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

MRes in Clinical Research (Pathway in Translational Medicine) - Academic Year 2012-2013Student AttendanceStudents are permitted to proceed with their approved course of study only if they maintain regularattendance and acceptable academic progress.While students are responsible for their own learning there is an expectation that they will take fulladvantage of the learning opportunities provided on the MRes in Clinical Research programme,attending all timetabled sessions of the course.Should a student choose to absent him/her self from the course without authorisation they shouldbe aware that they would be missing valuable teaching and/or clinical experience which they willrequire in order to prepare fully for future examinations. This might mean that they find themselvesin a situation where they are in danger of being required to withdraw from the course as aconsequence of examination failure. Should they find themselves in this situation, the fact that theyhave by their own action received less teaching and clinical experience than their fellow students isnot going to stand in their favour.Teaching/support staff and supervisors will keep students’ attendance under constant review andwarn them if they feel it is inadequate. Attendance problems will be reported to the Course Directorand the Director of Education. Academic staff and supervisors may wish to investigate whether thepoor attendance is a symptom of personal or academic difficulties that the student may be having.In the event of there being insufficient improvement following a warning, the case will be reportedto the Assistant Registrar. Upon discussion with the course team it could possibly be decided thatthe student’s academic record and/or application is inadequate or that the student is unable toprofit from continuing the course, and the student may be required to withdraw from the course, inaccordance with College withdrawal procedures. Students have the right of appeal.26