Department of Health Sciences

MSc Nursing HANDBOOK

January 2026

Introduction

Introduction to the department
Together York
Purpose of this handbook

Your department

Welcome to your department
Student Services
Staff contacts
Communicating with you
Departmental facilities
Health, safety and security
Your supervisor
Departmental committees
Course reps/ Student Action Groups
Equality, diversity and inclusion
National Insurance Numbers

Your programme of study

Programme aims and learning outcomes
Programme structure and progression
Dissertation: general tips
Professional, statutory and regulatory body (PSRB) accreditation
Problems with your programme
Change your plan - leave of absence, transferring or withdrawal

Practice experience

General information
Practice hours
Electronic ongoing achievement record (E-OAR)
Practice failure
Practice experience suspension/ exclusion
Placement evaluation
Religious observance in practice
Uniform and personal appearance guidance

Teaching and learning

Studying at university
Teaching methods
Code of conduct - teaching sessions
Attendance and absence
What do I need to do to succeed in my programme?
Academic integrity
Ethics
Feedback on learning and assessment
Departmental study support
Managing your workload through independent study
Online resources - IT facilities, VLE and others
Library
Study spaces
Study skills
Languages for all (LFA)
Prizes

Assessment, progression and award

Assessment, marking, feedback and standards
Assessment methods
Formal examination requirements
Assessment format and submission of work
Penalties
Failure to submit
Feedback on assessment
How is my work marked?
What happens if I fail a module?
What happens if I fail my dissertation?
Resits, repeats and readmission
Programme extensions and termination
Exceptional circumstances affecting assessment
Submitting an appeal
External examiners
Award requirements: how many credits are needed for award?
Your final degree classification

Rules and responsibilities

Regulations and student discipline
Paying your fees
Student visa holders
Campus rules
Complaints
Data protection

Support and wellbeing

Your department
Your college
Student unions
Student Hub
Student communities
Accessibility and disability support
Campus safety
Faith contacts
Support for harassment and sexual violence
Report + Support

Personal development and employability

Careers

Graduation and beyond

Graduation
Access to university services
References and transcripts
Keep in touch

Disclaimer

We have tried to ensure that the information contained in this document is accurate as of January 2026. Please check our website for any changes to this information.