MRes Translational Medicine Academic year 2012/2013 Division of ...

MRes in Clinical Research (Pathway in Translational Medicine) - Academic Year 2012-2013If students obtain a critical fail (0 – 39%), the mark cannot be included within the overall average ofthe 3 exams and they will be required to re-sit the exam at the next naturally occurring sitting. Onlyone re-sit will be permitted for each exam.A candidate re-entering any part of the examination will normally only be credited with a bare passmark if successful. Re-entry candidates may also not normally be considered for a merit ordistinction classification.If a student receives a D grade (40-49%), in both the first sit and the re-sit, on that occasion thehigher of the two marks would be taken.Students will be provided with mock questions/past paper(s) for each exam.Upon completion of the course students will receive an overall result e.g pass, merit, distinction.They will also receive: Overall mark for the 3 exams Viva mark Agreed Thesis markMitigating CircumstancesExtenuating circumstances can be outlined by students in relation to written exams or the writtenresearch project. Students must complete the appropriate paperwork which can be obtained fromthe course administrator (or on the Imperial College website) at least 5 working days prior toassessment. You will be asked to supply reasoning for your request.Detailed information on all post-graduate examination rules and regulations including studentprogress, re-sits, failure, extensions, etc., can be found on the College Registry web pages at thefollowing link –http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/registry/proceduresandregulations/regulationsPlagiarismImportant notice: details of plagiarism guidelines are appended at the end of this document.Students are advised to read the College information on plagiarism at the following links –http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/registry/exams/examoffenceshttp://www3.imperial.ac.uk/library/subjectsandsupport/plagiarismAttendanceStudents are required to attend all lectures. If you are unwell, please let the course administratorknow. Attendance is monitored throughout the lecture timetable.Each pathway will have regular meetings to discuss and present their research and/or hold journalclubs. At the start of the course students are provided dates for the year. Attendance is monitored ateach meeting.Students will be required to submit regular reports outlining the status of their projects and will beprovided with submission dates at the start of the year. Students will be expected to produce a10