UCL SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
Academic Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in
General Pharmacy Practice – 2012/13
1.
INTRODUCTION AND TERMINOLOGY ................................................................... 3
2.
REGISTRATION PERIOD AND CHANGES TO PATTERN OF STUDY.................... 3
3.
BOARD OF EXAMINERS.......................................................................................... 4
4.
DATES OF EXAMINATIONS .................................................................................... 4
5.
ENTRY TO ASSESSMENTS ..................................................................................... 4
6.
REQUIREMENTS TO PASS A MODULE.................................................................. 5
7.
ACADEMIC PROGRESSION .................................................................................... 5
8.
RESIT PROVISIONS ................................................................................................. 6
9.
COURSEWORK PROVISIONS ................................................................................. 7
10.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES ................................................................................ 7
11.
EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES ......................................................................... 8
12.
SPECIAL EXAMINATION ARRANGEMENTS .......................................................... 9
13.
ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT AND PLAGIARISM ....................................................... 9
14.
AWARD CLASSIFICATION .................................................................................... 10
15.
EXIT QUALIFICATION ............................................................................................ 10
16.
DATE OF DEGREE AWARD .................................................................................. 10
17.
PROVISION OF DEGREE CERTIFICATE ............................................................... 10
18.
AEGROTAT DEGREE ............................................................................................. 11
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19.
AWARD OF DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES ................................... 10
20.
APPEALS................................................................................................................ 11
21.
REVOCATION OF AWARDS .................................................................................. 11
22.
SCHEMES OF AWARD .......................................................................................... 11
Annex A: Admissions and Programme of Study...................................................... 12
Annex B: Scheme of Award 2012/13 ...................................................................... 14
Annex C: Scheme of Award 2011/12 ...................................................................... 14
Annex D: Scheme of Award 2010/11 ...................................................................... 15
Annex E: Scheme of Award 2007/08 ...................................................................... 15
Annex F: Summary of regulation changes by cohort intake..................................... 16
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1.
INTRODUCTION AND TERMINOLOGY
1.1
This document sets out the Academic Regulations which govern the Postgraduate Diploma
in General Pharmacy Practice (PG Dip) programme at the UCL School of Pharmacy. PG
Dip students will be governed by these Academic Regulations as well as UCL’s academic
policies and procedures where specified.
1.2
Students will be subject to the Academic and Degree Regulations in place at the start of
their programme of study. There may be amendments to these regulations during a
student’s registration on their programme of study and they will be notified of any changes
in advance. Schemes of Award for students entering the programme from 2007/8 onwards
are available in the Annexes at the end of these Regulations.
1.3
The following terminology will be used throughout these regulations:
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Programme of Study: This is the PG Dip. Students who wish to exit the degree
after module 1 may be eligible for the Postgraduate Certificate in General Pharmacy
Practice (PG Cert).
Modules: The PG Dip will comprise four modules. These will be outlined in the PG
Dip Programme Handbook and in the Scheme of Award outlined in the Annexes at
the end of these Regulations.
Part: The PG Dip is divided into two Parts. The first part comprises module 1 and 2
and the second part comprises modules 3 and 4. Students cannot progress to the
next Part of the PG Dip until the previous part has been completed and passed.
Programme Director: Academic member of staff who is responsible for the overall
management and academic leadership of the PG Dip.
Module Organiser: Academic member of staff who is responsible for the overall
management and academic leadership of an individual Module.
2.
REGISTRATION PERIOD AND CHANGES TO PATTERN OF STUDY
2.1
Period of Registration
2.1.1
The normal period of registration for the PG Dip is:
Programme of study
PG Dip
2.1.2
2.2
Minimum
3 years
Maximum
5 years
Students are expected to complete the programme within three years; however, it
is possible to extend this to a maximum of five years.
Changes to Pattern of Study
2.1.1
Interruption of Studies: Students cannot interrupt their studies on flexible learning
programmes; however, it is possible to not take modules in a particular. However,
students must complete the PG Dip within the maximum period of 5 years.
Students must re-enrol with UCL in the normal manner every year even if they are
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not taking any modules. This is to confirm that they are still continuing with the
programme.
2.2.2
Withdrawal of Study: Refer to the UCL procedure available here.
2.2.3
Students who withdraw from the programme and wish to return at a later date must
apply to start the programme again. No marks from previous periods of enrolment
will be carried forward unless students have achieved the Postgraduate Certificate
in which case it may be possible to APEL this qualification onto the course.
3.
BOARD OF EXAMINERS
3.1
The PG Dip Board of Examiners is governed by the UCL Regulations for the Board of
Examiners for Taught Programmes 2012-13.
3.2
There are two types of Board of Examiners for the PG Dip. These Boards meet four times
per year normally in March and October (Main Boards) and December and July
(Resit/Deferral Boards):
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Main Board: This Board approves modules results and makes progression and
award recommendations to the Faculty Board of Examiners.
Resit/Deferral Board: This Board approves resit and first sit module results and
makes progression and award recommendations to the Faculty Board of Examiners.
4.
DATES OF ASSESSMENTS
4.1
Assessments are normally held in March and September (July and December for
resits/deferrals).
4.2
Some assessments may be held outside of these months and this will be detailed in the
Module Outline at the start of the Module.
4.4
A timetable of assessments showing the date, time and location of assessments will be
published by the Student and Academic Support Office (SASO) at least one month in
advance of the assessment period.
5.
ENTRY TO ASSESSMENTS
5.1
A student will be entered for all assessments for a Module as long as they have attended
the programme of study and pursued the Modules to the satisfaction of their tutors. The
minimum requirement for ‘satisfactory performance’ is attendance of 70% of the Module in
terms of lectures, seminars and other forms of teaching and learning as specified by the
School. If this is not the case then the tutor will inform the Student and Academic Support
Office (SASO) at least two weeks’ prior to the date of the first assessment for which entry
has been refused. The Student and Academic Support Office (SASO) will in turn, notify the
student.
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5.2
A student is required to enter the diet of assessments for each Module at the first available
opportunity. In the case of approved extenuating circumstances, a student may be
permitted to defer assessments to the next available opportunity.
5.3
All assessed work, whether written papers or oral examination, shall be assessed in the
English Language.
6.
REQUIREMENTS TO PASS A MODULE
6.1
A Module may include one or more separate assessment components such as
examinations, essays, practical work, presentations etc. The methods of assessment for
each component will be set out in the Module Outline for each Module. Further information
about of assessment can be found in the UCL Assessment Strategy.
6.2
Students must complete a number of formative and summative assessments as detailed in
the Module Outline. Formative assignments give feedback to students on their performance
but do not count towards the final mark. The marks for summative assignments count
towards the final mark for the Module. The weighting of each assessment component for
the final Module mark will be detailed in the Module Outline and in the Schemes of Award in
the Annexes to these Regulations.
6.3
Students are required to participate in all assessment components at the first available
opportunity. Students are only permitted to defer their assessment due to accepted
Extenuating Circumstances.
6.4
The minimum pass mark for Postgraduate Modules is 50%.
6.5
Some Modules have individual pass marks for each separate assessment component
within the Module which are known as qualifying pass marks. It is possible for students to
achieve the minimum pass mark for the Module but fail due to not achieving the qualifying
pass mark for the individual assessment components. It is also possible for some
assessment components to have higher qualifying pass marks than the minimum Module
pass marks outlined in 6.4. This will be detailed in the Module Outline and in the Scheme of
Award in the annexes to these regulations.
6.6
A student who is absent from assessments without good cause will incur a penalty. For
written examinations this will be a mark of zero and for coursework this will either be a mark
of zero or a late penalty mark deduction depending on the lateness of the submission. The
coursework penalties are outlined in UCL Academic Regulations for Undergraduate
Students 2012-13 Section 3, point 3.1.6.
6.7
Where students have extenuating circumstances which render them not fit to sit an
assessment, they must report these to the Extenuating Circumstances Panel (ECP), via the
Student and Academic Support Office (SASO), as soon as practically possible and within
the deadlines set out on the Extenuating Circumstances Policy. If the EC’s are accepted by
the ECP then no penalty will be incurred.
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7.
ACADEMIC PROGRESSION
7.1
In order to progress, students must have completed and passed all assessments
associated with each Part of the PG Dip.
Part 1: PHAYG100 plus 1 DAP module
Part 2: Two DAP modules
7.2
Where a student has failed assessments within a Part then the resit provisions will apply as
set out in Section 8 below.
7.3
Students cannot progress to the next Part of a programme until they have completed and
passed the previous Part.
7.4
It is not possible to trail failed or incomplete Modules into the next Part of the PG Dip.
8.
RESIT PROVISIONS
8.1
If a student has passed a Module or been awarded the PG Dip or PG Cert then they cannot
resit an assessment.
8.2
A candidate who has failed an assessment at the first attempt may be permitted an
opportunity to re-enter for the assessment at a later date specified by the Board of
Examiners.
8.3
The right to resit an assessment is not automatic and is at the discretion of the Board of
Examiners. Students whose performance is exceptionally poor may be required to repeat
the failed assessments with attendance or they may be required to withdraw from the
programme.
8.4
Resit assessments will be in the same format as the assessments taken at the first
opportunity. Where an identical assessment cannot be offered an alternative form of
assessment may be set which allows the candidate to demonstrate achievement of the
learning outcomes for that assessment. However, if the original assessment has to be
passed, the student may be required to sit out the academic year and repeat the
assessment at the next available opportunity. They will not be permitted to progress to the
next Part until the assessment has been passed.
8.5
A maximum of two attempts at each assessment is permitted at the discretion of the Board
of Examiners. Where a student has failed 50% or more of a Part, the Board of Examiners
may ask the student to withdraw from the programme without the opportunity for resits. A
third attempt may be granted by the Board of Examiners in exceptional circumstances such
as a marginal fail in a module or accepted extenuating circumstances.
8.6
The maximum mark that can be achieved at a resit assessment will be the minimum pass
mark for that assessment component. The minimum pass marks obtained at resit will be
used for calculating the overall pass mark for the Module and the final degree award.
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8.7
Marks achieved at the resit opportunity will override any marks achieved at previous
attempts. This will be the case even where the marks achieved at the resit opportunity are
lower than those achieved previously.
8.8
Students who are required to take an assessment component as a deferred first attempt
due to accepted extenuating circumstances will not be capped at the minimum pass mark
for that assessment component. The student will be credited with the actual mark received
for that assessment component. Marks achieved at the deferred first attempt will override
any marks achieved at previous attempts.
8.9
Students who fail some assessment components for a Module but pass others will be
credited with the marks for the assessments they have passed and will not be required to
repeat them. However, where a student has been granted an exceptional third attempt at
an assessment by the Board of Examiners, they may be required to forfeit marks already
gained in the Module and repeat all assessments with or without attendance.
8.10
A candidate who fails an assessment must satisfy the examiners at the next available
opportunity and within 13 months from the date of the first entry to the examination. A
candidate who fails to satisfy the examiners within this period will not be permitted to
progress and may be required to re-attend the Module before being entered for any further
assessment opportunity.
9.
COURSEWORK PROVISIONS
9.1
Students must submit coursework in accordance with the procedures set out in the Student
Handbook. They must also follow any specific requirements set out in the PG Dip
Programme Handbook and in individual Module Outlines.
9.2
All coursework submitted in hard copy must have a completed Coursework Coversheet
attached. Electronic versions of the Coursework Coversheets are available on Moodle.
9.3
Practice/module tutors may accept work to provide informal feedback on one occasion only.
The work must then be submitted formally to the School for marking. The tutor will
complete a mark sheet, with feedback in the comments section and a final mark. The mark
sheet is returned to the Student with the assignment.
9.4
Coursework which is submitted late and without valid Extenuating Circumstances will be
subject to the penalties outlined in the UCL Academic Regulations for Undergraduate
Students 2012-13 Section 3, point 3.1.6.
9.5
Extension to submission dates for coursework/projects can only be approved via the
Extenuating Circumstances procedure. Academic staff cannot approve extensions to
deadlines.
9.6
Penalties will be imposed for over length coursework, including research projects,
dissertations and final reports as outlined in the UCL Academic Regulations for
Undergraduate Students 2012-13, Section 3, point 3.1.7.
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10.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
10.1
UCL has established procedures for the conduct of examinations which are printed
annually. These can be found on the School web site under examinations.
10.2
Information about the Examination Procedures will be sent to students prior to each
examination session by email. If students do not receive this information it is their
responsibility to inform the Student and Academic Support Office (SASO). Students must
familiarise themselves with the Examination procedures available on the School website
prior to each examination period.
10.3
Any breach of the Examination procedures will be dealt with under the UCL Examination
Irregularities Procedure.
11.
EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES
11.1
The School operates a “fit to sit” Extenuating Circumstances Policy. If a student believes
that their ability to sit an assessment will be seriously affected by extenuating
circumstances then they should refrain from sitting the assessment and submit extenuating
circumstances in accordance with the School Policy.
11.2
Students who sit an assessment are declaring themselves fit and well enough to do so.
Students who sit assessments cannot later submit extenuating circumstances and claim
that their performance was affected. The only exception would be where a student had
been taken ill during the assessment.
11.3
To make a claim for EC’s a student must submit an Extenuating Circumstances Form
(ECF) supported by original independent documentary evidence as outlined in the School’s
Extenuating Circumstances Policy. EC’s must be submitted by the published deadline and
prior to the meeting of the Board of Examiners.
11.4
An Extenuating Circumstances Panel will meet prior to the Board of Examiners to consider
the claim and the documentary evidence and will decide whether to accept or reject the
claim based on the criteria outlined in the School’s Extenuating Circumstances Policy.
11.5
The Board of Examiners will receive the outcomes of the Extenuating Circumstances Panel
but will not have access to the details of individual cases in order to protect confidentiality.
11.6
Extenuating Circumstances should be submitted in the following instances
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11.7
Where a student is not able to attend a timed assessment due to extenuating
circumstances (i.e. an examination, an oral presentation, an OSCE examination etc.)
Where a student is unable to meet an assessment deadline due to extenuating
circumstances (i.e. coursework/project submission.)
If students are unable to submit work by the deadline due to extenuating circumstances,
they can request an extension via the extenuating circumstances policy. The length of the
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extension will depend on the nature of the extenuating circumstances and the documentary
evidence provided but will not exceed 4 weeks. Students who cannot submit the work within
a 4 week period will be required to sit a new piece of coursework/project at the next
available opportunity. This may require re-attendance of the Module and may delay their
progression on the programme.
11.8
Students are expected to manage their time so that minor ailments should not prevent them
from completing their coursework/projects by the deadline.
11.9
If work is submitted late without an agreed extension the mark awarded will be penalised in
line with the UCL Policy as outlined in the UCL Academic Regulations for Undergraduate
Students 2012-13, Section 3, point 3.1.7.
11.10 Where a student’s extenuating circumstances have been accepted, the Board will either
grant a further attempt at a first sit (if the extenuating circumstances relate to a first attempt)
or a further attempt at a resit (if the extenuating circumstances relate to a resit).
11.11 Where a student’s extenuating circumstances have been rejected, the original assessment
decision will stand.
11.12 Once the Board of Examiners has made a decision in relation to extenuating
circumstances, no further concessions shall be made at a later date in relation to those
circumstances. Students have the right of appeal via the UCL Grievance Procedure.
12.
SPECIAL EXAMINATION ARRANGEMENTS
12.1
Students who have a disability and/or learning difficulty and require special examination
arrangements must submit their request in accordance with the UCL procedure.
12.2
Informing UCL of a medical condition/learning difficulty at the start of the degree
programme does not automatically lead to special examination arrangements being made.
Students are required to request special examination arrangements in accordance with this
procedure.
13.
ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT AND PLAGIARISM
13.1
Students must abide by UCL’s policy on academic misconduct and plagiarism. Failure to
do so may result in a student being required to attend a disciplinary hearing.
13.2
Students should ensure they have read and understood the plagiarism guidance available
on the web and in the Student Handbook. Students must also be familiar with what
constitutes an Exam Irregularity.
13.3
By sitting an examination or submitting work either in hard copy or electronically, a student
is confirming that the work submitted is exclusively their own, except where referenced, and
that work has not been submitted previously for assessment at UCL.
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14.
AWARD CLASSIFICATION
14.1
The classification of the PG Dip is based on the student’s final average mark as calculated
under the appropriate Scheme of Award. The final mark for the degree is based on the
module marks weighted in accordance with the number of credits for that module:
PHAYG100
PHAYG101
PHAYG102
PHAYG103
14.2
(60 credits out of 120)
(20 credits out of 120)
(20 credits out of 120)
(20 credits out of 120)
The classification boundaries are as follows:
Final Average mark
70% or more
at least 50% and less than 70%
less than 50%
Classification
Distinction
Pass
Fail
15.
EXIT QUALIFICATION
15.1
An Exit Award is made where a student is unable to complete the programme for which
they were enrolled, but have completed and passed sufficient modules to be awarded a
lower level qualification.
15.2
An Exit Award is available to students who successfully complete the first module
PHAYG100 Foundations in Professional Practice. These students will be eligible for the
award of Postgraduate Certificate in General Pharmacy Practice.
15.3
The PG Cert is not classified. The pass mark is 50%.
16.
DATE OF DEGREE AWARD
16.1
The date of the award of a degree to successful students is 1 August, but where a student
completes the degree at a time other than the summer vacation, the date of award is 1
November, 31 December or 1 March, as appropriate. Please see UCL Academic
Regulations for Undergraduate Students 2012-13, Section 3, point 3.1.5.
17.
PROVISION OF A DEGREE CERTIFICATE
17.1
UCL Academic Regulations for Undergraduate Students 2012-13, Section 3, point 3.7.
18.
AEGROTAT DEGREES
18.1
UCL Academic Regulations for Undergraduate Students 2012-13, Section 3, point 3.8.
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19.
AWARD OF DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES
19.1
UCL Academic Regulations for Undergraduate Students 2012-13, Section 3, point 3.9.
20.
APPEALS
20.1
Students cannot contest the decision of the Board of Examiners on academic grounds.
Students can only contest the results on specific grounds as set out in the Student
Grievance Procedure.
21.
REVOCATION OF AWARDS
21.1
UCL Academic Regulations for Undergraduate Students, Section 3, point 3.11.
22.
SCHEMES OF AWARD
22.1
The annexes set out the Schemes of Award for the PG Dip Degree for each year of study
based on the typical year of entry to the programme (first year and direct second year
entrants).
Annex A:
Annex B:
Annex C:
Annex D:
Annex E:
Annex F:
22.2
Admissions and Programme of Study
Students who commenced the PG Dip in 2012/13 onwards
Students who commenced the PG Dip in 2011/12 onwards
Students who commenced the PG Dip in 2010/11
Students who commenced the PG Dip in 2007/08
Summary of regulation changes by cohort
Students who have interrupted studies or repeated a year will usually follow the pattern of
assessment in place at the start of the relevant Part of study. Further guidance is available
from the Student and Academic Support Office (SASO).
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Annex A – Admissions and Programme of Study
1.
Admissions Requirements
1.1
In order to be eligible for entry to the programme, applicants must meet one of the following
entry criteria:
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Be a registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Be a registered pharmacist within a European Union member state.
Be a registered pharmacist within a non-European Union member state, but
eligible for registration with the GPhC.
1.2
In addition, the student must have a practice base (accredited Training Centre) from which
to operate and have access to a Practice Tutor accredited by the School of Pharmacy. A list
of accredited Training Centres can be found on the School’s website here:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/pharmacy/study/PharmacyPractice/DipGPP.
1.3
Students may not be granted exemption from any part of the programme of study.
However, it is possible for students to APEL prior learning onto the programme in place of
Module 1 (PHAYG100). Please refer to information on the website
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/pharmacy/study/PharmacyPractice/DipGPP.
2.
Programme of Study
2.1
The Postgraduate Diploma in General Practice Pharmacy (PG Dip) will commence
twice per year with one cohort being admitted in September and another in March.
The first module lasts for 18 months and the remaining three modules last for 6
months each.
2.2
Students will be enrolled on a part-time basis at the UCL School of Pharmacy. Students will
be subject to the regulations, procedures and policies of the UCL School of Pharmacy.
2.3
The PG Dip comprises 4 modules at Level 7 of the FHEQ worth 120 credits in total. Module
1 is worth 60 credits and the three practice placement Modules (M2, M3, M4) are each
worth 20 credits as follows:
PHAYG100
PHAYG101
PHAYG102
PHAYG103
Foundations of General Practice
DAP Therapeutic Review
DAP Audit
DAP Change Management
60 credits
20 credits
20 credits
20 credits
2.5
On successful completion of all assessments for Module 1 (PHAYG100), candidates may
opt for an exit award of a Postgraduate Certificate in General Pharmacy Practice worth 60
credits.
2.6
The School cannot accept responsibility for students who are unable to complete the
programme (e.g. due to lack of support in the practice base, change in job or personal
circumstances or redundancy).
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Annex B – Scheme of Award 2012/13
PHAYG100
Foundations of General Practice
12 month assessment
 MCQ (12 months)
 Portfolio (12 months)
Credits
Weighting
60
33%
P/F
18 month assessment
 OSCE
 MCQ (18 months)
 Portfolio (18 months)
PHAYG101
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20
50%
50%
P/F
20
50%
50%
P/F
20
50%
50%
P/F
Defined Area of Practice 2 (Audit)
DAP Oral
Written Summary
Portfolio Review
PHAYG103
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Defined Area of Practice 1 (Therapeutic Review)
DAP Oral
Written Summary
Portfolio Review
PHAYG102
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P/F
67%
P/F
Defined Area of Practice 3 (Change Management)
DAP Oral
Written Summary
Portfolio Review
3.1
The portfolio of practice must contain evidence of GLF assessment(s), mini-PAT, mini-CEX,
CbD, DOPS, MRCF and Extended interventions as set out in the Assessment Handbook
and DAP Module Outlines.
3.2
The qualifying mark is 50% for each assessment component that is awarded marks as
opposed to being pass/fail. In order to pass the OSCE in PHAYG100 practitioners must
pass a minimum of 5 out of 8 OSCE stations. The OSCE result is recorded as pass/fail.
3.3
The Board of Examiners may permit compensation in the MCQ examination for PHAYG100
across each section of the exam individual paper as long as the minimum mark of 35% is
achieved in each section and the overall mark for that exam is 50%.
3.4
The overall pass mark for the award of the PG Dip is 50%. Students who achieve a mark of
70.0% and above and have passed a minimum of 7 out of 8 of the OSCE stations in
PHAYG100 will be awarded the Diploma with Distinction.
3.5
A maximum of 3 attempts is permitted for each assessment at the discretion of the Board
of Examiners.
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Annex C – Scheme of Award 2011/12
PHAYG100
Foundations of General Practice
12 month assessment
 MCQ (12 months)
 Portfolio (12 months)
Credits
Marks
60
100
P/F
18 month assessment
 MCQ (18 months)
 OSCE (18 months)
 Portfolio (18 months)
PHAYG101
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20
100
100
P/F
20
100
100
P/F
20
100
100
P/F
Defined Area of Practice 2 (Audit)
DAP Oral
Written Summary
Portfolio Review
PHAYG103
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Defined Area of Practice 1 (Therapeutic Review)
DAP Oral
Written Summary
Portfolio Review
PHAYG102
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200
300
P/F
Defined Area of Practice 3 (Change Management)
DAP Oral
Written Summary
Portfolio Review
3.1
The portfolio of practice must contain evidence of GLF assessment(s), mini-PAT, mini-CEX,
CbD, DOPS, MRCF and Extended interventions as set out in the Assessment Handbook
and DAP Module Outlines.
3.2
The qualifying mark is 50% for each assessment component that is awarded marks as
opposed to being pass/fail. In order to pass the OSCE in PHAYG100 practitioners must
pass a minimum of 5 out of 8 OSCE stations. The OSCE result is converted into a
percentage mark and the minimum that can be obtained is 63%.
3.3
The Board of Examiners may permit compensation in the MCQ examination for PHAYG100
across each section of the exam individual paper as long as the minimum mark of 35% is
achieved in each section and the overall mark for that exam is 50%.
3.4
The overall pass mark for the award of the PG Dip is 50%. Students who achieve a mark of
70.0% and above and have passed a minimum of 7 out of 8 of the OSCE stations in
PHAYG100 will be awarded the Diploma with Distinction.
3.5
A maximum of 3 attempts is permitted for each assessment at the discretion of the Board
of Examiners.
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Annex D – Scheme of award 2010/11
PHAYG100
Foundations of General Practice
12 month assessment
 MCQ (12 months)
 Portfolio (12 months)
Credits
Marks
60
100
P/F
18 month assessment
 MCQ (18 months)
 OSCE (18 months)
 Portfolio (18 months)
PHAYG101
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20
100
100
P/F
20
100
100
P/F
20
100
100
P/F
Defined Area of Practice 2 (Audit)
DAP Oral
Written Summary
Portfolio Review
PHAYG103
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
Defined Area of Practice 1 (Therapeutic Review)
DAP Oral
Written Summary
Portfolio Review
PHAYG102
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200
300
P/F
Defined Area of Practice 3 (Change Management)
DAP Oral
Written Summary
Portfolio Review
3.1
The portfolio of practice must contain evidence of GLF assessment(s), mini-PAT, mini-CEX,
CbD, DOPS, MRCF and Extended interventions as set out in the Assessment Handbook
and DAP Module Outlines.
3.2
The qualifying mark is 50% for each assessment component that is awarded marks as
opposed to being pass/fail. In order to pass the OSCE in PHAYG100 practitioners must
pass a minimum of 5 out of 8 OSCE stations. The OSCE result is converted into a
percentage mark and the minimum that can be obtained is 63%.
3.3
The Board of Examiners may permit compensation in the MCQ examination for PHAYG100
across each section of the exam individual paper as long as the minimum mark of 35% is
achieved in each section and the overall mark for that exam is 50%.
3.4
The overall pass mark for the award of the PG Dip is 50%. Students who achieve a mark of
70.0% and above and have passed a minimum of 7 out of 8 of the OSCE stations in
PHAYG100 will be awarded the Diploma with Distinction.
3.5
A maximum of 4 attempts is permitted for each assessment at the discretion of the Board
of Examiners.
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Annex E – Scheme of award 2007/08
PHAYG100
Foundations of General Practice
12 month assessment
 OSCE (12 months)
 MCQ (12 months)
 Portfolio (12 months)
Credits
Marks
60
200
200
P/F
18 month assessment
 OSCE (18 months)
 MCQ (18 months)
 Portfolio (18 months)
PHAYG101






20
100
100
P/F
20
100
100
P/F
20
100
100
P/F
Defined Area of Practice 2 (Audit)
DAP Oral
Written Summary
Portfolio Review
PHAYG103



Defined Area of Practice 1 (Therapeutic Review)
DAP Oral
Written Summary
Portfolio Review
PHAYG102
100
100
P/F
600
Defined Area of Practice 3 (Change Management)
DAP Oral
Written Summary
Portfolio Review
3.1
The portfolio of practice must contain evidence of GLF assessment(s), mini-PAT, mini-CEX,
CbD, DOPS, MRCF and Extended interventions as set out in the Assessment Handbook
and DAP Module Outlines.
3.2
The qualifying mark is 50% for each assessment component that is awarded marks as
opposed to being pass/fail. In order to pass the OSCE in PHAYG100 practitioners must
pass a minimum of 5 out of 8 OSCE stations. The OSCE result is converted into a
percentage mark and the minimum that can be obtained is 63%.
3.3
The Board of Examiners may permit compensation in the MCQ examination for PHAYG100
across each section of the exam individual paper as long as the minimum mark of 35% is
achieved in each section and the overall mark for that exam is 50%.
3.4
The overall pass mark for the award of the PG Dip is 50%. Students who achieve a mark of
70.0% and above and have passed a minimum of 7 out of 8 of the OSCE stations in
PHAYG100 will be awarded the Diploma with Distinction.
3.5
A maximum of 4 attempts is permitted for each assessment at the discretion of the Board
of Examiners.
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Annex F – Summary of Regulation changes by cohort intake
Cohort
2007/08
2008/09
2009/10
2010/11
2011/12
2012/13
2013/14*
PHAYG100
12 and 18 month OSCE or
18 month OSCE only
12 and 18 month
12 and 18 month
12 and 18 month
18 month
18 month
18 month
18 month
OSCEs marked as
a percentage
a pass/fail
% mark
% mark
% mark
% mark
% mark
Pass/fail
Pass/fail
Number of
Attempts
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
* No change from 2013/14
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John Peck, Head of Registry. Added the already approved
aegrotat and exit award regulations under section 18.
John Peck, Head of Registry. Consolidated previous versions of
the regulations into one definitive document. Updated the
regulations with approved changes.
John Peck, Head of Registry. Incorporated changes to
Regulations as a result of merger with UCL. Detailed individual
Schemes of Award have been included for each year of intake
up to and including 2012/13.
John Peck, Head of Student and Academic Support. Updated to
include revised terminology.
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