This section describes which Units you will take in which year of study. It indicates which units are mandatory and where you will be able to choose. The overall pass marks you will need to achieve in order to progress or achieve an award are shown. The full regulations concerning progression and completion are held in the University's Regulations and Code of Practice. Any particular aspects of your programme that are unusual will be highlighted. If any Units are must pass this will be shown below. The linked unit specifications detail any additional requirements.
What do the teaching blocks (TB) mean?
If you are selecting optional units, ensure that you have a balanced workload through the year.
This degree is also offered to students (usually from Medicine, Dentistry, or Veterinary Science) as an intercalating award, normally taken after 3 years of study.
| Unit name | Unit code | Credit points | Status | Teaching Block |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations in Health Sciences Research | BRMSM0074 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
| Introduction to Renal Sciences | BRMSM0031 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
| Research Club in Health Sciences Research | BRMSM0075 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
| Select up to 120 credit points from: | ||||
| Research Project in Health Sciences | MEDIM0015 | 120 | Optional | AYEAR |
| Renal Research Project | BRMSM0029 | 100 | Optional | AYEAR |
| Clinical Placement | BRMSM0030 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
| 180 | ||||
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7 unit is 50 out of 100.
For detailed rules on the award of credit, reassessment and award of a qualification please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
An award with Merit or Distinction is permitted for postgraduate taught masters, diplomas and certificates, where these are specifically named entry-level qualifications. An award with Merit or Distinction is not permitted for exit awards where students are required to exit the programme on academic grounds. An exit award with Merit or Distinction may be permitted where students are prevented by exceptional circumstances from completing the intended award.
The classification of the award in relation to the final programme mark is as follows:
* The MA in Law has separate regulations for awarding distinction and merit.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 100 must be at level 7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level 7.
