Clinical Epidemiology
Course rules
Master of Science in Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology)
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 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2019, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Honesty in Coursework Policy 2015 and the Academic Honesty Procedures 2016. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
| Code | Course and stream title |
|---|---|
|
GCCLIEPI-01 |
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology |
|
GNCLIEPI-01 |
Graduate Diploma in Clinical Epidemiology |
|
MAMECLEP-03 |
Master of Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology |
|
MASMCLEP-03 |
Master of Science in Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Masters type
0.
The masters degrees in these resolutions are professional masters 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 Faculty 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.
(b)
a bachelors degree in a health-related discipline with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; or
(c)
a pass bachelors degree in a health-related discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification. Applicants must have completed work equivalent to a first or second class honours bachelors degree or pass a preliminary examination(s) as prescribed by the Faculty; or
(d)
completion of the first 4 years of an undergraduate medical degree that is accredited by the Australian Medical Council, and a letter of recommendation from the head of clinical school/medical program supporting concurrent enrolment while completing degree requirements.
(b)
a bachelors degree in a health-related discipline with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; or
(c)
a pass bachelors degree in a health-related discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification. Applicants must have completed work equivalent to a first or second class honours bachelors degree or pass a preliminary examination(s) as prescribed by the Faculty; or
(d)
completion of the first 4 years of an undergraduate medical degree that is accredited by the Australian Medical Council, and a letter of recommendation from the head of clinical school/medical program supporting concurrent enrolment while completing degree requirements.
(a)
a bachelors degree in a health-related discipline with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; or
(b)
a pass bachelors degree in a health-related discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification. Applicants must have completed work equivalent to a first or second class honours bachelors degree or pass a preliminary examination(s) as prescribed by the Faculty; or
(c)
completion of the first 4 years of an undergraduate medical degree that is accredited by the Australian Medical Council, and a letter of recommendation from the head of clinical school/medical program supporting concurrent enrolment while completing degree requirements.
6 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Table of Units of Study: Clinical Epidemiology.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology a candidate must successfully complete 24 credit points, including:
(3)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Epidemiology a candidate must successfully complete 36 credit points, including:
(4)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) or Master of Science in Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) a candidate must successfully complete 48 credit points, including: