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School of Health and Social CareMasters in Sleep Medicine

Student Handbook Academic year 2017-18

Table of ContentsWELCOME 4

1. INTRODUCTION 5

2. COURSE INFORMATION 5MSc Sleep Masters 5Course Pre-requisites 6Accreditation of prior learning (APL/APEL) 6

3. COURSE AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES 6Course Aims 6Course Outcomes 7

4. COURSE STRUCTURE 8Full Time 9Part Time 10

5. LEARNING, TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT 11Teaching and Learning 11The Learning Environment (ICST- LMS) 12Assessment Schedule 12Assessment Timetable for 2017/18 12Formative assessment 14Summative assessment 14Coursework submission 14What is included in the word count? 15Penalty for exceeding the maximum word count 15Electronic Submission 16Academic Misconduct 16Extenuating Circumstances 16Feedback for Assessment 17Marking Criteria 17Regulations on assessment and progression (2016-17) 17Pass Mark 18Honours Classification 18Provision for students who have not achieved a pass mark for module assessment 18Referral 18Number of attempts at assessment 19Compensated passes 19Provision for students with extenuating circumstances affecting assessment 19Deferral 19Withdrawal from the course 19Submitting Draft Material to Module Co-ordinator 19

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6. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND EMPLOYABILITY 20

7. STUDENT SUPPORT 20Disability & Dyslexia Support (DDS) 21Programme Administration 21Academic Support Systems for Students 21Personal Tutor 22Course Director 22Module Co-ordinator 22The Student Union 22Communication via email 22Library 22Assessment Support 22The MSc Sleep Masters Course team 23

8. CONTRIBUTING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUR COURSE 23Student Representation 23First destination on successful course completion 23Module evaluation 24Course Board 24

9. KEY RESOURCES 24Referencing Guidelines 24Module handbooks 24Equality of Opportunity 25Student code of practice 25Engagement on the LMS? 25Sickness 26Online Code of Conduct 26Where to go for help? 26Social Networking 27Student Complaints Procedure 27Confidentiality Policy 28Statement on Confidentiality 28Patients/clients 28Anonymised information: 29Exceptional assessment requirements: 29Penalties: 29Staff 30Organisations 30Useful Links for Students 31


WELCOME A warm welcome is extended to all students who have enrolled onto this MSc Sleep Medicine course on either a full time or part time basis. We are delighted that you have chosen to study this Masters programme with the Institute of Clinical Science and Technology (ICST). We are sure you will find your studies useful and rewarding.

Whilst your studies will be with ICST, the course is validated by London South Bank University (LSBU). Therefore you will enrol with both organisations and become a student of LSBU and a student/member of ICST so you have access to the student portals on both sites. The LSBU Student Portal is your online hub for information and services, it will give you access to general information that applies to London South Bank University students and permits you to view and update your personal information and tells you where to go for help and advice. It also gives you access to texts via the online library. You will access your course through the ICST Learning Management System (LMS) and engage with others on your course and tutor there too. The purpose of this Course Handbook is to provide you with key information to help orientate you around these practicalities, and the course generally and to signpost you to any help you may need from ICST and LSBU.

In addition to this Course Handbook, you will have Module Handbooks specific to the module you enrol onto which provides detailed module information including your assessment guidance and submission deadlines.

The ICST regulations mirror those of LSBU. It is your responsibility to ensure you are familiar with the University regulations; these may be accessed through the University web site and links can be found in this document. Where appropriate, be aware that any profession specific regulations take precedence over university regulations.

Please read the information in this document carefully and seek clarification if necessary. From time to time the regulations and assessments applying to your course may be reviewed and revised. When this happens, you will be informed either by LSBU or ICST, as appropriate.

Kind regards,

Adrian Kendrick MSc Sleep Medicine Course Director

and

Katie DickDirector of Student Services and Academic Administration


1. INTRODUCTION

In this handbook you will find:

Who’s who in the Course team and their role Academic regulations which govern your course Services available to you as a student Information about the Student Union LSBU codes which bind you as a student of the University Regulations related to plagiarism, cheating and other disciplinary matters

Please familiarise yourself with this handbook and keep it accessible during the course; the answers to many of your questions are likely to be contained here. Your Personal Tutor, Course Director and ICST Student Services will also be available to you throughout the course to answer your queries. You are also advised to access Module handbooks via the ICST-LMS.

2. COURSE INFORMATION

MSc Sleep MastersThis course has been designed to provide a structured pathway for healthcare professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills in Sleep Medicine, culminating in a major research project. The most prominent distinguishing feature of this course is the fact that it is delivered wholly online, through www.clinicalscience.org.uk to promote truly flexible, interactive learning. Building on this innovative method of delivery, the course will also be offered at two start points throughout the academic year enabling you to undertake your learning at a time that suits both your personal and professional commitments. Study is on a full or part-time basis helping to reduce the intensity of effort required. These features combine to make the MSc in Sleep Medicine extremely flexible in its ability to suit the needs of even the most time-strapped professional.

The course will also ensure enhancement of digital literacy skills for both academic and clinical practice, in that you will need these skills to use the online resources effectively both within the course and later for employment. To prepare you for the requirements of postgraduate study in an online environment, you are required to complete the Introduction to Academic Online Learning module prior to starting the course.

You will be writing a critical review of the latest research in Sleep Medicine to help prepare you for the complexity of the most common sleep disorders. Additional modules build on these skills and develop concepts on patient therapy and management of a sleep service. As you progress to a Research Dissertation you can undertake an original research project or literature review, in an area of personal interest within Sleep Medicine.

The modules have been designed to encourage inter-professional and interdisciplinary discussions and sharing of best practice. The Sleep Medicine Project also provides the opportunity to add to the evidence base in this key area that is impacting on all aspects of health care.

Course Pre-requisitesApplicants to the Sleep masters programme must have achieved


An honours degree in a relevant health or social care, or biomedical discipline (preferably 2:1 or above) or an equivalent qualification for overseas applicants.

Proficiency in the English Language (equivalent of IELTS Level 7, min 6.5 in all components).

A Diploma in Higher Education in a relevant subject and a minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience in a relevant field, or

A professional qualification recognised as equivalent to an honours degree, or

A postgraduate diploma, or appropriate equivalent skills and experience.

Accreditation of prior learning (APL/APEL) Accreditation of prior learning, from within LSBU or from other institutions, or

experiential learning from relevant work experience, may be considered. The amount of transfer credit awarded may NOT exceed 50% of the total value of all the taught modules in the programme (i.e. 90 level 7 credits). For credit to be transferred, the learning must be relevant to the modules for which the claim for credit is being made. Claims for accreditation will be assessed against whole modules and not part thereof. The approval of transfer credit will follow the process outlined in the LSBU Academic Regulations for Taught Programmes.

3. COURSE AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Course AimsThe MSc Sleep Medicine aims to:

1. Equip graduates with knowledge, skills and attributes to enable them to deliver appropriate, safe, effective and efficient care to patients with a range of different sleep disorders.

2. Provide health care professionals with the evidence-based knowledge to critically evaluate pertinent research, policies and guidelines in sleep medicine.

3. Facilitate the personal and professional development of students to enable them to demonstrate a reflective, enquiring, critical and innovative approach to those experiencing sleep disorders and the practice of sleep medicine.

4. Provide quality education and training for healthcare practitioners to meet the increasing demands, legal considerations and public awareness of sleep disorders.

5. Foster the student’s potential for strategic leadership in relation to their sleep service.

6. Enable students to undertake a systematic review or a research study design, inclusive of ethical considerations, costing and a business case.

Course Outcomes

1) Students will have knowledge and understanding of:


A1. The evidence base for the screening, diagnosis, treatment, and long term management of patients with sleep disorders, and the taking of effective and appropriate action.

A2. The direct and indirect costs of sleep disorders in terms of personal health and wellbeing, healthcare provision, impact on society and the workplace.

A3. Theory based tools that can be applied in designing and evaluating interventions for sleep disorders.

A4. The diversity of approaches used in the management of patients with sleep disorders, and related clinical consequences, to develop an individualised approach and ensure excellence in Sleep Medicine based on best evidence.

A5.How evidence influences the research agenda and how it is used in evaluation, audit, policy and legislation.

2) Students will develop their intellectual skills such that you are able to:

B1. Work confidently with complexity, contradiction, and gaps in the knowledge base and its clinical application, generating new interpretations and debate and evaluate a range of perspectives.

B2. Exercise professional judgement, based on available evidence and best practice, to construct logical and cohesive arguments on which to formulate recommendations for excellent sleep management.

B3. Extract, critically evaluate and synthesise information from the research evidence base, and other reliable sources, on a global scale, to inform and improve clinical practice.

B4. Rigorously undertake a major piece of independent work designed to examine an aspect of, or add to, professional practice.

3) Students will acquire and develop practical skills such that you are able to:

C1.Be confident in working in a multidisciplinary team and be proactive in effecting changes that will benefit those suffering from sleep disorders.

C2.Work with a patient with a sleep disorder to formulate and communicate an effective, individualised treatment plan.

C3.Demonstrate how you would support those with a sleep disorder using a treatment programme appropriate to the needs, contexts, culture and choices of the individual and their families/significant others.

C4.Employ effective strategies to manage a research project or original enquiry by identifying resources required, estimating effort and forming contingency plans for unexpected outcomes and problems arising.

4) Students will acquire and develop transferrable skills such that you are able to:

D1.Evaluate and synthesise information from a variety of sources to develop personal knowledge, skills and competencies.


D2.Demonstrate the ability to work in a collaborative environment, demonstrating sensitivity to diversity of people and situations, through the establishment of effective participatory relationships in an online environment.

D3.Provide evidence based solutions that can be applied in professional practice by critical, effective and reflective practitioners.

D4.Demonstrate a high level of digital literacy and online etiquette.

D5.Exercise initiative and personal responsibility in planning, conducting and reporting on a project or original enquiry.

4. COURSE STRUCTURE

Each course intake starts with Induction to Academic Online Learning. You are required to complete some simple formative tasks to ensure you are able not only to work in the online environment, but are also aware of the requirements for academic study at level seven.

This course is delivered exclusively online via the ICST website which provides you with a degree of flexibility regarding how you chose to complete the modules. The course can be studied on a full-time basis over 12 – 18 months or on a part-time basis up to 6 years with two intakes, one intake per semester.

Semester 1 September to JanuarySemester 2 January to June

The MSc in Sleep Medicine consists of Six 20 credit core modules and a core 60 credit dissertation.

The modules (all core) are:

Module No. Module Name Credits Level 1 The Physiology and Measurement of Sleep 20 62 Sleep Related Breathing Disorders 20 73 Research in Practice 20 74 Non-breathing Related Sleep Disorders 20 75 Sleep Therapeutics and Treatment 20 76 Managing an Adult Sleep Service 20 77 Sleep Medicine Project 60 7

Students are recommended to complete the modules in the prescribed order 1-7, but can choose another order if it suits their requirements. However, module three, Research in Practice, is a prerequisite for the Sleep Medicine Project Module Seven.

Modules may be taken: Individually as ‘stand alone’ modules via enrolment on the ICST website Contribute to a PgCert intermediate award (60 credits) Contribute to a PgDip intermediate award (120 credits) Contribute to an MSc (180 credits)


The intermediate awards can be achieved by completing any three modules for a PgCert award and all six modules for a PgDiploma award. The MSc is awarded for those completing all six modules and the Sleep Medicine Project.

Full TimeStudents wishing to complete the MSc in Sleep Medicine as a full time (intensive) course, can enrol in September or in January.

Intake one (September) will complete three modules in semester one, which must include Module 3, Research in Sleep Health and Social Care. Students will complete four modules in semester two, including module 7, Sleep Medicine Project. Module 7 will start in the second semester and continue through the summer period.

The Summative Assessment for Module three is a comprehensive literature review culminating in a research proposal on a topic of the student’s choice, therefore completion of Module three is a prerequisite to the Sleep Medicine Project Module seven.

Intake two (January) will complete three modules in their first semester (Jan – June) which must include Module 3, Research in Practice. You will complete the remaining four modules in their second semester (academic semester one), including their dissertation which will be submitted the following May to ensure the students have sufficient time to complete this major piece of work (9 months).

Example of Course Structure for a full time student:

Full Time MSc Sleep Medicine (1 Year)SEMESTER 1(Sept – Jan)

SEMESTER 2(Jan – June)

SUMMER PERIOD(June – Sep)

Module 1The Physiology and Measurement of Sleep(Level 6)

Module 4Non-breathing Related Sleep Disorders (Level 7)

Module 2Sleep Related Breathing Disorders(Level 7)

Module 5Sleep Therapeutics and Treatment (Level 7)

Module 3Research in Practice (Level 7)

Module 6Managing an Adult Sleep Service(Level 7)Module 7 Sleep Medicine Project (Level 7)

Students completing their dissertation will have access to academic and personal tutor support throughout the summer period.

Part TimeStudents wishing to complete the MSc in Sleep Medicine as a part time course can take up to 6 years to complete the course and can enrol in September or in January.


Below are examples of the course structure for part time intakes at two and four years, based on our recommended module sequence.

Part Time MSc Sleep Medicine (2 Years)SEMESTER 1(Sept – Jan)


SUMMER PERIOD(June – Sept)

Year 1Module 1The Physiology and Measurement of Sleep (Level 6)

Module 2Sleep Related Breathing Disorders (Level 7)

Module 3Research in Practice (Level 7)


Year 2Module 5Sleep Therapeutics and Treatment (Level 7)

Module 6Managing an Adult Sleep Service (Level 7)

Module 7Sleep Medicine Project (Level 7)


Part Time MSc Sleep Medicine (4 Years)SEMESTER 1(Sept – Jan)


SUMMER PERIOD(June – Sep)

Year 1Module 1The Physiology and Measurement of Sleep (Level 6)

Module 2Sleep Related Breathing Disorders (Level 7)

Year 2Module 3Research in Practice (Level 7)


Year 3Module 5Sleep Therapeutics and Treatment (Level 7)

Module 6Managing an Adult Sleep Service (Level 7)

Year 4Module 7 Sleep Medicine Project (Level 7)

5. LEARNING, TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT

Teaching and LearningThe teaching and learning pattern on the course is deliberately varied. Methods of delivery include audio and visual interactive e-learning units, animations, videos, discussion forums, academic tutorials, presentations from world renowned experts, case studies and group work.

You will learn through engaging in critical reflection on cases and course material that will be recorded in your Student Log or Portfolio. Also through Discussion Forums, either tutor or student led, critiquing articles and web based sources of information, quizzes to assess knowledge and understanding of key papers, casework, group work and research-based assignments. Students will also engage in one to one supervision with a named supervisor.

Assessment strategyThe assessment of the modules includes formative and summative assessments that develop and assess: participation in discussion forums; self-reflection and reflection on peer contributions; evaluation of the validity and reliability of information sources both for themselves and the public; research based, case led assignments; application of behaviour change strategies; writing of an academic paper for publication in a designated journal; and the effectiveness of patient management plans, so as to ensure the learning outcomes are achieved.

You are provided with opportunities to undertake formative assessment which prepares you to write at Level 7 but also gives an opportunity to practice a range of assessment strategies and receive feedback to support future learning and development


The Learning Environment (ICST- LMS)The NHS requires all staff to demonstrate IT skills. Information Technology skills development is an important element of the Sleep Masters programme in which the student will develop their skills at an early stage of the course and continue to build their skills and confidence.

The ICST-LMS environment provides a “virtual” learning environment where the student can develop and enhance their learning experience by:

Exploring new materials Recapping or replaying materials Gain background and further information Reinforce and check learning Exchange ideas with tutors and other students

The student can also access core module reading materials and timetables. You will also submit assignments on line and obtain the assignment grades via Moodle. The Moodle environment can be accessed at any time and with any computer connected to the internet. This provides the student with flexibility and choice of when and where you study.

Students will receive an overview of the way the Moodle sites are structured at the start of the course. Moodle is an essential part of the learning and teaching strategy and is a necessary component to the learning experience. IT Support at https://my.lsbu.ac.uk/page/it-support provides additional support and teaching for those who are less familiar with information technology. Moodle is the virtual learning environment that supports learning activities in the university. It is the main source of all information about the course.

Assessment Schedule You will be required to submit at least one assessment for each module. The table below gives an indication of the type of assessments required for the Sleep Medicine masters course. Submission dates for all assessments are found in the relevant Module handbook and are published on the ICST-LMS for each module. You will also find reference to the submission dates in the programme schedule (2016-2017).

Assessment Timetable for 2017/18Semester 1 September - JanuarySemester 2 January - June

Module 1: The Physiology and Measurement of Sleep (Level 6)Summative assessment

Assessment task Word count

Assessment weighting

Summative Assessment 1

Essay 2000-2500

75%


Situational Judgement Test 1.5 hours 25%

Module 2: Sleep Related Breathing Disorders (Level 7)Summative Assessment 1

Essay 3000 75%



Poster N/A 25%

AND Justification (for Poster) 500

Module 3: Research in Sleep Health and Social Care (Level 7)Summative Assessment 1

Research Proposal for a Research Study

3000 75%

OR Protocol for a Systematic Literature Review


10-minute Presentation N/A 25%

Module 4: Non-Breathing Related Sleep Disorders (Level 7)Summative Assessment 1

Case study 3000 75%


Situational Judgement Test 1.5 hours 25%

Module 5: Sleep Therapeutics and Treatment (Level 7)Summative Assessment 1

Literature Review 2000 50%


Management Plan: four prescribed scenarios, 500 words each

2000 50%

Module 6: Management an Adult Sleep Service (Level 7)Summative Assessment 1

Business plan 3000 75%


10-minute presentation N/A 25%

Module 7: Sleep Medicine Project (Level 7)Summative Assessment 1

Research Project DissertationOr Systematic Literature Review

12000 100%

Formative assessmentFormative assessment is designed to guide you towards successful completion of summative assessment. Formative assessment feedback may be given in writing, verbally one-to-one or in a group, through the VLE or by your own self-assessment. The method of feedback will be determined by the assessment task but should help you to assess your own abilities, gain an understanding of your strengths and weaknesses/areas for development and prepare you for the summative assessment.

Summative assessmentSummative assessment may take the form of: written examination, oral presentations, clinical practice assessment or coursework. The type of assessment is designed as part of the validation of your course and has been approved by the University. Summative


assessment is the task for which you will be given a mark, which will contribute towards your academic profile, and ultimately your academic ward.

You will find details of the assessment task, criteria against which you will be assessed and expected timeframe for feedback in your Module handbooks. Formal feedback will be available in writing in the timescale indicated in your Module handbook.

It is important to start your preparation for the summative assessment early. You will need to invest a significant amount of personal study time to enable you to read, explore and collate the information in a way that helps you to meet the course requirements. It is important to remember that each module requires at least 164 hours of student managed learning hours in addition to the 36 hours of online activity. You need to devise a study plan to ensure you can identify sufficient time to undertake the additional learning activities to meet the module requirements. It is important that you use this time effectively and plan your time wisely.

Coursework submission It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of assessment submission dates. In the interests of equity and effective management, coursework must be submitted on time. It can then be marked and returned with the minimum delay. ICST work to a standard turnaround time of 15 days. This standard turnaround time is an essential part of the assessment of each module so it is important that you do not fall behind. The procedures below are designed to prevent this happening.

You will be given the date for submission of each piece of coursework in the Module handbook for each module. Please note that the dead-line date is not the first day you may submit your work – it is the last day. You may submit your work prior to the deadline date if you wish. LSBU is very strict about adherence to assessment deadlines and late submission of work.

You will be deemed to have made a first attempt at each assessment at the due date, whether or not the attempt has been made, unless you have completed a claim for Extenuating Circumstances to be considered and, if upheld, a deferral has been agreed by the relevant Award and Progression Board. A detailed guide to the policy and procedure for extenuating circumstances can be found here:

http://www.lsbu.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/11770/guidance-extenuating-circumstances.pdf

All coursework should be submitted electronically; the date and time of submission will be recorded by the system.

The Module handbook will inform you of the format(s) that you are expected to use. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have back-up copies of any work submitted electronically. Failure of a computer, disk or printer will not be accepted by the Examination Board as a reason for non-submission or incomplete submission of an assessment.

Please note the special instructions for students with Disability and Dyslexia Support (DDS) requirements. You will also need to identify that you are registered with DDS when you notify that you will be submitting your coursework late. Any other form of notification such as email is not acceptable.


Assessment instructions published within the Module handbook will clearly state a word count beyond which nothing will be marked. Maximum word count example - 3000 words plus or minus10%.

What is included in the word count? Word count includes everything in the main body of the text (including headings, in-text citations, quotes, tables, lists, etc.). List of references, appendices or footnotes are not included in the word count.

You must ensure that You use the Harvard referencing system (please refer to the referencing guidance on

my.lsbu, under the student portal). Keep appendices to a minimum and only contain reference materials illustrating and supporting arguments fully made in the main body of the work. Any other materials included in appendices, except where specifically requested in the coursework instructions, will not be marked.

Penalty for exceeding the maximum word count There is no regulatory/mandatory penalty for exceeding the word limit but you should be aware that the marker will not mark any work after the maximum word limit has been reached. Therefore for a 3000 word assignment, staff will cease to mark any work in excess of 3300 words (word count + 10%).

Electronic Submission1. You will be required to submit an electronic copy of the assignment to the assignment

folder set up on the ICST-LMS via Turnitin. Information and a demonstration of how to do this may be found on the ICST-LMS.

2. TurnitinUK is a facility that will allow you to upload draft copies of your work and get an originality report. TurnitinUK compares your work with electronic resources on the Web and highlights areas that are not original. This will allow you to check that your work is correctly referenced before its final submission. The following link may answer additional questions Understanding Turnitin originality reports.

3. The electronic copy should be submitted no later than 13.00 hours on the identified date.

4. Submission instructions:

File format PDFFont ARIAL Font Size 11Line Spacing 1.5Letter style Plain text, using lower case with upper case for initial lettersMargins 3.0 cm approximatelyPage numbers Should be provided centrally, at the bottom of the pageWord count This should be provided on the front sheetStudent name and number

Should be included as a footer at the bottom of each page


The file must be saved using name and student number e.g. SMITH 12345678. Please note that only one electronic file can be submitted so all appendices, reference lists, front page etc. must be merged into a single electronic file.

Academic MisconductThe LSBU Student Code of Practice 4 sets out the University’s procedures for dealing with allegations of any type of academic misconduct for example suspected case of cheating, plagiarism or collusion. LSBU Student Code of Practice 4 - Academic Misconduct; https://my.lsbu.ac.uk/my/wcm/myconnect/4051670f-9cf3-4e5d-83ef-4ee48630e27c/SCP4+Academic+Misconduct+2014-07.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Extenuating CircumstancesIf you believe that your assessed work (coursework or examination) has been affected by circumstances outside your control, you may draw these circumstances to the attention of the Award and Progression Examination Board by submitting a claim for extenuating circumstances in accordance with published procedures Extenuating Circumstances Guidance .

A claim for extenuating circumstances will only be accepted in Exceptional Circumstances. A successful claim for extenuating circumstances will normally be based on evidence of circumstances that satisfy all of the following criteria, namely that the circumstances are:

non-academic unexpected significantly disruptive arising from matters beyond your control likely to have affected your academic (including clinical) performance (or ability to

attend in whole or part) to an extent that is material.

You can only claim extenuating circumstances after the events have taken place to which the claim refers.

Extenuating circumstances forms must be submitted NO LATER THAN 5 DAYS AFTER AN EXAMINATION OR THE SUBMISSION DATE OF AN ASSESSMENT. The form is to be accessed on-line via mylsbu, search for Extenuating Circumstances Guidance .

Examination Boards and Publication of ResultsExamination Boards comprising External Examiners and members of the Academic staff make all decisions about the outcomes of student assessment. The University operates a Subject Area Board and an Award and Progression Board. The Subject Area Board is responsible for agreeing the marks for each student in each module. The Award and Progression Board considers and decides the outcomes for each student at each level of study. External Examiners are appointed in accordance with any professional, regulatory or statutory requirements relevant to the course and the University regulations.

When the assessment has been marked, the module leader will publish provisional marks through Moodle.

Following the Subject Area Examination Board, and subject to external examiner scrutiny, the marks will be ratified (fixed) and put into your academic profile. Following the Award and


Progression Board you will receive confirmation of the results for the academic year/ course through My.LSBU. At the end of your course you will receive a hard copy Transcript of your studies.

If you have undertaken assessment it is your responsibility to find out your results. If your results do not appear you should contact your Course Director.

Feedback for AssessmentAll modules are designed to have a formative and summative assessment.

Marking CriteriaA generic framework for marking course work is included in the Module handbooks for each module. It is important that you refer to them when preparing your assessment. You will note that marks are awarded for the ability to illustrate understanding, critical analysis and synthesis. Marks are also awarded for the presentation and organisation of the work. You should plan the preparation of your work in advance in order to maximise your ability to achieve the required academic level.

Students registered with DDS as having a specific learning difficulty (for example, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, ADHD) and who have support arrangements in place will have their work marked in accordance with the University’s DDS Marking Policy.

Regulations on assessment and progression (2016-17) The regulations are set out in the University's Academic Regulations for Taught Courses. Information concerning assessment regulation may also be found in the University Student Portal, My.LSBU.

https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/84349/assessment-and-examination-handbook.pdf

In accordance with the University’s regulations on assessment your achievement in each course module is assessed. Assessment will normally take place during the semester in which the module is delivered.

If the assessment of a course module consists of more than one element of assessment, the final module mark is calculated as an aggregate of the marks for all of the elements, based on the weightings set out in the Module handbook. If no weighting is stipulated, each element will carry equal weighting.

Pass MarkThe pass mark for course modules is normally 40% for academic level 6 and 50% for academic level 7. Where elements are assessed on a pass or fail basis then the element must be passed in order to achieve a pass in the module.


First attempt at assessmentThe Course Director and individual module coordinators will ensure that the dates of examinations and for the submission of coursework are published in the Module handbooks. This information will also be available on Moodle (the VLE).

Honours ClassificationThe University normally classifies all Masters’ degrees either as a Pass, Merit or Distinction based on the following bands:

Distinction 70%+Merit 60-69%Pass 50-59%

Provision for students who have not achieved a pass mark for module assessment

ReferralReferral means that you are permitted to redeem failure at an assessment point before the beginning of the next academic year. Dates by which referred module assessments must be submitted are built into the course assessment schedules and are documented in the Module handbook.

The Award and Progression Board shall decide, on the basis of your academic profile, whether you can progress to the next level of study.

If you have been deemed by the Award and Progression Examination Board to have passed a module after referral, you will be awarded an overall mark of no less than 40% (for academic level 6) and 50% (for academic level 7) for the module.

Number of attempts at assessmentYou will not be permitted to have more than two attempts at assessment, including referrals where granted.

Compensated passesCompensated passes are permitted for the Sleep Medicine Masters Where you achieve at least 30% in one module a compensated pass may be awarded if the weighted average across all modules is 50% (Paragraph 4.33-4.36 of the Assessment and Examination Procedure refers).

Provision for students with extenuating circumstances affecting assessmentIf the Award and Progression Examination Board is satisfied that your absence from an assessment, failure to submit work at the correct time or poor performance in all or part of the assessment for a module or modules was due to valid and evidenced extenuating circumstances, the Award and Progression Examination Board may take one of the following actions:


DeferralDeferral means that you may be assessed as if for the first time in any or all of the affected assessments, at the next scheduled assessment point. If the affected assessments were referrals, you will be referred as if for the first time. The Award and Progression Examination Board will decide whether a student who is deferred must attend the modules for which a deferral has been given. Students who pass deferred assessments will be awarded the actual mark achieved, and may progress to the next stage of the course, or to the award for which you are candidates.

Withdrawal from the courseIf you are not given the opportunity to undertake referral or repeat assessments, have exhausted the permitted number of attempts at assessment, and do not satisfy the Award and Progression Examination Board that there are valid and exceptional reasons for poor performance, you will be required to withdraw from the course. The Examination Board may recommend that an intermediate award within the regulations be conferred. You will receive a transcript detailing credits achieved.

Submitting Draft Material to Module Co-ordinator In preparation for summative coursework assignments you may wish to submit some draft material to the module co-ordinator for comment.

The information below is intended to guide you as to how much draft summative coursework academic staff will read and provide you with feedback.

1. First submission - you may submit to the module co-ordinator:

a. An outline of the broad structure of the intended assessment (no more than one page).

b. 500 words (maximum) from within the assessment (two sides of A4 in no less than 10pt font size).

Practical hint:When preparing a plan it is important to include the proposed reference material and organise the information in a logical way that illustrates your thinking and the way you intend to address the assignment set. Avoid merely giving a list of headings because this will limit the feedback that is possible.

2. Subsequent submissions – draft material will not be reviewed for second or third submissions – it is expected that the feedback from prior submission combined with a remedial tutorial should be sufficient.

3. You may not submit draft material within two weeks of the final submission date (or for DDS students their extended date)

4. Staff will not give any indication of expected mark or outcome.


6. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND EMPLOYABILITYThe table below illustrates the elements in the Sleep Masters course where personal development planning (PDP) is developed.

7. STUDENT SUPPORT

The University places a high priority on providing support for students. This support is provided by a combination of services, both centrally in the University and locally at the course level. Much of the support focuses on developing students’ skills to enhance their performance on the course and to facilitate their transition to employment. ICST will comply with all relevant LSBU policies.

Where there are gaps in support services, if deemed relevant, it will be the responsibility of ICST to provided sufficient provision to ensure all requirements are met.

The support services that are mandatory are as follows; All students are allocated a personal tutor whose role is to provide ongoing pastoral

support throughout the course. Module co-coordinators will provide structured tutorials to help students understand

the learning materials and assessment requirements. Writing skills and study methods support to provide base line levels of understanding

for undertaking the course are provided in the Introduction to Academic Online Learning and the Study Compendium as well as resources from LSBU.

Students will have access to library and learning resource facilities via the ICST online Resource Centre and LSBU electronic library and Learning Resource Centre (LRC).

ICST will be responsible for all matters affecting the welfare of students during the period of their study at ICST. For instance, all areas of extra tutorials when required by students and any other support requested whilst studying.

ICST will be responsible for all matters in relation to any extenuating circumstances the students may need to have considered.

Your wellbeing is important to us and there are many ways in which ICST and LSBU can help you if you find yourself in difficulty. You will be able to access help from the services below plus careers and employability queries, appointments with student advisors and any questions you may have regarding fees and bursaries. If you are not sure where to go, it will be a great place to start as the staff will be very happy to help you find the right person to talk to.

Student Advice service This service provides a free and confidential service for all students, advice and guidance on financial and money management, and help with any personal, emotional or academic issue you may face.

Disability & Dyslexia Support (DDS) The DDS service is specifically dedicated for students with a mental health condition or other medical condition, who are disabled or have specific learning difficulties (including


dyslexia). You do not need to be registered to use DDS, but if you have a disability or dyslexia you may be entitled to some additional support to help you cope with any practical, academic or personal needs arising from your disability. The DDS offers a range of services and facilities that can be tailored to meet individual needs and that will enable you to get the most out of your time with us.

If you are a student with a disability or dyslexia, or think you might need to be assessed for dyslexia, please contact the Disability and Dyslexia support service as soon as possible. The sooner any necessary arrangements are made, the better equipped you will be to succeed in your course.

You are reminded that it is your responsibility to let the module leader know in advance of the assessment submission of any specific learning needs.

Student Mental Health & Wellbeing service offers short-term support and advice to all students who are experiencing personal difficulties, who may be struggling to cope at university or just need someone to talk to. The service is free and confidential and there are a range of appointment days and times available.

To assist your personal development and increase motivation, it is important that you develop self-awareness and belief in your abilities. You will be encouraged to share experiences with your peers throughout the course. Personal support will be offered by the provision of identified personnel with specific roles related to course delivery. The key roles are identified in this document.

Programme Administration The programme administrator is based at the Southwark campus. She can help with general course administration enquiries.

Academic Support Systems for Students Within the Sleep Masters course team there are many opportunities for support including:

Personal Tutor All students will be assigned a Personal Tutor who is also the link lecturer. This is a member of the Sleep Masters course team. The personal tutor will monitor your progress in the achievement of competencies and provide support and pastoral care.

Course Director A Course Director is responsible for the co-ordination for the course. The Course Director will liaise with Module Co-ordinators to ensure the programme is delivered as efficiently as possible. S/he will also give additional support to students with regards to progress and issues that arise as result of academic/personal or practice issues that cannot be dealt with by the Personal Tutor/link lecturer.

Module Co-ordinator There is a designated module co-ordinator for all modules in the programme. The module co-ordinator takes the responsibility for the leadership of the module and organisation, planning, implementation and evaluation of the module. Group tutorials/seminars will be


identified within the module timetable to support learning. Contact details for your module co-ordinator will be detailed on the relevant Moodle site.

The Student Union Students of the School of Health and Social Care are automatically members of the London South Bank University Students’ Union. LSBU Student Union typically provides support in relation to a wide range of issues around student welfare and in the provision of a sociable environment. LSBU Student Union encourages all students to get to know the union and use it widely.

Communication via emailYou should check your LSBU email account daily to ensure you do not miss important information. The course team will only communicate via the LSBU email account or the ICST-LMS. It is not possible to use person email addresses.

LibraryThe library provides extensive online information resources, and the School Information teams are also on hand to provide support for effective researching. Please refer to the Library information published on MyLSBU https://my.lsbu.ac.uk/general/library.aspx

Assessment Support All students should be provided with support to provide them with the maximum opportunity to succeed in their assessments. Support should be twofold. Firstly study skills support and advice should be provided throughout the course in relation to writing at Level 6 or 7 and exam techniques. Secondly tutorial support should be provided for all written assignments and exams and registers of attendance at these will be recorded. On commencement of each Module you will be introduced to the assessment and the task identified. You should make the most of the opportunities available and ensure that you familiarise yourself with the system for booking appointments with the study skills team.

The MSc Sleep Masters Course team Please respect the fact that your Course Director and module leaders are also clinicians who have additional responsibilities and commitments outside this course. They will therefore be available to you at specific times, detailed below. You can expect a reply to your email or message within 3 working days. If, however, you have an urgent issue which needs dealing with more quickly or outside these times, you should contact the course administrator who is available to you during normal office hours 8.30am – 5pm Monday – Friday.

Role Name Contact Information Contact TimesCourse Director

Adrian Kendrick

[email protected](phone no?)

Module Leader

Harry Griffin

[email protected]

Module Leader

Rachel Pickersgill

[email protected]

Course Administrator

Katie Dick [email protected] 112 8802

8.30am – 5pm Monday - Friday


(NB This table needs completing on discussion with the respective parties)

AP(E)LA booklet outlining the process of making a claim and any associated fees is available on the LSBU website via the student gateway. Further advice is available from your course administrator. All APL/APEL claims should be agreed by the course director and ratified by an examination board. You should discuss your APEL claim with the relevant module leader and course director at the very start of the programme.

8. CONTRIBUTING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUR COURSE

Student Representation Students are required to nominate a student representative from within the cohort to represent their peers at various meetings and feedback sessions. The student nominated will need to take responsibility for communicating with the group in advance of the meetings to receive issues of note, present the issues to the board and feed the responses back to the group.

First destination on successful course completionOn successful completion of the MSc Sleep Medicine course we are confident that you will be equipped with the knowledge required to work in a sleep department. Increased public awareness and the change in legislation has already led to an unmet demand in Sleep Clinics in the UK. During the course you are encouraged to make links with sleep clinics as you progress through the course.

Completion of this course will assist in preparation for professional exams such as the Somnologist and Technologist qualifications set by the European Sleep Research Society.

We would like to know about your first destination on successful completion of this course and hope you will keep in contact with LSBU and ICST as your career progresses.

Module evaluationYou are asked to thoughtfully complete evaluation questionnaires at the end of each Module using a standard School form. Module evaluation is vital to the on-going monitoring of the quality of courses and gives you the opportunity to identify both positive aspects and areas for improvement in the experience you have had. Module reviews, external examiner comments and student feedback and issues raised, are discussed at Course Boards and action is taken. Module review and external examiner reports all inform the Annual Course Monitoring Report.

Course BoardThese meetings occur once each semester and enable the course team, student representatives and practice representatives to discuss issues about the MSc Sleep Medicine course. You are relatively formal meetings with agendas and papers, and you


receive the Course Monitoring report on an annual basis. The issues from these boards will be reported to the Scheme Management Group and to Academic Standards Committee.

9. KEY RESOURCES These are resources that you may find useful during your course. You can be found on the My.Lsbu site.

Referencing Guidelines Using references accurately is important in the presentation of all written work. The aim of referencing is to let the reader know from where you obtained the information and to permit identification of areas of work included.

Practical Hints: Start your referencing as soon as you start reading for your assignments Record all the details, using the Harvard referencing system. This will ensure that

you have collected all required elements If you read something useful try to make a note of the page number on which it

occurs and a summary of the key message(s). By doing this consistently you get into the habit and your final referencing will be easier.

Open two windows in WORD and record all references as you include them in your assignment.

Please refer to the How to Guides published by the Library. These may be found on the LSBU web site at the following address: https://my.lsbu.ac.uk/page/library-how-to .

Module handbooks These are located on the ICST-LMS and contain all the information you need to know about the modules you are studying. You include an indication of what you will be studying each week.

Equality of OpportunityLondon South Bank University (LSBU) and The Institute of Clinical Science and Technology (ICST) both have an unreserved commitment to facilitating higher education opportunities for people with disabilities. The University's Equal Opportunities Policy sets out ways in which the University seeks to provide equal treatment to all its students. The University is committed to ensure that no student in the process of admission, enrolment, teaching and assessment, receives less favourable treatment on grounds of sex, age, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, marital status, sexual orientation, home responsibility, trade union activity, political or religious belief; that applications from people with disabilities are welcome; that selection and assessment criteria and procedures are kept under review to ensure that individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities alone.

With its strong commitment to high quality and continuous improvement in all aspects of its work, the University seeks to offer an education that will satisfy all students including students with disabilities in an environment in which you are supported both academically and pastorally to achieve their prospects for employment and higher study. London South


Bank University's commitment to equal opportunities and to facilitating higher education opportunities for people with disabilities is long established.

The Disability & Dyslexia Support (DDS) service is specifically dedicated for students with a mental health condition or other medical condition, who are disabled or have specific learning difficulties (including dyslexia). You do not need to be registered to use DDS, but if you have a disability or dyslexia you may be entitled to some additional support to help you cope with any practical, academic or personal needs arising from your disability. The DDS offers a range of services and facilities that can be tailored to meet individual needs and that will enable you to get the most out of your time at London South Bank University.

Student code of practice The Student Code of Practice sets out responsibilities placed on students as you undertake an LSBU award with regard to enrolment, attendance, conduct and adherence to University regulations, policies and procedures.

Engagement on the LMS?Your engagement with your course of study is integral to ensuring fitness for practice. It is a manifestation of professionalism and responsibility towards fellow students, tutors, work colleagues and ultimately the patient or client.

The ICT-LMS records all your activity and engagement on the LMS and your participation will form part of your attendance record. You are required to engage with all aspects of the course including the programmed sessions during the course such as webinars, discussion groups etc.

The ICST may contact you for clarification regarding any lack of engagement and/or patterns of unexplained or non-approved onsite activity which may be investigated as part of the Professional Suitability/Fitness to Practice process. The course director may also discuss your engagement with your sponsoring trust if applicable.

Sickness You are required to notify the Course Administrator, Katie Dick, at ICST if you are unwell for a prolonged period which may affect your engagement with the LMS. Medical certificates must be produced and copies forwarded to Katie Dick should on-going health concerns affect your ability to engage with module.

Online Code of Conduct

It is an essential part of your course to use online discussion forums, accessible via the ICST-LMS. The forums have been created for course related professional debate and discussion and at times for part of your assessment. Forums generally are a space to share thoughts, to pose questions and to help each other. To ensure that forums are a positive online environment, the following code of conduct applies to all students:

Do not post unauthorized personal information (names, addresses, phone number, email etc)

Make sure you respect the confidentiality of others and do not disclose any non-public information or personal information without consent.


You are responsible for the content you post. This includes information, text, photos, messages etc. If you didn’t create the content that you post, it is your responsibility to ensure you have the necessary consents.

Respect other users. Set the tone for online conversations by being polite, open and respectful. It is not expected that you will agree with other users at all times but it is expected that you write your comments in a respectful way. Any abusive, offensive or inflammatory posts or any comments which personally attack any individual will not be tolerated and will be removed.

Be responsive and participate : Make an effort to share what you know and to interact with your peers. ICST encourages you to actively participate in the debate, pose questions and help each other.

Posts or other material which is deemed inappropriate by ICST or LSBU will be deleted upon discovery.

Any student may be subject to the LSBU and/or ICST disciplinary process if you are suspected of committing a disciplinary offence. This includes online infringements as listed above. Further details of what constitutes student misconduct and the disciplinary process can be found at:

https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/84350/disciplinary-procedure.pdf

Where to go for help? The following is a list of roles to contact if you have a specific issue during the SCPHN course.

Issue Where to find helpPersonal problem/pastoral issue

Personal tutor

Problem with the course Student representative

Problem with assignment Module Co-ordinator

Assessments Results ICST-LMS

Advice on maternity leave Personal tutor

Advice on compassionate leave

Course Director

Advice on course interruption Personal tutor then Course Director

Advice on extenuating circumstances

Course Director https://my.lsbu.ac.uk/page/exams-assessments-extenuating-circumstances

Advice on special assessment arrangements:

https://my.lsbu.ac.uk/page/disability--dyslexia-support-resources-and-procedures

Information on appeals Course Directorhttps://my.lsbu.ac.uk/page/appeals-how-to-make-an-


https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/84350/disciplinary-procedure.pdf

appeal

Advice on appeals Student Union

Social Networking tutorialsStudents are reminded that social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter are in the public domain. Students should not invite University or Trust staff, patients, families or carers to be their friends on social networking sites, and should decline any invitations from the above groups to become 'friends'. Students should not discuss University or Trust staff, patients, families or carers on social networking sites. Evidence of unprofessional behaviour or content (This includes the identification of Trusts, Staff, Wards, and/or patients) could breach the Directional Statement and lead to the Fitness to Practise policy being invoked.

Student Complaints ProcedureThe university has a policy for handling complaints. The current policy (September 2015) can be accessed using the link below.

https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/84423/student-complaints-procedure.pdf

This procedure is intended to cover the situation where a student has a serious complaint relating to the conduct of a member of staff towards him or her. This normally cannot be resolved by informal and other formal processes or where there are reasons that make it inappropriate to invoke those other processes.

Types of complaints: Persistent failure to supervise a student in accordance with the requirements of the

course. Persistent cancellation of academic tutorials/online discussions Threatening behaviour

It is important that you provide feedback on learning and teaching through engagement in module, practice learning and course evaluations. Additionally, your student cohort representatives will be key members of Course Boards and contribute to a range of School committees.

Confidentiality PolicyThis policy will apply to all academic work submitted by students as part of their course. Exceptions do exist and will vary according to the nature of the assignment.

This policy should be read in conjunction with the:

Department of Health Confidentiality NHS Code of Practice; November (2003)

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/200146/Confidentiality_-_NHS_Code_of_Practice.pdf


and Professional Codes of Conduct or Codes of Practice; such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council and Health Care Professions Council

This policy is applicable to all courses within the School of Health and Social Care portfolio. For the purpose of this document the term ‘patient’ is used to denote anyone who is in receipt of health and social care provision, for example client, service user, customer and carers.

Statement on ConfidentialityEnsuring confidentiality is not just about good practice, it is a right owed to all individuals. ‘Observing the principle of confidentiality means keeping information given by or about an individual in the course of a professional relationship secure and secret from others. This confidentiality is seen as central to the maintenance of trust between professional and service-user’. A key principle associated with confidentiality is that it affects everybody who works in health and social care and all levels of service users.

Patients/clientsThe Department of Health Code of Practice (2003:7) states that ‘Patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information relating to their health and other matters as part of their seeking treatment. You do so in confidence and you have the legitimate expectation that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In some circumstances patients may lack the competence to extend this trust, or may be unconscious, but this does not diminish the duty of confidence. It is essential, if the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of patients is to be retained, that the NHS provides, and is seen to provide, a confidential service’.

In keeping with the above principles, it is required that any written, or other such work such as photographs, videos, submitted by students as part of the requirements of a unit of study protect patient/client identity. This includes work submitted for assessment, seminar, and poster presentations. The Code of Practice states that key identifiable information includes: patient’s name, address, full post code, date of birth; pictures, photographs, videos, audio-tapes or other images of patients; NHS number and local patient identifiable codes; Anything else that may be used to identify a patient directly or indirectly. For example,

rare diseases, drug treatments or statistical analyses which have very small numbers within a small population may allow individuals to be identified.

‘One consequence of this is that information that can identify individual patients, must not be used or disclosed for purposes other than healthcare without the individual’s explicit consent, some other legal basis, or where there is a robust public interest or legal justification to do so. In contrast, anonymised information is not confidential and may be used with relatively few constraints’. (DH 2003:7)

Anonymised information:This is information which does not identify an individual directly, and which cannot reasonably be used to determine identity. Anonymisation requires the removal of name, address, full post code and any other detail or combination of details that might support identification. (DH 2003:3)


Practical Hint: When allocating an anonymous name to a patient letters unrelated to the patient’s first, middle or surname should be used rather than specific names. For example patient A, or Mr A, patient B or Mrs B.

Pseudonymised information:This is like anonymised information in that in the possession of the holder it cannot reasonably be used by the holder to identify an individual. However it differs in that the original provider of the information may retain a means of identifying individuals. This will often be achieved by attaching codes or other unique references to information so that the data will only be identifiable to those who have access to the key or index. Pseudonymisation allows information about the same individual to be linked in a way that true anonymisation does not (DH 2003:3).

While this is acceptable in the clinical or research context in academic work no identifier should be used that would allow disclosure of the individual’s identity.

Exceptional assessment requirements:In exceptional circumstances assessments may require, as part of external accreditation, written or recorded information provided by patients. The principle of informed consent should be adhered to in such circumstances and written consent obtained. Every effort should be made to anonymise the work and to this end it is suggested that the consent form is held separate to the submitted student work, and a statement confirming that consent has been obtained from the patient provided by the course leader.

Where an assessment requires the inclusion of written or recorded information from patients, the validation document and subsequent course documentation must state the reasons why such information must be included in the assessment process and provide a clear statement on how confidentiality will be maintained.

Penalties:Students who breach confidentiality by clearly identifying patients/clients will be automatically awarded a mark of 0%.

Please note that in the case of modules with more than one element the deduction of marks will only apply to the element where the breach of confidentiality has taken place. For example a module with a presentation and coursework, penalty or breach of confidentiality in the coursework would only apply to coursework.

Staff The principles of confidentiality set out in section 1 will also apply to any member of staff working within the health and social care sector. These may be individuals who have had direct contact with the student and/or are identified on documentation (written and visual) which may be accessed by the student for discussion as required by the assessment guidelines. These principles also apply to staff, both academic and administrative, working in further and higher education establishments.

Penalties:


Students who breach confidentiality by clearly identifying members of staff not covered by the exceptions listed in section 3 will have 10 marks deducted from the mark awarded.


OrganisationsThe use of the term ‘organisations’ within this policy includes the name of the organisation, and the use of organisational documentation or stationery from which the name of the organisation may be obtained, such as headed note paper, forms etc.

The direct naming of an organisation such as an NHS Trust or Primary Care Trust without specific permission will be deemed a breach of confidentiality. Any organisational documentation included with assessments must clearly be available within the public domain. This means that material is readily accessible to the general public via the internet, or is publicly available within the student’s workplace, for example patient information leaflets. Any such documentation included within the student’s work, either as an appendix or citation must not be directly referenced to any confidential information that the student may have free or privileged access to.

The inclusion of any organisational material considered to be located within the public domain must be fully referenced within the students work.

Any organisational material available via an organisation’s internal intranet which is not automatically available within the ‘public domain’ and the inclusion of such material without prior permission from the organisation in question will be deemed as a breach of confidentiality

Penalties:Students who breach organisational confidentiality not covered by the exceptions listed in section 3 will have 10 marks deducted from the mark awarded.


1. Exceptions

a. The exception to section 1 (Staff) will apply where the completed document is integral to the assessment process required by the university to meet both academic and professional requirements. These may include written professional testimonies or objectives/competencies signed off by a mentor, facilitator, practice educator, preceptor etc.

b. The exception to section 2 (Organisations) will apply where the completed document is integral to the assessment process required by the university to meet both academic and professional requirements. This applies specifically to


assessed work which requires the submission of a portfolio or work-based proposals and reports. Portfolios and work-based proposals and reports will require students to provide verification and testimonial statements related to the work submitted validating the work as that of the student. Such statements’ must be presented on headed paper of the organisation concerned.

c. Students should always endeavour to apply the principles of confidentiality to academic work whenever possible and should consult with module co-ordinators if you need further clarification.

Useful Links for Students

Current student portal: https://my.lsbu.ac.uk/

Central ServicesAcademic Regulations https://my.lsbu.ac.uk/page/exams-assessments

Students' Union http://www.lsbsu.org/

All things academic, including useful Forms and Publications

https://my.lsbu.ac.uk/page/academic

IT ServicesIT Support https://my.lsbu.ac.uk/page/it-support

Set up your IT account https://my.lsbu.ac.uk/page/lsbu-password

Email https://my.lsbu.ac.uk/secure/email-files.aspx

IT How to Guides https://my.lsbu.ac.uk/page/it-support-how-to

Centre for Learning, Support & DevelopmentLibrary https://my.lsbu.ac.uk/general/library.aspx

Student Life Centre https://my.lsbu.ac.uk/page/student-life

Disability Support https://my.lsbu.ac.uk/page/disability-dyslexia-support


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