Critical Care Medicine
Degree resolutions
Sydney Medical School resolutions and the handbook are the official statement of faculty policy.
The resolutions contained in the handbook are accurate as at the time of publication. If a conflict is perceived between the content of the handbook and information available elsewhere, Sydney Medical School resolutions and the information available in the handbook shall always take precedence.
See the Policy Online website: sydney.edu.au/policy, for copies of University policies.
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 School, 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.
Course Resolutions
1 Course codes
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Code |
Course title |
|---|---|
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GCMEDICI-02 |
Graduate Certificate in Medicine |
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GNMEDICI-02 |
Graduate Diploma in Medicine |
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MAMEDICI-04 |
Master of Medicine |
| MAMEDADV-01 |
Master of Medicine (Advanced) |
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Code |
Course title |
|---|---|
|
GCSCMEDI-01 |
Graduate Certificate in Science in Medicine |
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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
(2)
Candidates may transfer between streams with approval from the relevant stream Course Coordinators.
(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.
(4)
Completion of a Pathway, if available within a Stream is not a requirement of completing the course. Candidates have the option of completing the course in one Pathway.
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 school, 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 Sexual and Reproductive 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 School.
(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 Sexual and Reproductive Health and Sleep Medicine only, a minimum of 5 years professional work experience in a health or science-related field or pass a preliminary examination(s) as prescribed by the School.
(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 degree with honours in a health or science-related discipline from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or
(c)
a bachelor degree plus a postgraduate degree in a health or science-related discipline from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or
(d)
a pass bachelor degree in a health or science-related discipline from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification plus a minimum of 12 months relevant work experience; and
(e)
for admission to the Clinical Neurophysiology and Sleep Medicine streams, evidence of at least 12 months relevant work experience is essential.
(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 and have completed the compulsory research methods unit in their stream as applicable; and
(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, 2018 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2018 who formally elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2018 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 2020. The School may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.
Double degree resolutions
Master of Science in Medicine/Master of Philosophy
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 School, 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.
Course Resolutions
1 Course codes
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Code |
Course title |
|---|---|
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MAMEDPHL-01 |
Master of Medicine/Master of Philosophy |
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MASCMPHL-01 |
Master of Science in Medicine/Master of Philosophy |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Master's type
0.
The master's degrees in these resolutions are professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Rule.
4 Streams
(1)
the Master of Medicine and Master of Science in Medicine are available in the following 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.
5 Admission to candidature
(1)
These double degrees are only available to international students and places will be offered to qualified applicants according to the following admissions criteria. In exceptional circumstances the Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the School, have qualifications, evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.
(1)
Domestic applicants should apply for admission to Master of Medicine (stream) or Master of Science in Medicine (stream) and/or Master of Philosophy.
(b)
Admission to candidature will be conditional upon the appointment of an appropriate supervisor and associate supervisor.
(a)
a bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or
(b)
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 School.
(c)
Admission to candidature will be conditional upon the appointment of an appropriate supervisor and associate supervisor.
6 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.
(a)
fulfil the requirements for the award of the Master of Medicine or Master of Science in Medicine; and
(b)
fulfil the requirements for award of the Master of Philosophy and enrol in a minimum of 48 credit points of research units of study. The requirement to undertake a 6 credit point Research Methods unit of study in the Master of Philosophy will be waived for candidates in the double degree.
7 Course Transfer
(1)
Once a candidate of the Master of Medicine/Master of Philosophy, or Master of Science in Medicine Master of Philosophy, has successfully completed the coursework requirements the candidate may abandon the double degree and elect to be awarded the single degree of Master of Medicine or Master of Science in Medicine in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree.
(2)
Once a candidate of the Master of Medicine/Master of Philosophy, or Master of Science in Medicine Master of Philosophy, has successfully completed the coursework requirements the candidate may abandon the double degree and may apply to transfer to the Doctor of Philosophy with credit.
8 Transitional Provisions
(1)
These resolutions apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2015 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2015 who formally elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2015 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 2017. The School may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.