FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
CONTENTS
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MB, BCh, BAO Degrees General Regulations
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University Examination of the Foundation Year of Medicine (New Curriculum)
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2 Medical Year (New Curriculum) - Systems One Examination
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2nd Medical Year (New Curriculum) - Systems Two Examination
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1 Medical Year (New Curriculum) - First Medical Examination
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5 University Examination of Medicine
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MB, BCh, BAO Degrees Examination
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Detailed Distribution of Marks for Written, Oral and Clinical Exam for MB, BCh, BAO
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MB BCh, BAO Degree (Penang Medical College) - General Regulations
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MB BCh, BAO Degree (Penang Medical College) - 4th Medical Year Examination
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MB BCh, BAO Degree (Penang Medical College) - Final Medical Part I Examination
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MB BCh, BAO Degree (Penang Medical College) - Final Medical Part II Examination
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MD Degree Examination
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MD, MCh, MAO Degrees by Thesis
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Bachelor of Medical Science (BMedSc)
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Degree of Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Medical Subjects
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Degree of Master of Medical Science (MMedSc) - (Old Regulations)
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Degree of Master of Science in Medical Subjects (MSc)
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Master of Science in Sports & Exercise Medicine MSc
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Master of Science in Child Health (MSc)
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Degree of Master of Public Health (Full-time) (MPH)
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Degree of Master of Public Health (Part-time) (MPH)
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Higher Diploma in Medicine (Diabetology) (HDipMed)
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Higher Diploma in Medicine (Dermatology) (HDipMed)
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Higher Diploma in Medicine (Forensic Medicine)
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Higher Diploma in Child Health (HDipCH)
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Higher Diploma in Occupational Health (HDipOccH)
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Higher Diploma in Healthcare (HDipHC) (Risk Management)
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Higher Diploma in Healthcare (HDipHC) (Informatics)
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Diploma in Audiology (DipAud)
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Higher Diploma in Community Ophthalmology
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Diploma in Emergency Medical Technology
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Certificate in Healthcare Informatics
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3 Medical Year (New Curriculum) - Systems Two Examination
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Radiography
BSc Degree (Radiography) General Regulations
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1 University Examination in Radiography
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2nd University Examination in Radiography
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3 University Examination in Radiography
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Final University Examination in Radiography
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Higher Diploma/ Degree of Master of Science (Modular) - General Regulations
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Higher Diploma/ Degree of Master of Science (Modular) - (Breast Imaging)
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Higher Diploma/ Degree of Master of Science (Modular) - (Computed Tomography)
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Higher Diploma/Degree of Master of Science (Modular) - (Ultrasound)
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Higher Diploma/ Degree of Master of Science (Modular) - (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
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Higher Diploma/ Degree of Master of Science (Modular) - (Radionuclide Imaging)
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Degree of Master of Science (Diagnostic Imaging or other stated subjects)
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Physiotherapy
BSc Degree (Physiotherapy) General Regulations
1st University Examination in Physiotherapy
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2 University Examination in Physiotherapy
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2nd University Examination in Physiotherapy (Combined Course)
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3rd University Examination in Physiotherapy
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Final University Examination in Physiotherapy
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Diploma in Safety Health and Welfare at Work (Physiotherapy)
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Master of Science (Sports Physiotherapy) (MSc)
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Higher Diploma in Healthcare (Acupuncture)
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Certificate in Outcome Assessment in Motor Disability (by Distance Learning)
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Master of Science in Physiotherapy (Acupuncture)
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Nursing
Nursing Studies General Regulations
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Diploma in Nursing (DipN)
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1 University Examination in the Diploma in Nursing - (General) - (1999-2000 Format)
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1st University Examination in the Diploma in Nursing - (Psychiatric) - (1999-2000 Format)
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2nd University Examination in the Diploma in Nursing - (General) - (1998-1999 Format)
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1 University Examination in the Diploma in Nursing - (General) - (1998-1999 Format)
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2 University Examination in the Diploma in Nursing - (Psychiatric) - (1998-1999 Format)
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Diploma in Nursing - General Mode/Psychiatric Mode
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Diploma in Nursing - General Mode - (1998-1999 Format)
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Diploma in Nursing - Psychiatric Mode - (1998-1999 Format)
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2 University Examination in the Diploma Nursing - General Mode - (1999-2000 Format)
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2nd University Examination in the Diploma Nursing -Psychiatric Mode - (1999-2000 Format)
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Diploma in Nursing - General Mode - (2001-2002 Format)
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Diploma in Nursing - Psychiatric Mode - (2001-2002 Format)
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Diploma in Nursing - (2000-2001 Format)
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1 University Examination in the Diploma in Nursing General Registration Mode - (2000-2001 Format)
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1st University Examination in the Diploma in Nursing Psychiatric Mode - (2000-2001 Format)
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Degree of Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Nursing
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Degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Commencing September 2004)
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First Bachelor of Science (General)
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Second Bachelor of Science (General)
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Third Bachelor of Science (General)
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First Bachelor of Science (Psychiatric)
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Second Bachelor of Science (Psychiatric)
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Third Bachelor of Science (Psychiatric)
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First Bachelor of Science (Sick Children’s and General Nursing)
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Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
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BSc (Midwifery) (Modular)
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University Examination of the Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (Modular)
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Bachelor of Science (Nursing Management) (Modular)
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University Examination of the Bachelor of Science Degree (Nursing Management) (Modular)
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Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (Modular)
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University Examination Part 1of the Bachelor of Science Degree (Nursing) (Modular)
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University Examination Part 2 of the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (Modular)
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Diploma in Nursing Studies (Access)
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Degree of Master of Science (Nursing) Mode 1
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Degree of Master of Science (Midwifery) Mode 1
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Degree of Master of Science (Nursing) - (2000-2001 Format)
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Second Master of Science (Nursing) - (2000-2001 Format)
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Degree of Master of Science (Midwifery) - (2000-2001 Format)
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Second Master of Science (Midwifery) - (2000-2001 Format)
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Degree of Master of Science (Nursing), Mode II - (2001-2002 Format)
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First Master of Science (Nursing), Mode II - (2001-2002 Format)
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Second Master of Science (Nursing), Mode II - (2001-2002 Format)
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Degree of Master of Science (Midwifery) - (2001-2002 Format)
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First Master of Science (Midwifery) - (2001-2002 Format)
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Second Master of Science (Midwifery) - (2001-2002 Format)
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Degree of Master of Science (Nursing), Mode II - (2002-2003 Format)
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First Master of Science (Nursing) (Part Time), Mode II - (2002-2003 Format)
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Second Master of Science (Nursing) (Part Time), Mode II (2002-2003 Format)
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Degree of Master of Science (Midwifery) - (2002-2003 Format)
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First Master of Science (Midwifery) (Part Time) - (2002-2003 Format)
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Second Master of Science (Midwifery) (Part Time) - (2002-2003 Format)
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Degree of Master of Science (Nursing) - (2003-2004 Format)
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First Master of Science (Nursing) (Part-Time) - (2003-2004 Format)
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Second Master of Science (Nursing) - (2003-2004 Format)
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Degree of Master of Science (Midwifery)Mode II - (2003-2004 Format)
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First Master of Science (Midwifery) (Part-Time) - (2003-2004 Format)
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Second Master of Science (Midwifery) - (2003-2004 Format)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Oncology Nursing) (2002-2003 Format)
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1 Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Oncology Nursing)(Part Time) (2002-2003 Format)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Oncology Nursing)
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Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Oncology Nursing) (Accelerated Mode)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Oncology Nursing) (2004-2005 Format)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Oncology Nursing) Regulations (2004-2005 Format)
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Higher Diploma in Midwifery - Regulations
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Higher Diploma in Midwifery - (2000-2001 Format)
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Higher Diploma in Midwifery - (2002-2003 Format)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Public Health Nursing)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Palliative Nursing) - (2002-2003 Format)
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1 Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Palliative Nursing) (Part Time) (2002-2003 Format)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Palliative Nursing)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Palliative Nursing) (Accelerated Mode)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Palliative Nursing) (2004-2005 Format)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Palliative Nursing) (Regulations) (2004-2005 Format)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Diabetes Nursing) (2002-2003 Format)
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1 Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Diabetes Nursing) (Part Time) - (2002-2003)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Diabetes Nursing) - (2002-2003)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Diabetes Nursing) (Accelerated Mode) - (2002-2003 Format)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Diabetes Nursing) (2004-2005 Format)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Diabetes Nursing) Specific Regulations (2004-2005 Format)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Critical Care Nursing) (2002-2003 Format)
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1 Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Critical Care Nursing)(Part Time)(2002-2003 Format) 216
Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Critical Care Nursing) (2002-2003 Format)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Critical Care Nursing) (Accelerated Mode) (2002-2003 Format)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Critical Care Nursing) (2004-2005 Format)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Critical Care Nursing) Specific Regulations (2004-2005 Format)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Peri-Operative Nursing) (2002-2003 Format)
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Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies(Peri-Operative Nursing)(Regulations)(2002-2003 Format) 218
1st Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Peri-Operative Nursing) (Part Time)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Peri-Operative Nursing)
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Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Peri-Operative Nursing) (Accelerated Mode)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Peri-Operative Nursing) (2004-2005 Format)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Peri-Operative Nursing) Regulations (2004-2005 Format)
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Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing)(Regulations)(2002-2003)
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1 Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing) (2002-2003 Format)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing) (2002-2003 Format)
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Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing)(Regulations)(2003-2004)
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1 Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing) (2003-2004 Format)
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Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing) (2003-2004 Format)
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Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing) (2004-2005 Format)
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Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing)(Regulations) (2004-2005)
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Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Emergency Nursing) (2002-2003 Format)
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1 Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Emergency Nursing) (Part Time)
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Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Emergency Nursing) (2002-2003 Format)
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Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Emergency Nursing) (Accelerated Mode)
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Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Emergency Nursing) (2004-2005 Format)
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Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Emergency Nursing)(Regulations)(2004-2005 Format)
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Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Nurse/Midwife Education)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Clinical Practice) (2002-2003 Format)
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1 Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Clinical Practice) (Part Time)
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Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Clinical Practice)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Clinical Practice) (Accelerated Mode)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Clinical Practice) (2004-2005 Format)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Clinical Practice) Regulations (2004-2005 Format)
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Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies
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Diploma in Nursing Studies (Retrospective Award)
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Diploma in Nursing Studies (Nursing Informatics)
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Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Pre-medical Examination
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First Professional Examination
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Second Professional Examination
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Fourth Year College Examination
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Final Professional Examination
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DEGREES OF MB, BCh, BAO
General Regulations
The University Examinations of the Foundation Year, First and Second Years of Medicine must each be passed within two
years of entering the respective course.
The University Examinations of the Foundation Year, First, Second and Third Years of Medicine must be passed as a
whole before proceeding to the course of the following year.
The Fifth Year of Medicine Examination must be passed before proceeding to the Final Medical (Part 1) Examination.
Part 1 of the Final Medical Examination must be presented for before Part II. An interval of nine months must elapse
between the passing of the Fifth Year of Medicine Examination and the presentation for the Final Medical Part II
Examination.
A candidate rejected or absent in Medicine, Surgery or Obstetrics and Gynaecology must, before being re-admitted,
produce satisfactory evidence that he/she has, during the interval, pursued study of such subject or subjects.
MARKS MAXIMA
MDBDF0029 UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION OF THE FOUNDATION YEAR OF MEDICINE (NEW
CURRICULUM)
Code
BIOL
CHEM
EXPH
GPRS
1003
1006
1006
1001
Subject
Marks
Written
Biology (Zoology)
Chemistry
Experimental Physics
Clinical Science
100
200
200
50
100 (incl. CQ)
200*
160
50
Oral (if considered necessary by
examiners)/Practical and/or Cont. Assessment
40
* A satisfactory standard in experimental work must be obtained by course work or by examination
MDBDF0030 FIRST MEDICAL YEAR (NEW CURRICULUM)
FIRST MEDICAL EXAMINATION (New Curriculum)
The Examination is taken in Summer with a repeat in the Autumn.
Code
Subject
Marks Written
MDRD 1002
Basic Concepts
450
270
MDRD 1003
Personal and Population Health 1
100
75
MDRD 1004
Cardiovascular Biology
150
90
MDRD 1005
Respiratory Biology
150
90
MDRD 1006
90
Renal Biology
150
Practical/Continuous Assessment/MCQ
180
25
60
60
60
TOTAL
1000
615
385
A borderline candidate for a pass or a particular honours grade in any subject may be invited to attend an oral examination
at the discretion of the examiners. No specific marks are assigned for the oral examination but to allow students an
opportunity to improve their grades, extra marks may be allocated to the overall result on the basis of the oral.
SECOND MEDICAL YEAR (NEW CURRICULUM)
SYSTEMS ONE EXAMINATION
The examination is taken in December of the Second Medical Year with a repeat examination in the summer. A further
repeat examination may be held in the Autumn.
Code
Subject
Marks Written Practical/Continuous Assessment/MCQ
MDRD 2001 Gastrointestinal and Liver Biology
150
90
60
MDRD 2003 Neurosciences/Locomotor Biology
150
90
60
MDRD 2002 Endocrine/Reproductive Biology
150
90
60
MDRD 2004 Personal and Population Health 2
50
40
10
TOTAL
500
310
190
A borderline candidate for a pass or a particular honours grade in any subject may be invited to attend an oral examination
at the discretion of the examiners. No specific marks are assigned for the oral examination but to allow students an
opportunity to improve their grades, extra marks may be allocated to the overall result on the basis of the oral.
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Pass Standard 50% - Refers to all Years
In order to pass the First Medical Examination a candidate must obtain an aggregate mark of not less than 500/1000 in all
subjects of the examination, no subjects to fall below 45%.
In order to pass the Systems I Examination, a candidate must obtain an aggregate mark of not less than 50% of the total
marks in all subjects of the First Year and the Systems I examinations (750/1500), no subject to fall below 45%. Personal
and Population Health 1 and 2 are considered as a single subject for the purposes of the 45% rule.
Normally, the examinations of the First and Second Medical Years must be passed in four attempts.
The First Medical Examination must be passed before commencing the courses of the Second Medical Year. However, a
candidate who fails in only one subject of the First Year, may proceed into the Second Medical Year and take a further
examination in that subject in the winter. If then unsuccessful the candidate must withdraw from the Second Medical Year
and repeat the subject of the First Year course.
The Systems One Examination must be passed before entering the Third Medical Year.
A candidate who obtains 50% in any subject will be exempt from further examination in that subject.
If a candidate is examined in any subject more than once, the best result in this subject will be used to calculate the
aggregate result for the Systems One examination.
HONOURS STANDARD
60%
70%
HONOURS
FIRST CLASS
Systems One Examination
Overall honours may be awarded on the aggregate marks obtained in the subjects of the First Year and the Systems One
examinations.
Honours may be awarded in individual subjects; in the case of Personal and Population Health this will be on the aggregate
mark obtained on the First Year and the Systems One Examination.
Normally overall honours may be awarded only when the First Medical examination and the Systems One examination are
passed at the first attempt and when all subjects are presented together.
The First Medical Examination must be presented for before the Systems One Examination.
SECOND MEDICAL YEAR (NEW CURRICULUM)
SYSTEMS TWO EXAMINATION (Part 1)
This examination is taken in Summer of the Second Medical Year with a repeat examination in Autumn and again in
Winter. Students who have not passed by the Winter sitting may not proceed into 3 rd Medical Year Semester 2 and must
repeat the course in those subjects in which they have been unsuccessful.
Code
MDRD
MDRD
MDRD
MDRD
TOTAL
2005
2006
2007
2008
Subject
Marks
Written Practical/Continuous Assessment/MCQ/Oral
Basic Mechanisms of Disease
Cardiovascular diseases
Respiratory diseases
Renal/urinary diseases
250
100
100
50
500
150
60
60
30
300
100
40
40
20
200
THIRD MEDICAL YEAR (NEW CURRICULUM)
SYSTEMS TWO EXAMINATION (Part 2)
This examination is taken in Winter of the Third Medical Year with a repeat examination in Summer and again in Autumn.
Students who have not passed by the Autumn sitting may not proceed into 4th Medical Year and must repeat the course in
those subjects in which they have been unsuccessful.
Code
MDRD
MDRD
MDRD
MDRD
MDRD
3001
3002
3003
3004
3005
Subject
Marks
Written Practical/Continuous Assessment/MCQ/Oral
Endocrine/reproductive diseases
GI/hepatobiliary diseases
CNS/locomotor/skin diseases
Foetus and childhood
Haematology/immunosuppression/
Transplantation
100
100
150
50
100
60
60
90
30
60
40
40
60
20
40
500
300
200
TOTAL
Pass Standard
50%
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In order to pass the Systems 2 Examination (Part 1) a candidate must pass all subjects OR obtain a mark of at least 45% in
all subjects, a pass mark (50%) in at least 3 out of 4 subjects and an aggregate mark of not less than 250/500 (pass by
compensation).
In order to pass the Systems 2 Examination (part 2) a candidate must pass all subjects OR obtain a mark of at least 45% in
all subjects, a pass mark (50%) in at least 4 out of 5 subjects and an aggregate mark of not less than 250/500 (pass by
compensation).
Compensation is only permitted between subjects in the same Part (i.e. within Part 1 or within Part 2) and only when all
subjects are presented together at the same sitting of the examination.
Honours Standard
60% Honours
70% First Class Honours
The Systems 2 Examinations (Part 1 and Part 2) are separate examinations except for the purpose of calculating overall
honours.
Overall honours may be awarded on the aggregate marks obtained in the Systems 2 Examinations (Part 1 and Part 2).
Honours may also be awarded in individual subjects.
Normally honours will only be awarded when examinations are passed at the first attempt and when all subjects of each
Part (Part 1 and Part 2) are presented together.
THIRD MEDICAL YEAR – Semester 2 (NEW CURRICULUM)
Code
Subject
Clinical Science (Clinical Skills)
Marks
50
Written
10
Clinical (OSCE)
40
This examination is taken in February with a repeat examination in the Summer.
MDBDF0001 UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION OF THE FIFTH YEAR OF MEDICINE
Code
GPRS
FMED
OPHT
OTOL
FMED
PHME
5001
5001
5001
5001
5002
5001
Subject
Marks Written Oral and/or Clinical MCQ
General Practice
Legal Medicine
Ophthalmology
Otolaryngology
Medical Ethics
Public Health Medicine & Epidemiology
100
100
100
100
100
100
70
60
50
80
75
30
20
50
20
Project
20
20
5
In General Practice, Legal Medicine, Medical Ethics and Public Health Medicine and Epidemiology a borderline candidate
for a pass or a particular honours grade may be invited to attend an oral examination at the discretion of the examiners. No
specific marks are assigned for the oral examination but to allow students an opportunity to improve their grades, extra
marks may be allocated to the overall result on the basis of the oral.
MB, BCh, BAO DEGREES EXAMINATION
MARKS MAXIMA
Part I
Subject
PAED 5001 Paediatrics
PSYC 5001 Psychiatry
OBGY 5001 Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Marks
100
100
200
Part II
Subject
MEDN 6001 Medicine
SURG 6001 Surgery
Marks
200*
200*
* 50 marks are allocated to an examination at end of Junior Residency period.
DETAILED DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS FOR WRITTEN, ORAL AND CLINICAL
EXAMINATIONS FOR MB, BCh, BAO DEGREES
Paediatrics*+
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MCQ/Written
40%
Clinical/Oral
50%
Assessment* End of clerkship
10%
+ The MCQ/Written papers in Paediatrics comprise a one hour MCQ paper followed by a two hour modified essay
question paper which will be offered consecutively in a single three hour sitting.
Subject
Psychiatry
Clinical
5%
Continuous Assessment
30%
Essay
10%
MCQ
15%
Oral
The clinical mark is divided between a video-based exam worth 25% overall, and assessment on a logbook of cases that the
student has seen during clinical attachment worth 15% overall.
Psychiatry Oral Exam
Candidates will have an oral examination in three situations
(1) If combined continuous assessment, clinical and written total <50% - candidates will be required to attend a
pass/fail oral. Candidates who pass will be awarded a total mark of 50%.
(2) If combined continuous assessment, clinical and written total 58% and <60% - candidates will be invited to attend
an honours oral. Candidates who attain honours standard will receive a total of 60%. Candidates who do not attain
honours standard after the oral will be awarded their pre-oral total.
(3) If combined continuous assessment, clinical and written total 68% - candidates will be invited to attend a first
class honours oral. Candidates who do not attain first class honours standard after the oral will be awarded their preoral total.
Subject
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Written
20%
Clinical
35%
Oral
15%
MCQ
10%
OSCE
20%
Note 1:
Residency Year Combined Medicine and Surgery Long Case
In this evaluation candidates will assess a patient for 45 minutes during which time they will be expected to perform a
complete history and physical examination (including fundoscopy) and formulate a differential diagnosis. The student will
then be joined by a pair of examiners (one physician, one surgeon) for another 20-25 minutes who will examine the student
on aspects of the history, physical examination and differential diagnosis, and on other aspects of pathophysiology,
investigations and treatment.
Note 2:
In the ultimate Part 2 Final examinations in Medicine and Surgery, candidates who have a fail standard may be required to
take a Long Case examination with an external examiner or may be required to submit to an oral examination. Candidates
with specified Honours or near-Honours marks may be invited or mandated to participate in an “honours” oral examination.
Final MB, BCh, BAO Examination – Subject of Medicine Only
Examination Format
Residency Year Component
Residency Year Examination


One MCQ paper of twenty questions each with five stems – negative marking.
Combined Medicine – Surgery Long Case – see Note 1 above.
Final Year Component
Final Year MCQs
Two papers of twenty questions each – each question having five stems – negative marking.
Final Year Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
Students will rotate through nine stations, six of which will be clinical stations, in one hour (five minutes per station). Each
clinical station will be supervised by an examiner. OSCE stations will assess one of the following:



Observed history*
Communication skills*
Demonstration of physical signs*
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Interpretation of biochemical, haematological, microbiological or immunological test results
Interpretation of radiological findings
Medical devices
Observed prescription writing
Final Year Long Case
Students failing their OSCE will be required to sit a Final Year Long Case with an extern examiner. The examination will
have the same format as the Residence Year Long Case except that both examiners will be physicians and the examination
will also include a discussion of the treatment of medical emergencies.
Final Year Oral Examination
Candidates will have an oral examination in the following situations, namely if their combined theory and clinical mark is:
<50% (<80/160 marks) – candidates will be required to attend a pass/fail oral. Candidates deemed to have passed the exam
will be awarded a total final medical examination mark of 50% (100/200 marks).
<60% - the external examiners will select those candidates for second class honours orals. These selected candidates will be
invited to attend an honours oral. Candidates deemed to have attained honours standard in the viva will be awarded a total
of 60% (120/200). Candidates not attaining honours standard will receive a computed mark on the basis of their
performance in the theory and clinical components, as below.
<70% - the external examiners will select those candidates for first class honours orals. These selected candidates will be
invited to attend a first class honours oral: candidates deemed to have attained first class honours standard may receive a
maximum of 40 marks. Candidates not attaining first class honours standard will receive a computed mark on the basis of
their performance in the theory and clinical components as below.
Candidates who after their OSCE have achieved a total score of 50% (pass) or 60% (honours) will not be invited to
attend an oral as they have passed or have achieved low/medium range second class honours, respectively. These
candidates will receive a computed viva mark on the basis of their performance in the theory and clinical components.
Candidates who after their OSCE have achieved a total score 70% will be invited to attend a first class honours viva.
Examiners in orals may not award marks less than the computed mark to students invited to attend, i.e. candidates may not
be disadvantaged by attending the oral examination.
Pass Standard
50%
In subjects including both written and practical examinations, a candidate may be rejected on the grounds of extreme
weakness in one or other part of the examination, in which case a pass mark for the subject will not be granted.
In the MB, BCh, BAO Degree Examination the subjects Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics or
Psychiatry may be passed separately. Failure in the clinical portion of the examination in any of these subjects will entail
failure in the whole subject.
Compensation
Compensation between subjects shall not be permitted.
Exemptions
A candidate who has obtained a pass mark in a subject shall be exempted from further examination in that subject.
In the MB, BCh, BAO Degree examination an exemption will normally be held for a period of two years. A candidate who
achieves a sufficient standard in the written, clinical and MCQ parts of the examination in either Medicine or Surgery or
Obstetrics and Gynaecology may be exempted from taking the oral examination in that subject. In supplemental
examinations the MCQ paper and dissertation may be waived, the marks allocated to this being transferred to the oral
examination.
Honours Standard
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours, Grade I
Second Class Honours, Grade II
70%
65%
60%
Honours Standard (MB, BCh, BAO Degree Examinations)
Honours (First Class)
70%
Honours
60%
Overall Honours in an examination may be awarded on the aggregate marks obtained in the subjects of the examination.
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Honours may be awarded in individual subjects. Normally overall honours and honours in individual subjects may be
awarded only when the examination is passed at the first attempt and when all subjects are presented together.
In the Final Medical Examination, overall honours and honours in individual subjects may only be awarded when all the
subjects of Part 1 are passed together, the subjects of Part II are passed together and the Final Medical Examination as a
whole is passed within a period of twelve months.
MB, BCh, BAO Degree (Penang Medical College)
General Regulations
The Fourth Medical Year Examination must be passed before proceeding to the Final Medical (Part 1) Examination.
Part 1 of the Final Medical Examination must be presented for before Part II. An interval of nine months must elapse
between the passing of the Fourth Medical Year Examination and the presentation for the Final Medical Part II
Examination.
A candidate rejected or absent in Medicine, Surgery or Obstetrics and Gynaecology must, before being readmitted, produce
satisfactory evidence that he/she has, during the interval, pursued study of such subject or subjects.
MDBDF0013 FOURTH MEDICAL YEAR EXAMINATION
Subject
GPRS
FMED
OPHT
OTOL
PHME
4101
4101
4101
4101
4101
Marks Written (incl. MCQ) Clinical
General Practice
Legal and Forensic Medicine
Ophthalmology
Otolaryngology
Public Health/Epidemiology
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
50
30
70
50
50
In-course Assmt. (incl.
project)
20
30
MDBDF0013 FINAL MEDICAL PART I EXAMINATION
Subject
PAED
5101
Paediatrics
Marks Written (incl. MCQ) Clinical In-course Assmt.
100%
30%
40% 30% (of which 10% is for
Neonatology written and OSCE
and 20% for General Paeds
continuous assessment)
Subject
Marks Written (incl. MCQ)
Psychiatry
50
100
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 200
60 (30%)
Clinical
30
100 (50%)
Oral
10
20(50%)
In-course Assmt.
10
20(10%)
MDBDF0013 FINAL MEDICAL PART II EXAMINATION
MEDN 5101 Medicine (incl Radiology)
SURG 5101 Surgery (incl Anaesthesiology)
Marks
Written (incl. MCQ) Oral*
200
200
40 (20%)
40 (20%)
Clinical
In-course Assmt.
(incl. project)
20 (10%) 100 (50%) 40 (20%)
20 (10%) 100 (50%) 40 (20%)
In General Practice, Legal and Forensic Medicine and Public Health Medicine and Epidemiology a borderline candidate
for a pass or a particular honours grade may be invited to attend an oral examination at the discretion of the examiners.
No specific marks are assigned for the oral examination but, to allow students an opportunity to improve their grades,
extra marks may be allocated to the overall result on the basis of the oral.
Pass Standard 50%
The clinical section of all final examinations must be passed. Candidates must obtain 45% in the written part of the
examination in order to pass.
In repeat examinations the MCQ may be waived and the marks transferred to the written examination.
In the MB, BCh, BAO, Degree Examination the subjects Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics or
Psychiatry may be passed separately.
Compensation
Compensation between subjects shall not be permitted.
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Exemptions
A candidate who has obtained a pass mark in a subject shall be exempted from further examination in that subject.
In the MB, BCh, BAO Degree examination an exemption will normally be held for a period of two years.
Honours Standard (Fourth Medical Year)
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours, Grade I
65%
Second Class Honours, Grade II
60%
Honours Standard (MB, BCh, BAO Degree Examinations)
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60%
HONOURS DEGREE
In order to achieve an Honours Degree candidates must have obtained Honours Standard in the aggregate marks of the
subjects Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Psychiatry and Paediatrics.
First Class Honours Degree may be awarded to candidates who obtain 70% or over as an aggregate.
Second Class Honours Degree may be awarded to candidates who obtain between 60 and 69% as an aggregate.
Honours may be awarded in individual subjects. An Honours mark may be awarded only to students who attend the
oral. Normally overall honours and honours in individual subjects may be awarded only when the examination is passed at
the first attempt and when all subjects are presented together.
In the Final Medical Examination, overall honours and honours in individual subjects may only be awarded when all the
subjects of Part 1 are passed together, the subjects of Part II are passed together and the Final Medical Examination as a
whole is passed within a period of twelve months.
THE MD DEGREE EXAMINATION
No Honours are awarded in connection with this Examination.
Pass Standard 60%
The Judgement of the Examiners shall be indicated by a simple recommendation to grant or refuse the Degree.
THE MD, MCh, MAO DEGREES BY THESIS
A Candidate wishing to enter for the MD, MCh, MAO Degrees by Thesis must obtain the permission of the Faculty at least
twelve months before the date of the examination for which he/she intends to enter. The Judgement of the Examiners shall
be indicated by a simple recommendation to grant or refuse the Degree. The Supervisor shall inform the Dean of the
Faculty when the requisite number of copies of a Thesis have been received and the Faculty shall recommend the name(s)
of Examiner(s) whom it considers suitable to assess the Thesis.
MDBDP0004 BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCE (BMedSc)
The degree will be awarded on the basis of marks allocated for a dissertation and for marks calculated on the basis of the
percentage result in the following subjects at the examinations of the first four years of the MB, BCh, BAO course.
Marks
Dissertation
300
ANAT 1011 Anatomy
100
PHYS 1011 Functional Histology
50
BIOC 1011 Biochemistry
100
PHYS 1012 Physiology
100
PHAR 1011 Pharmacology
100
PATH 1011 Pathology
100
MEMI 1011 Microbiology
100
PHME 1011 Public Health Medicine & Epidemiology
50
1,000
For candidates who have been granted exemptions in any of the above subjects because of qualifications, degrees or other
proven academic achievement, the overall award will be based on the aggregate marks obtained in the non-exempted
subjects and the dissertation.
Pass Standard
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50%.
A pass standard must be achieved for the dissertation. The dissertation shall consist of a critical review of an assigned topic
and may incorporate the results of original research. Candidates passing by compensation will be allocated 50% for the
subject or subjects concerned. The marks for the individual subjects are those obtained at the sitting at which the
examination was passed. An oral examination may be held if the examiners so desire.
Honours Standard
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours Grade I
Second Class Honours Grade II
70%
65%
60%
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc) IN MEDICAL SUBJECTS
(BSc) Anatomy and Physical Anthropology, Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology, Pathology,
Pharmacology, Physiology
Section A Written Examination. (Section A may be held in June or September)
Section B Dissertation, Continuous Assessment and Oral (if considered necessary by
Examiners)
Marks
500
500
DEGREE OF MASTER OF MEDICAL SCIENCE (MMed Sc) Old Regulations
Mode I
Thesis 1000 marks*
*Up to 200 of these marks may be allocated to assessed course work which must achieve a pass level.
The Master of Medical Science Degree (Mode I) is an honours degree. An oral examination may be held if considered
necessary by the examiners.
Mode II
Marks
Section A Written Examination. Section A may be held in June or September
500
Section B Thesis, Continuous Assessment and Oral (if considered necessary by Examiners) 500
Pass Standard 50%
A Pass mark must be obtained in the thesis.
Compensation
Compensation between papers within Section A may be granted provided the candidate does not fall below 45% in any
paper. The examiners may require a candidate to repeat a failed paper even if the aggregate mark in Section A is above
50%. Compensation between Sections may be permitted provided that the aggregated mark in a Section does not fall below
45%. Compensation between and within Sections will apply when the marks in excess are equal to the deficiency.
Exemption may be awarded for either papers in Section A or the constituent parts of Section B at the discretion of the
examiners - the exemption to hold normally for a period of two years. Honours will normally be awarded only if both
Sections of the examinations are passed at the first attempt.
Honours Standard
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours Grade I
Second Class Honours Grade II
70%
65%
60%
DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL SUBJECTS (MSc)
MDMRF0004 (FT)/MDMRP0001 (PT) Mode I
Thesis
1000 marks*
*Up to 200 of these marks may be allocated to assessed course work which must achieve a pass level.
The Master of Science Degree (Mode I) is an Honours Degree. An oral examination may be held if considered necessary
by the Examiners.
MDMXF0004 MSc Anatomy and Physical Anthropology, MDMXF0005 MSc Biochemistry, MDMXF0006 MSc
Medical Microbiology, MDMXF0008 MSc Pathology, MDMXF0011 MSc Pharmacology, MDMXF0013 MSc
Physiology, MDMXF0022 (FT)/MDMXP0009 (PT), MSc Physiotherapy, MDMXP0001 MSc General Practice,
MDMXF0025 MSc Healthcare Informatics, MDMXP0002 MSc Sports Medicine Mode II.
Section A Written Examination (Section A may be held in June or September.)
500 Marks
Section B Dissertation, Continuous Assessment and Oral (if considered necessary by examiners)
500 Marks
The dissertation must be presented for examination by a date to be agreed by the relevant departments.
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Pass Standard
A pass mark must be obtained in the thesis.
50%
Honours Standard
First Class
70%
Second Class Grade I
65%
Second Class Grade II
60%
Honours will normally be awarded only if both sections of the examination are passed at the first attempt.
Compensation
Compensation between papers within Section A may be granted provided that the candidate does not fall below 45% in any
paper. The examiners may require a candidate to repeat a failed paper even if the aggregate mark in Section A is above
50%. Compensation between Sections may be permitted provided that the aggregate mark in a section does not fall below
45%. Compensation between and within sections will apply when the marks in excess are equal to the deficiency.
Exemption may be awarded for either paper in Section A or the constituent parts of Section B at the discretion of the
examiners - the exemption to hold normally for a period of two years. Honours will be awarded only if both Sections are
passed at the first attempt.
MDMXP0023 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE MEDICINE (MSc)
SMED P011
SMED P012
SMED P013
SMED P014
SMED P015
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Minor Dissertation
Total
Marks
200
200
200
200
200
1,000
Written
40%
40%
30%
30%
MCQ
40%
40%
30%
30%
Oral/Practical
20%
20%
40%
40%
Sports Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology and Research Methods
Sports Psychology and Medical Problems Related to Exercise Participation
Musculoskeletal Injuries 1 (Upper Limb and Groin), Sports Radiology 1
Musculoskeletal Injuries 2 (Head, Spine, Sacro-Iliac Joint and Lower Limb), Sports Radiology 2
Pass Standard
Honours Standard
50%
First Class
70%
Second Class Grade I
65%
Second Class Grade II
60%
Each module will be separately examined (i.e. there will be 2 examinations per year).
Candidates must pass all modules.
Candidates must pass the minor dissertation.
Candidates must pass the oral/practical component of modules 3 and 4.
Compensation between modules will not be permitted.
MDMXP0032 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHILD HEALTH (MSc)
General Regulations
The course contains six components, four core modules, a service and clinical attachment module and a thesis. Marks will
be awarded for the overall performance of the student in each individual component. Each component of the course can be
passed separately. Students must present for assessment of each component by the end of the semester in which that
component finishes, unless special circumstances arise.
Exemption
If a student has completed a module or a degree in a recognised university that contains substantially the same content as
one of the four core modules he or she may apply for an exemption from the module. Students may not apply for an
exemption from the service and clinical attachment module, nor from the thesis.
Applications for an exemption must be made at the latest two months before the start of the Academic term in which the
module is scheduled to start. Students are required to : specify the module from which they seek an exemption
 specify the course or courses on the basis of which they make this claim
 provide an academic transcript
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
explain why thy feel that they should be exempted
Decisions on exemption will be made by the course committee and notified to the student before the module starts.
Credits
Each module in the course will have ECTS credits available. Students may achieve credit for components of this course as
follows:Satisfactory completion of one or more of the four core modules
certificate (one for each module) stating this.
Satisfactory completion of four core modules and the service and clinical attachment module
Award of a Higher Diploma in Child Health
Satisfaction of the requirements for the Higher Diploma in Child Health, and submission of a satisfactory thesis
and satisfactory completion of the presentation of the thesis material specified below
Award of a Master of Science in Child Health.
Completion of requirements
Students will ordinarily complete all of the exercises required for their award within two academic years of starting the
program.
Students may also apply to take the course over three years, taking two core modules in the first year, two in the second,
and the service and clinical attachments module in the third, together with a thesis and related exercises.
All students must satisfactorily complete all of the required exercises within four academic years of their starting on the
programme. This regulation will only be waived on special application, and if satisfactory documentary evidence of the
reasons for this is made available.
Repeating of assessments
Students who fail to achieve credit for one of the four core modules, but are successful in the other three, may repeat this
module in the second year of their degree with the permission of the Course Director, and if timetabling and resource
constraints permit.
Otherwise students who fail to complete one, or more, of the four first year modules must repeat the module, or modules,
that they have failed, in the following academic year, and may not proceed to the second year of the programme unless they
are successful.
Students who fail part of the requirements for any module must present the entire assessment for that module when
repeating it.
Compensation
Compensation between modules is not permitted.
Assessment
Core modules:
Research methods
Child development
Child health
Organisation and provision of child health services
Each of the four core modules is assessed in the same way, and each module receives equal marks.
End of semester examination
Group report from the module
Individual reflective report from the module
30 marks
40 marks
40 marks
Students will be notified at the start of the module of the dates on which work is to be handed up. Marks will be deducted
for late submission of work without reasonable excuse.
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Service and clinical attachments module
This module counts as two modules, and receives twice the marks of the core modules. Assessment is based on a portfolio
of reports delivered at agreed times during the two semesters. These reports will have two components – a group report on
the service being visited, and on the issues which the service providers have asked the students to consider, and an
individual report from each student placing their visit and observations in their own professional context. Students will be
required to present their reports to the whole group and, in many cases, to the staff of the services in which the attachments
have been based. Marks will be deducted for late submission of work without a reasonable excuse.
Group reports
Individual reports
Presentations
100 marks
80 marks
20 marks
Thesis
The thesis will be assessed and marks awarded for two elements – the final thesis, and the two presentations of the material
in the thesis by the student. Marks will be deducted for late submission of work without a reasonable excuse.
Thesis
Presentations
180 marks
20 marks (10 marks each)
MDMXF0012 DEGREE OF MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (FULL-TIME) (MPH)
Title of Paper
PHME P016
PHME P017
PHME P018
PHME P019
PHME P020
PHME P021
Paper 1
Paper 2
Paper 3
Paper 4
Thesis/Course Work
Oral
Time
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
Marks
100
100
100
100
200
200
800
Pass Standard
Honours Standard
50%
First Class
70%
Second Class Grade I
65%
Second Class Grade II
60%
The examinations will be held in Summer only. Exemptions which may be held for two years will be granted for individual
subjects.
Compensation may be permitted at the discretion of the examiners. Honours will normally only be awarded if all subjects
of the examination are passed at the first attempt.
MDMXP0013 DEGREE OF MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (PART-TIME) (MPH)
Title of Paper
Part 1
PHME P017 Paper 2
PHME P018 Paper 3
Part II
PHME P016 Paper 1
PHME P019 Paper 4
PHME P020 Thesis/Course Work
PHME P021 Oral Examination
Total (Part I and Part II)
Pass Standard
Honours Standard
Time
Marks
3 hours
3 hours
100
100
3 hours
3 hours
100
100
200
200
800
50%
First Class
70%
Second Class Grade I
65%
Second Class Grade II
60%
The examinations (Parts I and II) will be held in Summer only. Exemptions which may be held for two years will be
granted for individual subjects. Part I and Part II of the examination must normally be passed within two years of each
other.
Compensation may be permitted at the discretion of the examiners. Honours will normally only be awarded if all subjects
of the examination are passed at the first attempt.
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MDHDP0004 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN MEDICINE (DIABETOLOGY) (HDipMed)
Assessment for the examination shall be as follows:
DIAB P001 Essay Paper
DIAB P002 MCQ
DIAB P003 Continuous Assessment
DIAB P004 Oral Examination
DIAB P005 Clinical Assessment (major)
DIAB P006 Clinical Assessment (minor)
Total
Marks
100
150
250
100
200
200
1,000
Candidates must pass the clinical and oral sections of the examination. Throughout the examination particular attention will
be directed towards the practical management of diabetes in the individual, and in the community, education of health care
staff, patients and the public generally about the disease, its predisposing factors, management and complications and the
means to prevent the long term complications.
Pass Mark
50%
Compensation will be allowed in any component except the clinical and oral, at the discretion of the Board, provided the
mark does not fall below 45% in that subject.
Honours Standard
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60%
MDHDP0005 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN MEDICINE (DERMATOLOGY) (HDipMed)
Assessment for the examination shall be as follows:
DERM P001 Multiple choice examination (1 hour)
DERM P002 Written Examination (2 hours)
DERM P003 Clinical/Oral Examination
DERM P004 Continuous Assessment
Total
Pass Mark
Honours Standard
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours
Marks
30
40
80
50
200
50%
70%
60%
MDHDP00047 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN MEDICINE (FORENSIC MEDICINE)
Assessment for the examination shall be as follows:
Subjects
Written Examination
Presentation of Dissertation
Examination of Learning Portfolio and Continuing Assessment
Oral Examination
Total
Pass Mark
Honours Standard
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours
Marks
50
50
50
50
200
50%
70%
60%
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MDHDP0007 (Spring) HIGHER DIPLOMA IN CHILD HEALTH (HDipCH)
There will be one paper in the examination.
Subject
Marks
PAED P002 Child Psychiatry, Public Health Medicine, General Paediatrics including the normal child,
Infectious diseases
100
PAED P003 Clinic and Oral
100
Paediatric Surgery will be examined as part of the paediatric question. Candidates must pass in the clinical and oral section
of the examination. Throughout the examination particular attention will be directed to the means by which the disease may
be prevented.
Pass Mark
Honours Standard
50%
70%
60%
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours
MDHDP0008 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH (HDipOccH)
PHME P027
PHME P028
PHME P024
PHME P025
Marks
100
100
100
100
MCQ
Written Paper
Dissertation
Oral
Pass Standard
50%
Honours Standard
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours Grade I
Second Class Honours Grade II
70%
65%
60%
Compensation
Honours will normally only be awarded if all parts of the examination are passed at first attempt. Compensation may be
permitted at the discretion of the examiners. Exemption in MCQ, written paper, dissertation or oral may be granted but will
apply to the following Autumn examination only. Notwithstanding an exemption in the oral in the Summer examination, a
borderline candidate for a pass at the repeat examination may be invited to attend a second oral examination, at the
discretion of the examiners, to satisfy the examiners that the candidate is of a pass standard. No specific marks are assigned
to this second oral but to allow the student an opportunity to improve their grades, extra marks may be assigned on the
basis of the oral to the overall result.
MDHDP0009 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN HEALTHCARE (RISK MANAGEMENT) (HDipHC)
FMED P016 -Assessment for the examination shall be as follows:
Subjects
Written Examination (3 hours)
Oral Presentation and Examination
Course Project Written Work
Total
Pass Mark
Honours Standard
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours
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50%
70%
60%
Marks
100
50
50
200
MDHDP0010 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN HEALTHCARE (INFORMATICS) (HDipHC)
Examination will be partly by continuous assessment and partly by a final examination in each module on the World Wide
Web.
HCIN P001 Module 1 Research Methods
Continuous Assessment
Final (Open Book) Examination (1 hour)
Marks Total
140
60
200
HCIN P002 Module 2 Management of Change
Continuous Assessment
Final (Open Book) Examination (1 hour)
140
60
200
HCIN P003 Module 3 Information as a Corporate Resource
Continuous Assessment
Final (Open Book) Examination (1 hour)
140
60
200
HCIN P004 Module 4 Introduction to Medical Systems or Introduction to Programming in MUMPS
Continuous Assessment
140
Final (Open Book) Examination (1 hour)
60
200
HCIN P005 Module 5 Implementing Healthcare Information Systems
Continuous Assessment
Final (Open Book) Examination (1 hour)
Total Marks
Pass Standard
Honours Standard
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours
140
60
200
1,000
50%
70%
60%
DIPLOMA IN AUDIOLOGY(DipAud)
Written Papers
Anatomy and Physiology
Physical Audiology and Statistics
Pathology of Deafness, Genetics and Administration of the Health Services
Psychology and Educational Treatment of Deafness; Remedial Linguistics
Practical Examination
Dissertation
Marks
100
100
100
100
200
100
Pass
An aggregate mark of 50% provided the candidate does not fall below 45% in any subject.
Second Class Hons An aggregate mark of at least 60% provided the candidate does not fall below 50% in any subject.
First Class Hons An aggregate mark of at least 70% provided the candidate does not fall below 60% in any subject.
MDHDP0040 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN COMMUNITY OPHTHALMOLOGY
Specific Regulations
There are eight modules for this course. The course will be assessed by a written examination in addition to a project and
an oral examination.. Each section of the paper must be passed. Candidates must pass the examination of Year 1 before
proceeding to the course of Year 2. The examination will be held in January and June.
The subjects of Year 1 are:
Code
Module
Marks
OPHT P001 Basic Statistics & Epidemiology
100
OPHT P002 Basic Sociology
100
OPHT P003 Health Promotion
100
HCIN P101 Information Access
100
OPHT P004 Ophthalmic Disorders/disease in the Community
100
OPHT P005 Community Ophthalmology Management Issues
100
OPHT P006 World-wide Ophthalmic Issues
100
OPHT P007 Service and research projects, planning and reports
100
OPHT P008 Project Report and Oral Examination
800
TOTAL
1600
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Pass Standard:
50%
Honours Standard:
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours Grade I
Second Class Honours Grade II
70%
65%
60%
MDDPP0002 DIPLOMA IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
The examination consists of four sections, two theory and two skills based assessments.
Theory Assessment:

Section 1
80 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and 40 true/false questions conducted over an hour and a half period, with a
pass mark of 80%.

Section 2
6 short written questions conducted over a two hour period, with a pass mark of 70%
Skills Assessment:

Section 3
Primary skills – all of the 6 skills stations from the published list of primary skills stations must all be completed by
candidates.

Section 4
Secondary skills – 6 skills stations randomly selected, from the published list of 13 secondary skills stations must be
completed by candidates.
The pass mark for skills stations is 80% with all critical elements satisfactory. Candidates must pass all skill station
assessments.
The examination assessment is undertaken jointly by the Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council and the board of
the EMT Diploma
MDCTP0001 CERTIFICATE IN HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS
Pass Standard
Honours Standard
50% (each component of the examination must be passed)
1st class honours
70%
2nd class honours Grade I
65%
2nd class honours Grade II
60%
Subject – Practicals
HCIN P009 Word Processing
HCIN P010 Networks/Internet/Email
HCIN P011 Graphics/Imaging
HCIN P012 Presentation
HCIN P013 Databases
HCIN P014 Spreadsheets
HCIN P015 MCQ
TOTAL
178
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
700
MDBDF0003 BSc DEGREE (RADIOGRAPHY)
General Regulations
All examinations must be passed as a whole before proceeding to the course of the following year.
The University examinations of the first and second year of Radiography must be passed within two years of entering the
respective course.
Candidates must have satisfactory attendance at clinical placements before taking the Clinical Skills Assessments in each
course year. Candidates who do not complete Clinical Skills Assessments within the prescribed course year will not
normally be allowed to progress to the next course year: i.e. students will have to re-attend clinicals in the following year
and present again for Clinical Skills Assessments.
FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN RADIOGRAPHY
Subject
ANAT 1003
CHEM 1605
BIOC 1601
PHYS 1003
EXPH 1604
RDGY 1001
RDGY 1002
*
Anatomy I
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Physiology I
Physics
Radiography I**
Psychology
Marks
100
50
50*
100
100
100
100
Written
80
35
37
50
70
50
100
Continuous Assmt. Practical/Oral
10
10
15
13
20
30
30
50***
Students who fail to achieve a satisfactory overall mark may be offered the opportunity to improve the mark by means
of an oral examination.
** A student recording a fail mark overall may be required to re-sit any of the assessment components in which a
satisfactory standard has not been reached.
*** If a student fails to achieve a satisfactory standard in practical work or continuous assessment, he/she may be required
to undertake either a practical or an oral test.
SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN RADIOGRAPHY
Subject
ANAT 2003
PHYS 2003
RDGY 2001
RDGY 2002
HCIN 1002
RDGY 2004
RDGY 2003
RDGY 2005
RDGY 2006
SOC 2701
RDGY 2007
Anatomy II
Physiology II
Imaging Technology I*
Radiography II*
Healthcare Informatics
Radiation & Dosimetry
Equipment I*
Hospital Studies
Interpersonal Skills*
Medical Sociology
Clinical Skills I
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Written
80
50
70
70
100
90
75
80
100
-
Continuous Assmt.
10
20
15
30**
10
10
20
100
-
Practical/Oral
10
30
15
15
100
* A student recording a fail mark overall may be required to re-sit any of the assessment components in which a
satisfactory standard has not been reached.
** If a student fails to achieve a satisfactory standard in practical work or continuous assessment, he/she may be required to
undertake either a practical or an oral test.
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THIRD UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN RADIOGRAPHY
Subject
Marks Written Continuous Assmt. Practical/Oral
RDGY 3002 Diagnostic Imaging I*
- (Radiography)
- (Radionuclide Imaging)
- (Ultrasound)
RDGY 3001 Imaging Technology II*
PATH 3002 Mechanisms of Disease
RDGY 3008 Digital Imaging I*
RDGY 3004 Equipment II*
RDGY 3005 Management & Health Service Structure
PHME 3002 Epidemiology, Statistics & Research Methods
RDGY 3006 Clinical Skills II
100
70
15**
15**
100
100
50
100
50
100
100
70
100
40
70
50
100
-
15**
20**
-
15**
10
10**
100
* A student recording a fail mark overall may be required to re-sit any of the assessment components in which a
satisfactory standard has not been reached.
** If a student fails to achieve a satisfactory standard in practical work or continuous assessment, he/she may be required to
undertake either a practical or an oral test.
FINAL UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN RADIOGRAPHY
Subject
RDGY 4005 Diagnostic Imaging II*
- (Radiography)
- (Computed Tomography)
- (Magnetic Resonance)
RDGY 4004 Digital Imaging II*
FMED 4001 Legal Medicine
PATH 4005 Pathology
RDGY 4101 Dissertation
RDGY 4002 Clinical Skills III***
Marks Written Continuous Assmt. Practical/Oral
300
240
40**
20**
100
150
250
300
300
80
150
250
300
-
-
20
300
* A student recording a fail mark overall may be required to re-sit any of the assessment components in which a
satisfactory standard has not been reached.
** If a student fails to achieve a satisfactory standard in practical work or continuous assessment, he/she may be required to
undertake either a practical or an oral test.
*** A candidate must have satisfactory attendance at all clinical placements and have completed all Clinical Assessments
before submitting the Record of Clinical Practice for mark allocation in the final examination.
Pass Standard
50% in all subjects
Honours Standard
70% - Honours (First Class)
60% - Honours (Second Class)
Overall Honours in an examination may be awarded on the aggregate marks obtained in the subjects of the examination.
Honours may also be awarded in individual subjects.
Honours in the final degree will be awarded from the aggregate of the results of the Third University Examination in
Radiography and the Final University Examination in Radiography.
Normally overall honours and honours in individual subjects may be awarded only when the examination is passed at the
first attempt and when all subjects are presented together.
Compensation
Compensation between subjects shall not be permitted.
Exemptions
Exemptions may be granted in any subject in which a pass mark is achieved. A candidate may carry any exemption forward
to the next and subsequent examinations.
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HIGHER DIPLOMA / DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE (MODULAR)
General Regulations
The taught Higher Diploma / MSc programmes are modular and credit rated. A student may register for any one of five
available pathways:
Breast Imaging;
Computed Tomography;
Ultrasound;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Radionuclide Imaging.
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A degree of MSc is awarded following successful completion of appropriate modules to a total of 120 credits.
A Higher Diploma is awarded following successful completion of appropriate modules to a total of 60 credits.
A Diploma is awarded following successful completion of appropriate modules to a total of 26 credits. The
Diploma option is only available for the Breast Imaging pathway.
A Certificate is awarded following successful completion of any course that is offered on a stand-alone basis.
Similar Certificates may be awarded to postgraduates who fail to complete an entire Diploma/Higher Diploma
programme as a result of extenuating circumstances.
Pass Standard
Honours Standard
50%
First Class Honours 70%
Second Class Honours 60%
Overall Honours in an MSc, Higher Diploma or Diploma may be awarded on the aggregate marks obtained in the subjects
of the examination. Honours may also be awarded in individual modules. Normally Honours are awarded only if all
assessments/examinations are passed at the first attempt.
Compensation
Compensation between subjects, and between modules, shall not be permitted.
Exemptions
Exemptions may be granted in any module in which a pass mark is achieved. A candidate may carry any exemption
forward to the next two examination periods.
Applicants who have obtained any comparable postgraduate Diploma at another institution, may, at the discretion of the
course team, be granted exemptions from specified modules. The appropriate ECTS will transfer to the UCD programme,
together with the marks for the module(s).
Progression
All assessments and examinations must normally be passed no later than the forth sitting for which the candidate is eligible.
Where a student fails a module assessment at the first attempt, progression to the modules of the next semester will
normally be permitted. Where a student fails a module assessment at the second or further attempt, progression to the
modules of the next semester will not normally be permitted until the assessment has been passed.
Normally, 60 credits must be accrued from passed Level 1 modules before a student proceeds to modules in Level II.
Specific Regulations: Beast Imaging
A candidate must complete Diploma modules before proceeding to the Higher Diploma modules. Holders of a Diploma in
Mammography awarded by another institution may be granted exemptions from relevant sections of the Higher Diploma.
Specific Regulations: Ultrasound
Candidates presenting for a Certificate in an area of Ultrasound must carry an exemption from UCD or another institution
in the Technology of Ultrasound.
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BREAST IMAGING
Subject
RDGY P121
RDGY P122
RDGY P123
LEVEL I
Professional Practice & Departmental Operation
Modules: Current Imaging* plus any two from:
Counselling and Communication
Equipment Management
Health Screening*
Psychology
Quality in Healthcare
Quality in Imaging
Technology of Breast Imaging
Modules: Technology I*
Technology II
Practice of Breast Imaging
Modules: Practice I (Mammography)*
Practice II (Breast Imaging)
Practice III (Image Evaluation)
RDGY P221
RDGY P222
RDGY P223
Clinical Practice of Breast Imaging
Modules: Clinical I (Mammography)*
Clinical II (Breast Imaging)
Clinical III (Image Evaluation)
RDGY P040
RDGY P041
RDGY P042
RDGY P043
RDGY P044
RDGY P045
RDGY P046
RDGY P060
RDGY P061
Diploma in Diagnostic Imaging (Mammography)
Higher Diploma in Diagnostic Imaging (Breast
Imaging)
LEVEL II
Research Methods and Statistics
Thesis +/- oral
MSc (Breast Imaging)
*indicates Diploma modules
RDGY P311
RDGY P312
Marks
Written
Practical
Course work
Credits
30
20
20
20
20
20
20
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
30
20
20
20
20
20
20
60
90
35
65
25
25
6
9
60
30
60
35
20
25
10
45
6
3
6
90
60
9
6
8
26
60
15
90
60
80
260
600
80
100
500
1200
10
50
120
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY
Subject
RDGY P040
RDGY P041
RDGY P042
RDGY P043
RDGY P044
RDGY P045
RDGY P046
RDGY P062
RDGY P124
RDGY P224
RDGY P311
RDGY P313
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LEVEL I
Professional Practice & Departmental Operation
Modules: Current Imaging, plus any two from:
Counselling and Communication
Equipment Management
Health Screening
Psychology
Quality in Healthcare
Quality in Imaging
Technology of Computed Tomography
Practice of Computed Tomography
Clinical Practice of Computed Tomography
Higher Diploma in Diagnostic Imaging (Computed
Tomography)
LEVEL II
Research Methods and Statistics
Thesis +/- oral
MSc (Computed Tomography)
Marks
Written
Continuous
Assessment
Credits
30
20
20
20
20
20
20
150
150
230
600
105
105
-
30
20
20
20
20
20
20
45
45
230
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
15
15
23
60
100
500
1200
10
50
120
ULTRASOUND
Subject
RDGY P040
RDGY P041
RDGY P042
RDGY P043
RDGY P044
RDGY P045
RDGY P046
RDGY P065
RDGY P127
RDGY P129
RDGY P128
RDGY P131
RDGY P130
RDGY P132
RDGY P227
RDGY P229
RDGY P228
RDGY P231
RDGY P230
RDGY P232
RDGY P311
RDGY P316
LEVEL I
Professional Practice & Departmental Operation
Modules: Current Imaging, plus any two from:
Counselling and Communication
Equipment Management
Health Screening
Psychology
Quality in Healthcare
Quality in Imaging
Technology of Ultrasound
Practice of Ultrasound*
Modules: Abdominal
Obstetric
Vascular
Gynaecological
Small Parts
Combined Obs/gynae/project
Clinical Practice of Ultrasound*
Modules: Abdominal
Obstetric
Vascular
Gynaecological
Small Parts
Combined Obs/gynae/project
Certificate in Abdominal, Obstetric or Vascular
Ultrasound*
Certificate in Gynaecological or Small Parts
Ultrasound*
Higher Diploma in Diagnostic Imaging
(Ultrasound)
LEVEL II
Research Methods and Statistics
Thesis +/- oral
MSc (Ultrasound)
Marks
Written
Continuous
Assessment
Credits
30
20
20
20
20
20
20
130
90
30
20
20
20
20
20
20
40
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
13
80
80
80
40
40
160
56
56
56
28
28
112
24
24
24
12
12
48
8
8
8
4
4
16
120
120
120
60
60
240
200
-
120
120
120
60
60
240
12
12
12
6
6
24
20
100
10
600
60
100
500
1200
10
50
120
MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING
Subject
RDGY P040
RDGY P041
RDGY P042
RDGY P043
RDGY P044
RDGY P045
RDGY P046
RDGY P063
RDGY P125
RDGY P225
RDGY P311
RDGY P314
LEVEL I
Professional Practice & Departmental Operation
Modules: Current Imaging, plus any two from:
Counselling and Communication
Equipment Management
Health Screening
Psychology
Quality in Healthcare
Quality in Imaging
Technology of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Practice of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Clinical Practice of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Higher Diploma in Diagnostic Imaging (Magnetic
Resonance Imaging)
LEVEL II
Research Methods and Statistics
Thesis +/- oral
MSc (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Marks
Written
Continuous
Assessment
Credits
30
20
20
20
20
20
20
150
150
230
600
105
105
-
30
20
20
20
20
20
20
45
45
230
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
15
15
23
60
100
500
1200
10
50
120
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RADIONUCLIDE IMAGING
Subject
RDGY P040
RDGY P041
RDGY P042
RDGY P043
RDGY P044
RDGY P045
RDGY P046
RDGY P064
RDGY P126
RDGY P226
RDGY P311
RDGY P315
LEVEL I
Professional Practice & Departmental Operation
Modules: Current Imaging, plus any two from:
Counselling and Communication
Equipment Management
Health Screening
Psychology
Quality in Healthcare
Quality in Imaging
Technology of Radionuclide Imaging
Practice of Radionuclide Imaging
Record of Clinical Practice
Higher Diploma in Diagnostic Imaging
(Radionuclide Imaging)
LEVEL II
Research Methods and Statistics
Thesis +/- oral
MSc (Radionuclide Imaging)
Marks
Written
Continuous
Assessment
Credits
30
20
20
20
20
20
20
150
150
230
600
105
105
-
30
20
20
20
20
20
20
45
45
230
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
15
15
23
60
100
500
1200
10
50
120
MDMRF0007 (FT) MDMRP0009 (PT) DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE (DIAGNOSTIC
IMAGING OR OTHER STATED SUBJECT) BY RESEARCH
Subjects
Thesis and oral examination
Research Method and Statistics
Marks maxima
Marks
900
100
1000
General regulations
Oral examinations will normally be held in May and January of each year. Students submitting theses in November will
have their oral in January; those submitting in March will have their oral in May.
Pass Standard
Honours Standard
184
50%
First Class Honours 70%
Second Class Honours 60
MDBDF0004 BSc (PHYSIOTHERAPY) / MDBDF0010 BSc (PHYSIOTHERAPY) COMBINED
General Regulations
The University Examinations of the First, Second and Third Years of Physiotherapy must be passed as a whole before
proceeding to the course of the following year.
The First Physiotherapy, Second Physiotherapy and Third Physiotherapy Examinations must each be passed within two
years of entering the respective course.
Students who are permitted to enter the Second Year Physiotherapy with exemptions in Experimental Physics, Chemistry,
Biochemistry, First Year Physiology and Psychology are required to undertake the First Year of Physiotherapy
examinations in Anatomy 1, Manipulative Procedures 1, Therapeutic Movement 1, Healthcare Informatics, in addition to
the examinations of the Second Year of Physiotherapy.
In subjects including written, clinical and practical examinations, a candidate may be rejected on the grounds of extreme
weakness in any part of this examination Ψ in which case a pass mark for the subject will not be granted. Ψ(if they fall
below 40% in any component of the subject).
MARKS MAXIMA
MDBDF0004 FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION
Subject
PSY 1701 Psychology
EXPH 1605 Experimental Physics
CHEM 1605 Chemistry
BIOC 1601 Biochemistry
ANAT 1002 Anatomy 1
PHYS 1002 Physiology
PHTY 1001 Manipulative Procedures 1
PHTY 1002 Therapeutic Movement 1
HCIN 1002 Healthcare Informatics
*Students who fail to achieve a satisfactory overall mark
means of an oral examination.
** Practical/Oral
Marks Written Practical In-course Assmt.
50
50
70
70
50
50
50*
37
13
100
60
20
20
100
50
30
20
100
60
40
100
50
25
25
100
50
25**
25
may be offered the opportunity to improve the mark by
MDBDF0004 SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION
Subject
ANAT 2002 Anatomy II
PHYS 2002 Physiology
PHTY 2007 Practice of Physiotherapy
PHTY 2003 Biomechanics and Kineciology
PHTY 2004 Applied Physics and Electrotherapy
* Practical/Oral
Marks
200
200
400
100
100
Written
120
100
200
75
50
Practical
40*
60
100
25
30
In-course Assmt.
40
40
100
20
MDBDF0010 SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION (COMBINED COURSE)
Subject
ANAT 1002 Anatomy I
ANAT 2002 Anatomy II
PHYS 2002 Physiology
PHTY 2006 Practice of Physiotherapy
PHTY 2003 Biomechanics and Kinesiology
PHTY 2004 Applied Physics and Electrotherapy
PHTY 1002 Therapeutic Movement 1
HCIN 1002 Healthcare Informatics
* Oral Examination
Marks
100
200
200
400
100
100
100
100
Written
60
120
100
200
75
50
50
50
Practical
20
40*
60
100
25
30
25
25*
In-course Assmt.
20
40
40
100
20
25
25
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MDBDF0004 THIRD UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION
Subject
PHTY 3007
PHME 3001
PSY 3701
SOC 3701
PHTY 3003
PHTY 3004
Practice of Physiotherapy
Epidemiology
Psychology
Sociology
Biomechanics and Kinesiology
Applied Physics and Electrotherapy
Marks
650
100
50
50
100
100
Written
300
100
50
50
75
50
Practical In-course Assmt.
100
250
Marks
575
50
50
100
50
Written Practical In-course Assmt.
250
325
50
50
100
50
25
30
20
MDBDF0004 FINAL UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION
Subject
PHTY 4004
PSYC 4001
FMED 4002
PHTY 4100
BMGT 3046
Practice of Physiotherapy
Psychiatry
Legal Medicine
Minor Dissertation
Management
Pass Standard
50%
Honours Standard
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours, Grade I
65%
Second Class Honours, Grade II 60%
Overall Honours in an examination may be awarded on the aggregate marks obtained in the subjects of the examination.
Honours may also be awarded in individual subjects. Normally overall honours may be awarded only when the
examination is passed at the first attempt and when all subjects are presented together. Honours are awarded in individual
subjects only when the subject is passed at the first attempt.
Compensation
Compensation between subjects shall not be permitted.
Exemptions
A student who has passed a subject shall be exempted from further examination in that subject. An exemption will
normally be held for a period of two years. A borderline candidate for a pass or a particular honours grade in any subject
may be invited to attend an oral examination at the discretion of the examiners. No specific marks are assigned for the oral
examination but to allow students an opportunity to improve their grades; extra marks may be allocated to the overall result
on the basis of the oral.
DIPLOMA IN SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE AT WORK (PHYSIOTHERAPY)
Pass mark to be 40% with single deficiency compensation from 35%. Compensation will be granted in a maximum of two
to eight papers. A student may compensate in papers taken in either first or second year. Students who obtain an average
mark equal to or above 60% in all Diploma examinations and projects and where the marks in any paper do not fall below
50%, will be granted a Pass with Commendation. This shall apply only for the first attempt at the examination. An oral
examination may be held at the discretion of the External Examiners. No mark will be awarded. The oral examination will
be used to assist the Examiners in making their final decision.
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MDMXP0007 MASTER OF SCIENCE (SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY) MSc Sports Physiotherapy
Subject
SMED P301
SMED P302
SMED P303
SMED P304
SMED P010
Module
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Total
Pass Standard
Honours Standard
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Marks
150
150
150
150
400
1,000
First Class
Second Class Grade I
Second Class Grade II
Written
75%
40%
25%
75%
75%
ICA
25%
30%
50%
25%
25%
Oral/Practical
30%
25%
50%
70%
65%
60%
Sports Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology.
Musculoskeletal Injuries 1 (Exercise Testing and Programme Development).
Musculoskeletal Injuries 2 (Injury Assesssment and Treatment).
Sports Psychology and Medical Problems Related to Exercise Participation.
Research Methods and Dissertation
Each module will be separately examined.
Candidates must pass all modules.
Candidates must pass the oral/practical component.
Compensation between modules will not be permitted.
Students who fail to achieve a pass mark at the second attempt are required to re-attend respective courses in the following
session before re-entering for the examination.
MDHDP0037 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN HEALTHCARE (ACUPUNCTURE)
The examination for the Higher Diploma in Healthcare (Acupuncture) will consist of the following:
A written examination on aspects of the course at the end of Years 1 and 2.
A clinical and oral examination.
Three case studies.
Code
Subject
Marks
PHTY P009
Written Paper Year 1
60
PHTY P010
Written Paper Year 2
60
PHTY P011
Case Studies
30
PHTY P012
Clinical and Oral
50
Total
200
Pass Standard
Honours Standard
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours Grade I
Second Class Honours Grade II
50%
70%
65%
60%
Compensation
Compensation will be allowed in any component, except the clinical, at the discretion of the Board, provided that the mark
does not fall below 45% in that subject. Candidates must pass an examination in the course subjects taught in Year 1 before
commencing Year 2.
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MDCTP0003 CERTIFICATE IN OUTCOME ASSESSMENT IN MOTOR DISABILITY (BY
DISTANCE LEARNING)
Code
PHTY P701
PHTY P702
PHTY P703
PHTY P704
PHTY P705
Subjects
Anthropometric and goniometric measurement
Muscle function testing
Flexibility tests and muscle control
Functional Assessment Scales
Assessment of Impairment
Marks
20
20
20
30
10
Written
10
10
10
15
5
Practical
4
4
4
6
2
In-course Assmt.
6
6
6
9
3
Pass Standard
50%
Compensation
Compensation between subjects shall not be permitted.
Exemptions
A student who passes a subject shall be exempted from further examination in that subject. An exemption will normally be
held for a period of one year.
A candidate may be rejected on the grounds of extreme weakness in any part of this examination, in any case a pass mark
for the subject will not be granted.
MDMXP0037 MSC IN PHYSIOTHERAPY (ACUPUNCTURE)
A written examination of aspects of the course will take place at the end of Year 1 and Year 2. Candidates must pass an
examination in the course subjects taught in Year 1 before commencing Year 2.
There will be a clinical and oral examination.
There will be three case histories.
There will be a minor dissertation.
Code
PHTY P309
PHTY P310
PHTY P313 & P311
PHTY P312
Total
Subject
Written Paper Year 1
Written Paper Year 2
Clinical and oral (case studies)
Dissertation
Pass Standard:
Honours Standard:
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours Grade I
Second Class Honours Grade II
Marks
50
50
50
50
200
50%
70%
65%
60%
Compensation
Compensation will be allowed in any component, except the clinical, at the discretion of the Board, provided that the mark
does not fall below 45% in that subject.
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NURSING STUDIES
General Regulations
Pass Standard: 50%
Compensation: Compensation between subjects shall not be permitted.
Exemption: A Candidate who has obtained a pass mark in a subject shall be exempted from further examination in that
subject.
DIPLOMA IN NURSING (DipN)
Specific Regulations
The General Regulations apply. The examinations for each year of the programme must be passed within two years of
entering the respective year.
Normally all examinations must be passed before proceeding to the next year of the programme.
Normally First University Examinations will be held in Winter, Summer and Autumn. Normally supplemental
examinations will be held in the Autumn.
Students cannot be deemed to have passed Clinical Assessments unless they have met all clinical placement requirements.
All clinical requirements must be met before the Diploma can be awarded.
Honours Standard
The Diploma may be awarded “with Distinction” on an aggregate of 65% of the marks obtained in the Diploma in Nursing
Examination. Normally, a Distinction may be awarded only when each examination is passed at the first attempt and when
all subjects are presented together.
MDDPF0004 FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN THE DIPLOMA IN NURSING - GENERAL
REGISTRATION MODE (1998-99 Format)
First year University Examinations will be held in Winter, Summer and Autumn. Supplemental examinations will take
place in Autumn if required.
Subject
Marks
NURS 1001
Nursing (Paper)
300
NURS 1002
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology
150
NURS 1024
Microbiology, Pathology, Genetics and Immunology
50
NURS 1025
Physics, Chemistry and Biochemistry
50
PHAR 1001
Pharmacology
50
NURS 1003
Sociology (Paper)
100
NURS 1004
Psychology & Health Psychology (Paper and Course work)
100
NURS 1005
Philosophy (Course work)
50
NURS 1006
Clinical Assessment
Pass/Fail
MDDPF0001 FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN THE DIPLOMA IN NURSING - GENERAL
REGISTRATION MODE (1999-2000 Format)
Subject
NURS 1035
NURS 1036
NURS 1025
NURS 1002
NURS 1038
NURS 1039
NURS 1040
NURS 1041
NURS 1006
Nursing Theory and Practice I
Nursing Theory and Practice II
Physics, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology
Microbiology, Genetics, Immunology and Pharmacology
Psychology
Sociology
Philosophy and Ethics
Clinical Assessment
Marks
150
250
50
150
50
50
50
50
Pass/Fail
189
MDDPF0002 FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN THE DIPLOMA IN NURSING
PSYCHIATRIC REGISTRATION MODE (1999-2000)
Specific Regulations
The General Regulations apply. The examinations for each year of the programme must be passed within two years of
entering the respective course.
Normally, all examinations must be passed before proceeding to the next year of the programme.
Normally, First University examinations will be held in Winter, Summer and Autumn. Normally supplemental
examinations will be held in the Autumn.
Students cannot be deemed to have passed Clinical Assessments unless they have met all clinical placement requirements.
Clinical Assessments must be passed before the Diploma can be awarded.
Subject
NURS 1042
NURS 1043
NURS 1027
NURS 1008
NURS 1045
NURS 1046
NURS 1047
NURS 1048
NURS 1029
Nursing Theory and Practice I
Nursing Theory and Practice II
Physics, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology
Microbiology, Genetics, Immunology and Pharmacology
Psychology
Sociology
Philosophy and Ethics
Clinical Assessment
Marks
150
250
50
150
50
50
50
50
Pass/Fail
MDDPF0004 SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN THE DIPLOMA IN NURSING - GENERAL
MODE (1998-1999 Format)
Second Year University Examinations will be held in Winter and Summer. Supplemental examinations will take place in
Autumn if required.
Subject
Marks
NURS 2001
Nursing Theory and Practice I (Course Work)
100
NURS 2002
Nursing Theory and Practice II (Paper)
150
NURS 2003
Nursing Theory and Practice III (Course Work)
150
NURS 2004
Nursing Theory and Practice IV (Paper)
100
MDDPF0005 SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN THE DIPLOMA OF NURSING PSYCHIATRIC MODE (1998-1999 Format)
Second University Examinations will be held in the Winter and Summer. Supplemental Examinations will take place in
Autumn if required.
Subject
Marks
NURS 2010
Nursing Theory and Practice I (Course Work)
100
NURS 2016
Nursing Theory and Practice II (Paper)
150
NURS 2005
Nursing Theory and Practice III (Course Work)
150
NURS 2006
Nursing Theory and Practice IV (Paper)
100
DIPLOMA IN NURSING - GENERAL & PSYCHIATRIC MODES
Diploma in Nursing Examination will be held in the Winter and the Summer. Supplemental Examinations will take place in
Autumn if required.
MDDPF0004 DIPLOMA IN NURSING EXAMINATION - GENERAL MODE (19981999 Format)
Subject
NURS 3001
NURS 3002
NURS 3003
NURS 3004
190
Nursing Theory and Practice V (Extended Essay)
Nursing Theory and Practice VI (Paper)
Nursing Theory and Practice VII (Course Work)
Clinical Assessment
Marks
250
200
150
Pass/Fail
MDDPF0005 DIPLOMA IN NURSING EXAMINATION - PSYCHIATRIC MODE (1998-1999 Format)
Subject
NURS 3005
NURS 3006
NURS 3007
NURS 3008
Nursing Theory and Practice V (Extended Essay)
Nursing Theory and Practice VI (Paper)
Nursing Theory and Practice VII (Course Work)
Clinical Assessment
Marks
250
200
150
Pass/Fail
MDDPF0001 SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN THE DIPLOMA IN NURSING-GENERAL
MODE (1999-2000 Format)
Subject
NURS 2026
NURS 2027
NURS 2028
NURS 2029
NURS 2030
NURS 2031
Pathology/Pharmacology
Nursing Theory and Practice III
Nursing Theory and Practice IV
Nursing Theory and Practice V
Nursing Theory and Practice VI
Clinical Assessment
Marks
50
150
150
150
200
Pass/Fail
MDDPF0002 SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN THE DIPLOMA IN NURSINGPSYCHIATRIC MODE (1999-2000 Format)
Subject
NURS 2032
NURS 2033
NURS 2034
NURS 2035
NURS 2036
NURS 2037
Pathology/Pharmacology
Nursing Theory and Practice III
Nursing Theory and Practice IV
Nursing Theory and Practice V
Nursing Theory and Practice VI
Clinical Assessment
Marks
50
150
150
150
200
Pass/Fail
Diploma in Nursing - General Mode (2001-2002 Format)
Subject
NURS 3030
NURS 3031
NURS 3032
NURS 3033
NURS 3034
Nursing Theory and Practice VII
Nursing Theory and Practice VIII
Nursing Theory and Practice IX
Nursing Theory and Practice X
Clinical Assessment
Marks
250
200
250
300
Pass/Fail
Diploma in Nursing - Psychiatric Mode (2001-2002 Format)
Subject
NURS 3035
NURS 3036
NURS 3037
NURS 3039
NURS 3038
Nursing Theory and Practice VII
Nursing Theory and Practice VIII
Nursing Theory and Practice IX
Nursing Theory and Practice X
Clinical Assessment
Marks
250
200
250
300
Pass/Fail
DIPLOMA IN NURSING (2000-2001 Format)
The General Regulations Apply
The Specific Regulations Apply
MDDPF0001 FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN DIPLOMA IN NURSING-GENERAL
REGISTRATION MODE (2000-2001 Format)
Subject
NURS 1035
NURS 1036
NURS 1025
NURS 1002
NURS 1038
NURS 1039
NURS 1040
NURS 1041
NURS 1006
Nursing Theory and Practice I
Nursing Theory and Practice II
Physics, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology
Microbiology, Genetics, Immunology and Pharmacology
Psychology
Sociology
Philosophy and Ethics
Clinical Assessment
Marks
150
250
50
150
50
50
50
50
Pass/Fail
191
MDDPF0002 FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN DIPLOMA IN NURSING-PSYCHIATRIC
REGISTRATION MODE (2000-2001 Format)
Subject
NURS 1042
NURS 1043
NURS 1027
NURS 1008
NURS 1045
NURS 1046
NURS 1047
NURS 1048
NURS 1029
Nursing Theory and Practice I
Nursing Theory and Practice II
Physics, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology
Microbiology, Genetics, Immunology and Pharmacology
Psychology
Sociology
Philosophy and Ethics
Clinical Assessment
Marks
150
250
50
150
50
50
50
50
Pass/Fail
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc) IN NURSING
General Regulations
Pass Standard: 50%
Compensation: Compensation between subjects shall not be permitted.
Exemption: A candidate who has obtained a pass mark in a subject shall be exempted form further examination in that
subject.
Specific Regulations
Honours Standard:
First Class Honours:
70%
Second Class Honours, Grade I
65%
Second Class Honours
60%
Honours are awarded only when the subjects are passed at the first attempt.
Specific Regulations: Accelerated Mode
In the case of students pursing the accelerated mode, the examinations for a module must be passed within two years of the
commencement of the module. In the case of students pursing the accelerated mode, overall honours are awarded when all
modules have been completed within two years of commencement of the course. Honours may be awarded in individual
modules. Honours are awarded in individual subjects only when the subject is passed at the first attempt.
Specific Regulations: Part-time Modes
In the case of students pursing part-time modes, the examinations for a module must be passed within three years of the
commencement of degree modules. Overall honours may be awarded only when the examination is passed at the first
attempt and when all subjects are presented together. The minimum time for the completion of the six degree modules is
two semesters. Honours may be awarded in individual modules. Honours are awarded in individual subjects only when the
subject is passed at the first attempt.
University examinations at Degree Level Modules of the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) will be completed by Summer.
Supplemental examinations will take place in Autumn.
MDBDF0012 Accelerated Mode:
Subject
Marks
NURS 4001 Nursing Theory and Practice
200
NURS 4002 Nursing Research
200
NURS 4003 Nursing Management
200
NURS 4004 Quality Improvement
200
NURS 4005 Philosophical and Legal Issues
200
NURS 4006 Issues in Professional Practice
200
MDBDP0001 Part-time Modes:
Subject
Marks
NURS 4001 Nursing Theory and Practice
200
NURS 4002 Nursing Research
200
NURS 4003 Nursing Management
200
NURS 4004 Quality Improvement
200
NURS 4005 Philosophical and Legal Issues
200
NURS 4006 Issues in Professional Practice
200
In the case of part-time modes University Examinations shall be held in Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring.
Supplemental examinations are held in the Autumn.
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DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc) IN NURSING (Commencing September 2004)
MDBDF0014 (General)
MDBDF0015 (Psychiatric) / (Integrated Sick Children’s Nursing/General)
Specific regulations
The general regulations apply. In the case of subjects undertaken within the academic semesters, the university
examinations will normally be completed for the Summer Board of Examiners. Supplemental examinations will be held in
the Autumn for Summer Examinations and Summer for Autumn Examinations.
All clinical placement requirements must be completed before the results in the clinical assessment are submitted to the
Board of Examiners.
Normally, examinations in each subject must be passed within two years of registering for that subject.
Normally all examinations must be passed before proceeding to the next year of the programme.
Honours Standard
The Degree of Bachelor of Science (Nursing) will be awarded “with honours” on an aggregate of the overall marks
obtained in the Degree of Bachelor of Science (Nursing) examination. Normally, “honours” may be awarded only when the
examination is passed on the first attempt and when all the subjects are presented together. For students who do not qualify
for overall honours, honours may be awarded in individual subjects.
First Class Honours:
70%
Second Class Honours: Grade I:
65%
Second Class Honours: Grade II:
60%
Pass:
50%
Compensation
First Bachelor of Science (Nursing):Candidates must achieve an overall aggregate of at least 50 % and pass Clinical
Assessment I in order to pass the first Bachelor of Science (Nursing). No subject shall fall below 40%.
Candidates may be offered an oral examination in an unsuccessful subject or subjects to determine progression. This rule
will be applied at the discretion of the examiners.
Students are required to pass all examinations and assignments before progressing into year 2 of the programme.
Clinical Assessment I must be passed before a candidate can progress into year 2 of the programme.
The examinations for the first year of the programme must be passed within two years of entering the course.
Second Bachelor of Science (Nursing): Candidates must achieve an overall aggregate of at least 50 % in order to pass the
second Bachelor of Science (Nursing). No subject shall fall below 40%.
Candidates may be offered an oral examination in an unsuccessful subject or subjects to determine progression. This rule
will be applied at the discretion of the examiners.
Students are required to pass all examinations and assignments before progressing into year 3 of the programme.
Clinical Assessment II must be passed before a candidate can progress into year 3 of the programme.
The examinations for the second year of the programme must be passed within two years of entering year 2.
Third Bachelor of Science (Nursing):Students are required to pass all examinations and assignments before progressing
into year 4 of the programme. Clinical Assessment III must be passed before a candidate can progress into year 4 of the
programme.
The examinations for the third year of the programme must be passed within two years of entering year 3.
Oral Examination
An oral examination may be offered if considered necessary by examiners.
FIRST BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (General)
Code
NURS 1053
NURS 1054
NURS 1055
NURS 1056
NURS 1057
NURS 1058
NURS 1059
NURS 1061
NURS 1063
Subject
Human Growth & Development
Physics and Chemistry
Anatomy and Physiology
Biochemistry
Psychology
Sociology
Nursing I (General Mode)
Nursing II (General Mode)
Clinical Assessment
Total Mark
100
200
300
100
100
100
300
500
Pass/Fail
193
SECOND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (General)
Code
NURS 2038
NURS 2040
NURS 2041
NURS 2044
NURS 2046
NURS 2048
NURS 2052
NURS 2053
NURS 2054
NURS 2056
Subject
Applied Anatomy & Physiology & Pathology (General)
Pharmacology
Microbiology
Nursing III (General)
Nursing IV (General)
Nursing V (General)
Context of Professional Practice
Nursing Research
Clinical Assessment II
Health Psychology/Sociology of Health & Illness
Total Mark
200
100
100
300
300
300
100
100
Pass/Fail
200
THIRD BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (General)
Code
NURS 3050
NURS 3051
NURS 3052
Subject
Context of Professional Practice III
Part I
Context of Professional Practice III
Part II
Clinical Assessment III
Total Mark
100
100
Pass/Fail
FIRST BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Psychiatric)
Code
NURS 1053
NURS 1054
NURS 1055
NURS 1056
NURS 1057
NURS 1058
NURS 1060
NURS 1062
NURS 1063
Subject
Human Growth and Development
Physics and Chemistry
Anatomy and Physiology
Biochemistry
Psychology
Sociology
Nursing I (Psychiatric Mode)
Nursing II (Psychiatric Mode)
Clinical Assessment
Total Mark
100
200
300
100
100
100
300
500
Pass/Fail
SECOND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Psychiatric)
Code
NURS 2055
NURS 2040
NURS 2041
NURS 2045
NURS 2047
NURS 2049
NURS 2052
NURS 2053
NURS 2054
NURS 2057
Subject
Applied Anatomy & Physiology & Pathology (Psychiatric)
Pharmacology
Microbiology
Nursing III (Psychiatric)
Nursing IV (Psychiatric)
Nursing V (Psychiatric)
Context of Professional Practice
Nursing Research
Clinical Assessment II
Health Psychology/Sociology of Health & Illness
Total Mark
200
100
100
300
300
300
100
100
Pass/Fail
200
THIRD BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Psychiatric)
Code
NURS 3053
NURS 3054
NURS 3055
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Subject
Context of Professional Practice III
Part I
Context of Professional Practice III
Part II
Clinical Assessment III
Total Mark
100
100
Pass/Fail
FIRST BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Sick Children’s and General Nursing)
Code
NURS 1053
NURS 1054
NURS 1055
NURS 1056
NURS 1057
NURS 1058
NURS
NURS
NURS 1063
Subject
Human Growth and Development
Physics and Chemistry
Anatomy and Physiology
Biochemistry
Psychology
Sociology
Nursing I (Sick Children’s and General Mode)
Nursing II (Sick Children’s and General Mode)
Clinical Assessment
Total Mark
100
200
300
100
100
100
300
500
Pass/Fail
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Nursing)
Code
Subject
Health and Social Policy
Legal Aspects of Nursing
Interpersonal Skills III
Nursing VI (General Mode) or Nursing VI (Psychiatric Mode)
Nursing VII (General Mode) or Nursing VII (Psychiatric Mode)
Nursing VIII (General Mode) or Nursing VIII (Psychiatric Mode)
Nursing IX (General Mode) or Nursing IX (Psychiatric Mode)
Context of Professional Practice III
Nursing Research II
Nursing Management
Clinical Placements IV
Total Mark
100
100
100
300
300
100
50
100
500
100
Pass/Fail
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Midwifery) (Modular)
The General Regulations Apply
Specific Regulations:
Pass Standard
Honours Standard
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours, Grade I
Second Class Honours, Grade II
50%
70%
65%
60%
Compensation
Compensation between subjects shall not be permitted.
Exemption
A candidate who has obtained a pass mark in a subject shall be exempted from further examination in that subject.
The minimum time for completion of the degree modules is two semesters. All degree modules must be completed within
three years of commencement of the degree programme. The Bachelor of Science (Midwifery) (Modular) examinations for
a module must be passed within two years of commencing the module.
Honours may be awarded in individual modules. Normally, overall honours are awarded only when the subject is passed at
the first attempt. Normally, overall honours are awarded when all modules have been completed within three years of
commencement of the degree modules.
University Examinations of the Bachelor of Science (Midwifery) (Modular) will be completed by Summer. Supplemental
examinations will take place in Autumn except for Research which will be completed by Summer of the following year.
Oral Examinations will be offered if considered necessary by the examiners.
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Part 2 (Degree Modules) Part-Time
MDBDP0007 UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION OF THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MIDWIFERY
(Modular)
MIDS 3028
MIDS 3029
MIDS 3026
MIDS 3025
MIDS 3001
MIDS 3009
Midwifery Theory and Practice I
Midwifery Theory and Practice II
Research
Midwifery Management
Quality Improvement
Philosophical, and Legal Issues
Marks
200
200
200
200
200
200
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Nursing Management) (Modular)
MDBDP0006: Sept Start
MDBDP0009: Jan Start
The General Regulations apply:
Specific Regulations
The minimum time for completion of the degree modules is two semesters. All degree modules must be completed within
three years of commencement for the degree programme. The Bachelor of Science (Nursing Management) examinations
for a module must be passed within two years of commencing the module.
Honours may be awarded in individual modules. Honours are awarded only when the subject is passed at the first attempt.
Normally overall honours are awarded when all modules have been completed within three years of commencement of
degree modules.
The examinations in the Bachelor of Science (Nursing Management) (Modular) will be completed by the Summer.
Supplemental examinations will take place in Autumn except for Nursing Research which will be completed by Summer of
the following year.
Part 2:
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION OF THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Nursing Management)
(Modular)
Subject
NURS 3009
NURS 3018
NURS 3010
NURS 3022
NURS 3023
NURS 3024
Philosophical and Legal Issues
Quality Improvement
Nursing Research
Nursing Management
Leadership in Nurse Management
Health Care Planning & Organisation
Marks
200
200
200
200
200
200
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Nursing) (Modular)
The General Regulations Apply:
Specific Regulations
The Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (Modular) consists of MDBDP0003 Part 1 (Access Modules) and MDBDP0005 (Sept)
/ MDBDP0008 (Jan) Part 2 (Degree Modules).
Before proceeding to Part 2, all Part 1 modules must be successfully completed unless exemptions from Part 1 modules
have been granted by the Faculty of Medicine. All Part 1 modules undertaken at the School of Medicine and Midwifery,
University College Dublin, must be successfully be completed within three years of their commencement.
50%
Pass Standard
Honours Standard
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours, Grade I
65%
Second Class Honours, Grade II
60%
Honours are awarded only when the subjects are passed at the first attempt. Modules in both Part 1 and Part 2 of the
Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (Modular) examinations must be successfully passed within three years of commencing the
module. In the case of Part 1 Modules, honours may be awarded in individual modules only. Honours are awarded in
individual modules only when the subject is passed at the first attempt.
University Examinations of the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (Modular) will be completed by Summer. Supplemental
examinations will take place in the autumn.
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Compensation
Compensation between subjects shall not be permitted.
MDBDP0003: Part 1
University Examination of Part 1 Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (Modular)
(Five modules in total – Four core modules and One optional module)
Code
Module
CORE MODULES
NURS 1019
Nursing Theory and Practice (1)
NURS 1022
Social and Behavioural Sciences
NURS 1020
Nursing Research
NURS 1030
Biological Sciences (1)
OPTIONS (one of these five must be taken)
NURS 2014
Biological Sciences (2)
NURS 1021
Communication Skills
NURS 2013
Nursing Theory and Practice (2)
NURS 1033
Health Promotion and Primary Health Care
NURS 1034
Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice
An Oral examination may be held if considered necessary by examiners.
Total Mark
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
MDBDP0008 (Jan) Part 2: (Degree Modules)
MDBDP0005 (Sept) Part 2: (Degree Modules)
University Examination of the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (Modular)
NURS 3022
NURS 3009
NURS 3018
NURS 3010
NURS 3016
And
NURS 3023
Or
NURS 4006
Nursing Management
Philosophical and Legal Issues
Quality Improvement
Nursing Research
Nursing Theory & Practice
200
200
200
200
200
Leadership in Nursing Management
200
Issues in Professional Practice
200
Diploma in Nursing Studies (Access)
Students who exit the programme on completion of Part 1 may apply for the award of Diploma in Nursing Studies
(Access). The Diploma in Nursing Studies (Access) will be awarded "with distinction" on an aggregate of 65% of the
marks obtained in Nursing Studies (Modular). Normally, a distinction may be awarded only when the examination is
passed at the first attempt and all modules for the Diploma are completed within three years of their commencement.
Exemptions
Where a student has previously completed a course in a subject comparable to a Part 1 module and passed the appropriate
examinations, exemption from the module (course attendance and or examination) may be awarded subject to approval of
the Faculty of Medicine. Exemptions will not be granted from degree modules. All exemptions are the discretion of the
Faculty of Medicine. All exemptions must be applied for at the time of application for the programme.
Advancing to the next level
The Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (Modular) consists of Part 1 and Part 2 modules. Normally, before proceeding to Part
2, Part 1 must be successfully completed or exemptions from Part 1 granted by the Faculty of Medicine. All exemptions
are at the discretion of the Faculty of Medicine. All part 1 modules undertaken in the School of Nursing and Midwifery,
University College Dublin, NUI must be completed within three years of commencement. Normally, all Part 2 modules
must be completed within three years of commencement of Part 2 modules.
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MDMRF0005 (FT)/MDMRP0007 (PT) DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE (Nursing) Mode I
Thesis 1000 marks*
*Up to 200 of these marks may be allocated to assessed course work which must achieve a pass level
The Master of Science (Mode l) is an Honours Degree
An oral examination may be held if considered necessary by the examiners.
MDMRF0006 (FT)/MDMRP0008 (PT) DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE (Midwifery) Mode l
Thesis l000 marks*
*Up to 200 of these marks may be allocated to assessed course work which must achieve a pass level
The Master of Science (Mode l) is an Honours Degree
An oral examination may be held if considered necessary by the examiners.
DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE (Nursing) (2000-2001 Format)
Mode II (The General Regulations apply.)
Pass Standard 50%
Honours Standard
First Class
70%
Second Class Grade I
65%
Second Class Grade II
60%
Each module will be independently examined (i.e. there will be two examination periods per year, in Spring and Summer);
supplemental examinations will take place in Autumn except the dissertation. Candidates must pass all modules.
Exemptions from modules will not be permitted.
The dissertation should be submitted after twelve months of full-time study or twenty-four months of part-time study. For
both full-time and part-time modes the award of Master of Science (Nursing) will be calculated on the total marks obtained.
No dissertation can be accepted if more than two years have elapsed after completion of the programme.
SECOND MASTER OF SCIENCE (Nursing)
Nursing Practice Strand:
NURS P128 Theory & Practice of Nursing/Midwifery
NURS P131 Advanced Research Methods
100
100
And two of the following four modules
NURS P129 Continuous Quality Improvement
NURS P130 Applied Physiology, Symptom Management in Nursing
NURS P200 Health Promotion and Primary Health Care
NURS P201 Reflective Practice
100
100
100
100
Applied Health Care Management Strand:
NURS P132 Advanced Management Techniques
NURS P133 Strategic Management & Health Care Policy & Planning
NURS P134 Continuous Quality Improvement
NURS P131 Advanced Research Methods
OR
Nurse Education Strand:
NURS P135 Psychology of Education/Sociology Of Education
NURS P136 Curriculum Studies
NURS P137 Management of Nurse Education
NURS P131 Advanced Research Methods
NURS P138 Teaching Practice 2*
All Strands
NURS P263 Dissertation
An oral examination may be held if considered necessary by the examiners.
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
200
*Students will not be allowed to proceed to Summer examinations for final modules unless they have met all Teaching
Practice requirements.
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DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE (Midwifery) (2000-2001 Format)
Mode II (The General Regulations apply.)
50%
Pass Standard
Honours Standard
First Class
70%
Second Class Grade I
65%
Second Class Grade II
60%
Each module will be independently examined (i.e. there will be two examination periods per year, in Spring and Summer);
supplemental examinations will take place in Autumn except the dissertation. Candidates must pass all modules
Exemptions from modules will not be permitted.
The dissertation should be submitted after twelve months of full-time study or twenty-four months of part-time study. For
both full-time and part-time modes the award of Master of Science (Midwifery) will be calculated on the total marks
obtained. No dissertation can be accepted if more than two years have elapsed after completion of the programme.
SECOND MASTER OF SCIENCE (Midwifery)
Midwifery Practice Strand:
NURS P128 Theory & Practice of Midwifery
NURS P131 Advanced Research Methods
100
100
And two of the following four modules
NURS P129 Continuous Quality Improvement
NURS P130 Applied Physiology, Symptom Management in Nursing
NURS P200 Health Promotion and Primary Health Care
NURS P201 Reflective Practice
100
100
100
100
Applied Health Care Management Strand:
NURS P132 Advanced Management Techniques
NURS P133 Strategic Management & Health Care Policy & Planning
NURS P134 Continuous Quality Improvement
NURS P131 Advanced Research Methods
OR
Midwife Education Strand:
NURS P135 Psychology of Education/Sociology Of Education
NURS P136 Curriculum Studies
NURS P137 Management of Nurse Education
NURS P131 Advanced Research Methods
NURS P138 Teaching Practice 2*
All Strands
NURS P139 Dissertation
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
200
An oral examination may be held if considered necessary by the examiners.
*Students will not be allowed to proceed to Summer examinations for final modules unless they have met all Teaching
Practice requirements.
DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE (Nursing) (2001- 2002 Format)
Mode II (The General Regulations apply.)
50%
Pass Standard
Honours Standard
First Class
70%
Second Class Grade I
65%
Second Class Grade II
60%
Each module will be independently examined (i.e. there will be two examination periods per year, in Spring and Summer);
supplemental examinations will take place in Autumn except the dissertation. Candidates must pass all modules.
Exemptions from modules will not be permitted.
Students undertaking the Advanced Practice module full-time and part-time must remain in an approved setting in a
specialist area of practice for the duration of the programme.
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The dissertation should be submitted after twelve months of full-time study or twenty-four months of part-time study. For
both full-time and part-time modes the award of Master of Science (Nursing) will be calculated on the total marks obtained.
No dissertation can be accepted if more than two years have elapsed after completion of the programme.
Part-time Mode
FIRST MASTER OF SCIENCE (Nursing)
NURS P122 Developments & Issues in Nursing Theory & Practice
NURS P123 Research Methods
AND
MDMXP0012
Nursing Practice Strand:
NURS P125
Leadership & Management Skills
And one of the following two modules:
NURS P246
Advanced Nursing Practice
OR
NURS P124
Management Principles
OR
MDMXP0015
Applied Health Care Management Strand:
NURS P125
Leadership & Management Skills
NURS P124
Management Principles
OR
MDMXP0014
Nurse Education Strand
NURS P126
Education Studies
Teaching Practice 1*
NURS P124
Management Principles
Marks
100
100
Clinical Assessment
100
100
Pass/Fail
100
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
100
SECOND MASTER OF SCIENCE (Nursing)
MDMXP0012
NURS P128
NURS P131
Nursing Practice Strand:
Theory & Practice of Nursing
Advanced Research Methods
Marks
100
100
And one of the following five modules
NURS P134
Continuous Quality Improvement
100
Applied Physiology, Symptom Management in
NURS P130
100
Nursing
NURS P200
Health Promotion and Primary Health Care
100
NURS P201
Reflective Practice
100
NURS P302
Advanced Practice (2)
200
OR
MDMXP0015
Applied Health Care Management Strand:
Strategic Management & Health Care Policy & Planning 100
NURS P133
NURS P134
Continuous Quality Improvement
100
NURS P131
Advanced Research Methods
100
OR
MDMXP0014
Nurse Education Strand:
NURS P135
Psychology of Education/Sociology Of Education 100
NURS P136
Curriculum Studies
100
NURS P131
Advanced Research Methods
100
NURS P138
Teaching Practice 2*
All Strands
NURS P263
Dissertation
300
An oral examination may be held if considered necessary by the examiners.
Clinical Assessment
Pass/Fail
Pass/Fail
*Students will not be allowed to proceed to Summer examinations for final modules unless they have met all Teaching
Practice requirements.
200
DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE (Midwifery) (2001-2002 Format)
Mode II (The General Regulations apply.)
50%
Pass Standard
Honours Standard
First Class
70%
Second Class Grade I
65%
Second Class Grade II
60%
Each module will be independently examined (i.e. there will be two examination periods per year, in Spring and Summer);
supplemental examinations will take place in Autumn except the dissertation. Candidates must pass all modules.
Exemptions from modules will not be permitted.
Students undertaking the Advanced Practice modules full-time and part-time must remain in an approved setting in a
specialist area of practice for the duration of the programme.
The dissertation should be submitted after twelve months of full-time study or twenty-four months of part-time study. For
both full-time and part-time modes the award of Master of Science (Midwifery) will be calculated on the total marks
obtained. Normally, no dissertation can be accepted if more than two years have elapsed after completion of the
programme.
Part-time Mode
FIRST MASTER OF SCIENCE (Midwifery)
Code
NURS P265
NURS P123
AND
MDMXP0016
NURS P125
Subject
Research Methods
Marks
100
100
Midwifery Practice Strand:
Leadership & Management Skills
100
Developments & Issues in Midwifery Theory & Practice
And one of the following two modules:
NURS P264
Advanced Midwifery Practice
OR
NURS P124
Management Principles
OR
MDMXP0021 Applied Health Care Management Strand:
NURS P125
Leadership & Management Skills
NURS P124
Management Principles
OR
MDMXP0020 Midwife Education Strand
NURS P126
Education Studies
NURS P124
Management Principles
Teaching Practice 1*
Clinical Assessment
100
Pass/Fail
100
100
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
SECOND MASTER OF SCIENCE (Midwifery)
MDMXP0016
NURS P128
NURS P131
Midwifery Practice Strand:
Theory & Practice of Midwifery
Advanced Research Methods
And one of the following four modules
NURS P134
Continuous Quality Improvement
Applied Physiology, Symptom Management in Nursing
NURS P130
NURS P200
Health Promotion and Primary Health Care
NURS P201
Reflective Practice
NURSP302
Advanced Practice 2
OR
MDMXP0021 Applied Health Care Management Strand:
Strategic Management & Health Care Policy & Planning
NURS P133
NURS P134
Continuous Quality Improvement
NURS P131
Advanced Research Methods
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
200
Clinical Assessment
Pass/Fail
100
100
100
201
OR
MDMXP0020 Midwife Education Strand:
NURS P135
Psychology of Education/Sociology Of Education
100
NURS P136
Curriculum Studies
100
NURS P131
Advanced Research Methods
100
NURS P138
Teaching Practice 2*
Pass/Fail
All Strands
NURS P263
Dissertation
300
An oral examination may be held if considered necessary by the examiners.
*Students will not be allowed to proceed to Summer examinations for final modules unless they have met all Teaching
Practice requirements.
DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE (Nursing) (2002-2003 Format)
Mode II (The General Regulations apply.)
50%
Pass Standard
Honours Standard
First Class
70%
Second Class Grade I
65%
Second Class Grade II
60%
Each module will be independently examined. Examinations will take place in Winter, Spring and Summer with
supplemental examinations in Autumn, except for the dissertation and specific clinical assessments of the Advanced
Practice strand. Examinations of these exceptions will take place in the Autumn examination period. Candidates must pass
all modules. Exemptions from modules will not normally be permitted.
Students undertaking the Advanced Practice modules must remain in an approved setting in a specialist area of practice for
the duration of the programme.
The dissertation should be submitted after twelve months of full-time study or twenty-four months of part-time study. For
both full-time and part-time modes the award of Master of Science (Nursing) will be calculated on the total marks obtained.
No dissertation can be accepted if more than two years have elapsed after completion of the programme.
Part-time Mode
FIRST MASTER OF SCIENCE (Nursing)
CORE:
NURS P122
NURS P123
AND
NURS P124
OR
NURS P301
AND
MDMXP0012
NURS P125
OR
MDMXP0015
NURS P125
OR
MDMXP0014
NURS P126
NURS P127
OR
MDMXP0024
NURS P125
NURS P270
NURS P303
Developments & Issues in Theory & Practice
Research Methods
100
100
Management Principles
100
Advanced Practice (1)
100
Clinical Practice Strand
Leadership & Management Skills
100
Applied Healthcare Management Strand
Leadership and Management Skills
100
Education Strand
Education Studies
Teaching Practice (I)
100
Pass/Fail
Advanced Practice Strand
Leadership & Management Skills
Clinical Assessment
Clinical Practice (I)
100
Pass/Fail
Pass/Fail*
*Clinical Practice (I) of the first year of the Advanced Practice strand will be examined in the Autumn examination period.
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SECOND MASTER OF SCIENCE (Nursing)
MDMXP0012
NURS P128
NURS P131
Clinical Practice Strand
Theory & Practice
Advanced Research Methods
And one of the following four modules:
NURS P134
Continuous Quality Improvement
NURS P130
Applied Physiology and Symptom Management
NURS P200
Health Promotion and Primary Health Care
NURS P201
Reflective Practice
OR
MDMXP0015 Applied Health Care Management Strand
Strategic Management & Health Care Policy & Planning
NURS P133
NURS P134
Continuous Quality Improvement
NURS P131
Advanced Research Methods
OR
MDMXP0014 Education Strand
NURS P135
Psychology of Education/Sociology Of Education
NURS P136
Curriculum Studies
NURS P131
Advanced Research Methods
NURS P138
Teaching Practice (II)
OR
MDMXP0024 Advanced Practice Strand
NURS P128
Theory and Practice
NURS P131
Advanced Research Methods
NURS P134
Continuous Quality Improvement
NURS P302
Advanced Practice (II)
NURS P271
Clinical Assessment
NURS P308
Clinical Practice (II)
AND
All Strands
NURS P263
Dissertation
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
100
100
100
200
Pass/Fail
Pass/Fail*
300
*Clinical Practice (II) of the second year of the Advanced Practice strand will be examined in the Autumn examination
period.
An oral examination may be held if considered necessary by the examiners.
DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE (Midwifery) (2002-2003 Format)
Mode II (The General Regulations apply.)
50%
Pass Standard
Honours Standard
First Class
70%
Second Class Grade I
65%
Second Class Grade II
60%
Each module will be independently examined. Examinations will take place in Winter, Spring and Summer with
supplemental examinations in Autumn, except for the dissertation and specific clinical assessments of the Advanced
Practice strand. Examination of these exceptions will take place in the Autumn examination period. Candidates must pass
all modules. Exemptions from modules will not normally be permitted.
Students undertaking the Advanced Practice modules must remain in an approved setting in a specialist area of practice for
the duration of the programme.
The dissertation should be submitted after twelve months of full-time study or twenty-four months of part-time study. For
both full-time and part-time modes the award of Master of Science (Midwifery) will be calculated on the total marks
obtained. No dissertation can be accepted if more than two years have elapsed after completion of the programme.
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Part-time Mode
FIRST MASTER OF SCIENCE (Midwifery)
CORE:
NURS P122
NURS P123
AND
NURS P124
OR
NURS P301
AND
MDMXP0012
NURS P125
OR
MDMXP0015
NURS P125
OR
MDMXP0014
NURS P126
NURS P127
OR
MDMXP0025
NURS P125
NURS P270
Developments & Issues in Theory & Practice
Research Methods
100
100
Management Principles
100
Advanced Practice (I)
100
Clinical Practice Strand
Leadership and Management Skills
100
Applied Health Care Management Strand
Leadership & Management Skills
100
Education Strand
Education Studies
Teaching Practice (I)
100
Pass/Fail
Advanced Practice Strand
Leadership and Management Skills
Clinical Assessment
Clinical Practice (I)
100
Pass/Fail
Pass/Fail*
*Clinical Practice (I) of the first year of the Advanced Practice strand will be examined in the Autumn examination period.
SECOND MASTER OF SCIENCE (Midwifery)
MDMXP0012
NURS P128
NURS P131
NURS P134
NURS P130
NURS P200
NURS P201
OR
MDMXP0015
NURS P133
NURS P134
NURS P131
OR
MDMXP0014
NURS P135
NURS P136
NURS P131
NURS P138
OR
MDMXP0025
NURS P128
NURS P131
NURS P134
NURS P302
NURS P308
Clinical Practice Strand:
Theory & Practice
Advanced Research Methods
And one of the following four modules
Continuous Quality Improvement
Applied Physiology and Symptom Management
Health Promotion and Primary Health Care
Reflective Practice
100
100
100
100
100
100
Applied Health Care Management Strand:
Strategic Management & Health Care Policy & Planning 100
Continuous Quality Improvement
100
Advanced Research Methods
100
Education Strand:
Psychology of Education/Sociology Of Education
Curriculum Studies
Advanced Research Methods
Teaching Practice (II)
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
Advanced Practice Strand
Theory and Practice
Advanced Research Methods
Continuous Quality Improvement
Advanced Practice (II)
Clinical Assessment
Clinical Practice (II)
100
100
100
200
Pass/Fail
Pass/Fail*
All Strands
Dissertation
300
AND
NURS P263
204
*Clinical Practice (II) of the second year of the Advanced Practice strand will be examined in the Autumn examination
period.
An oral examination may be held if considered necessary by the examiners.
DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE (Nursing) (2003-2004 Format)
Mode II (The General Regulations apply.)
50%
Pass Standard
Honours Standard
First Class
70%
Second Class Grade I
65%
Second Class Grade II
60%
Each module will be independently examined. Examinations will take place in Winter, Spring and Summer with
supplemental examinations in Autumn, except for the dissertation and specific clinical assessments of the Advanced
Practice strand. Examination of these exceptions will take place in the Autumn examination period. Candidates must pass
all modules. Exemptions from modules will not normally be permitted.
Students undertaking the Advanced Practice modules must remain in an approved setting in a specialist area of practice for
the duration of the programme.
The dissertation should be submitted after twelve months of full-time study or twenty-four months of part-time study. For
both full-time and part-time modes the award of Master of Science (Nursing) will be calculated on the total marks obtained.
Normally, no dissertation can be accepted if more than two years have elapsed after completion of the programme.
Full-Time Mode:
NURS P122
NURS P123
NURS P131
NURS P124
AND
MDMXF0026
NURS P128
Developments and Issues in Theory and Practice
Research Methods
Advanced Research Methods
Management Principles
100
100
100
100
Clinical Practice Strand
Theory and Practice
100
And two of the following five modules
NURS P125
Leadership and Management Skills
NURS P134
Continuous Quality Improvement
NURS P130
Applied Physiology and Symptom Management
NURS P200
Health Promotion and Primary Health Care
NURS P201
Reflective Practice
OR
MDMF0027
Applied Health Care Management Strand
NURS P125
Leadership and Management Skills
NURS P133
Strategic Management and Health Care Policy and Planning
NURS P134
Continuous Quality Improvement
OR
MDMXF0028
Education Strand
NURS P126
Education Studies
NURS P135
Psychology of Education/Sociology of Education
NURS P136
Curriculum Studies
NURS P127
Teaching Practice (I)
NURS P138
Teaching Practice (II)
AND
All Strands
NURS P263
Dissertation
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
Pass/Fail
300
An oral examination may be held if considered necessary by the examiners.
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Part-time Mode
FIRST MASTER OF SCIENCE (Nursing)
CORE:
NURS P122
NURS P123
AND
NURS P124
OR
NURS P311
AND
NURS P125
OR
NURS P125
OR
NURS P126
NURS P127
OR
Developments & Issues in Theory & Practice
Research Methods
100
100
Management Principles
100
Advanced Practice (I)
200
Clinical Practice Strand
Leadership and Management Skills
100
Applied Health Care Management Strand
Leadership & Management Skills
100
Education Strand
Education Studies
Teaching Practice (I)
100
Pass/Fail
Advanced Practice Strand
NURS P125
Leadership and Management Skills
100
NURS P305
Advanced Physical Assessment
Pass/Fail
NURS P312
Clinical Practicum (I)*
Pass/Fail
*Clinical Practicum (I) of the first year of the Advanced Practice strand will be examined in the Autumn examination
period.
SECOND MASTER OF SCIENCE (Nursing)
NURS P128
NURS P131
Clinical Practice Strand:
Theory & Practice
Advanced Research Methods
And one of the following four modules
NURS P134
Continuous Quality Improvement
Applied Physiology, Symptom Management in Nursing
NURS P130
NURS P200
Health Promotion and Primary Health Care
NURS P201
Reflective Practice
OR
Applied Health Care Management Strand:
Strategic Management & Health Care Policy & Planning
NURS P133
NURS P134
Continuous Quality Improvement
NURS P131
Advanced Research Methods
OR
Education Strand:
NURS P135
Psychology of Education/Sociology Of Education
NURS P136
Curriculum Studies
NURS P131
Advanced Research Methods
NURS P138
Teaching Practice 2
OR
Advanced Practice Strand:
NURS P128
Theory and Practice
NURS P131
Advanced Research Methods
NURS P134
Continuous Quality Improvement
NURS P302
Advanced Practice (II)
NURS P313
Clinical Practicum (II)*
AND
All Strands
NURS P263
Dissertation
206
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
100
100
100
200
Pass/Fail
300
* Clinical Practicum (II) of the second year of the Advanced Practice strand will be examined in the Autumn period.
An oral examination may be held if considered necessary by the examiners.
DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE (Midwifery) (2003-2004 Format)
Mode II
(The General Regulations apply.)
50%
Pass Standard
Honours Standard
First Class
70%
Second Class Grade I
65%
Second Class Grade II
60%
Each module will be independently examined. Examinations will take place in Winter, Spring and Summer with
supplemental examinations in Autumn, except for the dissertation and specific clinical assessments of the Advanced
Practice strand. Examination of these exceptions will take place in the Autumn examination period. Candidates must pass
all modules. Exemptions from modules will not normally be permitted.
Students undertaking the Advanced Practice modules must remain in an approved setting, in a specialist area of practice,
for the duration of the programme.
The dissertation should be submitted after twelve months of full-time study or twenty-four months of part-time study. For
both full-time and part-time modes the award of Master of Science (Midwifery) will be calculated on the total marks
obtained. Normally, no dissertation can be accepted if more than two years have elapsed after completion of the
programme.
Full-Time Mode
NURS P122
Developments & Issues in Theory & Practice
NURS P123
Research Methods
NURS P131
Advanced Research Methods
NURS P124
Management Principles
AND
MDMXF0026 Clinical Practice Strand
NURS P128
Theory and Practice
100
100
100
100
100
And two of the following five modules:
NURS P125
Leadership and Management Skills
100
NURS P134
Continuous Quality Improvement
100
NURS P130
Applied Physiology and Symptom Management
100
NURS P200
Health Promotion and Primary Health Care
100
NURS P201
Reflective Practice
100
OR
MDMF0027
Applied Health Care Management Strand
NURS P125
Leadership and Management Skills
100
Strategic Management &Health Care Policy and
NURS P133
100
Planning
NURS P134
Continuous Quality Improvement
100
OR
MDMXF0028 Education Strand
NURS P126
Education Studies
100
NURS P135
Psychology of Education/Sociology of Education
100
NURS P136
Curriculum Studies
100
NURS P127
Teaching Practice (I)
Pass/Fail
NURS P138
Teaching Practice (II)
Pass/Fail
AND
All Strands
NURS P263
Dissertation
300
An oral examination may be held if considered necessary by the examiners.
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MSc Nursing (Public Health Strand only)
MDMXP0038 Part-time
MDMXF0041 Full-time
Students must complete a total of seven modules and a dissertation over two years for part-time students, and one year for
full-time students. A minimum of three modules must be taken each year. These modules are:
NURS P122
Developments & Issues in Theory & Practice
100
NURS P123
Research Methods
100
NURS P124
NURS P131
NURS P128
Management Principles
Advanced Research Methods
Theory and Practice
AND two of the following seven modules:
NURS P306
Epidemiology
NURS P307
Health Promotion and Social Sciences
NURS P125
Leadership and Management Skills
NURS P134
Continuous Quality Improvement
NURS P130
Applied Physiology and Symptom Management
NURS P200
Health Promotion and Primary Health Care
NURS P201
Reflective Practice
AND
NURS P263
Dissertation
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
300
An oral examination may be held if considered necessary by the examiners.
Part-Time Mode
FIRST MASTER OF SCIENCE (Midwifery)
CORE:
NURS P122
NURS P123
AND
NURS P124
OR
NURS P311
AND
NURS P125
OR
NURS P125
OR
NURS P126
NURS P127
OR
NURS P125
NURS P305
NURS P303
NURS P304
Developments and Issues in Theory and Practice
Research Methods
100
100
Management Principles
100
Advanced Practice (I)
200
Clinical Practice Strand
Leadership and Management Skills
100
Applied Health Care Management Strand
Leadership and Management Skills
100
Education Strand
Education Studies
Teaching Practice (I)
100
Pass/Fail
Advanced Practice Strand
Leadership and Management Skills
Advanced Physical Assessment
Clinical Practice (I)
Clinical Practice (II)
100
Pass/Fail
Pass/Fail
Pass/Fail*
*Clinical Practice (II) of the first year of the Advanced Practice strand will be examined in the Autumn examination period.
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SECOND MASTER OF SCIENCE (Midwifery)
NURS P128
NURS P131
Clinical Practice Strand
Theory & Practice
Advanced Research Methods
And one of the following four modules:
NURS P134
Continuous Quality Improvement
NURS P130
Applied Physiology and Symptom Management
NURS P200
Health Promotion and Primary Health Care
NURS P201
Reflective Practice
OR
Applied Health Care Management Strand
Strategic Management and Health Care Policy and
NURS P133
Planning
NURS P134
Continuous Quality Improvement
NURS P131
Advanced Research Methods
OR
Education Strand:
NURS P135
Psychology of Education/Sociology of Education
NURS P136
Curriculum Studies
NURS P131
Advanced Research Methods
NURS P138
Teaching Practice (II)
OR
Advanced Practice Strand
NURS P128
Theory and Practice
NURS P131
Advance Research Methods
NURS P134
Continuous Quality Improvement
NURS P302
Advanced Practice (II)
NURS P309
Clinical Practice (III)
NURS P310
Clinical Practice (IV)
AND
All Strands
NURS P263
Dissertation
NURS P263
Dissertation
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
100
100
100
200
Pass/Fail
Pass/Fail*
300
300
* Clinical Practice (IV) of the second year of the Advanced Practice module will be examined in the Autumn examination
period.
An oral examination may be held if considered necessary by the examiners.
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HIGHER DIPLOMA IN NURSING STUDIES (ONCOLOGY NURSING) (2002-2003 Format)
MDHDP0014: FIRST HIGHER DIPLOMA EXAMINATION IN NURSING STUDIES (ONCOLOGY
NURSING) (2002-2003 Format) (PART-TIME MODE)
Subject
NURS P011
NURS P012
NURS P013
NURS P215
Nursing Theory & Practice I (Oncology Nursing)
Nursing Theory & Practice II (Oncology Nursing)
Nursing Research
Biological Sciences
Total Mark
100
100
100
200
HIGHER DIPLOMA IN NURSING STUDIES (ONCOLOGY NURSING)
Subject
Total Mark
NURS P093 Epidemiology, Health Promotion and Patient Education in Cancer Care 150
NURS P174 Psycho-oncology Nursing
100
NURS P253 Nursing Theory & Practice III (Oncology Nursing)
100
NURS P247 Nursing Theory & Practice IV (Adult Oncology)*
100
NURS P249 Nursing Theory & Practice V (Breast Care)*
100
NURS P251 Nursing Theory & Practice VI (Paediatric Oncology)*
100
NURS P248 Clinical Assessment* (Adult Oncology)
Pass/Fail
OR
NURS P250 Clinical Assessment* (Breast Care)
Pass/Fail
OR
NURS P252 Clinical Assessment* (Paediatric Oncology)
Pass/Fail
*These modules are optional subjects. Students must undertake two of these subjects.
Students must complete all clinical learning requirements in their chosen speciality (Adult Oncology, Breast Care or
Paediatric Oncology).
MDHDP0034: HIGHER DIPLOMA EXAMINATION IN NURSING STUDIES (ONCOLOGY
NURSING) ACCELERATED MODE
Subject
Total Mark
NURS P011 Nursing Theory & Practice I (Oncology Nursing)
100
NURS P012 Nursing Theory & Practice II (Oncology Nursing)
100
NURS P013 Nursing Research
100
NURS P215 Biological Sciences
200
NURS P093 Epidemiology, Health Promotion and Patient Education in Cancer Care 150
NURS P174 Psycho-oncology Nursing
100
NURS P253 Nursing Theory & Practice III (Oncology Nursing)
100
NURS P247 Nursing Theory & Practice IV (Adult Oncology)*
100
NURS P249 Nursing Theory & Practice V (Breast Care)*
100
NURS P251 Nursing Theory & Practice VI (Paediatric Oncology)*
100
NURS P248 Clinical Assessment* (Adult Oncology)
Pass/Fail
OR
NURS P250 Clinical Assessment* (Breast Care)
Pass/Fail
OR
NURS P252 Clinical Assessment* (Paediatric Oncology)
Pass/Fail
*These modules are optional subjects. Students must undertake two of these subjects.
Students must complete all clinical learning requirements in their chosen speciality (Adult Oncology, Breast Care or
Paediatric Oncology).
HIGHER DIPLOMA IN NURSING STUDIES (ONCOLOGY NURSING) (2004-2005 Format)
Specific Regulations
The General Regulations apply. The teaching program is divided into semesters and examinations are held at the
completion of each semester. Supplemental examinations are held in the Autumn.
Honours Standard
The Higher Diploma will be awarded “With Distinction” on an aggregate of 65% of the marks obtained in the five
Compulsory subjects. Normally a distinction may be awarded only when the examinations are passed at the first attempt
and when all the subjects are presented together. In the case of Part 1 subjects, honours may be awarded in individual
subjects only. Honours are awarded in individual modules only when the subject is passed at the first attempt.
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Oral Examination
An oral examination may be offered if considered necessary by the examiners.
Part I
Three subject areas
NURS P411
Nursing Theory and Practice
NURS P013
Nursing Research
NURS P184
Biological Sciences
Total Marks
Part II
Five Compulsory subject areas plus clinical assessment.
Subject
NURS P412
Health Promotion and Patient Education
NURS P413
Applied Research, Management and Clinical Leadership
NURS P174
Psycho-oncology Nursing
NURS P253
Nursing Theory and Practice III (Oncology Nursing)
NURS P247
Nursing Theory and Practice IV (Adult Oncology)*
NURS P249
Nursing Theory and Practice V (Breast Care)*
NURS P251
Nursing Theory and Practice VI (Paediatric Oncology)*
NURS P248
Clinical Assessment (Adult Oncology)*
OR
NURS P250
OR
NURS P252
100
100
100
300
Total Mark
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
OSCE
Pass/Fail
Clinical Assessment (Breast Care)*
Pass/Fail
Pass/Fail
Clinical Assessment (Paediatric Oncology)*
Pass/Fail
Pass/Fail
* These modules are optional subjects. Students must undertake 2 of these subjects. Students must
complete all clinical learning requirements in their chosen speciality (Adult Oncology, Breast
Care or Paediatric Oncology)
Total
500
HIGHER DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY
MDHDP0016: Autumn
MDHDP0017: Spring
Specific Regulations
The General Regulations apply. The First Higher Diploma Examination and the Higher Diploma in Midwifery
Examination will be held in Spring and Autumn. Supplemental examinations will also take place in Spring and Autumn if
required.
The First Higher Diploma Examination in Midwifery must be passed before entering the Higher Diploma Examination in
Midwifery.
The First Higher Diploma Examination must be passed within two years from the date of entering for the course.
The Higher Diploma in Midwifery examination must be passed within two years of commencing the second year of the
course.
Honours Standard
The Higher Diploma will be awarded “with Distinction” on an aggregate of 65% of the marks obtained in the Higher
Diploma Examination in Midwifery. Normally a Distinction may be awarded only when the examination is passed at the
first attempt and when all subjects are presented together.
Oral Examination:
An oral examination will be offered if considered necessary by the examiners.
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HIGHER DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY (2000-2001 Format)
Specific Regulations
The specific regulations apply with the addition of the following:
Students cannot be deemed to have passed Clinical Assessments unless they have met all clinical placement requirements.
Students undertaking supplemental examinations/clinical assessments must be engaged full-time in an approved midwifery
practice setting for a minimum of two months immediately prior to and during the final examination period.
First Higher Diploma Examination in Midwifery
Subject
Overall Mark
MIDS P001 Midwifery 1
400
MIDS P002 Midwifery 2
400
MIDS P003 Clinical Assessment 1
Pass/Fail
MIDS P004 Clinical Assessment 2
100
Higher Diploma Examination in Midwifery
Subject
Overall Mark
MIDS P005 Midwifery 3
300
MIDS P006 Midwifery 4
300
MIDS P007 Clinical Assessment 1
Pass/Fail
MIDS P008 Clinical Assessment 2
100
MIDS P009 Clinical Assessment 3
100
MIDS P010 Clinical Assessment 4
100
HIGHER DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY (2002-03 Format)
The General Regulations apply
Specific Regulations
The First Higher Diploma Examination in Midwifery and the Higher Diploma Examination in Midwifery will be held in
Spring and Autumn. Supplemental examinations will also take place in Spring and Autumn if required.
The First Higher Diploma Examination in Midwifery must be passed before entering the Higher Diploma Examination in
Midwifery. The First Higher Diploma Examination in Midwifery must be passed within two years from the date of
entering the course. The Higher Diploma Examination in Midwifery must be passed within two years of commencing the
second year of the course.
Students cannot be deemed to have passed Clinical Assessments unless they have met all clinical placement requirements.
Honours Standard
The Higher Diploma will be awarded “With Distinction” on an aggregate of 65% of the marks obtained in the Higher
Diploma Examination in Midwifery. Normally, a Distinction may be awarded only when the examination is passed at the
first attempt and when all subjects are presented together.
Oral Examination
An oral examination will be offered if considered necessary by the examiners.
First Higher Diploma Examination in Midwifery
Subject
MIDS P011 Midwifery Theory and Practice 1
MIDS P012 Midwifery Theory and Practice 1: Clinical
MIDS P013 Midwifery Theory and Practice: Complicated Pregnancy, Labour and Puerperium 1
MIDS P014 Health Promotion in Midwifery
MIDS P015 Research
Higher Diploma Examination in Midwifery
Subject
MIDS P016 Midwifery Theory and Practice 2
MIDS P017 Midwifery Theory and Practice 2: Clinical
MIDS P018 Midwifery Theory and Practice: Complicated Pregnancy, Labour and Puerperium 2
MIDS P019 Midwifery Theory and Practice: Complicated Pregnancy, Labour and Puerperium 2: Clinical
MIDS P020 The Sick Neonate
MIDS P021 The Sick Neonate: Clinical
MIDS P022 Professional and Social Issues in Midwifery
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Overall Mark
400
Pass/Fail
Pass/Fail
100
100
Total Mark
400
Pass/Fail
300
Pass/Fail
100
Pass/Fail
200
MDHDF0018: HIGHER DIPLOMA IN NURSING STUDIES (PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING) (HDipNS)
Specific Regulations
The General Regulations apply. The examination for the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Public Health Nursing) shall
consist of Part I and Part II. Part I consists of both theoretical subjects with examinations and assessment of clinical
practice which will normally be completed for the Summer Board of Examiners. Supplemental examinations may be held
in Autumn. Part II consists of both theoretical subjects with examinations and assessment of clinical practice which will
normally be completed for the Autumn Board of Examiners. Supplemental examinations will be held in Winter.
All clinical placement requirements must be completed before results in the clinical assessment are submitted to the Board
of Examiners.
The Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Public Health Nursing) must be passed within two years of commencing the
programme.
Honours Standard
The Higher Diploma may be awarded “With Distinction” on an aggregate of 65% of the marks obtained in the Higher
Diploma in Nursing Studies. Normally, a Distinction may be awarded only when the examination is passed at the first
attempt and when all subjects are presented together.
Oral Examinations
An oral examination will be offered if considered necessary by the examiners.
Part I
Overall Mark
NURS P186 Nursing Theory and Practice I (Community Health Nursing)*
100
NURS P187 Nursing Theory and Practice II (Community Health Nursing)
100
NURS P188 Nursing Theory and Practice III (Community Health Nursing)
100
NURS P189 Social and Behavioural Sciences
100
NURS P413 Applied Research/Management/Clinical Leadership
100
NURS P013 Nursing Research*
100
NURS P191 Primary Health Care and Health Promotion*
100
NURS P190 Epidemiology; Family and Social Policy and Public Health Policy
100
NURS P290 Nursing Theory and Practice – IV and V – Part I
100
NURS P036 Clinical Practice: Placement Report (2)**
Pass/Fail
* The examination papers for these subjects will take place in Winter. Results of the examination will be presented
at the Summer Exam Board Meeting.
Part II - Autumn
NURS P291 Nursing Theory and Practice IV and V – Part II
NURS P037 Nursing Theory and Practice VI (Community Health Nursing)
NURS P039 Clinical Practice: Placement Report 2**
Overall Mark
150
150
Pass/Fail
** A pass standard in assessment of clinical practice is essential for successful completion of each stage of the course.
HIGHER DIPLOMA IN NURSING STUDIES (PALLIATIVE NURSING) (2002-2003 Format)
Specific Regulations for the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Palliative Nursing)
The general regulations apply. The First Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Palliative Nursing) and the
Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Palliative Nursing) will normally be completed for the Summer Board of
Examiners, supplemental examinations will be held in the autumn.
The Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Palliative Nursing) Examinations will be held in Winter, Summer and Autumn.
The Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Palliative Nursing): Accelerated Mode will normally be completed
for the Autumn Board of Examiners. Supplemental examinations for the Winter and Summer examinations will be held in
the Autumn and for Autumn examinations in Winter.
The First Higher Diploma Examinations in Nursing Studies (Palliative Nursing) and the Higher Diploma examination in
Nursing Studies (Palliative Nursing): Part time mode will take place in the Winter and Summer, with supplemental
examinations in the Autumn.
All clinical placement requirements must be completed before the results in the clinical assessment are submitted to the
Board of Examiners.
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The First Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Palliative Nursing) must be passed before proceeding to the
second year.
Normally the First Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Palliative Nursing) must be passed within two years
of entering the course. Normally the Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Palliative Nursing) must be passed
within two years of entering the second year of the programme.
Normally the Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Palliative Nursing) Accelerated Mode must be passed
within two years of entering the programme.
For students undertaking the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Palliative Nursing) in a part time mode over two years
the award of the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Palliative Nursing) will be calculated on the total marks for Year One
and Year Two.
For students undertaking the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Palliative Nursing) in an accelerated mode over one year
the award of the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Palliative Nursing) will be calculated on the total marks achieved in
all examinations.
Honours Standard
The Higher Diploma will be awarded “With Distinction” on an aggregate of 65% of the marks obtained in the Higher
Diploma in Nursing Studies (Palliative Nursing). Normally a distinction may be awarded only when the examination is
passed at the first attempt and when all modules are presented together.
Students who have been granted exemptions may be awarded distinction in individual modules provided the module is
passed at the first attempt and all modules are presented together.
Oral Examination
An examination will be offered if considered necessary by the examiners.
MDHDP0018: Part-Time Mode
First Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies
Subject
NURS P182 Nursing Theory and Practice I (Palliative Nursing)
NURS P183 Nursing Theory and Practice II (Palliative Nursing)
NURS P013 Nursing Research
NURS P215 Biological Sciences
(Palliative Nursing)
Overall Mark
100
100
100
200
Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies
Subject
NURS P044 Nursing Theory and Practice III (Palliative Nursing)
NURS P045 Nursing Theory and Practice IV (Palliative Nursing)
NURS P185 Psychosocial Context of Palliative Nursing
NURS P097 Health and Healing in Palliative Nursing
NURS P049 Clinical Assessment
(Palliative Nursing)
Overall Mark
150
150
100
100
Pass/Fail
MDHDP0036 Accelerated Mode
Subject
NURS P182 Nursing Theory and Practice I (Palliative Nursing)
NURS P183 Nursing Theory and Practice II (Palliative Nursing)
NURS P013 Nursing Research
NURS P215 Biological Sciences
NURS P044 Nursing Theory and Practice III (Palliative Nursing)
NURS P045 Nursing Theory and Practice IV (Palliative Nursing)
NURS P185 Psychosocial Context of Palliative Nursing
NURS P097 Health and Healing in Palliative Nursing
NURS P049 Clinical Assessment
Overall Mark
100
100
100
200
150
150
100
100
Pass/Fail
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MDHDP0018 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN NURSING STUDIES (PALLIATIVE NURSING) (HDipNS)
(2004-2005 Format)
Specific Regulations
The General Regulations apply. The programme is divided into semesters and examinations are held at the completion of
each semester. Supplemental examinations are held in the Autumn.
Honours Standard
The Higher Diploma will be awarded “With Distinction” on an aggregate of 65% of the marks obtained in the five
Compulsory subjects. Normally a distinction may be awarded only when the examinations are passed at the first attempt
and when all the subjects are presented together. In the case of Part I subjects, honours may be awarded in individual
subjects only. Honours are awarded in individual modules only when the subject is passed at the first attempt.
Oral Examination
An oral examination may be offered if considered necessary by the examiners.
Part I
Three subject areas
NURS P411
Nursing Theory and Practice I
NURS P013
Nursing Research
NURS P184
Biological Sciences
Total Marks
Part II
Five Compulsory subject areas plus Clinical Assessment
NURS P412 Health Promotion and Health Education
NURS P413 Applied Research, Management and Clinical Leadership
NURS P414 Symptom Management in Palliative Nursing Practice
NURS P185 Psychosocial Context of Palliative Nursing
NURS P097 Health and Healing in Palliative Nursing
NURS P049 Clinical Assessment
Total Marks
100
100
100
300
100
100
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
500
MDHDP0020 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN NURSING STUDIES (DIABETES NURSING) (2002-2003
Format)
MDHDP0020 Part Time Mode:
First Higher Diploma Examination Nursing Studies (Diabetes Nursing)
NURS P050
NURS P013
NURS P051
NURS P215
Subject
Nursing Theory & Practice I (Diabetes Nursing)
Nursing Research
Nursing Theory & Practice II (Diabetes Nursing)
Biological Sciences
Total Marks
100
100
100
200
Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Diabetes Nursing)
Subject
NURS P208 Nursing Theory & Practice III (Diabetes Nursing)
NURS P209 Nursing Theory & Practice IV (Diabetes Nursing)
NURS P172 Nursing Theory & Practice V (Diabetes Nursing)
NURS P092 Health Promotion & Health Education
NURS P058 Clinical Assessment
Total Marks
175
175
150
150
Pass/Fail
MDHDP0031: Accelerated Mode
Subject
NURS P050 Nursing Theory & Practice I (Diabetes Nursing)
NURS P013 Nursing Research
NURS P051 Nursing Theory & Practice II (Diabetes Nursing)
NURS P215 Biological Sciences
NURS P208 Nursing Theory & Practice III (Diabetes Nursing)
NURS P209 Nursing Theory & Practice IV (Diabetes Nursing)
NURS P172 Nursing Theory & Practice V (Diabetes Nursing)
NURS P092 Health Promotion & Health Education
NURS P058 Clinical Assessment
Total Marks
100
100
100
200
175
175
150
150
Pass/Fail
215
MDHDP0020 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN NURSING STUDIES (DIABETES NURSING) (2004-2005)
Specific Regulations
The General Regulations apply. The teaching program is divided into semesters and examinations are held at the
completion of each semester. Supplemental examinations are held in the autumn.
Honours Standard
The Higher Diploma will be awarded “With Distinction” on an aggregate of 65% of the marks obtained in the five
Compulsory subjects. Normally a distinction may be awarded only when the examinations are passed at the first attempt
and when all subjects are presented together. In the case of Part I subjects, honours may be awarded in individual subjects
only. Honours are awarded in individual modules only when the subject is passed at the first attempt.
Oral Examination
An oral examination may be offered if considered necessary by the examiners.
Part I
Three subject areas
NURS P411
Nursing Theory and Practice I
NURS P013
Nursing Research
NURS P184
Biological Sciences
Total Marks
Part II
Five Compulsory subject areas
NURS P412 Health Promotion and Health Education
NURS P413 Applied Research, Management and Clinical Leadership
NURS P415 Nursing Theory and Practice III (Diabetes Nursing)
NURS P416 Nursing Theory and Practice IV (Diabetes Nursing)
NURS P417 Nursing Theory and Practice V (Diabetes Nursing)
Total Marks
100
100
100
100
100
500
NURS P058 Clinical Assessment
Pass/Fail
100
100
100
300
HIGHER DIPLOMA IN NURSING STUDIES (CRITICAL CARE NURSING) (2002-2003 Format)
MDHP0039 (IC)/MDHDP0046 (CV): Part-time Mode
FIRST HIGHER DIPLOMA EXAMINATION IN NURSING STUDIES (CRITICAL CARE
NURSING)
Subject
NURS P064
NURS P013
NURS P065
NURS P215
Nursing Theory & Practice I (Critical Care Nursing)
Nursing Research
Nursing Theory & Practice II (Critical Care Nursing)
Biological Sciences
Total Marks
100
100
100
200
HIGHER DIPLOMA EXAMINATION IN NURSING STUDIES (CRITICAL CARE NURSING)
Subject
NURS P072
NURS P073
Health Promotion & Health Education
Clinical Assessment
MDHDP0046 (CV) Cardiovascular Nursing Option
Subject
NURS P159 Nursing Theory & Practice (CV) III (Critical Care Nursing)
NURS P160 Nursing Theory & Practice (CV) IV (Critical Care Nursing)
NURS P161 Nursing Theory & Practice (CV) VIII (Critical Care Nursing)
OR
MDHDP0039 (IC) Intensive Care Nursing Option
NURS P162 Nursing Theory & Practice (IC) V (Critical Care Nursing)
NURS P165 Nursing Theory & Practice (IC) VII (Critical Care Nursing)
NURS P163 Care of the Person with Special Needs – Trauma/Major Surgery,
Liver Dysfunction, Cardiothoracic Surgery
OR
NURS P164 Nursing Theory & Practice (IC) VI (Cardiothoracic Option)
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Total Mark
150
Pass/Fail
Total Marks
175
175
150
175
150
175
175
MDHDP0033 (CV) / MDHDP0038 (IC)
HIGHER DIPLOMA IN NURSING STUDIES (CRITICAL CARE NURSING)
Accelerated Mode
Core Subjects:
NURS P064 Nursing Theory & Practice I (Critical Care Nursing)
NURS P013 Nursing Research
NURS P065 Nursing Theory & Practice II (Critical Care Nursing)
NURS P215 Biological Sciences
NURS P072 Health Promotion Health Education
NURS P073 Clinical Assessment
Options:
MDHDP0033 Cardiovascular Nursing Option
Subject
NURS P159 Nursing Theory & Practice (CV) III (Critical Care Nursing)
NURS P160 Nursing Theory & Practice (CV) IV (Critical Care Nursing)
NURS P161 Nursing Theory & Practice (CV) VIII (Critical Care Nursing)
OR
MDHDP0038
NURS P162
NURS P165
NURS P163
OR
NURS P164
Total Mark
100
100
100
200
150
Pass/Fail
Total Marks
175
175
150
Intensive Care Nursing Option
Nursing Theory & Practice (IC) V (Critical Care Nursing)
Nursing Theory & Practice (IC) VII (Critical Care Nursing)
Care of the Person with Special Needs – Trauma/Major Surgery,
Liver Dysfunction, Cardiothoracic Surgery
175
150
175
Nursing Theory & Practice (IC) VI (Cardiothoracic Option)
175
HIGHER DIPLOMA IN NURSING STUDIES (CRITICAL CARE NURSING) MDHDP0046
(CV)/MDHDP0039 (IC) (2004-2005 Format)
Specific Regulations
The General Regulations apply. The teaching program is divided into semesters and examinations are held at the
completion of each semester. Supplemental examinations are held in the Autumn.
Honours Standard
The Higher Diploma will be awarded “With Distinction” on an aggregate of 65% of the marks obtained in the five
Compulsory subjects. Normally a distinction may be awarded only when the examinations are passed at the first attempt
and when all subjects are presented together. In the case of Part 1 subjects, honours may be awarded in individual subjects
only. Honours are awarded in individual modules only when the subject is passed at the first attempt.
Oral Examination
An oral examination may be offered if considered necessary by the examiners.
Part I
Three subject areas
NURS P411
Nursing Theory and Practice I
NURS P013
Nursing Research
NURS P184
Biological Sciences
Total Marks
Part II
Five Compulsory subject areas plus Clinical Assessment
(CV) Cardiovascular Nursing Option MDHDP0046
NURS P412 Health Promotion and Health Education
NURS P413 Applied Research, Management and Clinical Leadership
NURS P426 Nursing Theory and Practice III (CV)
NURS P427 Nursing Theory and Practice IV (CV)
NURS P428 Nursing Theory and Practice VIII (CV)
NURS P073 Clinical Assessment
Total Marks
100
100
100
300
100
100
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
500
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(IC) Intensive Care Nursing Option MDHDP0039
NURS P412 Health Promotion and Health Education
NURS P413 Applied Research, Management and Clinical Leadership
NURS P423 Nursing Theory and Practice V (IC)
NURS P424 Nursing Theory and Practice VI (IC)
NURS P425 Nursing Theory and Practice VII (IC)
NURS P073 Clinical Assessment
Total Marks
100
100
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
500
HIGHER DIPLOMA IN NURSING STUDIES (PERI-OPERATIVE NURSING) (2002-2003 Format)
Specific Regulations for the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Peri-Operative Nursing)
The general regulations apply. The First Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Peri-Operative Nursing) and the
Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Peri- Operative Nursing) will normally be completed for the Summer
Board of Examiners, supplemental examinations will be held in the autumn.
The Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Peri-Operative Nursing) Examinations will be held in Winter, Summer and
Autumn.
The Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Peri-Operative Nursing): Accelerated Mode will normally be
completed for the Autumn Board of Examiners. Supplemental examinations for the Winter and Summer examinations will
be held in the Autumn and for Autumn examinations in Winter.
The First Higher Diploma Examinations in Nursing Studies (Peri-Operative Nursing) and the Higher Diploma
Examination in Nursing Studies (Peri-Operative Nursing): Part time mode will take place in the Winter and Summer, with
supplemental examinations in the Autumn.
All clinical placement requirements must be completed before the results in the clinical assessment are submitted to the
Board of Examiners.
The First Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies must be passed before proceeding to the second year.
Normally the First Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies must be passed within two years of entering the
course. Normally the Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies must be passed within two years of entering the
second year of the programme.
Normally the Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Peri-Operative Nursing) Accelerated Mode must be passed
within two years of entering the programme.
For students undertaking the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Peri- Operative Nursing) in a part time mode over two
years the award of the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Peri-Operative Nursing) will be calculated on the total marks
for Year One and Year Two.
For students undertaking the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Peri-Operative Nursing) in an accelerated mode over one
year the award of the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Peri-Operative Nursing) will be calculated on the total marks
achieved in all examinations.
Honours Standard
The Higher Diploma will be awarded “With Distinction” on an aggregate of 65% of the marks obtained in the Higher
Diploma in Nursing Studies (Peri-Operative Nursing). Normally a distinction may be awarded only when the examination
is passed at the first attempt and when all modules are presented together.
Students who have been granted exemptions may be awarded distinction in individual modules provided the module is
passed at the first attempt and all modules are presented together.
Oral Examination
An examination will be offered if considered necessary by the examiners.
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FIRST HIGHER DIPLOMA EXAMINATION IN NURSING STUDIES (PERI-OPERATIVE
NURSING) MDHDP0003: PART-TIME MODE
Subject
NURS P141
NURS P142
NURS P013
NURS P215
Nursing Theory & Practice I (Peri-Operative Nursing)
Nursing Theory & Practice II (Peri-Operative Nursing)
Nursing Research
Biological Sciences
Total Mark
100
100
100
200
HIGHER DIPLOMA EXAMINATION IN NURSING STUDIES (PERI-OPERATIVE NURSING)
Subject
Total
NURS P297
Nursing Theory & Practice III & IV (Peri-Operative Nursing)
250
NURS P198
Nursing Theory & Practice V & VI (Peri-Operative Nursing)
200
NURS P211
Clinical Assessment*
Pass/Fail
Students must complete all clinical placement requirements, and must pass all aspects of clinical assessments.
HIGHER DIPLOMA IN NURSING STUDIES (PERI-OPERATIVE NURSING)
MDHDP0035 : Accelerated Mode
Subject
NURS P141
NURS P142
NURS P013
NURS P215
NURS P297
NURS P198
NURS P211
Nursing Theory & Practice I (Peri-Operative Nursing)
Nursing Theory & Practice II (Peri-Operative Nursing)
Nursing Research
Biological Sciences
Nursing Theory & Practice III & IV (Peri-Operative Nursing)
Nursing Theory & Practice V & VI (Peri-Operative Nursing)
Clinical Assessment*
Total Mark
100
100
100
200
250
200
Pass/Fail
*Students must complete all clinical placement requirements, and must pass all aspects of clinical assessments.
MDHDP0003 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN NURSING STUDIES (PERI-OPERATIVE NURSING) (20042005 Format)
Specific Regulations
The General Regulations apply. The program is divided into semesters and examinations are held at the completion of each
semester, apart from Clinical Assessment which will not be completed until the Autumn. Supplemental examinations are
held in the Autumn.
Honours Standard
The Higher Diploma will be awarded “With Distinction” on an aggregate of 65% of the marks obtained in the five
Compulsory subjects. Normally a distinction may be awarded only when the examinations are passed at the first attempt
and when all subjects are presented together. In the case of Part I subjects, honours may be awarded in individual subjects
only. Honours are awarded in individual modules only when the subject is passed at the first attempt.
Oral Examination
An oral examination may be offered if considered necessary by the examiners.
Part I
Three subject areas
NURS P411
Nursing Theory and Practice I
100
NURS P013
Nursing Research
100
NURS P184
Biological Sciences
100
Total Marks
300
Part II
Five Compulsory subject areas plus Clinical Assessment
NURS P412 Health Promotion and Health Education
NURS P413 Applied Research, Management and Clinical Leadership
NURS P432 Foundations of Anaesthetic and Surgical Nursing Care
NURS P433 Intraoperative Nursing Care
NURS P434 Anaesthetic and Recovery Nursing Care
NURS P211 Clinical Assessment
Total Marks
100
100
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
500
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HIGHER DIPLOMA EXAMINATION IN NURSING STUDIES (SICK CHILDREN’S NURSING)
2002/2003
MDHDP0024: Autumn
MDHDP0025 Spring
Specific Regulations
The General Regulations apply. Part 1 of the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing) University
Examination and Part 2 of the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing) will be held in Spring,
Summer and Autumn. Part 1 supplemental examinations will also take place in Spring (January) and Summer (June) if
required. Part II supplemental examinations will also take place in Spring (April) and Autumn (October) if required.
Students undertaking supplemental examinations must be engaged full-time in Sick Children’s nursing practice for a
minimum of two months in the four months immediately preceding the examination.
Part 1 of the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing) University Examination must be passed before
entering for Part 2 of the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing).
Part 1 of the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing) must be passed within two years of entering for
the course. Normally the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing) must be passed within two years of
passing Part I Examination of the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing).
Pass Standard 50%
50% must be obtained in Part I and Part II Examinations. The Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s
Nursing) will be awarded when Part I and Part II are completed successfully.
Compensation
Compensation between subjects shall not be permitted. Compensation between course work and written examinations is
permitted for both Part I and Part 2 Examinations provided that the marks obtained in the particular written examination do
not fall below 45%.
Honours Standard
The Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing) will be awarded “with Distinction” on an aggregate of
65% of the marks obtained in Part 1 and Part 2 Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing) Examination.
Normally a Distinction may be awarded only when each examination is passed at the first attempt and when all subjects are
presented together.
Oral Examination
An Oral examination will be offered if considered necessary by the examiners.
First Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing) Part 1 (2002/03)
Subject
Overall Mark
NURS P281 Child and Family Centred Nursing
50
NURS P282 Theoretical Foundations of Sick Children’s Nursing
100
NURS P013 Research
100
NURS P283 Child and Family Health Promotion
100
NURS P284 The Child with Health Care Needs
100
NURS P285 The Child with Special Health Care Needs 1
100
NURS P401 Clinical Assessment 1
Pass/Fail
NURS P402 Clinical Assessment 2
Pass/Fail
Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing) Part 2 (2002/03)
Subject
Overall Mark
NURS P286 The Child with Special Health Care Needs 2
100
NURS P287 Social and Behavioural Sciences
100
NURS P288 The Child with Special Health Care Needs 3
100
NURS P403 Clinical Assessment 1
Pass/Fail
NURS P404 Clinical Assessment 2
Pass/Fail
NURS P289 Professional and Contemporary Issues in Child Health
100
*All clinical requirements must be completed before the student will be permitted to undertake the written Higher Diploma
Examination.
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HIGHER DIPLOMA EXAMINATION IN NURSING STUDIES (SICK CHILDREN’S NURSING)
2003/2004
MDHDP0024: Autumn
MDHDP0025: Spring
Specific Regulations
The General Regulations apply. Part 1 of the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing) University
Examination and Part 2 of the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing) will be held in Spring,
Summer and Autumn. Part 1 supplemental examinations will also take place in Spring (January) and Summer (June) if
required. Part II supplemental examinations will also take place in Spring (April) and Autumn (October) if required.
Students undertaking supplemental examinations must be engaged full-time in Sick Children’s nursing practice for a
minimum of two months in the four months immediately preceding the examination.
Part 1 of the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing) University Examination must be passed before
entering for Part 2 of the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing).
Part 1 of the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing) must be passed within two years of entering for
the course. Normally the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing) must be passed within two years of
passing Part I Examination of the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing).
Pass Standard 50%
50% must be obtained in Part I and Part II Examinations. The Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s
Nursing) will be awarded when Part I and Part II are completed successfully.
Compensation
Compensation between course work and written examination within a single module shall be permitted provided that the
candidate obtains a mark that is not below 45% in the written examination. Compensation between modules shall not be
permitted.
Honours Standard
The Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing) will be awarded “with Distinction” on an aggregate of
65% of the marks obtained in Part 1 and Part 2 Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing) Examination.
Normally a Distinction may be awarded only when each examination is passed at the first attempt and when all subjects are
presented together.
Oral Examination
An Oral examination will be offered if considered necessary by the examiners.
First Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing) Part 1 (2003/04)
Subject
Overall Mark
NURS P281 Child and Family Centred Nursing
50
NURS P282 Theoretical Foundations of Sick Children’s Nursing
100
NURS P013 Research
100
NURS P283 Child and Family Health Promotion
100
NURS P284 The Child with Health Care Needs
100
NURS P285 The Child with Special Health Care Needs 1
100
NURS P401 Clinical Assessment 1
Pass/Fail
NURS P402 Clinical Assessment 2
Pass/Fail
Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing) Part 2 (2003/04)
Subject
Overall Mark
NURS P286 The Child with Special Health Care Needs 2
100
NURS P287 Social and Behavioural Sciences
100
NURS P288 The Child with Special Health Care Needs 3
100
NURS P289 Professional and Contemporary Issues in Child Health
100
NURS P403 Clinical Assessment 1
Pass/Fail
NURS P404 Clinical Assessment 2
Pass/Fail
*All clinical requirements must be completed before the student will be permitted to undertake the written Higher Diploma
Examination.
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HIGHER DIPLOMA EXAMINATION IN NURSING STUDIES (SICK CHILDREN’S NURSING)
2004/2005
MDHDP0024: Autumn
MDHDP0025 Spring
Specific Regulations
The General Regulations apply. Part 1 of the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing). Examination
takes place in Spring (January) and Summer (June) and Part 2 of the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s
Nursing) Examination will be held in Summer (April) and Autumn (October). Part 1 supplemental examinations will take
place in Spring (January) and Summer (June) if required. Part 2 supplemental examinations will take place in Summer
(April) and Autumn (October) if required. Students undertaking supplemental examinations must be engaged full-time in
the practice of Sick Children’s Nursing for a minimum of two months in the four months immediately preceding the
examination.
Pass Standard 50%
50% must be obtained in Part I and Part II Examinations. The Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s
Nursing) will be awarded when Part I and Part II are completed successfully.
Compensation
Compensation between course work and written examination within a single module shall be permitted provided that the
candidate obtains a mark that is not below 45% in the written exmination. Compensation between modules shall not be
permitted.
Honours Standard
The Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing) will be awarded “with Distinction” on an aggregate of
65% of the marks obtained in Part 1 and Part 2 Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing) Examination.
Normally a Distinction may be awarded only when each examination is passed at the first attempt and when all subjects are
presented together.
Oral Examination
An Oral examination will be offered if considered necessary by the examiners.
First Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing) Part 1 (2004/2005)
Subject
Overall Mark
NURS P281 Child and Family Centred Nursing
50
NURS P013 Research
100
NURS P282 Theoretical Foundations of Sick Children’s Nursing
100
NURS P283 Child and Family Health Promotion
100
NURS P284 The Child with Health Care Needs
100
NURS P285 The Child with Special Health Care Needs 1
100
NURS P401 Clinical Assessment 1
Pass/Fail
NURS P402 Clinical Assessment 2
Pass/Fail
Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Sick Children’s Nursing) Part 2 (2004/2005)
Subject
Overall Mark
NURS P289 Professional and Contemporary Issues in Child Health
100
NURS P287 Social and Behavioural Sciences
100
NURS P286 The Child with Special Health Care Needs 2
100
NURS P288 The Child with Special Health Care Needs 3
100
NURS P418 Clinical Assessment 3
Pass/Fail
NURS P419 Clinical Assessment 4
Pass/Fail
*All clinical placement requirements must be completed before results in the clinical assessment will be submitted to a
Board of Examiners.
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HIGHER DIPLOMA IN NURSING STUDIES (EMERGENCY NURSING) (2002-2003 Format)
MDHDP0026: Part-Time Mode
FIRST HIGHER DIPLOMA EXAMINATION IN NURSING STUDIES (EMERGENCY NURSING)
Subject
Total Marks
NURS P083
Nursing Theory & Practice I (Emergency Nursing)
100
NURS P084
Nursing Theory & Practice II (Emergency Nursing)
100
NURS P013
Nursing Research
100
NURS P215
Biological Sciences
200
HIGHER DIPLOMA EXAMINATION IN NURSING STUDIES (EMERGENCY NURSING)
Subject
Total Marks
NURS P276
Care of the Acutely Ill Person
200
NURS P274
Care of the Acutely Injured Person
150
NURS P275
Care of the Person with Special Needs
150
NURS P277
Health Promotion and Health Education
100
NURS P091
Clinical Assessment*
Pass/Fail
*Students must complete all clinical learning requirements and must pass all aspects of clinical assessments.
HIGHER DIPLOMA EXAMINATION IN NURSING STUDIES (EMERGENCY NURSING)
MDHDP0032: Accelerated Mode
Subject
Total Marks
NURS P083
Nursing Theory & Practice I (Emergency Nursing)
100
NURS P084
Nursing Theory & Practice II (Emergency Nursing)
100
NURS P013
Nursing Research
100
NURS P215
Biological Sciences
200
NURS P276
Care of the Acutely Ill Person
200
NURS P274
Care of the Acutely Injured Person
150
NURS P275
Care of the Person with Special Needs
150
NURS P277
Health Promotion and Health Education
100
NURS P091
Clinical Assessment*
Pass/Fail
*Students must complete all clinical learning requirements and must pass all aspects of clinical assessments.
MDHDP0026 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN NURSING STUDIES (EMERGENCY NURSING)
(2004-2005 Format)
Specific Regulations
The General Regulations apply. The teaching program is divided into semesters and examinations are held at the
completion of each semester. Supplemental examinations are held in the autumn.
Honours Standard
The Higher Diploma will be awarded “With Distinction” on an aggregate of 65% of the marks obtained in the five
Compulsory subjects. Normally a distinction may be awarded only when the examinations are passed at the first attempt
and when all subjects are presented together. In the case of Part 1 subjects, honours may be awarded in individual subjects
only. Honours are awarded in individual modules only when the subject is passed at the first attempt.
Oral Examination
An oral examination may be offered if considered necessary by the examiners.
Part I
Three subject areas
NURS P411
Nursing Theory and Practice I
NURS P013
Nursing Research
NURS P184
Biological Sciences
Total Marks
100
100
100
300
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Part II
Five Compulsory subject areas plus Clinical Assessment
NURS P412 Health Promotion and Health Education
NURS P413 Applied Research/ Management and Clinical Leadership
NURS P420 Care of the Acutely Ill Person
NURS P421 Care of the Specific Needs Person
NURS P422 Care of the Acutely Injured Person
NURS P091 Clinical Assessment
Total Marks
100
100
100
100
100
500
MDHDP0041:HIGHER DIPLOMA EXAMINATION IN NURSING STUDIES (NURSE/MIDWIFE
EDUCATION)
(The General Regulations apply.)
Pass Standard
50%
Honours Standard
65%
The Higher Diploma examinations will be held in the summer and autumn. Course work will be completed throughout the
programme, and will contribute to the award of the Higher Diploma.
The Higher Diploma will be awarded “With Distinction” on an aggregate of 65% of the marks obtained in the higher
diploma examinations. Normally, a Distinction may be awarded only when the examination is passed at the first attempt
and when all subjects are passed at the first attempt.
Each module will be independently examined. Examinations will take place in the winter and the summer. Supplemental
examinations will take place in the autumn. Exemption from modules will not be permitted.
Subject
NURS P126
NURS P135
NURS P136
NURS P137
NURS P269
Education Studies
Psychology of Education/Sociology of Education
Curriculum Studies
Management of Nurse Education
Teaching Practice
Marks
100
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
HIGHER DIPLOMA IN NURSING STUDIES (CLINICAL PRACTICE) (2002/03)
Compensation
Compensation between subjects shall not be permitted.
Exemption
A candidate who has obtained a pass mark in a subject shall be exempted from further examination in that subject.
Candidates with may apply for a maximum of three core modules.
Specific Regulations for the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Clinical Practice Nursing)
The general regulations apply. The First Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Clinical Practice Nursing) and
the Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Clinical Practice Nursing) will normally be completed for the
Summer Board of Examiners, supplemental examinations will be held in the autumn.
The Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Clinical Practice Nursing) Examinations will be held in Winter, Summer and
Autumn.
The Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Clinical Practice Nursing): Accelerated Mode will normally be
completed for the Autumn Board of Examiners. Supplemental examinations for the Winter and Summer examinations will
be held in the Autumn and for Autumn examinations in Winter.
The First Higher Diploma Examinations in Nursing Studies (Clinical Practice Nursing) and the Higher Diploma
Examination in Nursing Studies (Clinical Practice Nursing): Part time mode will take place in the Winter and Summer,
with supplemental examinations in the Autumn.
All clinical placement requirements must be completed before the results in the clinical assessment are submitted to the
Board of Examiners.
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The First Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Clinical Practice Nursing) must be passed before proceeding to
the second year.
Normally the First Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Clinical Practice Nursing) must be passed within two
years of entering the course. Normally the Higher Diploma Examination in Nursing Studies (Clinical Practice Nursing)
must be passed within two years of entering the second year of the programme. Normally the Higher Diploma Examination
in Nursing Studies (Clinical Practice Nursing) Accelerated Mode must be passed within two years of entering the
programme.
For students undertaking the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Clinical Practice Nursing) in a part time mode over two
years the award of the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Clinical Practice Nursing) will be calculated on the total marks
for Year One and Year Two.
For students undertaking the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Clinical Practice Nursing) in an accelerated mode over
one year the award of the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Clinical Practice Nursing) will be calculated on the total
marks achieved in all examinations.
Honours Standard
The Higher Diploma will be awarded “With Distinction” on an aggregate of 65% of the marks obtained in the Higher
Diploma in Nursing Studies (Clinical Practice Nursing). Normally a distinction may be awarded only when the
examination is passed at the first attempt and when all modules are presented together.
Students who have been granted exemptions may be awarded distinction in individual modules provided the module is
passed at the first attempt and all modules are presented together.
Oral Examination
An examination will be offered if considered necessary by the examiners.
HIGHER DIPLOMA IN NURSING STUDIES (CLINICAL PRACTICE) (2002-2003
Format)
MDHDP0042: Part-time mode:
FIRST HIGHER DIPLOMA IN NURSING STUDIES (CLINICAL PRACTICE)
Code and Subject
Total Marks
Core modules
NURS P213 Nursing Theory and Practice I
100
NURS P013 Nursing Research
100
NURS P214 Nursing Theory and Practice II
100
NURS P215 Biological Sciences
200
HIGHER DIPLOMA IN NURSING STUDIES (CLINICAL PRACTICE)
Subject and Code
Total Marks
All Strands
NURSP216
Health Promotion and Health Education
100
AND
Specialist modules
Strand 1:
Gastroenterology Nursing
NURS P217 Endoscopy Nursing
100
NURS P218 Gastrointestinal Nursing
100
NURS P219 Biological Sciences II: Gastroenterology Nursing
100
NURS P298 Clinical Assessment
Pass/Fail
OR
Strand 2:
Gerontological Nursing
NURS P220 Nursing Older Persons I
100
NURS P221 Nursing Older Persons II
100
NURS P222 Nursing Older Persons III
100
NURS P255 Clinical Assessment
Pass/Fail
OR
Strand 3:
Neonatal Nursing
NURS P223 Neonatal Nursing I: Nursing the Pre-term Neonate
100
NURS P224 Neonatal Nursing II: Nursing the Ill Neonate
100
NURS P225 Neonatal Nursing III: Nursing the Infant with a Congenital Anomaly
100
NURS P256 Clinical Assessment
Pass/Fail
225
OR
Strand 4:
NURS P226
NURS P257
AND
NURS P227
NURS P228
OR
NURS P229
NURS P230
OR
Strand 5:
NURS P23l
NURS P232
NURS P233
NURS P258
OR
Strand 6:
NURS P234
NURS P235
NURS P236
NURS P259
OR
Strand 7:
NURS P237
NURS P238
NURS P239
NURS P260
OR
Strand 8:
NURS P240
NURS P241
NURS P242
NURS P261
OR
Strand 9:
NURS P243
NURS P244
NURS P245
NURS P262
OR
Strand 10:
NURS P292
NURS P293
NURS P294
NURS P299
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Rehabilitation Nursing
Rehabilitation Nursing
Clinical Assessment
100
Pass/Fail
Acquired Brain Injury Acute Care Nursing
Biological Sciences II: Rehabilitation Nursing
100
100
Spinal Cord Injury: Emergency Care
Spinal Cord Lesion: Acute Care Nursing
100
100
Renal Nursing
Care of the Person with Renal Dysfunction
Care of the Person Requiring Renal Replacement Therapy
Biological Sciences II: Renal Nursing
Clinical Assessment
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
Rheumatology Nursing
Rheumatology Nursing 1
Rheumatology Nursing 2
Biological Sciences II: Rheumatology Nursing
Clinical Assessment
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
Pain Management
Pain Management I
Pain Management II
Pain Management III
Clinical Assessment
100
100
100
pass/fail
Paediatric Critical Care Nursing
Nursing the Infant/Child with Altered Respiratory Function
Nursing the Infant/Child with Cardiovascular Function
Nursing the Infant/Child with Multi-organ failure
Clinical Assessment
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
Paediatric Emergency Nursing
Care of the Acutely Ill Child and Adolescent
Care of the Child/Adolescent with Minor and Major Injuries
Care of the Child/Adolescent with Special Needs
Clinical Assessment
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
Urology Nursing
Urology Nursing I
Urology Nursing II
Urology Nursing III
Clinical Assessment
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
HIGHER DIPLOMA IN NURSING STUDIES (CLINICAL PRACTICE)
MDHDP0045: Accelerated mode:
Code and Subject
Core modules
NURS P213 Nursing Theory and Practice I
NURS P013 Nursing Research
NURS P214 Nursing Theory and Practice II
NURS P215 Biological Sciences
NURS P216 Health Promotion and Health Education
Specialist modules
Strand 1:
Gastroenterology Nursing
NURS P217 Endoscopy Nursing
NURS P218 Gastrointestinal Nursing
NURS P219 Biological Sciences II: Gastroenterology Nursing
NURS P298 Clinical Assessment
OR
Strand 2:
Gerontological Nursing
NURS P220 Nursing Older Persons I
NURS P221 Nursing Older Persons II
NURS P222 Nursing Older Persons III
NURS P255 Clinical Assessment
OR
Strand 3:
Neonatal Nursing
NURS P223 Neonatal Nursing I: Nursing the Pre-term Neonate
NURS P224 Neonatal Nursing II: Nursing the III Neonate
NURS P225 Neonatal Nursing III: Nursing the Neonate with a Congenital Anomaly
NURS P256 Clinical Assessment
OR
Strand 4:
NURS P226
NURS P257
AND
NURS P227
NURS P228
OR
NURS P229
NURS P230
Strand 5:
NURS P231
NURS P232
NURS P233
NURS P258
OR
Strand 6:
NURS P234
NURS P235
NURS P236
NURS P259
OR
Strand 7:
NURS P237
NURS P238
NURS P239
NURS P260
OR
Rehabilitation Nursing
Rehabilitation Nursing
Clinical Assessment
Acquired Brain Injury Acute Care Nursing
Biological Sciences II: Rehabilitation Nursing
Spinal Cord Injury: Emergency Care
Spinal Cord Lesion: Acute Care Nursing
Renal Nursing
Care of the Person with Renal Dysfunction
Care of the Person Requiring Renal Replacement Therapy
Biological Sciences II: Renal Nursing
Clinical Assessment
Total Marks
100
100
100
200
100
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
100
Pass/Fail
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
Rheumatology Nursing
Rheumatology Nursing 1
Rheumatology Nursing 2
Biological Sciences II: Rheumatology Nursing
Clinical Assessment
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
Pain Management
Pain Management I
Pain Management II
Pain Management III
Clinical Assessment
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
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Strand 8:
NURS P240
NURS P241
NURS P242
NURS P261
OR
Strand 9:
NURS P243
NURS P244
NURS P245
NURS P262
OR
Strand 10:
NURS P292
NURS P293
NURS P294
NURS P263
Paediatric Critical Care Nursing
Nursing the Infant/Child with Altered Respiratory Function
Nursing the Infant/Child with Cardiovascular Function
Nursing the Infant/Child with Multi-organ failure
Clinical Assessment
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
Paediatric Emergency Nursing
Care of the Acutely Ill Child and Adolescent
Care of the Child/Adolescent with Minor and Major Injuries
Care of the Child/Adolescent with Special Needs
Clinical Assessment
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
Urology Nursing
Urology Nursing I
Urology Nursing II
Urology Nursing III
Clinical Assessment
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
MDHDP0042 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN NURSING STUDIES (CLINICAL PRACTICE) (2004-2005
Format)
Specific Regulations
The General Regulations apply. The teaching program is divided into semesters and examinations are held at the
completion of each semester. Supplemental examinations are held in the autumn.
Honours Standard
The Higher Diploma will be awarded “With Distinction” on an aggregate of 65% of the marks obtained in the five
Compulsory subjects. Normally a distinction may be awarded only when the examinations are passed at the first attempt
and when all subjects are presented together. In the case of Part 1 subjects, honours may be awarded in individual subjects
only. Honours are awarded in individual modules only when the subject is passed at the first attempt.
Oral Examination
An oral examination may be offered if considered necessary by the examiners.
Part I
Three subject areas
NURS P411 Nursing Theory and Practice I
NURS P013 Nursing Research
NURS P184 Biological Sciences
Total Marks
Part II
Five Compulsory subject areas plus Clinical Assessment
All strands
NURS P412 Health Promotion and Health Education
NURS P413 Applied Research, Management and Clinical Leadership
AND
Specialist Modules
Strand 1:
Gastroenterology Nursing
NURS P217 Endoscopy Nursing
NURS P218 Gastrointestinal Nursing
NURS P219 Biological Sciences II Gastroenterology Nursing
NURS P298 Clinical Assessment
OR
Strand 2:
Gerontological Nursing
NURS P220 Nursing Older Persons I
NURS P221 Nursing Older Persons II
NURS P222 Nursing Older Persons III
NURS P255 Clinical Assessment
OR
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100
100
100
300
100
100
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
Strand 3:
NURS P223
NURS P224
NURS P225
NURS P256
OR
Strand 4:
NURS P226
NURS P257
AND
NURS P227
NURS P228
OR
NURS P229
NURS P230
OR
Strand 5:
NURS P231
NURS P232
NURS P233
NURS P258
OR
Strand 6:
NURS P234
NURS P235
NURS P236
NURS P259
OR
Strand 7:
NURS P237
NURS P238
NURS P239
NURS P260
OR
Strand 8:
NURS P240
NURS P241
NURS P242
NURS P261
OR
Strand 9:
NURS P243
NURS P244
NURS P245
NURS P262
OR
Strand 10:
NURS P292
NURS P293
NURS P294
NURS P299
Part II
Neonatal Nursing
Neonatal Nursing I: Nursing the Pre-term Neonate
Neonatal Nursing II: Nursing the Ill Neonate
Neonatal Nursing: Nursing the Infant with a Congenital Anomaly
Clinical Assessment
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
Rehabilitation Nursing
Rehabilitation Nursing
Clinical Assessment
100
Pass/Fail
Acquired Brain Injury Acute Care Nursing
Biological Sciences II: Rehabilitation Nursing
100
100
Spinal Cord Injury: Emergency Care
Spinal Cord Lesion: Acute Care Nursing
100
100
Renal Nursing
Care of the Person with Renal Dysfunction
Care of the Person Requiring Renal Replacement Therapy
Biological Sciences II: Renal Nursing
Clinical Assessment
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
Rheumatology Nursing
Rheumatology Nursing 1
Rheumatology Nursing 2
Biological Sciences II:Rheumatology Nursing
Clinical Assessment
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
Pain Management
Pain Management I
Pain Management II
Pain Management III
Clinical Assessment
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
Paediatric Critical Care Nursing
Nursing the Infant/Child with Altered Respiratory Function
Nursing the Infant/Child with Cardiovascular Function
Nursing the Infant/Child with Multi-organ failure
Clinical Assessment
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
Paediatric Emergency Nursing
Care of the Acutely Ill Child and Adolescent
Care of the Child/Adolescent with Minor and Major Injuries
Care of the Child/Adolescent with Special Needs
Clinical Assessment
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
Urology Nursing
Urology Nursing I
Urology Nursing II
Urology Nursing III
Clinical Assessment
Total Marks
100
100
100
Pass/Fail
500
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HIGHER DIPLOMA IN NURSING STUDIES
Specific Regulations
The General Regulations apply. The teaching program is divided into semesters and examinations are held at the
completion of each semester. Supplemental examinations are held in the Autumn.
Honours Standard
The Higher Diploma will be awarded “With Distinction” on an aggregate of 65% of the marks obtained in the five
Compulsory subjects. Normally a distinction may be awarded only when the examinations are passed at the first attempt
and when all subjects are presented together. In the case of Part 1 subjects, honours may be awarded in individual subjects
only. Honours are awarded in individual modules only when the subject is passed at the first attempt.
Oral Examination
An oral examination may be offered if considered necessary by the examiners.
Part I
Three subject areas
NURS P411
Nursing Theory and Practice I
NURS P013
Nursing Research
NURS P184
Biological Sciences
Total Marks
Part II
Five Compulsory subject areas
NURS P412
Health Promotion and Health Education
NURS P413
Applied Research, Management and Clinical Leadership
NURS P429
Reflective Practice
NURS P430
Psychosocial Aspects of Nursing Care
NURS P431
Evidence Based Practice and Quality Improvement
Total Marks
100
100
100
300
100
100
100
100
100
500
DIPLOMA IN NURSING STUDIES (RETROSPECTIVE AWARD)
Students who have successfully completed all first year modules of the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (listed below)
who wish to exit the programme and who do not proceed for the award of a Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies may apply
retrospectively for the award of Diploma in Nursing Studies.
Subject
Emergency Nursing
Diabetes Nursing
Oncology Nursing
Palliative Nursing
Peri-Anaesthesia Nursing
Peri-Operative Nursing
Critical Care Nursing
Clinical Practice
MDDPP0006 DIPLOMA IN NURSING STUDIES (NURSING INFORMATICS) (DipNS)
Specific Regulations
The General Regulations apply. The Diploma in Nursing Studies (Nursing Informatics) examination will be held in the
Summer; supplemental examinations will take place in the Autumn.
Honours Standard
The Diploma will be awarded “With Distinction” on an aggregate of 65%. Normally, a Distinction may be awarded only
when the examination is passed at the first attempt and when all subjects are presented together.
Subject
NURS 1049
NURS 1018
NURS 1050
NURS 1051
NURS 1052
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Information Management
Nursing Research
Nursing Theory and Practice 1 (Nursing Informatics)
Nursing Theory and Practice 2 (Nursing Informatics)
Computer Applications for Nursing
Total Marks
100
100
150
150
100
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
PRE-MEDICAL EXAMINATION
Distribution of Marks
Biology
Total
200
Written
120
Practical
40
C.A.
40
200
150
20
30
200
150
-
50
A maximum of 20 per cent of the total
marks may be allocated to the years
work
Chemistry
A maximum of 20 per cent of the total
marks may be allocated to the years
work
Physics
A maximum of 25 per cent of the total
marks may be allocated to the years
work
Pass Standard
A pass in any subject may be awarded to candidates who obtain 50% overall in that subject and not less than 45% in the
written paper.
Compensation
A candidate who obtains 45% in the written paper and 45% overall in one subject may pass by compensation in that subject
only provided an overall mark of 50% in the three subjects is achieved. Compensation will not apply to the autumn
(repeat) examination.
Exemption
Candidates may obtain exemption in subjects passed in the summer examination, but the exemption applies only to the
following autumn (repeat) examination. Exemptions will only apply when the three subjects of the examination have, in
the opinion of the Examiners, been taken at the summer sitting.
Honours Standard
70 per cent for First Class
65 per cent for Second Class Grade 1
60 per cent for Second Class Grade 11
Honours may be awarded in the examination as a whole and in separate subjects.
Honours are not awarded at repeat examinations.
Note: A borderline candidate for pass or honours may be required to attend an oral examination at the discretion of the
examiners.
The maximum time limit for passing this examination will be two years.
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FIRST PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION
Distribution of Marks
Total
Anatomy
Behavioural Science
Biochemistry
Pharmacology
Physiology
First Prof.
Written
100
100
100
100
100
First Prof.
Practical
35
60*
60*
60*
60*
25*
Incourse Ass
(incl. F.year Exam
Results)
40
40
40
40
40
*This mark may include a maximum of 5 marks (5%) for an oral examination to be held at the discretion of the examiners.
Pass Standard
A pass in any subject may be awarded to candidates who obtain 50% overall in that subject and not less than 45% in the
written paper.
Compensation
A candidate who obtains 45% overall in any subject may pass by compensation in those subjects only provided an overall
aggregate mark of 50% in the entire examination is attained.
Compensation will not apply when a student has less than 45% in any one subject. A candidate who does not obtain an
overall mark of 50% must resit all subjects with an individual mark less than 50%. Compensation will not apply to the
autumn (repeat) examination.
Exemption
Candidates may obtain exemption in subjects passed in the main examination, but the exemption applies only to the
following (repeat) examination. Exemptions will only apply when the five subjects of the examination have been taken at
the main sitting.
Honours Standard
70 per cent for First Class
65 per cent for Second Class Grade 1
60 per cent for Second Class Grade 11
Honours may be awarded in the examination as a whole and in separate subjects.
Honours are not awarded at repeat examinations.
The maximum time limit for passing the First Professional Examination is four years from the date of entry to the
premedical class. In the case of students admitted directly into the First Medical Year, the maximum time limit for passing
the First Professional Examination is three years from the date of entry to the First Medical Year.
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SECOND PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION
Distribution of Marks
Total
Pathology
200
Written
(incl. M.C.Q.’s)
130
Microbiology
200
100
College Examination in
Medicine & Surgery
200***
Oral
Practical
C.A.
*
20
50
*
50**
50
*An oral will be conducted in Microbiology and Pathology, if considered necessary by the examiners (In Microbiology,
orals will only be given to Prize and Pass/Fail students).
**Includes MCQ
***10% of the total mark obtained in this examination will now count towards the Final Professional Examination in
Medicine & Surgery.
Continuous Assessment
A maximum of 25% of the total marks may be allocated to the year’s work.
Pass Standard
Pass standard 50%. In the case of the Medicine and Surgery examination the clinical section of the examination must be
passed. No candidate is allowed to pass in any subject unless s/he obtains a minimum of 45% in the written part of the
examination.
Exemption
At the summer examination a candidate may obtain exemption in one, two or three subjects provided he has attained the
pass standard. Candidates who fail the repeat sitting of this examination must repeat the year in all subjects.
Honours Standard
70 per cent for First Class
65 per cent for Second Class Grade 1
60 per cent for Second Class Grade 11
Honours may be awarded in the examination as a whole and in separate subjects.
Honours are not awarded at repeat examinations.
The maximum time limit for passing the Second Professional Examination is two years after completing the First
Professional Examination.
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FOURTH YEAR COLLEGE EXAMINATIONS
Distribution of Marks
Total
100
Written
100
100
75
100
50
50
Ophthalmology
100
50
50
Oto-Rhino-Larynology
100
50
40
General Practice
100
80
Tropical Medicine
100
100
Medicine & Surgery
OSCE**
100
Epidemiology & Public
Health Medicine*
Forensic
Med/Toxicology
Neo-Natal Medicine
Clinical
Oral
Proj.
25
10
20
**20% of the total mark obtained in this examination will now count towards the Final Professional Examination in
Medicine & Surgery.
Pass Standard
Pass standard 50%. No candidate is allowed to pass in any subject unless he obtains a minimum of 45% in the written part
of the examination.
In repeat Examinations the MCQ paper may be waived, the marks allocated to this being transferred to the written
examination.
Exemption
Candidates may obtain exemption in subjects passed in the summer examination, but the exemption applies only to the
following autumn (repeat) examination. Exemptions will only apply when the three subjects of the examination have, in
the opinion of the Examiners, been taken at the summer sitting.
Honours Standard
70 per cent for First Class
65 per cent for Second Class Grade 1
60 per cent for Second Class Grade 11
Honours are not awarded at repeat examinations.
*Note: A borderline candidate for pass or honours may be required to attend an oral examination at the discretion of the
examiners.
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Distribution of Marks
Joint assessment in Medicine & Surgery
Medicine
Surgery
400
Written
(incl. M.C.Q.)
Clinical (Combined Exam)
(Including Oral/Extended Clinical)
C.A.
Radiology
60
60
220
*40
20
Total
Obstetrics/Gynaecology
Combined Total:
200
100
Written
(incl. M.C.Q.)
80
20
Clinical
(incl. M.C.Q.)
80
50
Oral
EOC
20
20
30 ECA
(10 Proj.)
(10 MCQ)
(10 EOC)
Paediatrics
**Psychiatry
100
55
25
20
*The continuous assessment mark is calculated from the 10% of the mark awarded in the Third Year Medicine & Surgery
Exam and 20% of the total mark awarded for the Fourth Year OSCE.
**A candidate who achieves a sufficient standard in the written part of the examination (and the Written and Clinical
Examination in the case of Psychiatry), may be exempted, at the discretion of the examiners, from taking an oral
examination (a mark of 52% will be considered for this purpose). An honours mark may be awarded only to students who
attend the oral examination.
Pass Standard
Pass standard 50%. No candidate is allowed to pass in any subject unless he obtains a minimum of 45% in the written part
of the examination. The clinical section of all final subjects must be passed.
In repeat Examinations the MCQ paper may be waived, the marks allocated to this being transferred to the written
examination.
Ruling regarding the application of the award of a mark of ‘35’ in the Final Clinical Examinations
In the case of a student who achieves the following clinical marks:
Long Case
35
Short Case
50 and above
or
Long Case
50 and above
Short Case
35
He/she will receive a Third Clinical Examination by another Pair of Examiners in the clinical in which the ‘35’ mark was
granted, i.e. either the Long Case or Short Case(s). An external Examiner must be part of the re-examining team and
neither of the examining pair will have previously have examined the student.
If the student achieves a mark of 50% or higher, in the third clinical, he/she will then receive an additional Oral
examination by one of the Clinical Professors and an External Examiner. If the student fails the Oral examination, he/she
will be deemed to have Failed the examination overall.
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Honours standard
Honours (First Class and Second Class) may be awarded separately in each of the subjects of the Final Professional
Examination, i.e. (a) Medicine & Surgery, (b) Obstetrics & Gynaecology, (c) Psychiatry and (d) Paediatrics.
First Class Honours
First Class Honours may be awarded in any subject to candidates who obtain 70% or over in that subject.
Second Class Honours
Second Class Honours may be awarded in any subject to candidates who obtain 60% or over in that subject.
Honours Degree
For the award of an Honours Degree, honours must be obtained in the aggregate marks of the subjects Medicine/Surgery,
Obstetrics/Gynaecology, Psychiatry and Paediatrics.
A First Class Honours Degree may be awarded to candidates who obtain 70% or over, no subject to fall below 60% for
First Class Honours.
A Second Class Honours Degree may be awarded to candidates who obtain between 60 and 69%. No subjects to fall
below 55% for Second Class Honours.
Note: Candidates who fail one or more of the degree subjects are not eligible for the award of an honours degree.
If the total marks in the subjects Medicine/Surgery, Obstetrics/Gynaecology, Psychiatry and Paediatrics so computed do
not warrant the award of First or Second Class Honours Degrees, the candidate will be awarded a Pass Degree,
notwithstanding the fact that Honours are awarded in a separate subject or subjects.
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