Executive MSc in Health Economics, Policy and Management

Programme Code: TMHEPMEX

Department: Health Policy

For students starting this programme of study in 2020/21

Guidelines for interpreting programme regulations

Classification scheme for the award of a taught master's degree (four units)
Exam sub-board local rules

Students take four compulsory half unit courses, options to the value of two units, and a dissertation.

Classification
Eight marks count towards classification: the four compulsory courses in Year One, the dissertation, and the best three marks from the optional courses in Year Two. The lowest mark of the optional courses (listed at Paper 6 in the programme Regulations) will automatically be excluded from the marks that will count towards the degree classification. Any failed or Bad Failed courses that count towards classification will be treated in accordance with paragraph 3.1 of the Classification Scheme above. A degree cannot be awarded where a candidate receives a Bad Fail mark in any course. (Students should ensure they refer to the programme regulations relevant to the academic year when they started the programme)

Progression
Students wishing to defer sitting one or more examinations must seek permission according to the General Academic Regulations for Postgraduate Students. Students must normally pass a minimum of three out of the four compulsory half units in Year One to be able to proceed to Year Two. The Sub-Board Chair/Programme Director has the discretion to consider progression where a student only passes two out of the four compulsory half unit courses. Students are permitted to re-sit failed exams in line with the School's General Academic Regulations for Postgraduate Students.

Diploma
Students who cannot complete the MSc in Health Economics, Policy and Management due to unforeseen circumstances may be eligible for a Diploma. This Diploma is classified according to the Scheme for the Award of a Diploma.

Students may be eligible for the award of a Diploma if they leave the programme after completing the four compulsory half units in Year One and two half units in Year Two. All courses count towards the Diploma classification. A Pass mark of 50 must be achieved in all courses for students to achieve an overall Pass in the Diploma. Students wishing to defer attempting one or more assessments must seek permission according to the General Academic Regulations. Students are permitted to repeat failed assessments in line with the School’s General Academic Regulations and Regulations for Diplomas.

Certificate
Students who cannot complete the MSc in Health Economics, Policy and Management due to unforeseen circumstances, and who are not eligible for a Diploma, may be eligible for a Certificate. Students may be eligible for the award of a Diploma if they leave the programme after completing the four compulsory half units in Year One. The certificate is classified on a Pass/Fail basis only. A Pass mark of 50 needs to be achieved in all courses for students to be eligible for the award of the certificate. Higher marks in one course cannot compensate a Fail mark in another course. Students wishing to defer attempting one or more assessments must seek permission according to the General Academic Regulations. Students are permitted to repeat failed exams in line with the School’s General Academic Regulations and Regulations for Certificates.

Note for prospective students:
For changes to graduate course and programme information for the next academic session, please see the graduate summary page for prospective students. Changes to course and programme information for future academic sessions can be found on the graduate summary page for future students.