Postgraduate Distance Learning Student Handbook 2013/2014
School ofHealth andRelatedResearchPostgraduateDistance LearningStudent Handbook2013/2014
WelcomeOn behalf of all ScHARR staff, I offer you a warm welcome. You are now part of one of thetop rated schools of health and related research in the UK and I hope you will find your timewith us exciting, challenging and rewarding.Our mission is to provide research-led teaching, informed by our position as one of thelargest multi-disciplinary schools of public health research and health services research inthe UK. We deliver an extensive range of postgraduate study programmes, relevant to theneeds of health and social care professionals, managers and those seeking a career in healthservices research. Studying with us provides you with the analytical skills, the in depthdisciplinary knowledge, and the capacity to deploy critical thinking, all of which are essentialto working effectively in health organisations in a globalised world, and our courses providean essential stepping stone for you to become a leader in your chosen area.This handbook contains some of the important information you will need as you progressthrough your studies. You can find more information on the University and ScHARRwebsites, and you will of course receive plenty of guidance from members of staffthroughout the year. In addition, if you feel that you need any personal advice, information orassistance, please feel free to approach relevant members of staff as detailed in thishandbook and on our website.I hope you will find this handbook useful, and wish you well in your studies.Jon NichollDean of SchoolScHARR PG DL Student Handbook 2013-142
ContentsIntroduction . 4Important Dates. 5The School of Health and Related Research. 6Postgraduate Life at ScHARR . 8Our Commitment. 9Postgraduate Programmes within ScHARR . 10Programme Structure. 14Teaching Methods . 16Attendance . 18Coursework, Assessment and Examinations . 19Contact with the School . 31Personal Tutors .33Student Feedback . 34Study Support for Students . 36University Facilities. 37Careers and Professional Skills . 40University Policies . 42Frequently Asked Questions . 44Useful University Web Pages .47ScHARR PG DL Student Handbook 2013-143
IntroductionThis handbook is intended to be used as the main source of information about teaching inScHARR. It contains key information that you will need throughout your studies with us, andprovides links to web pages and other information where appropriate. Every effort has beenmade to ensure the accuracy of the information given in this publication, but the Universitycan accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions. University courses are continuallyreviewed and revised and there may well be some changes between the date of publicationand the time you embark on your course. Students should check the ScHARR web pagesregularly for updated course ase familiarise yourself with the main University Regulations and use this handbook inconjunction with them. The regulations are available at: www.shef.ac.uk/calendar.If you have any feedback on this handbook or think that there are any errors or omissions,please do contact the Teaching Support Unit via email at: scharrtu@sheffield.ac.uk. Furtherdetails regarding the Teaching Support Unit can be found on page 31.ScHARR PG DL Student Handbook 2013-144
Important DatesAutumn SemesterMondaySaturdayMondaySaturday[Intro Week 23 September - 28 September 2013]30 September 201321 December 2013[4 Weeks Christmas vacation]20 January 20148 February 2014total 12 weekstotal 3 weeksSpring SemesterMondaySaturdayMondaySaturday10 February 20145 April 2014[3 weeks Easter vacation Easter Day 20 April 2014]28 April 201414 June 2014total 8 weekstotal 7 weeksPlease note, in conjunction with many other departments within the University of Sheffield,ScHARR operates a 12 week teaching policy per semester, and direct face-to-face teachingwill not occur during the last 3 weeks of each semester.Semester dates for future years can be found at: www.shef.ac.uk/about/datesScHARR PG DL Student Handbook 2013-145
The School of Health and Related ResearchThe School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR) is a centre of excellence in research,teaching and consultancy across public health, health services research, health economicsand decision modelling and medical statistics. We are organised into sections which reflecteither disciplinary or, more commonly, topic focused groupings. Although the sections haveconsiderable autonomy the degree of collaboration between them in both teaching andresearch is substantial.Sections within ScHARRDesign, Trials & Statistics (DTS)DTS is involved with the design, conduct, data processing, statistical analysis and reporting ofhigh quality randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and other studies to evaluate the clinicaland cost-effectiveness of new services, therapies and health technologies. The sectionconsists of three subgroups: National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Research Design Service for Yorkshire andthe HumberClinical Trials Research Unit (CTRU)Medical Statistics Group (MSG)More information regarding DTS can be found at: www.sheffield.ac.uk/scharr/sections/dtsHealth Economics and Decision Science (HEDS)HEDS covers a broad range of disciplines, but its work is split into five main groups. Ourinformation scientists lead our work in identifying literature and alternative informationsources. Our systematic reviewers lead in the critical appraisal and synthesis of qualitativeand quantitative research evidence. Our statisticians lead in the application of complexmethods, Bayesian methods and network meta-analyses. Our economists lead in outcomemeasurement and clinical trial work. Our mathematical modellers lead in problemstructuring, model development and optimisation problems. These five groups are nominalin many ways as researchers from the groups routinely work together.More information regarding HEDS can be found at:www.sheffield.ac.uk/scharr/sections/hedsHealth Services Research (HSR)Health Services Research consists of four academic groupings: Emergency Medicine Research in Sheffield (EMRiS)Medical Care Research Unit (MCRU)Mental Health GroupRehabilitation and Assistive Technology Group (RATs)More information regarding HSR can be found at: www.sheffield.ac.uk/scharr/sections/hsrScHARR PG DL Student Handbook 2013-146
Public HealthThe section of Public Health works in three related areas: research; research-led teaching atundergraduate and postgraduate level; and professional development and support for theNHS. The core interest of this section is in improving the health of the public at local,regional, national and international levels, through research-informed teaching, ourprogramme of applied research and close involvement with the National Health Service andother health care organisations.The Section is multi-disciplinary and our staff include: clinical public health specialists,epidemiologists, public health trainees, psychologists, sociologists, information scientists andsystematic reviewers, policy and management specialists, international and global healthspecialists, pharmacists, health visitors, nutritionists and health services researchers.More information regarding Public Health can be found e in TeachingOur growing portfolio of high-quality postgraduate taught courses are built around our coreresearch strengths, and our programmes are highly rated in student satisfaction surveys.Many of our teachers are active researchers, meaning that you will be receiving relevant andcutting-edge teaching in your chosen area taught by leaders in their fields.The management and administration of a programme is important too, and ScHARR hasinvested in assuring the quality of systems, from first contact through to graduation andbeyond. Our Student Experience Officer, Julie Dickinson, is responsible for ensuring apositive student experience, and students are consulted regularly to ensure we respond toyour needs. Our Teaching Support Unit supports the management and administration of allof our programmes, and we have dedicated course administrators who will be your primarycontact for any queries on your course. For the contact details for your courseadministrator, please see the section on Postgraduate Programmes within ScHARR onpage 10.Top-rated ResearchOur focus is on multi-disciplinary public health and health services research with corestrengths in the application of health economics and decision science. ScHARR has a worldwide reputation for the quality of its research in public health, health services research andhealth economics, achieving several million pounds worth of research funding every year.The UK’s national Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) has judged ScHARR the top UKdepartment for health services research, in terms of the volume and concentration of worldclass international researchers.ScHARR PG DL Student Handbook 2013-147
Postgraduate Life at ScHARRAs a School of Health and Related Research student you are ideally placed to make the mostof the University s online resources. Full details of the University’s and School’s facilitiesappropriate to distance learning students can be found on pages 37.ScHARR, like the University of Sheffield in general, prides itself on having a diverse studentpopulation, and you will study online with other students from the UK and many countriesinternationally. Last year, students from over 20 different countries studied with us.ScHARR PG DL Student Handbook 2013-148
Our CommitmentOur Commitment is a partnership document between the University of Sheffield and itsstudents, setting out individual rights and responsibilities to help students and staff worktogether in a spirit of co-operation. It has been endorsed by the Vice-Chancellor of theUniversity and the current President of the Students' Union, on behalf of all students, and isreviewed annually.For further information about Our Commitment (previously known as the Students’Charter), please see: www.shef.ac.uk/ssid/ourcommitment/indexStudent and Staff ResponsibilitiesIn addition to Our Commitment, there are some key responsibilities which all staff andstudents within ScHARR are expected to adhere to.You can expect staff to: treat you fairly and impartially according to the University’s Equal Opportunities policy,which you can view at: www.shef.ac.uk/postgraduate/info/equal oppslisten to your views (individually and through the Staff-Student Committee);be available for meetings and keep appointments they make with you;reply within a reasonable time to messages and emails;offer you the opportunity to discuss the planning of coursework before you submit it;mark coursework promptly. Normally this will be within three weeks (15 working days) ofthe submission deadline;give clear and constructive written comments on coursework;if appropriate, take action on your behalf if you need help, or put you in touch with therelevant support services in the University.You are responsible for: reading this handbook carefully and any other course handouts you are given;knowing University regulations as they apply to you;updating your personal details, including your current address and telephone number,via MUSE;registering for modules and examinations by the University’s deadlines;checking your Sheffield email address on a regular basis;participation in all interactive activities;polite, constructive, thoughtful and respectful contributions;preparing appropriately, following online tutorial guidance for any online formalpresentations that you may have to give the rest of the seminar group;ensuring you have understood the tasks set for each successive session and that youhave completed any tasks set before the deadline;completing online assessment tasks in good time and meeting coursework deadlines;providing dissertation draft excerpts for consultation with their supervisor early enoughto be able to benefit from any advice about improvement before the submission date;telling us when you are ill or have a problem affecting your work;telling us in advance if you cannot attend online appointments or cannot meet a deadline;managing your time, especially when you have deadlines close together;ScHARR PG DL Student Handbook 2013-149
Postgraduate Programmes within ScHARRThe School of Health and Related Research offers a number of postgraduate programmes.Each programme has a number of dedicated staff to manage and support the programme,including a course director and a course administrator, and also usually has a deputy coursedirector and/or a course tutor.Master of Public HealthThis programme will provide you with a strong grounding in the fundamental principles andpractice of public health. The course begins by introducing key issues in global public healthand the assessment of health need. Alongside these units, you take an introductory researchmethods unit, providing the basis for your research project later in the programme, plus anintroductory statistics unit. You can then select further optional units from the wide rangeavailable. The full list of modules can be found on the course web page:www.shef.ac.uk/scharr/prospective students/masters/mphCourse Director: Richard CooperCourse Tutor: Julie DickinsonCourse Administrator: Janine LinleyAssistant Course Administrator: Emma EarleEmail: scharr-mph@sheffield.ac.ukMaster of Public Health (Health Services Research)The MPH (HSR) at the University of Sheffield has been designed to provide high qualityeducation in health services research and to equip students with the essential knowledgeand skills to seek funding for, undertake, evaluate or commission health care research. Thesyllabus for the MPH (HSR) has been designed to provide a firm grounding in a wide range ofskills essential to good health services research, with a focus on qualitative and quantitativeresearch methods, economic evaluation, systematic review and epidemiological researchdesign. For details of the course structure please see the course web page at:www.sheffield.ac.uk/scharr/prospective students/masters/mphhsrCourse Director: Richard CooperCourse Tutor: Julie DickinsonCourse Administrator: Janine LinleyAssistant Course Administrator: Emma EarleEmail: scharr-mph@sheffield.ac.ukMaster of Public Health (Management and Leadership)The MPH (M&L) programme has been designed to provide progression from thefundamentals to more advanced topics. The course introduces students to importantaspects of gathering and appraising evidence through research and needs assessment, aswell as financing and economic concepts. In addition, students take more specific modulesrelating to leading and managing health systems, as well as policy and practice aspects in aninternational context. For details of the course structure please see the course web page at:www.sheffield.ac.uk/scharr/prospective students/masters/mphmlScHARR PG DL Student Handbook 2013-1410
Course Director:Course Tutor: Julie DickinsonCourse Administrator: Janine LinleyAssistant Course Administrator: Emma EarleEmail: scharr-mph@sheffield.ac.ukERASMUS MUNDUS European Masters Programme in Public HealthEuropubhealth is based on the Bologna model of a 2 year, 180 ECTS (European CreditTransfer System) Masters Programme. In Year 1, students receive training in the essentials ofPublic Health and this takes place in either here in Sheffield (English) or Granada (Spanish).In Year 2, students specialise in an area of public health practice in Denmark, Spain, Polandor France.Course Director: Paul BissellCourse Administrator: Janine LinleyAssistant Course Administrator: Emma EarleEmail: scharr-mph@sheffield.ac.ukMSc Advanced Emergency CareThis programme builds on ScHARR's international reputation for research in the field of prehospital and emergency care. Much of the teaching is delivered by members of the EMRiSresearch group, the foremost emergency medicine research group in the UK, and theprogramme will provide you with an opportunity to develop both your clinical and nonclinical skills in emergency medicine. For details of the course structure please see thecourse web page at: www.shef.ac.uk/scharr/prospective students/masters/aceCourse Director: Ian SammyCourse Tutor: Sarah CredeCourse Administrator: Jess MeachamLearning Technologist: Dan SmithEmail: scharr-aec@sheffield.ac.ukMSc Clinical ResearchThis course provides a firm grounding in the range of skills and disciplines that are essentialto good clinical and biomedical research, including study design, statistics and randomisedtrials methodology. The programme has been designed to enable developmentalunderstanding of the research process, and progressive gain of the skills required toperform successfully as an independent clinical researcher. For full details of the coursestructure please see the programme web pages at:www.shef.ac.uk/scharr/prospective students/masters/clinres/index1Course Director: Jenny FreemanDeputy Course Director: Jo CosterCourse Tutor: Sarah CredeCourse Administrator: Jess MeachamEmail: scharr-clinres@sheffield.ac.ukScHARR PG DL Student Handbook 2013-1411
MSc Health Economics and Decision ModellingThis programme has a specific focus on the practical application of mathematical modellingto inform healthcare decision problems. It aims to equip students with a professional le
ScHARR PG DL Student Handbook 2013-14 10 Postgraduate Programmes within ScHARR The School of Health and Related Research offers a number of postgraduate programmes. Each programme has a number of dedicated staff to manage and support the programme, including a course director and a course administrator, and also usually has a deputy course
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