u:\/r\/sites\/UOM-FBMH-SMS-Student-Info-Hub\/SitePages\/Guide-for-evidence-for-mitigating-circumstances.aspx?csf=1&amp;web=1&amp;share=ESSTTpT6uD5OtYi0kGiRXNABqOhr8muEHhcfo8r6ndIT_Q&amp;e=1Hfg1D\">Evidence guidance<\/a> section of the SMS Student Information Hub.<\/p>\n<p>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>For further information please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/livemanchesterac.sharepoint.com\/:u:\/r\/sites\/UOM-FBMH-SMS-Student-Info-Hub\/SitePages\/Mitigating-Circumstances.aspx?csf=1&amp;web=1&amp;share=EX-GKmPjSHJGrgrkP5e-hJgBuom2AeRvat-rw8KJELI12Q&amp;e=J8g7TQ\">Mitigation Circumstances<\/a> section of the SMS Student Information Hub.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Turnitin and Plagiarism<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Plagiarism 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.<\/p>\n<p>As 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.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Academic Appeals, Complaints, Conduct and Discipline<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Academic Appeals<br \/>\n<\/strong>You can submit an appeal about an academic outcome based on one or more of the following grounds:<\/p>\n<p>a. Circumstances exist (or existed) affecting your performance of which, for a good reason, the relevant decision-making body may not have been made aware when its decision was taken, and which might have had a material effect on its decision.<br \/>\nb. A material administrative error or procedural irregularity has taken place in the assessment process (or in putting into effect the regulations for your programme of study) of such a nature as to cause significant doubt whether the decision you are appealing might have been different if the error or irregularity had not occurred.<br \/>\nc. You have evidence of prejudice or bias by one or more of your examiners.<br \/>\nd. Your supervision or training in respect of research for a dissertation or thesis (or equivalent work) was unsatisfactory to the point that your performance was seriously affected.<\/p>\n<p>An appeal cannot challenge academic judgement, including challenges to examiners\u2019 scores and feedback.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>STAGE ONE \u2013 Early Resolution<br \/>\n<\/u><\/strong>Stage One Academic Appeals must be submitted within 20 working days of being notified of the decision you are appealing against.<\/p>\n<p>Complete the Stage One Academic Appeal form: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk\/jfe\/form\/SV_doKpzBNOTzq1Hvw\">Stage One Academic Appeal form (manchester.ac.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The School will conduct an initial assessment to check the appeal:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>is on time, within 20 working days of the publication of confirmed results or the decision being appealed.<\/li>\n<li>meets one or more of the grounds to appeal.<\/li>\n<li>is not a challenge to academic judgement.<\/li>\n<li>is supported by relevant evidence where necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your appeal does not meet all of the above, the School will write to you within 10 working days to explain why.<\/p>\n<p>If your appeal is considered eligible, it will be reviewed by the School and you will receive an outcome letter.<\/p>\n<p>If you are not satisfied with the outcome, you can choose to progress to Stage Two.<\/p>\n<p>All evidence and reasoning relating to your appeal must be included with the Stage One application. Any new evidence or reasoning presented at Stage Two or Three will not be considered if there is not a clear and credible reason why this was not submitted or declared in the Stage One application.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>STAGE TWO \u2013 Formal Consideration<br \/>\n<\/u><\/strong>Stage Two Academic Appeals must be submitted within 10 working days of receiving the Stage One outcome.<\/p>\n<p>A Faculty Officer will review your appeal and the response from the School. The Faculty Officer may decide that your appeal is not eligible for consideration at Stage Two because the School has already made a decision at Stage One that the Faculty Officer thinks is reasonable.<\/p>\n<p>If the Faculty Officer decides to review your appeal at Stage Two, they may request further documents and evidence from you. Please note that you are usually expected to provide all the evidence that you wish to be considered in an appeal at Stage One.<\/p>\n<p>Your appeal will be considered and you will receive a Stage Two outcome letter. If you are not satisfied with the outcome, you can choose to progress to Stage Three.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>STAGE THREE \u2013 Review Request<br \/>\n<\/u><\/strong>If you do not agree with the decision to dismiss your appeal after it has been considered by your Faculty, you can request that the decision is reviewed.<\/p>\n<p>A Stage Three review is not a reconsideration of the appeal. A review is to check that the appeals procedure has been properly followed, and that the Faculty Officer\u2019s decision was reasonable based on all available evidence.<\/p>\n<p>You can request a review up to 10 working days after receiving your Stage Two outcome.<\/p>\n<p>More information about the three stages of the appeal process can be found here: <a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=23874\">Quick Guide to Academic Appeals <\/a>and <a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=1872\">Academic Appeals Procedure Regulation XIX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Information about the support available to you during the appeals process can be found here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regulations.manchester.ac.uk\/academic\/appeals-complaints-support\/\">Available support - factsheet for students who are accessing the University's appeals process<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Student Complaints<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The University's Student Complaints Procedure (Regulation XVIII) and associate documents, including a basic guide to students, can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentsupport.manchester.ac.uk\/study-support\/complaints\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The University has separate procedures to address complaints of bullying, harassment, discrimination and\/or victimisation - see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reportandsupport.manchester.ac.uk\/\">Report + Support<\/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 <a href=\"mailto:FBMHappealsandcomplaints@manchester.ac.uk\">Faculty Appeals and Complaints Team<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Conduct and Discipline of Students<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The University's Procedure for Conduct and Discipline of Students (Regulation XVII) and associate documents can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regulations.manchester.ac.uk\/academic\/conduct-discipline\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Faculty policies for students on communication and social networking can be found here:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=29038\"> Communication and Dress Code<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=29040\">Social Networking<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Information on Academic Malpractice and how to avoid it can be found <a href=\"http:\/\/www.regulations.manchester.ac.uk\/guidance-to-students-on-plagiarism-and-other-forms-of-academic-malpractice\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>In accordance with the <a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/DocuInfo.aspx?DocID=24561\">Policy on Submission of Work for Summative Assessment on Taught Programmes<\/a>, \u2018All typed summative assessment, including dissertations, should be submitted online and subjected to plagiarism detection software, where appropriate\u2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The University Library has produced online resources to help students in avoiding plagiarism and academic malpractice, they can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.manchester.ac.uk\/training\/my-learning-essentials\/online-resources\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Assessment Information<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Please refer to the 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\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Assignment Word Count (Including Dissertation)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\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>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<p><strong>Word Count Guide<br \/>\n<\/strong>What is and what is not included in the word count. Please note: Depending on the type of assessment, not all sections will be applicable.<\/p>\n<table class=\" alignleft\" style=\"height: 552px;width: 59.0283%;border-collapse: collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.7638%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Title page<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.2645%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.7638%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Contents<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.2645%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.7638%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">List of tables, figures<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.2645%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.7638%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Glossary of Terms<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.2645%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.7638%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Page numbers<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.2645%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.7638%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Abstract<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.2645%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.7638%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Declaration<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.2645%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.7638%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Intellectual Property<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.2645%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.7638%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Acknowledgements<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.2645%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.7638%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Introduction<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.2645%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.7638%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Background, Critical Review of Existing Literature<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.2645%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.7638%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Aims<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.2645%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.7638%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Methods<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.2645%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.7638%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Results<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.2645%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.7638%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Discussions<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.2645%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.7638%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Conclusions<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.2645%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.7638%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Recommendations<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.2645%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.7638%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Citations in the main text<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.2645%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.7638%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Directly quoted material in the main text<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.2645%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.7638%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">List of references<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.2645%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.7638%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Appendices<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.2645%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.7638%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">Tables and Figures<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.2645%;height: 24px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">The titles, footnotes and citations for Tables and Figures <strong>are <\/strong>included but the actual text within them is not.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Guidance for Presentation of Taught Master's Dissertations<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The University of Manchester guidance on presentation of taught Masters Dissertations is available at: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.regulations.manchester.ac.uk\/academic\/presentation-dissertations\/\">Guidance for the presentation of Taught Masters dissertations<\/a>.\u00a0 The guidance explains the required presentation of the dissertation, and failure to follow the instructions in the guidance may result in the dissertation being rejected by the examiners.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Submission of Assessments<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All course paperwork must also be submitted via Blackboard as instructed. Do not submit laboratory reports, tutorial work or other items of work to your MSc\/ MRes Programme Director or other members of staff unless specifically asked to do so \u2013 they should be submitted electronically as explained below. Please be aware that all electronically submitted work will be assessed for plagiarism using Turnitin software as described below.<\/p>\n<p>Please refer to your <a href=\"https:\/\/online.manchester.ac.uk\/\">Blackboard<\/a> unit spaces for more information regarding coursework and assessment, including submission deadlines.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Late Submission Penalty (Including Dissertation)<\/strong><\/span><\/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:<\/p>\n<p>10% 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 see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.regulations.manchester.ac.uk\/academic\/late-submission\/\">Guidance on Late Submission<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.regulations.manchester.ac.uk\/academic\/submission-of-work\/\">Policy on the Submission of Work for Summative Assessment on Taught Programmes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Marking and Feedback<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Summative assessments for the taught units will be marked by the primary assessor (and secondary assessor where specified) and feedback given to help you understand the mark you have received for the work submitted and how your performance might be improved in future. A sample of the assignments will be assessed by an internal moderator. Where appropriate, the primary assessor and secondary assessor\/moderator will meet to agree a final mark, accompanied by written feedback where necessary. The agreed mark may be an average of the two marks; if not the assessors will provide written justification of the agreed mark. If the assessors cannot agree a final mark then a third marker will assess the work. The agreed mark and feedback will be available for you to view on Blackboard, within 15 working days of the submission date.<\/p>\n<p>The research project\/dissertation will be independently double marked by two assessors. Both will provide feedback and will meet to agree a final mark. This may be an average of the two marks; if not the assessors will provide written justification of the agreed mark. If the assessors cannot agree a final mark, then a third marker will assess the work. The external examiner will moderate the research project reports. Marks and feedback will be available for you to view on Blackboard, within 20 working days of the submission date for Research Project 1 and following the Final Examination Board for the Research Project 2\/Dissertation.<\/p>\n<p>Assignments will be marked anonymously wherever possible and therefore should be identified by your ID number rather than your name. The only exceptions to this rule are oral presentations and pieces of work, which are required to bear a name (e.g. laboratory notebooks).<\/p>\n<p>For further information see <a href=\"https:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=26290\">Policy on Marking<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=6518\">Policy on feedback to Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Students<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Requests to Take Leave<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because of the structure of the MSc we are not always able to follow standard Semester dates and University holiday periods. You are expected to attend for all taught lectures, tutorials and exams. We also expect that following completion of your taught assessments that you are actively engaging with your studies for your research project. If you wish to take leave, please submit a request with dates to your programme administrator, who will seek approval from the programme director.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Special Permissions<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is the expectation of the University that postgraduate taught students pursue their studies on a continuous basis for the stipulated duration of their programme.\u00a0 However, it is recognised that students may encounter personal difficulties or situations which may seriously disrupt or delay their studies.\u00a0 In some cases, an interruption\/programme extension\/change mode of study or an extension to writing up may be the most sensible option.<\/p>\n<p>Should you wish to apply for special permission, in the first instance, please discuss your circumstances with your Programme Director\/Academic Advisor\/Dissertation Supervisor.\u00a0 Alternatively, you can contact the Student Support and Wellbeing team via <a href=\"mailto:sms.wellbing@manchester.ac.uk\">sms.wellbing@manchester.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Withdrawal from the Programme<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Students who are considering withdrawing from the programme should discuss this in the first instance with their Programme Director.\u00a0 If arrangements for withdrawal needs to be made, this will be handled by the relevant TLSE Team within the School.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Graduation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All students who successfully complete the Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and MSc\/MRes programmes 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<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Monitoring Attendance and Engagement of Students<\/span> <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The programme director and teaching staff will monitor the work and attendance of students on the programme via the SEAtS application. 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.\u00a0 For further information see:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.regulations.manchester.ac.uk\/regulation-xx\/\">Regulation XX Monitoring Attendance and Wellbeing of Students<\/a><\/p>\n<p><u>You are expected to attend all timetabled sessions.\u00a0<\/u>We also expect that students will be available to be on campus during published semester dates.<\/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>, where 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, Academic Advisor of the Student Support and Wellbeing team.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Logging Your Attendance: A Quick Guide to SEAtS<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>From September 2024, the University is introducing a new Student Engagement and Attendance System called SEAtS, enabling students and staff to log attendance at teaching sessions (such as lectures and seminars).<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Your attendance will be logged in one of two ways:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The academic will take a digital register (usually for small group teaching sessions, or<\/li>\n<li>You will mark yourself as having attended via a QR code or PIN code provided by the teaching colleague leading your session.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This system will actively support your engagement and wellbeing, allowing us to offer you further support should you need it.<\/p>\n<p>Using the new system will involve a few simple steps, which we have outlined below. This will be compulsory for all Undergraduate and Postgraduate students taught on campus.\u00a0 Other students will begin to use this system at a later date; they will be provided with further information on this nearer the time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to use SEAtS<br \/>\n<\/strong>SEAtS is a powerful tool that helps you manage your attendance and stay on top of your schedule. As a student, logging in to SEAtS for the first time is a straightforward process that involves a few simple steps. Here's how to get started:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Download the SEAtS App<br \/>\n<\/strong>To begin, download the SEAtS App on your smartphone. It's available on both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store, so whether you're using an iPhone or an Android device, you can easily access it. Simply search for \"SEAtS 2024\" in your app store, download, and install the app.<\/p>\n<p>If you do not have access to a working smartphone, it will be possible to use a web-based version that you can access from a laptop or a desktop computer. More information on this will be available via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk\/tlso\/policy-guidance\/student-support-development\/recording-attendance\/seats\/\">our SEAtS information hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Log in using your University Email<br \/>\n<\/strong>You will only be able to log onto SEAtS once you have completed registration and signed up for your University IT account. Once the app is installed, open it and log in using your university email address and password. It's important to note that you must use your official university email for this initial login. This ensures that your account is correctly linked to your student profile and schedule.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Logging your attendance<br \/>\n<\/strong>If your attendance is being logged via a digital register the teaching colleague leading your session will do this.<\/p>\n<p>If your attendance is being logged via a QR or PIN code, once you have logged in you'll be directed to the home screen of the SEAtS app. Here, you'll see a list of your upcoming teaching events. Select the relevant event to check into from the list, and you'll be prompted to confirm your attendance. You can do this by either scanning the QR code displayed in your classroom or entering the PIN code provided by the teaching colleague leading your session.<\/p>\n<p>These steps are essential for tracking your attendance accurately.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What happens after the first login?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Following your first login, accessing SEAtS becomes even easier. You can simply open the app, choose the teaching event you\u2019re attending, and scan the QR code or enter the PIN code, just like before. The app remembers your login details, so you won't need to re-enter your email each time you use it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to do if you are absent<br \/>\n<\/strong>You should record <strong>all<\/strong> absences in the SEAtS app. Additionally, in the case of illness that will result in you being absent for more than 7 calendar days or if you are absent for other reasons then you should email the Programme Director and <a href=\"mailto:sms.attendance@manchester.ac.uk\">sms.attendance@manchester.ac.uk<\/a> explaining the circumstances. Whatever your reason for being away, you should inform your Programme Director or Supervisor and make any necessary arrangements to catch up with work you have missed.<\/p>\n<p>For further information see:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.regulations.manchester.ac.uk\/regulation-xx\/\">Regulation XX Monitoring Attendance and Wellbeing of Students<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Wellbeing Support<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your physical\/mental health or any other issues are having an impact on your ability to attend your studies please do reach out to the <a href=\"mailto:sms.wellbeing@manchester.ac.uk\">Student Support and Wellbeing<\/a> team.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Student Visa Attendance Requirements<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are a student sponsored by the University of Manchester for a Student (formerly Tier 4) Visa, there are certain responsibilities that you need to understand and comply with in order to protect your status. This includes co-operating with the University in fulfilling our shared Student route duties to UK Visas &amp; Immigration. Any breaches to your responsibilities can have serious implications on your studies and eligibility to stay in the UK. There are some responsibilities associated with academic attendance.<\/p>\n<p>Please ensure you are fully aware of all your responsibilities: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentsupport.manchester.ac.uk\/immigration-and-visas\/responsibilities\/\">https:\/\/www.studentsupport.manchester.ac.uk\/immigration-and-visas\/responsibilities\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><strong>6.\u00a0 Student Support and Guidance<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Support within the Programme<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Academic support and advice is available to all students both formally and informally from the Programme Director, Academic Advisors and Research project Supervisors.<\/p>\n<p>The School also have a dedicated Student Support and Wellbeing team who can help with a wide range of issues whether they are personal, health or financial. The team can help you with wellbeing advice, Mitigating Circumstances, Disability Support and anything you experience that may affect your engagement with course.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/livemanchesterac.sharepoint.com\/sites\/UOM-FBMH-SMS-Student-Info-Hub\/SitePages\/Student-Support-and-Wellbeing.aspx\">SMS Student Information Hub<\/a> has lots of helpful guidance to support you throughout your time with us here at the University of Manchester.<\/p>\n<p>The Student Support and Wellbeing team offer one-to-one appointments to any challenges you are facing, offer personalised guidance and signpost to the relevant support. These meetings can take place either on campus or online.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Academic Success Programme<\/strong><\/span><\/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><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\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 <a href=\"mailto:sms.dc@manchester.ac.uk\">Disability Coordinator<\/a> 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>School Disability Coordinator (Karen Ross) Contact Details: <a href=\"mailto:sms.dc@manchester.ac.uk\">sms.dc@manchester.ac.uk<\/a><br \/>\nDASS Contact Details: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dass.manchester.ac.uk\/contact-and-see-us\/\">https:\/\/www.dass.manchester.ac.uk\/contact-and-see-us\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Religious Observance and Looking after yourself and your patients during Ramadan<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Policy on Religious Observance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.regulations.manchester.ac.uk\/academic\/policy-on-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><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><strong>7.\u00a0 Student Representation and Feedback<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Student Representation<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong>A Student Representative is a student leader and works in partnership with the University staff and Students\u2019 Union to represent the views and experiences of student peers.<\/p>\n<p>The programme\u2019s Student Rep is expected to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete general SU training &amp; specific school or programme training<\/li>\n<li>Contact your cohort (other students on your course) to introduce yourself &amp; gather feedback<\/li>\n<li>Work with staff, the SU and other reps to act on feedback and enact change<\/li>\n<li>Use existing data to suggest improvements to student experience<\/li>\n<li>Attend regular staff-student meetings to deliver feedback &amp; propose change<\/li>\n<li>Attend Faculty level feedback meetings (i.e. Faculty Forum)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There is a dedicated team in the Students\u2019 Union available to support reps with each aspect of the role, along with staff contacts in each programme who help to facilitate the staff-student meetings.\u00a0 Further details of training will be provided for reps once elected and information about additional support\/activities for student representatives can be found on the Students\u2019 Union website <a href=\"http:\/\/manchesterstudentsunion.com\/reps\">http:\/\/manchesterstudentsunion.com\/reps<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can find more information by visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/online.manchester.ac.uk\/webapps\/blackboard\/content\/listContentEditable.jsp?content_id=_12457128_1&amp;course_id=_66111_1\">SMS PGT Student Support Hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong>Course Unit Evaluations<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span>The quality of teaching on the programme is monitored in part by student feedback. Thus it is very important that you make your views, good and bad, known. At the end of each course unit, and at the end of the programme, you will be asked to complete an anonymous course unit evaluation form. In addition, please let the course unit leader or the programme director know at any time if you feel there is a problem with a particular area of the programme.<\/p>\n\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><strong>8.\u00a0 Programme Management<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The programme is managed and operated in accordance with the policies, principles, regulations and procedures of the University of Manchester.\u00a0 Programme 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 School.\u00a0 The Programme Committee will meet at least four times in each acdemic year and membership should consist of the Programme Director, Deputy Programme Director (if applicable), Course Unit Leads, Professional Support Staff and Student Representatives.<\/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>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.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>External Examiner<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The External Examiner for this programme is James Flanagan, name of Institution: Imperial College London, position at current Institution: Reader<\/p>\n<p><strong>The role of the External Examiner<br \/>\n<\/strong>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 Examiner Reports<br \/>\n<\/strong>External Examiner 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 Examiner\u2019s comments will be discussed. Students should contact their student representatives if they require any further information about External Examiner reports or the process for considering them.<\/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.\u00a0 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 the <a href=\"assessments.smspgt@manchester.ac.uk\">Assessment &amp; Progression Team<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h1><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">9.\u00a0 Student Privacy Notice<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>The 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.<\/p>\n\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><strong>10.\u00a0 Learning Resources<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Library Facilities<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The University of Manchester Library<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.library.manchester.ac.uk\/\">The University of Manchester Library<\/a> provides you with the resources and support you need throughout your programme. The Main Library houses all of the essential text books whilst the Alan Gilbert Learning Commons provides a 24\/7 learning environment in addition to study skills workshops. The Library also has an extensive collection of eBooks, databases and journals available online.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>My Library<\/em> tab in <a href=\"http:\/\/my.manchester.ac.uk\/\">My Manchester<\/a> has quick links to all of the Library\u2019s resources and services available to students.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Getting Started<br \/>\n<\/strong>You will need your student card to access all library sites around campus. Many of our services and resources also require you to confirm that you are a registered student. This authentication can be your student card, the ID number on the card, your Library PIN, the central username and password you use to log on, or a combination of these.<\/p>\n<p>Each course unit in Blackboard includes an online <a href=\"http:\/\/www.readinglists.manchester.ac.uk\/index.html\">reading list<\/a>, so you can quickly check availability and directly access e-books, digitised chapters and e-journals or articles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Main Library<br \/>\n<\/strong>The University Library has an extensive collection of printed books relevant to members of the Division of Dentistry. These are housed in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.manchester.ac.uk\/aboutus\/locationsandopeninghours\/main\/\">Main Library<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.manchester.ac.uk\/aboutus\/locationsandopeninghours\/stopford\/\">Stopford Library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The main collection of books on dental topics, along with those for other health related subjects such as Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy, are located in Blue 2 of the Main Library.<\/p>\n<p>The Main Library offers group study rooms, individual study space options and computer clusters. Wi-Fi is available throughout the building and a cafe lounge can be found on the ground floor. The Library has long opening hours and extends these during exam periods. Please check <a href=\"http:\/\/www.library.manchester.ac.uk\/aboutus\/locationsandopeninghours\/main\/\">Locations and Opening Hours<\/a> for full details on opening hours and facilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Alan Gilbert Learning Commons<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.library.manchester.ac.uk\/aboutus\/locationsandopeninghours\/learningcommons\/\">The Alan Gilbert Learning Commons<\/a> is a state-of-the-art learning environment with 24\/7 opening hours throughout term-time. The Learning Commons has flexible open learning spaces with multimedia facilities, computer clusters and 30 bookable group study rooms with whiteboards and media screens.<\/p>\n<p>There is a series of training workshops covering a variety of academic and transferable skills hosted in the training room at the Learning Commons. \u00a0These workshops include training on revision\/study skills, note-taking and other topics and have been developed by the Learning Commons staff in partnership with other teams across the University. \u00a0Full details of training sessions are available in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.library.manchester.ac.uk\/courses\/calendar\/\">My Learning Essentials Calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>IT Services Support Centre online<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Details of what IT support is available and how to access it can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itservices.manchester.ac.uk\/help\/\">IT Services Support<\/a> page.<br \/>\nLogin to the Support Portal 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: <a href=\"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/student\/technical-support\/\">https:\/\/handbooks.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<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Faculty eLearning team has produced an online induction package to help you understand our online services, software, and facilities. You can access this at <a href=\"https:\/\/elearning.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/student\/study-support\/online-induction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/elearning.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/student\/study-support\/online-induction\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Centre for\u00a0Academic and Researcher Development (CARD)<\/span> <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mhs.manchester.ac.uk\/trainingteam\/Default.aspx\">http:\/\/www.mhs.manchester.ac.uk\/trainingteam\/Default.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Centre for\u00a0Academic and Researcher Development team creates an environment that supports you through every stage of your career, allowing you to excel and reach your full potential. They deliver face to face training programmes and continual online resources that are tailored to meet your needs.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Good Research Conduct<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The University of Manchester\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=2804\">Code of Good Research Conduct<\/a> sets out our commitment to research integrity and our expectations of those who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchester.ac.uk\/research\/environment\/governance\/conduct\/\">conduct research<\/a> in our name.<\/p>\n<p><strong>General principles<br \/>\n<\/strong>This code is written to preserve the highest professional standards, while striving to maintain an environment that values creativity and flexibility.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All work must be carried out in accordance with the highest standards of scientific practice.<\/li>\n<li>Policies on safeguarding good scientific practice are available from the <a href=\"https:\/\/bbsrc.ukri.org\/research\/\">BBSRC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Recording, Storing and Archiving<em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><u>Research Data\/Materials<br \/>\n<\/u>As leader of a research project, you are responsible for ensuring that there are clear protocols for the collection, recording, storage and archiving of research data\/materials generated as part of your project. These protocols should fit within any professional guidance available, guidance from funding bodies, your school and the University\u2019s Code of Good Research Conduct.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Health and Safety<em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong>It is your responsibility to ensure that the research staff and students for whom you have responsibility are provided with an environment that is safe and healthy and all research is conducted within the requirements of health and safety legislation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>That necessary risk assessments have been undertaken (Never assume that because your research is not lab-based or using hazardous substances that it would not require a risk assessment).<\/li>\n<li>That staff are adequately informed, trained and monitored regarding safe practices to ensure they do not endanger themselves, others or the environment.<\/li>\n<li>That your research complies with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations as appropriate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><strong>11. Useful Links<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Academic Support Policies<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A full list of <a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/list.aspx\">University Policies and documents <\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/DocuInfo.aspx?DocID=1872\">Academic Appeals (Regulation XIX)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/DocuInfo.aspx?DocID=639\">Academic Malpractice: Procedure for the Handling of Cases<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=23875\">Basic Guide to Student Complaints<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/DocuInfo.aspx?DocID=6530\">Conduct and Discipline of Students (Regulations XVII)<\/a><br \/>\nGeneral University information on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk\/tlso\/academic-appeals-complaints-and-misconduct\/\">Conduct and Discipline of Students<\/a><br \/>\nFaculty 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><br \/>\nInformation 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<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchester.ac.uk\/discover\/privacy-information\/data-protection\/\">Data Protection<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=2863\">Guidance for the Presentation of Taught Masters Dissertations<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=2870\">Guidance to Students on Plagiarism and Other Forms of Academic Malpractice<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=24561\">Policy on Submission of Work for Summative Assessment on Taught Programmes<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=4271\">Policy on Mitigating Circumstances<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=23886\">Mitigating Circumstances Guidance for Students<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/display.aspx?DocID=29208\">PGT Degree Regulations<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/DocuInfo.aspx?DocID=6518\">Policy on Feedback to Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Students<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/DocuInfo.aspx?DocID=1893\">Student Complaints Procedure<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.yoursay.manchester.ac.uk\/\">Student Charter<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.yoursay.manchester.ac.uk\/\">Work and Attendance of Students (<\/a>Regulation XX)<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Student Support<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.studentnet.manchester.ac.uk\/crucial-guide\/\">A-Z of Student Services<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.accommodation.manchester.ac.uk\/\">Accommodation<\/a><br \/>\nBlackboard via <a href=\"https:\/\/my.manchester.ac.uk\">My Manchester<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.careers.manchester.ac.uk\/\">Careers Service<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.counsellingservice.manchester.ac.uk\/\">Counselling Service<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dso.manchester.ac.uk\/\">Disability Advisory and Support Service<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.languagecentre.manchester.ac.uk\/study-english\/\">University Language Centre<\/a> \u2013 Study English - Tel: 0161 306 3397<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchester.ac.uk\/connect\/jobs\/equality-diversity-inclusion\/\">Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for Staff and Students<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sport.manchester.ac.uk\/\">Health &amp; 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