Your learning experience : Giving you a step up
How we teach and how you will learn
Our teaching is focused on building your knowledge and confidence , developing your problem solving skills and preparing you for a successful career .
Course length
Many courses at QMU offer the opportunity to study over three ( Ordinary level ) or four ( Honours level ) years . The four-year degree system in Scotland is different from that offered in the rest of the UK ( although qualifications are recognised and accepted across the UK and internationally ). The four-year honours degree is designed to allow students to study their chosen subject in greater depth and breadth . A number of our healthcare courses offer only a four year honours degree option .
Modules
All of our courses follow a modular pattern . Core modules are listed on each course page in this prospectus . Example s of optional modules , where relevant , will be listed on the course pages on our website . While modules listed are correct at the time of print ( March 2022 ), they may differ slightly from those offered in 2023 and later years . Where optional modules are listed , please be aware that not all options may run in an academic year . Placements are considered as modules .
Academic year and timetables
QMU ’ s academic year is divided into two semesters . Semester One runs from September to December with assessments taking place before the Christmas break . Semester Two runs from January to May , culminating in assessments . Our undergraduate degree courses are modular . Most students undertake six modules each academic year ( three in each semester ).
The Academic Calendar will be available to view at : www . qmu . ac . uk / about-theuniversity / quality / committeesregulations-policies-and-procedures / academic-calendar /. During term time teaching is usually between 09:15 and 18:15 Monday to Thursday and 09:15 and 17:15 on Friday , with undergraduate teaching normally ending by 13:15 on Wednesdays to allow participation in sports and societies activities . Timetables are available from mid-July ( but subject to change ), with continuing students able to see their personal timetables at this time . Efforts are made to make timetables as student friendly as possible , teaching can take place at any time during the teaching week , and may not be consistent on a week-toweek basis .
We offer four-year integrated undergraduate master ’ s degrees in our health profession specialisms . Students commence their chosen course with a view to graduating with a master ’ s degree in four years . Years Three and Four are taught alongside postgraduate students studying on the relevant Pre-Registration * postgraduate course . Students have the opportunity to exit with a BSc ( Hons ) at the end of Year Four and will still be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council ( HCPC ).
* Pre-Registration postgraduate courses are for students who already have an undergraduate degree in a relevant area who want to gain a health professional qualification .
Part-time study
Our undergraduate courses are designed to be studied full-time , although it may be possible to study some on a part-time basis . Please contact Admissions ( admissions @ qmu . ac . uk ) for advice on part-time study options .
Location
Teaching mainly takes place in our academic building on campus . However , if you are following a course that includes a practical placement ( see individual courses ), this will normally take place off campus . More information regarding placements is on the individual course pages . Some courses offer a study abroad option ; please see the individual course pages and page 22 for further information on this .
Teaching and learning activities and assessment methods
As a student at QMU you will benefit from a range of teaching methods ensuring you have the opportunity to make the most of your chosen course .
Teaching methods include lectures ( some of which may feature interactive approaches including live voting systems ), and seminars and tutorial groups allowing for more in-depth discussion of the topics being studied . A number of our courses include practical
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