Brain and Mind Sciences
Degree resolutions
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Course resolutions
1 Course codes
| Code | Course title |
|---|---|
| GCBRMISC-01 | Graduate Certificate in Brain and Mind Sciences |
| GNBRMISC-01 | Graduate Diploma in Brain and Mind Sciences |
| MABRMISC-01 | Master of Brain and Mind Sciences |
2 Attendance pattern
0.
The attendance pattern for these courses is full time or part time according to candidate choice.
3 Master's type
0.
The master's degrees in these resolutions are professional master's courses, 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 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 in a relevant discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification;
(a)
completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate certificate in this discipline from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification,
(a)
a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification;
(a)
completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate certificate or graduate diploma in this discipline, without graduating, from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification,
(a)
a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification;
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: Brain and Mind Sciences.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Brain and Mind Sciences a candidate must successfully complete 24 credit points including:
(3)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Brain and Mind Sciences, a candidate must successfully complete 36 credit points, including:
(4)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Brain and Mind Sciences, 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, 2019 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2019 who formally elect to proceed under these resolutions.