General information regarding examination details for Pharmaceutical Science modules is provided in the modules section of the website. Further information will be provided by module co-ordinators during the semester.
Pass/Fail Considerations
In order to satisfy the requirements for each module, where the module consists of both an examination (theory) component and coursework component, students must pass both the examination (theory) component, normally comprising of one of more written exams as detailed for each module, and the compulsory coursework components. Note that some modules within the degree programme are coursework or examination (theory) only; further guidance about the assessment associated with each module is provided within the module-specific information.
The pass mark for both the theory and coursework components is typically 40%. A mark below the specified pass mark in either of these components will result in a FAIL result for the module, even if your overall aggregate mark for the module is equal to, or greater than, the specified pass mark. Further details about individual pass marks for examination (theory) and coursework components of each module are provided within the module-specific information
The pass mark for both the theory and coursework components is typically 40%. A mark below the specified pass mark in either of these components will result in a FAIL result for the module, even if your overall aggregate mark for the module is equal to, or greater than, the specified pass mark. Further details about individual pass marks for examination (theory) and coursework components of each module are provided within the module-specific information
Resit Theory Examinations
Normally, a student who fails an examination (theory) component of a module will be permitted to resit this once only within the same academic year, during the university supplementary examinations session.
However, resitting components of modules is also subject to School Progression regulations being met. The University supplementary examinations session is held in August and therefore students who fail
examination (theory) components of modules must be available during this time. The University Exams Office is responsible for scheduling of all written exams whereas the School is responsible for scheduling other in-house resit assessments in tandem. Further details about requirements for resitting failed coursework components of modules are provided as part of the module-specific information.
As in other examination sessions, the same requirements exist i.e. a minimum mark of the specified pass mark for both coursework and theory components of the module must be achieved before the module can be considered as being passed. If an element of an examination (theory or coursework) has been passed previously, it is not retaken in the supplementary examinations session.
If a student has failed a module [i.e. failed the examination (theory) and/or coursework component] but subsequently passes it, then the maximum mark that can be used for classification purposes is the specified pass mark, although the actual score will be recorded in the transcript and the result recorded as Pass with Honours restricted (Ph).
However, resitting components of modules is also subject to School Progression regulations being met. The University supplementary examinations session is held in August and therefore students who fail
examination (theory) components of modules must be available during this time. The University Exams Office is responsible for scheduling of all written exams whereas the School is responsible for scheduling other in-house resit assessments in tandem. Further details about requirements for resitting failed coursework components of modules are provided as part of the module-specific information.
As in other examination sessions, the same requirements exist i.e. a minimum mark of the specified pass mark for both coursework and theory components of the module must be achieved before the module can be considered as being passed. If an element of an examination (theory or coursework) has been passed previously, it is not retaken in the supplementary examinations session.
If a student has failed a module [i.e. failed the examination (theory) and/or coursework component] but subsequently passes it, then the maximum mark that can be used for classification purposes is the specified pass mark, although the actual score will be recorded in the transcript and the result recorded as Pass with Honours restricted (Ph).
Examination id
When attending for an official University examination, you are required to have in your possession:
- The examination card provided by the Examinations Office and:
- A suitable form of photographic identification, e.g.
- Student card
- Driving license
- Passport
Student Records/Examinations Office
You will be kept informed of publication dates regarding examination timetables, examination results and graduation details through the QSIS and Queens Online available at any open access centre within Queen’s campus or any computer which has access to the Web.
http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/srecords/
Note also the following examination details from the University Calendar General Regulations
A full copy of the regulations relating to examinations is available in the University Calendar General Regulations on the University web site:
http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/AcademicStudentAffairs/AcademicAffairs/GeneralRegulations/StudyRegulations/StudyRegulationsforUndergraduateProgrammes/#d.en.717656
http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/srecords/
Note also the following examination details from the University Calendar General Regulations
A full copy of the regulations relating to examinations is available in the University Calendar General Regulations on the University web site:
http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/AcademicStudentAffairs/AcademicAffairs/GeneralRegulations/StudyRegulations/StudyRegulationsforUndergraduateProgrammes/#d.en.717656
Special arrangements
Students may require special arrangements to be made for them for examinations. If this is needed it is essential that each student have their disability assessed on an individual basis by Occupational Health. He/she will make recommendations to the appropriate Adviser of Studies. This proposal will be considered sympathetically by module teachers who will ensure that no compromise be made on degree standards. Full information has to be provided to the Examinations Office by 30 November for first semester exams or by 30 March for second semester exams. Thus it is necessary for students to make an appointment with Occupational Health well before these deadlines.
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