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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
MRes in Clinical Research (Pathway in Translational Medicine) - Academic Year 2012-2013report at each deadline (every 6-8 weeks). Reports need to be signed off by supervisors and emailedto the course administrator.Please see further details regarding student attendance requirements in the appendix of thisdocument.Calendar of Important datesKey Term Dates: academic year 2012-2013Autumn Term 2012Start of Term Saturday 29 th September 2012End of Term Friday 14 th December 2012Spring Term 2013Start of Term Saturday 5 th January 2013End of Term Friday 22 rd March 2013Summer Term 2013Start of Term Saturday 27 th April 2013End of Term Friday 28 th June 2013Timelines for individual research and writing up during the summer period will be agreed betweenthe student and the supervisor.Project hand in & vivaThesis hand in deadlinePoster hand in deadlineOral examination – viva voceEnd of academic year (course ends)Full time students: 16 th August 2013Part time students: 15 th August 2014Full time students: 6 th September 2013Part time students: 5 th September 2014Full time students: September 2013Part time students: September 2014Full time students: end of September 2013Part time students: end of September 2014College closure dates and holidaysPlease refer to the College calendar when booking your holidays. Attendance at all lectures, practicalsessions and seminars is compulsory for all students. As your holidays should not interfere with youragreed project timeline, we recommend that you discuss your plans in advance with all of yoursupervisors. All College closure dates can be found at:http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/hr/procedures/leave/collegeclosuresExpectationsWhat to expect from the course and what is expected from you.11
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