Bachelor of Medical Science / Doctor of Medicine
Bachelor of Medical Science/Doctor of Medicine
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 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2014, the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism. Up to date versions of all such documents are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies.
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
| Code | Course title |
|---|---|
| BPMSCMED-01 | Bachelor of Medical Science/Doctor of Medicine |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Cross faculty management
(1)
Candidates in this double degree will be under the general supervision of the Faculty of Science until the end of the semester in which they complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Medical Science. After that they will be under the general supervision of the Faculty of Medicine (Sydney Medical School).
(2)
The Deans of the Faculties of Medicine and Science shall jointly exercise authority in any matter concerned with the double degree program not otherwise dealt with in these resolutions.
4 Admission to candidature
(1)
Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents) leading to the award of an Australian Tertiary Admission Ranking (ATAR) or equivalent. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Eligible Indigenous or Torres Strait Islander applicants who submit additional information may improve their ranking by participating in the University's access and equity schemes. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule.
(2)
In addition, admission to this course requires the applicant to participate in a semi structured interview. The results of this interview will form part of the ranking of applicants.
(a)
are candidates for the Bachelor of Medical Science/Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery;
5 Requirements for award
(2)
The Dean of the Faculty of Science may permit a candidate of exceptional merit who is admitted to the Talented Student Program to undertake a unit or units of study within the Faculty other than those specified in Table IV.
(3)
To qualify for the award of award of both degrees a candidate must successfully complete 336 credit points, comprising:
(a)
144 credit points to qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Medical Science as required in the Bachelor of Medical Science resolutions; and
(b)
192 credit points to qualify for the award of the Doctor of Medicine as required by the resolutions for the Doctor of Medicine; and
6 Progression rules
(1)
Candidates must complete all requirements for the degree Bachelor of Medical Science within three years (or four years with honours), excluding any authorised periods of suspension, and must maintain a credit average in each year of the Bachelor of Medical Science, this being the minimum achievement required for admission to candidature for the Doctor of Medicine.
(2)
Failure to maintain required progression and minimum result requirements will result in candidates being transferred from the double degree program to the Bachelor of Medical Science with full credit for the units of study completed.
7 Requirements for the Honours degree
(2)
Honours in the Bachelor of Medical Science requires completion of an additional year of full time study. Candidates must complete the requirements for the honours course full-time over two consecutive semesters.
(3)
Candidates who enrol in the honours year at the completion of the Bachelor of Medical Science will suspend enrolment in the double degree and transfer to the Bachelor of Medical Science honours candidature and enrol in fourth year units of study, before returning to complete the double degree award. Honours can also be attempted at the completion of the double degree program.
(4)
Admission and award requirements for honours are described in the resolutions of the Faculty of Science.
8 Award of the degree
(1)
The Bachelor of Medical Science is awarded as either Pass or Honours. The honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class according to the rules specified in the resolutions of the Faculty of Science.
(2)
Candidates for the award of an Honours degree who do not meet the requirements, and who have not already graduated, will be awarded the relevant pass degree.
9 Credit Transfer
0.
It is not possible for candidates enrolled in the Bachelor of Medical Science/Doctor of Medicine to obtain credit for previous studies, except where approved by the Dean of Medicine for the purposes of subclause 4(3).
10 Course transfer
0.
A candidate may abandon the double degree program and elect to complete the Bachelor of Medical Science in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree. Completion of the Doctor of Medicine in the future will require a new application for admission to candidature for that course and completion in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree.