Resolutions of the Faculty
Resolutions of the Faculty of Science 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 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the resolutions for the course of enrolment, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended), the Academic Honesty in Coursework Policy 2015 and the Academic Honesty Procedures 2016. Up to date versions of all such documents are available from the Policy Register: http://sydney.edu.au/policies.
1. Admissions
Course | Broadway Scheme | Cadigal Program | E12 Scheme | Mature Age Applicants Scheme | Elite Athletes or Performers Scheme | Special Consideration for Admission Scheme | Future Leaders Scheme |
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Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bachelor of Science | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bachelor of Science (Advanced) and Bachelor of Advanced Studies | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bachelor of Science (Medical Science) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bachelor of Science (Medical Science) and Bachelor of Advanced Studies | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bachelor of Science (Health) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bachelor of Science (Health) and Bachelor of Advanced Studies | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Agriculture) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Food and Agribusiness) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bachelor of Veterinary Bioscience and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Medicine | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
Bachelor of Science (Medical Science) and Doctor of Medicine | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
Bachelor of Science and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bachelor of Psychology | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Master of Clinical Psychology | n/a | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Master of Clinical Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy | n/a | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
2. Enrolment restrictions
4. Re-enrolment after an absence
5. Course Transfer
6. Credit for previous study
Course | Rule |
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Undergraduate courses | All students must complete all the 3000-level units of study required for a Science Table A major at the University of Sydney. |
Postgraduate courses |
Credit is available in the articulated postgraduate courses for postgraduate study as long as it has been undertaken in these award courses within the previous five years. Unless otherwise stated in the course resolutions, external credit and reduced volume of learning are not available to students enrolled in postgraduate programs. |
Master of Agriculture and Environment | Credit may be granted for specific core units up to a maximum of 25 percent of the requirements for the degree, but not for the elective units or research units. A reduction in volume of learning of up to 24 credit points may be available to students who have completed a qualification in an appropriate discipline at Level 8 of the Australian Qualifications Framework. |
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine | Credit may be granted only for specific core and elective units in Year 1 and Year 2 up to a maximum of 48 credit points. Studies must have been completed with at least a credit grade and no more than five years prior to admission. |
7. Cross institutional study
8. International Study
9. Attendance
10. Results
13. Award of the bachelor degree with honours
Description |
Mark Range |
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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. Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and Science Weighted Average Mark (SCIWAM)
16. Talented Student Program
Schedule 1: Allowable Undergraduate Course Transfers
Transfer From | Transfer To | Requirements |
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Bachelor of Psychology (Arts and Social Sciences) | Bachelor of Arts | |
Bachelor of Psychology (Science) | Bachelor of Science |
Transfer From | Transfer To |
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Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Laws | Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws |
Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws | |
Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws | |
Bachelor of Engineering Honours and Bachelor of Laws | |
Bachelor of Science |
Transfer From | Transfer To | Requirements |
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Bachelor of Science and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics | Bachelor of Science | |
Bachelor of Science / Doctor of Medicine | Bachelor of Science | Faculty Approval Required |
Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Medicine |
Bachelor of Science |
Faculty Approval Required |
Schedule 2: Allowable Postgraduate Course Transfers
Transfer From | Transfer To | Requirements |
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Graduate Certificate in Coaching Psychology | Graduate Diploma in Coaching Psychology | Complete the requirements of the Graduate Certificate OR; accumulate a minimum of 18 cps in the Graduate Certificate within a maximum of two consecutive semesters with a WAM of at least 65.0. |
Graduate Diploma in Coaching Psychology | Graduate Certificate in Coaching Psychology | |
Master of Science in Coaching Psychology | Complete the requirements of the Graduate Diploma OR; accumulate a minimum of 18 cps in the Graduate Diploma within a maximum of two consecutive semesters with a WAM of at least 65.0. | |
Master of Science in Coaching Psychology | Graduate Certificate in Coaching Psychology | |
Graduate Diploma in Coaching Psychology | ||
Master of Clinical Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy | Doctor of Philosophy | Course Coordinator approval required |
Master of Clinical Psychology | Course Coordinator approval required | |
Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science | Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science | Complete the requirements of the Graduate Certificate OR; accumulate a minimum of 18 cps in the Graduate Certificate within a maximum of two consecutive semesters with a WAM of at least 65.0. |
Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science | Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science | |
Master of Environmental Science | Complete the requirements of the Graduate Diploma OR; accumulate a minimum of 18 cps in the Graduate Diploma within a maximum of two consecutive semesters with a WAM of at least 65.0. | |
Master of Environmental Science | Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science | |
Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science | ||
Graduate Certificate in Marine Science and Management | Graduate Diploma in Marine Science and Management | Complete the requirements of the Graduate Certificate OR; accumulate a minimum of 18 cps in the Graduate Certificate within a maximum of two consecutive semesters with a WAM of at least 65.0. |
Graduate Diploma in Marine Science and Management | Graduate Certificate in Marine Science and Management | |
Master of Marine Science and Management | Complete the requirements of the Graduate Diploma OR; accumulate a minimum of 18 cps in the Graduate Diploma within a maximum of two consecutive semesters with a WAM of at least 65.0. | |
Master of Marine Science and Management | Graduate Certificate in Marine Science and Management | |
Graduate Diploma in Marine Science and Management | ||
Graduate Certificate in Sustainability | Graduate Diploma in Sustainability | Complete the requirements of the Graduate Certificate OR; accumulate a minimum of 18 cps in the Graduate Certificate within a maximum of two consecutive semesters with a WAM of at least 65.0. |
Graduate Diploma in Sustainability | Graduate Certificate in Sustainability | |
Master of Sustainability | Complete the requirements of the Graduate Diploma OR; accumulate a minimum of 18 cps in the Graduate Diploma within a maximum of two consecutive semesters with a WAM of at least 65.0. | |
Master of Sustainability | Graduate Certificate in Sustainability | |
Graduate Diploma in Sustainability | ||
Graduate Diploma in Medical Physics | Master of Medical Physics | Complete the requirements of the Graduate Diploma with a WAM of 65.0 or better and have Course Coordinator approval. |
Master of Medical Physics | Graduate Diploma in Medical Physics | Complete the Graduate Diploma requirements and have Course Coordinator approval |
Graduate Certificate in Science (History and Philosophy of Science) | Graduate Diploma in Science | Course Coordinator approval required |
Graduate Diploma in Agriculture and Environment | Graduate Certificate in Agriculture and Environment | Complete the degree requirements. |
Master of Agriculture and Environment | ||
Master of Agriculture and Environment | Graduate Certificate in Agriculture and Environment | Complete the degree requirements. |
Graduate Diploma in Agriculture and Environment | Complete the degree requirements. |