msc public health induction 2 dr olatunde aremu
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SCHOOL OF HEALTH, SPORTS AND BIOSCIENCE SCHOOL OF HEALTH, SPORTS AND BIOSCIENCE
MSc Public Health Induction Programme MSc Public Health Induction Programme
2929THTH January,2014 January,2014
Olatunde Aremu, PhD. Programme Leader, MSc Public Health
PURPOSE OF INDUCTION
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InductionInduction• Getting to know each other• Orientation• Information• Formalities• Policies and procedures
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YOUR COURSE
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Course Information Course Information
• Programme Structure [Full time/Part time]
• Different Modules • Assessment Methods• Regulations • Support Services Available
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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
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Typical Duration
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Different Modules
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ASSESSMENT METHODS
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1. Teaching1. Teaching 2. Learning 2. Learning 3. Assessment and Regulations 3. Assessment and Regulations
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Teaching and learningThe key teaching and learning methods used are:• Lectures• Self-directed study• Seminars• Computer based sessions• Students presentations• Library based exercises• UEL Plus (VLE)1/29/2014 Olatunde Aremu, PhD. 11
Assessment
Knowledge is assessed by• Coursework assignments of not more that 5,000 words
• Production of dissertation (7,000 words maximum)
• Presentations• Exam papers
Thinking skills are assessed by
• Critiques of research studies• Literature review undertakings• Problem solving exercises• Dissertation
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Assessment Regulations• Your assessment guidelines give you the deadline date
for handing in your assessments.
• All students have two chances in the submission of “summative assessments‟.
• All modules granted with less than 50% the student must re-submit . The mark (if pass) will be capped at 50%.
• Extenuating Circumstances: forms HELPDESK
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Masters Award ClassificationMasters Award Classification
REGULATIONS
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What you can expect from us What you can expect from us
• Clear guidance about the module and what is required• Assignment marked within the time specified• Good feedback on assignment submission• Supportive and approachable staff• Knowledgeable in subject areas• Start and finish class promptly
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What we will expect from you • Good punctuality and attendance(touch in)• We do have a 15 minute late rule! • Enthusiasm towards learning• Meeting all the set deadlines for course work• Respect each other, staff and your
environment• Classroom Etiquette- phone switched off
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Support Services Available• Referencing ‘Cite them Right’ • English and Academic writing skills -Details of English and Academic writing skills sessions • can be obtained from UEL Plus. Email: [email protected] Call: +44 (0) 20 8223 4170• Where to learn more about UEL Plus http://www.uel.ac.uk/uelplus/student_support/index.htm • Turnitin• Personal Tutor
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Health and Safety
There are two types of fire signal;• One continual ring – Fire alarm
• Intermittent rings- Major emergency
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No smoking
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QUESTIONS
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Thanks
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