Faculty Resolutions
Resolutions of the Faculty of Health Sciences for coursework awards
These resolutions apply to all undergraduate and postgraduate coursework award courses in the Faculty, unless specifically indicated otherwise. Students enrolled in postgraduate research awards should consult the resolutions for their course. These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the resolutions for the course of enrolment, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.
Part 1: Course enrolment
1 Enrolment restrictions
(1)
The Coursework Rule limits the maximum number of credit points students may take in any given semester. The Faculty does not encourage full time students to exceed the recommended enrolment patterns for its courses.
(2)
Except with the permission of the Dean, a student may not enrol in more than 30 credit points in any one semester. All other enrolment restrictions are as defined by the Coursework Rule.
2 Time limits
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The Coursework Rule limits the time students may take to complete their course; part time students should ensure their enrolment pattern allows completion within the maximum time. The Rule also defines how time limits are affected by periods of suspension or absence.
3 Suspension, discontinuation and lapse of candidature
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Suspension, discontinuation and lapse of candidature are governed in accordance with the Coursework Rule.
4 Credit for previous study
Part 2: Unit of study enrolment
5 Cross-institutional study
(1)
Provided permission has been obtained in advance, the Dean may permit a student to complete a unit of study at another institution and have that unit credited to the student's course requirements, provided that:
(a)
the unit of study content is not taught in any corresponding unit of study at the University; or
(b)
the student is unable, for good reason, to attend a corresponding unit of study at the University.
(2)
Cross institutional study is regarded as another form of credit and will be counted as such when considering eligibility.
(3)
Credit granted on the basis of work completed at another university or institution under a cross-institutional program may not exceed 24 credit points, or half of the overall course requirements, whichever is lesser.
(4)
Credit granted on the basis of postgraduate study completed under a cross-institutional program at another institution other than a university may not exceed:
6 International exchange
Part 3: Studying and Assessment
7 Attendance
(1)
Students are required to be in attendance at the correct time and place of any formal or informal examinations. Non attendance on any grounds insufficient to claim special consideration will result in the forfeiture of marks associated with the assessment. Participation in a minimum number of assessment items may be a requirement of any unit of study.
(2)
Students are expected to attend a minimum of 90% of timetabled activities for a unit of study, unless granted exemption by the Dean, head of school or professor most concerned. The Dean, head of school or professor most concerned may determine that a student fails a unit of study because of inadequate attendance. Alternatively, at their discretion, they may set additional assessment items where attendance is lower than 90%.
8 Late submission policy
(1)
It is expected that unless an application for special consideration has been approved, students will submit all assessment for a unit of study on the due date specified. If the assessment is completed or submitted within the period of extension, no academic penalty will be applied to that piece of assessment.
(2)
If a student does not seek an extension, or one is not granted by the academic staff member concerned, or is granted but work is submitted by the student after the extended due date, the late submission of assessment will result in an academic penalty as follows:
(a)
For work submitted after the deadline but up to three calendar days late, a penalty of 20 per cent of the total mark awardable for the assignment will apply.
(b)
For work submitted after 3 days and less than one week after the deadline, a penalty of 30 per cent of the total mark awardable for the assignment will apply.
(c)
For work submitted more than one week late but less than two weeks after the deadline, a penalty of 40 per cent of the total mark awardable for the assignment will apply.
9 Special consideration for illness, injury or misadventure
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Special consideration is a process that affords equal opportunity to students who have experienced circumstances that adversely impact their ability to adequately complete an assessment task in a unit of study. The Coursework Rule provides full details of the University policy. The procedures for applying for special consideration are described in each unit of study outline.
10 Concessional pass
11 Re-assessment
(1)
The Faculty does not offer opportunities for re-assessment other than on the grounds of approved Special Consideration.
(2)
Students who have successfully requested special consideration may be allowed to sit the exam or submit the required work at a negotiated date that should not be longer than the period of incapacitation and in any case not longer than 3 months after the original examination or submission date. After this time the student will be considered to have discontinued with permission. Marks will be awarded at full value for further examination where special consideration is approved.
Part 4: Progression, Results and Graduation
12 Progression in honours courses
13 Satisfactory progress
(1)
The Faculty will monitor students for satisfactory progress towards the completion of their award course. In addition to the common triggers used to identify students not meeting academic progression requirements (as set out in the provisions relating to progression in the Coursework Rule), students must pass any unit of study identified in the course resolutions as being critical to progression through the course. In addition, students must meet all requirements of off-campus clinical placement components of any unit of study undertaken. Performance in clinical placements will be monitored in accordance with the faculty's Clinical Progression Policy for Students.
(2)
Students must complete at least one core unit per semester where core units are available for study in the normal progression pattern. Students who fail a core unit of study must repeat the failed unit at the first opportunity.
(3)
Students whose conduct or work towards their award is unsatisfactory, may, on the recommendation of the head of the academic unit concerned, be refused permission by the Faculty to undertake or continue the clinical educational fieldwork/professional experience component of their award. The Faculty reserves the right not to place a student in any clinical placement or other professional experience setting in any instance where the performance, personal or professional conduct of the student does not meet the required standard of the professional organisation, regardless of the fact that the student may be enrolled in the unit of study.
14 Award of the bachelor's degree with honours
(1)
Honours is available to meritorious students as either appended honours or integrated honours. Admission to candidature and requirements for the honours courses are in accordance with the relevant course resolutions.
|
Description |
Mark Range |
|---|---|
|
Honours Class I |
mark >= 80 |
|
Honours Class II (Division 1) |
75 <= mark < 80 |
|
Honours Class II (Division 2) |
70 <= mark < 75 |
|
Honours Class III |
65 <= mark < 70 |
|
Honours not awarded |
mark < 65 |
15 University medal
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A student with an honours mark of 90 or above may be awarded a university medal. The medal is awarded at the discretion of the Faculty to the highest achieving students who in the opinion of the Faculty have an outstanding academic record, in accordance with the Coursework Rule.
16 Weighted average mark (WAM)
(1)
WAM's are used by the University as one indicator of performance. For example, WAM's may be used in assessing admission to and progression of honours, eligibility for prizes and scholarships, or assessing progression through a course. Unless another formula is specified for a particular purpose, the University WAM is used. The University WAM is calculated using the following formula:
WAM = |
sum(Wc x Mc) | ||
| sum(Wc) |
Part 5: Other
17 Requirements for students undertaking clinical placements
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Students must have a current certificate of competency in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation before enrolling in a course with a practicum placement requirement and must ensure that their certificate retains currency for the duration of their course.
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The NSW Department of Health requires that all students obtain clearance in order to undertake clinical placements.
This involves a criminal record check according to NSW Health policy.
www.health.nsw.gov.au/jobs/student_clearance/index.asp
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Students must have evidence of vaccinations and immunisation against certain infectious diseases prior to undertaking clinical placements.
The requirements are consistent with Australian public health policy and NHMRC guidelines.
www.immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/Handbook-home
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Students should complete a prohibited employment declaration as required by the NSW Commission for Children and Young People.
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Students must comply with the NSW Health Records and Information Privacy Act (2002).
www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/privacynsw/ll_pnsw.nsf/pages/pnsw_03_hripact
18 Transitional provisions
(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Students who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.