Health Policy
Degree resolutions
Sydney Medical School resolutions and the handbook are the official statement of faculty policy.
The resolutions contained in the handbook are accurate as at the time of publication. If a conflict is perceived between the content of the handbook and information available elsewhere, Sydney Medical School resolutions and the information available in the handbook shall always take precedence.
See the Policy Online website: sydney.edu.au/policy, for copies of University policies.
Master of Health Policy
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 |
|---|---|
| GCHEAPOL-01 | Graduate Certificate in Health Policy |
| GNHEAPOL-01 | Graduate Diploma in Health Policy |
| MAHEAPOL-01 | Master of Health Policy |
2 Attendance pattern
0.
The attendance pattern for the Master of Health Policy and the Graduate Diploma in Health Policy is full time or part time according to candidate choice. The attendance pattern for the Graduate Certificate in Health Policy is part time only.
3 Master's type
0.
The master's degree in these resolutions is a professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Rule.
4 Embedded courses in this sequence
(2)
Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of any of the courses in this sequence. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.
5 Admission to candidature
(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria. In exceptional circumstances the Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the Faculty, have qualifications, evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.
(a)
a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification and a minimum of 1 year of work experience in a policy related field;
(b)
A minimum of 5 years professional work experience in a policy related field or pass a preliminary examination(s) as prescribed by the Faculty.
(a)
completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate certificate, or equivalent qualification;
(b)
a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification and a minimum of 1 year of work experience in a policy related field;
(c)
a bachelor's degree with a first or second class honours from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification and a minimum of 1 year of work experience in a policy related field.
6 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the courses are set out in the Table of Units of Study: Health Policy.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate of Health Policy a candidate must successfully complete 24 credit points, including:
(b)
6 credit points of elective units of study, or other postgraduate units of study as approved by the course coordinator.
(3)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma of Health Policy a candidate must successfully complete 36 credit points, including:
(b)
12 credit points of elective units of study, or other postgraduate units of study as approved by the course coordinator.
(4)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Health Policy a candidate must successfully complete 48 credit points, including:
(b)
12 credit points of elective units of study, or other postgraduate units of study as approved by the course coordinator.
7 Transitional provisions
(1)
These resolutions apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2015 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2015 who formally elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2015 complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that those requirements are completed by 1 January 2017. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.