These Exam Sub-Board 'local rules' apply to the following programmes:
Executive MSc in Evaluation of Health Care Interventions and Outcomes, in collaboration with NICE - Classification scheme
MSc Global Health Policy - Classification scheme (formerly MSc Global Health)
Executive MSc Health Economics, Outcomes and Management in Cardiovascular Sciences- Classification scheme
Executive MSc Health Economics, Policy and Management - Classification scheme
LSE-Chicago Double Executive Master's in Health Policy - Classification scheme
MSc Health Policy, Planning and Financing - for all students starting before or after the 2018/19 academic year - Classification scheme
MSc Health Policy, Planning and Financing - for all students starting in the 2018/19 academic year - Classification scheme
MSc Health Policy, Planning and Financing - for all students starting in or after the 2019/20 academic year - Classification scheme
MSc International Health Policy - Classification scheme
MSc International Health Policy (Health Economics) - Classification scheme
 

1.

Course critical to assessment:
None

2.

Distinction/Merit borderline (scheme paragraph 3.3.2):
Classification for students with mark profiles falling into this range will always be determined to the advantage of the student.

3.

Merit/Pass borderline (scheme paragraph 3.3.4):
Classification for students with mark profiles falling into this range will always be determined to the advantage of the student.

4.

Students on the following programmes may be eligible for the following exit awards:
Executive MSc Health Economics, Outcomes and Management in Cardiovascular Sciences
Executive MSc Health Economics, Policy and Management
Executive MSc in Evaluation of Health Care Interventions and Outcomes, in collaboration with NICE

Diploma
Students may be eligible for the award of a Diploma if, as a result of exceptional and unforeseen circumstances, they must leave the programme early or once they have completed the programme if they are not eligible for the award of the degree after either completing all their first attempts or all second attempts at all courses. Students in this position must achieve passing grades (50 and above) in courses to the value of at least 3.0 units to be eligible for the award of Diploma. The Diploma is classified according to the Scheme for the Award of a Diploma. The Diploma is a final exit award with no option to be subsequently awarded the degree.

Certificate
Students may be eligible for the award of a Certificate if, as a result of exceptional and unforeseen circumstances, they must leave the programme early or once they have completed the programme if they are not eligible for the award of the degree after either completing all their first attempts or all second attempts at all courses. Students in this position must have achieved passing grades (50 and above) in courses to the value of at least 2.0 units to be eligible for the award of Certificate. The Certificate is classified on a Pass/Fail basis only. Higher marks in one course cannot compensate a Fail mark in another course. The award of a Certificate or Diploma is subject to the application of the General Academic Regulations and the Certificate/Diploma regulations and classification schemes. The Certificate is a final exit award with no option to be subsequently awarded the degree.