Clinical Neurophysiology
Degree resolutions
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Master of Science in Medicine (Advanced)
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 |
|---|---|
|
GCMEDICI-02 |
Graduate Certificate in Medicine |
|
GNMEDICI-02 |
Graduate Diploma in Medicine |
|
MAMEDICI-04 |
Master of Medicine |
| MAMEDADV-01 |
Master of Medicine (Advanced) |
|
Code |
Course title |
|---|---|
|
GCSCMEDI-01 |
Graduate Certificate in Science in Medicine |
|
GNSCMEDI-01 |
Graduate Diploma in Science in Medicine |
|
MASCMEDI-01 |
Master of Science in Medicine |
| MASCMEAD-01 |
Master of Science in Medicine (Advanced) |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Master's type
0.
The master's degree in these resolutions is a professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Policy.
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 highest award completed will be conferred.
5 Streams
(3)
All of the degrees within this course shall be awarded in the stream in which the candidate enrols. The testamur for the degree shall specify the stream.
6 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 and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.
(6)
Admission to the Internal Medicine stream requires current medical registration in an Australian or New Zealand jurisdiction and current or prior employment in a clinical setting in an Australian or New Zealand jurisdiction.
(a)
a bachelor or postgraduate degree in a health or science-related discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; or
(b)
for admission to HIV, STIs and Sexual Health and Sleep Medicine only, a minimum of 5 years professional work experience in a health related field or pass a preliminary examination(s) as prescribed by the Faculty.
(b)
a bachelor or postgraduate degree in a health or science-related discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; or
(c)
for admission to HIV, STIs and Sexual Health and Sleep Medicine only, a minimum of 5 years professional work experience in a health related field or pass a preliminary examination(s) as prescribed by the Faculty.
(a)
successful completion of the requirements of the embedded Graduate Certificate in Science in Medicine or Graduate Diploma in Science in Medicine or equivalent qualification; or
(b)
a bachelor or postgraduate degree in a health or science-related discipline with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or
(c)
A pass bachelor's degree in a health discipline or an 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.
(d)
for admission to the Clinical Neurophysiology and Sleep Medicine streams, evidence of at least 12 months relevant work experience is also required.
(10)
Admission to the Master of Medicine (Advanced) or the Master of Science in Medicine (Advanced) requires:
(a)
The candidate to be enrolled in the Master of Medicine or the Master of Science in Medicine, as applicable;
(b)
The candidate to have an average mark of at least 75 per cent in 24 credit points of compulsory and/or stream specific units of study; and
7 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the courses are set out in stream specific Table of Units of Study.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate a candidate must complete 24 credit points, including:
(3)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Medicine or the Graduate Diploma in Science in Medicine a candidate must complete 36 credit points, including:
(4)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Medicine or the Master of Science in Medicine a candidate must complete 48 credit points, including:
(5)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Medicine (Advanced) or Master of Science in Medicine (Advanced) a candidate must complete 60 credit points, including:
(a)
48 credit points of study as required for the Master of Medicine or the Master of Science in Medicine, and
8 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.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2017 will complete the requirements for their candidature in accordance with the resolutions and course rules in force at the time of their commencement, provided that those requirements are completed by 1 January 2018. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.