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Introduction<\/h2>\n

Welcome to the University of Manchester and the School of Biological Sciences<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We hope that you have an interesting and exciting year. Please take the time to read through the Handbook<\/strong>. The information it provides is of great importance to you and we hope that it will be a useful resource throughout the academic year. It contains key details about your degree programme, as well as information such as staff contact details, links to degree regulations and work and attendance requirements.<\/p>\n

It will be assumed that you have read and understood the contents of this Handbook. Please talk to your Academic Advisor or Student Support Hub if anything is not clear to you.<\/p>\n

My Manchester\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

My Manchester brings all your online university services together in one place. From My Manchester you can access the student self-service system, which allows you to view your timetable, select course units and access your grades for assessed work. My Manchester also allows you to access University services including Blackboard and your University library account.<\/p>\n

You can login to My Manchester at:\u00a0http:\/\/my.manchester.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

You can view your personalised timetable on Publish: Publish (manchester.ac.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n

All the information in this handbook was accurate at the start of the 2024-2025 academic year.<\/p>\n

Our future<\/strong><\/p>\n

At The University of Manchester, one of our core goals under Teaching and Learning is as follows: \u201cAs an institution built on world-class research, we want to share knowledge to challenge and transform our students, giving learners of all ages and backgrounds the chance to contribute to positive change, improving their lives and those of others.<\/p>\n

We will inspire learners with challenging ideas, knowledge and wisdom, and help them develop the capabilities needed for a stellar career. Our teachers will be supported to deliver the highest levels of student satisfaction, embracing digital opportunities and placing personalisation at the heart of what we do.\u201d<\/p>\n

Compulsory Introductory Course<\/h2>\n

All students are automatically enrolled onto an introductory unit (BIOL62000) 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.<\/p>\n

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 <\/strong>the first piece of coursework is submitted and no later than 31 October 2024<\/strong>. Completion of these assessments is monitored by the School.<\/p>\n

All students are also strongly advised to complete the academic literacy section.<\/p>\n\n

Key Contact Details<\/h2>\n

If you have any queries or concerns at any time during your period of study at The University of Manchester, there is a range of people you can approach. Your Programme Administration Team will be your first point of call for general issues. Alternatively, you may wish to contact the Programme Director for specific aspects to do with the course or your Academic Advisor for career development issues. If you wish to raise a confidential matter at School level, you should approach the Head of Teaching, Learning and Student Experience \u2013 contact details below.<\/p>\n

Responsibility for overall management of the Programme lies with the Programme Director who has assembled a Programme Committee, which meets regularly, to advise on content, structure, management, student supervision, and regulatory matters such as Programme improvement and refinement. The Committee also includes the student representative who is democratically elected by you to attend these meetings.<\/p>\n

Programme Administration Team<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your first point of call should be directed as follows:<\/p>\n