Code |
Course and stream title |
GCINFIMM-01 |
Graduate Certificate in Infection and Immunity |
GNINFIMM-01 |
Graduate Diploma in Infection and Immunity |
MAMEINIM-01 |
Master of Medicine (Infection and Immunity) |
MASMINIM-01 |
Master of Science in Medicine (Infection and Immunity) |
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The attendance pattern for the Master of Medicine (Infection and Immunity), the Master of Science in Medicine (Infection and Immunity), the Graduate Diploma in Infection and Immunity is full time or part time according to candidate choice. The attendance pattern for the Graduate Certificate in Infection and Immunity is:
(a)
for students holding a reduced fee Commonwealth Supported place in 2020, as part of the Higher Education Relief package, full time and online only;
(b)
for all other students: part time only.
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The masters degrees in these resolutions are professional masters courses, as defined by the Coursework Policy.
(1)
The embedded courses in this sequence are:
(a)
the Graduate Certificate in Infection and Immunity
(b)
the Graduate Diploma in Infection and Immunity
(c)
the Master of Medicine (Infection and Immunity); or
(d)
the Master of Science in Medicine (Infection and Immunity)
(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.
(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria. In exceptional circumstances the Faculty may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the Faculty, have provided qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.
(2)
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Infection and Immunity requires:
(a)
a medical degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification;
(b)
a bachelors degree in science, medical science, nursing, allied health, dentistry, veterinary science or agricultural science from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.
(3)
Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Infection and Immunity requires:
(a)
completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate certificate, or equivalent qualification;
(b)
a medical degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification;
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a bachelors degree in science, medical science, nursing, allied health, dentistry, veterinary science or agricultural science from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.
(4)
Admission to the Master of Medicine (Infection and Immunity) requires:
(a)
a medical degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification;
(b)
completion of the requirements of a credit average across all units of study in the embedded graduate certificate or graduate diploma, or equivalent qualification;
(c)
a bachelors degree with first or second class honours in science, medical science, nursing, allied health, dentistry, veterinary science or agricultural science from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification;
(d)
a pass bachelors degree from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification, and completion of a minimum of 12 months research or work experience in the field of infectious disease and immunology after the completion of the degree.
(5)
Admission to the Master of Science in Medicine (Infection and Immunity) requires:
(a)
completion of the requirements of a credit average across all units of study in the embedded graduate certificate or graduate diploma, or equivalent qualification;
(b)
a bachelors degree with first or second class honours in science, medical science, nursing, allied health, dentistry, veterinary science or agricultural science from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification;
(c)
a pass bachelors degree from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification, and completion of a minimum of 12 months research or work experience in the field of infectious disease and immunology after the completion of the degree.
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in Table A and Table B.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Infection and Immunity a candidate must successfully complete 24 credit points, including:
(a)
24 credit points of core units of study as set out in Table A part-time attendance pattern; or
(b)
24 credit points of core units of study as set out in Table B full-time attendance pattern.
(3)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Infection and Immunity a candidate must successfully complete 36 credit points, including:
(a)
24 credit points of core units of study as set out in Table A or Table B; and
(b)
12 credit points of selective or elective units of study as set out in Table A.
(4)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Medicine (Infection and Immunity) or Master of Science in Medicine (Infection and Immunity) a candidate must successfully complete 48 credit points, including:
(a)
24 credit points of core units of study as set out in Table A or Table B; and 6 credit points of core units of study as set out in Table A; and
(b)
18 credit points of selective or elective units of study as set out in Table A.
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The maximum credit a candidate can receive for previous studies (not undertaken as a component of an embedded graduate certificate or graduate diploma) is not to exceed six credit points. Credit will only be awarded for units that are equivalent in content and level of study to that which they replace. Undergraduate degree units are not eligible for credit.
(1)
These resolutions apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2020 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2020 who formally elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January 2020 and elect not to proceed under these resolutions will complete the requirements for their candidature in accordance with the resolutions and course rules in force at the time of their commencement.
(3)
Candidates that do not complete Table B core unit requirements by the end of semester 2, 2020 for the Graduate Certificate in Infection and Immunity will be provided enrolment progression plans by the course director.
(4)
Candidates that complete Table B core unit requirements by the end of semester 2, 2020 for the Graduate Certificate in Infection and Immunity will be provided enrolment progression plans by the course director if they elect to progress to higher awards within the embedded programs.
(1)
Reduced fee Commonwealth Supported Places in this course are only available for full time online study before 31 December 2020. Online study may not be available after this date.
(2)
The reduced fee is only available up to 31 December 2020. Students who continue study after this date will be required to pay the standard rate Commonwealth Supported Places for the course.