Clinical Epidemiology
Degree resolutions
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Master of Science in Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology)
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 and stream title |
|---|---|
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GCCLIEPI-01 |
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology |
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GNCLIEPI-01 |
Graduate Diploma in Clinical Epidemiology |
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MAMECLEP-03 |
Master of Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology |
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MASMCLEP-03 |
Master of Science in Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Master's type
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The master's degrees in these resolutions are professional master's courses, as defined by the Coursework Rule.
4 Embedded courses in this sequence
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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.
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a bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification;
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a pass bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification. Applicants must have completed work equivalent to a first or second class honours bachelor's degree or pass a preliminary examination(s) as prescribed by the Faculty.
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a bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification;
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a pass bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification. Applicants must have completed work equivalent to a first or second class honours bachelor's degree or pass a preliminary examination(s) as prescribed by the Faculty.
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a bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification;
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a pass bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification. Applicants must have completed work equivalent to a first or second class honours bachelor's degree or pass a preliminary examination(s) as prescribed by the Faculty.
6 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Table of Units of Study: Clinical Epidemiology.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology a candidate must successfully complete 24 credit points, including:
(3)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Epidemiology a candidate must successfully complete 36 credit points, including:
(4)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) or Master of Science in Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) a candidate must successfully complete 48 credit points, including:
7 Transitional provisions
(1)
These resolutions apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2017 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2017 who formally elect to proceed under these resolutions.
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Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2017, and who do not formally elect to proceed under the revised resolutions, complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement. Specifically, the removed core unit - CEPI5102 - will continue to be available for students who commenced prior to 1 January 2017.