34. Resolutions of the Senate and the Faculty
Resolutions of the Senate
Resolutions of the Senate
Constitution of the Faculty of Health Sciences
1.1
the professors, associate professors, heads of schools, readers, senior lecturers, lecturers and associate lecturers who are full-time or fractional (40 per cent or greater), continuing or fixed-term members of the teaching staff of the schools placed under the supervision of the Faculty of Health Sciences;
1.2
the Deans of the Faculties of Arts, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery, Pharmacy and Science or their nominees and the Head of the Department of Sociology and Social Policy or nominee;
1.3.1
five students enrolled as candidates for an undergraduate degree or diploma offered by the Faculty; and
1.3.2
one student enrolled as a candidate for a postgraduate coursework degree or diploma or certificate offered by the Faculty; and
1.3.3
one student enrolled as a candidate for a postgraduate research degree offered by the Faculty;
1.4
full-time and fractional (40 per cent or greater) continuing or fixed-term members of the staff of the schools and centres of the Faculty who are appointed as research-only staff;
1.5
not more than three persons who are distinguished in a field of Health Science, appointed by the Faculty on the nomination of the Dean of the Faculty;
1.7
four persons, being members of the general staff employed at Cumberland Campus having a close and appropriate association with the Faculty's work of teaching and research.
Degrees, diplomas and certificates in the Faculty of Health Sciences
Degrees, diplomas and certificates in the Faculty of Health Sciences
* Not available to commencing students. ** May be awarded in the grade of pass degree or honours degree. There shall be one level of honours.2.1
Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) and Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) [BAppSc (Ex&SpSc) and BSc (Nutr)]
5.
The Faculty, acting on the recommendation of the head of the academic unit concerned, may refuse permission to a candidate for any of the above degrees, diplomas or certificates, to undertake or continue the clinical education (fieldwork/professional experience) component of the award; in circumstances where the candidate has not demonstrated satisfactory progress toward fulfilling the clinical requirements of the award.
6.
The Faculty delegates authority to the Sub-dean (Undergraduate Coursework and Students / Sub-dean (Graduate Coursework and Students) to act on behalf of Faculty in relation to section 5 above; and that the Dean be the first point of appeal for students in relation to actions taken in this matter.
Resolutions of the Senate
Bachelor of Applied Science
1.1.1
complete successfully units of study giving credit for the total of credit points for the pass degree or the honours degree set out in section 3; and
1.1.2
satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University.
| Program of study | Credit points | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass degree | Honours degree | ||
| Exercise and Sport Science | 144 | 192 | |
| Medical Radiation Sciences | 144 | 192 | |
| Occupational Therapy | 192 | 192 | |
| Physiotherapy | 192 | 192 | |
| Speech Pathology | 192 | 192 | |
| Program of study | Credit points | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass degree | Honours degree | ||
| Exercise and Sport Science and Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) | 240 | 240 | |
Bachelor of Health Science
1.1.1
complete successfully units of study giving credit for the total of credit points for the pass degree or the honours degree set out in section 3; and
1.1.2
satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University.
| Program of study | Credit points | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass degree | Honours degree | ||
| Full programs | |||
| Aboriginal Health and Community Development | 192 | 192 | |
|
Hearing and Speech (The last intake of new students was in 2007.) |
144 | 192 | |
| Off-shore (Singapore-based) Conversion programs | |||
| Medical Radiation Sciences | 24 | N/A | |
| Nursing | 48 | N/A | |
| Physiotherapy | 24 | N/A | |
| Occupational Therapy | 24 | N/A | |
| Off-shore (Sydney-based) Conversion programs | |||
| Medical Radiation Sciences | 48 | N/A | |
| Physiotherapy | 30 | N/A | |
| Occupational Therapy | 24 | N/A | |
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Behavioural Health Science
The last intake of new students was in 2006.1.1.2
satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University.
Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Clinical Vision Sciences
1.1
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Clinical Vision Sciences a student must:
1.1.2
satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University and the Faculty.
Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Health Information Management
1.1
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Health Information Management a student must:
1.1.2
satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University and the Faculty.
Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Rehabilitation Counselling
1.1
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Rehabilitation Counselling a student must:
1.1.2
satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University and the Faculty.
Health Sciences postgrad
Masters degrees
1.2.1
The degree of Master of Health Science may be awarded in the grade of pass degree or honours* degree in the following subject areas:
1.6.1
The degree Master of Exercise and Sport Science will be awarded in the following specialisations:
2.1
The Faculty may, on the recommendation of the head of the academic unit concerned, admit to candidature for a degree of master within the Faculty, an applicant:
2.1.1.1
who is a graduate of the University of Sydney and has completed courses appropriate to the area of study in which the applicant seeks to proceed, provided that the applicant's work is of sufficient merit; or
2.1.1.2
who has submitted evidence of general and professional qualifications to satisfy the Faculty that the applicant possesses the educational preparation and capacity to pursue graduate studies; and
2.1.2
who, in addition, meets any other requirements for admission to a particular program that has been prescribed by Faculty.
2.2
Notwithstanding section 2.1, the Academic Board may admit a person to candidature in accordance with the provisions of Part 9, section 47 of the University of Sydney (Amendment Act) Rule 1999 (as amended).
3.1
Admission to candidature for any master's degree or any program within a master's degree may be limited by quota.
3.2.2
availability of adequate and appropriate supervision, including both the supervision of research candidatures and the coordination of coursework programs.
3.3.1
In considering an application for admission to candidature the Faculty shall take account of any quota; and
3.4
Before recommending the admission of any applicant the head of the academic unit concerned shall ensure that the extent of the resources and supervision available:
4.1.2
complete such preliminary examinations as the Faculty may prescribe, before admission to candidature.
4.2.2
in not greater time than the Faculty may prescribe but in any case in not longer than two years.
5.1
A candidate may be accepted by the Faculty on a probationary basis for a period not exceeding 12 months; and upon completion of this period the Faculty shall review the candidate's work; and
5.1.1
either confirm the candidate's status with effect from the date of the original acceptance; or
7.2.1
a full-time candidate proceeding primarily by research and thesis shall complete the requirements:
7.2.2.3
except in the case of candidates proceeding to the award of the degrees of Master of Diagnostic Radiography, Master of Exercise and Sport Science, Master of Nuclear Medicine, Master of Occupational Therapy, Master of Orthoptics, Master of Physiotherapy, Master of Radiation Therapy, Master of Speech Language Pathology
7.2.2.4
where the minimum period of candidature is four semesters and the maximum period of candidature is eight semesters;
7.2.3
a part-time candidate proceeding primarily by research and thesis shall complete the requirements:
7.4
The Faculty, at the time of admission to candidature, may permit a candidate proceeding primarily by research and thesis who holds a bachelor's degree with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification, to complete the requirements:
8.1
The Faculty may, in respect of a candidate who before admission to candidature has spent time in advanced study or research in the University of Sydney or in another university or institution:
8.1.2
grant credit towards the degree on the basis of a course or courses regarded as equivalent in workload and academic standard, provided that:
8.1.2.1
the time recognised or the credit granted represents no more than half of the total candidature; and
8.2
The Faculty may, under specific conditions prescribed by resolution of the Faculty, grant credit additional to that specified in section 8.1.2 to holders of graduate diplomas awarded by the Faculty.
9.1.1
The Faculty shall appoint, on the recommendation of the head of the academic unit concerned, a full-time member of the academic staff of the Faculty to act as supervisor of each candidate proceeding primarily by research and thesis or by coursework and thesis; and
9.2
The Faculty shall appoint, on the recommendation of the head of the academic unit concerned, a full-time member of the academic staff of the Faculty to act as supervisor or adviser, as thought most appropriate for each candidate proceeding primarily by coursework.
9.3
The Faculty may appoint, on the recommendation of the head of the academic unit concerned, from amongst appropriately qualified persons, an associate supervisor to assist in the supervision of any candidature.
10.1
A candidate shall, unless otherwise permitted by the Faculty, enrol each year until the requirements for the degree are completed or the candidature terminated.
10.2
A candidate readmitted to candidature after an absence of more than one year shall complete the degree under such conditions as the Faculty shall determine.
11.1
A candidate for the degree proceeding primarily by coursework shall complete the courses for the degree:
11.2
A candidate for the degree proceeding primarily by research and thesis or by coursework and thesis shall:
11.2.1
complete the units of study for the degree as prescribed by the Faculty and set out in tables of units of study;
11.2.2
carry out supervised research on a topic which has been approved by the Faculty on the recommendation of the head of the academic unit concerned no later than the end of the second semester of the full-time candidature or the third semester of part-time candidature;
11.2.3.1
in completion of the requirements for the degree, lodge with the Registrar three copies of the thesis, typewritten and bound in either a temporary or permanent form.
11.3
Theses submitted in a temporary binding should be strong enough to withstand ordinary handling and postage;
11.4
Theses submitted in a temporary form shall have fixed to the cover a label clearly identifying:
11.5
Theses submitted in a bound form shall normally be on international standard A4 size paper sewn and bound in boards covered with bookcloth or buckram or other binding fabric.
11.6
The title of the thesis, the candidate's initials and surname, the title of the degree, the year of submission and the name of the University of Sydney should appear in lettering on the front cover or on the title page.
11.7
The lettering on the spine, reading from top to bottom, should conform as far as possible to the above except that the name of the University of Sydney may be omitted and the thesis title abbreviated.
11.8
Supporting material should be bound in the back of the thesis as an appendix or in a separate set of covers.
11.9
The degree shall not be awarded until the candidate has caused at least two copies of the thesis (containing any corrections or amendments that may be required) to be bound in a permanent form.
11.10
The candidate shall state in the thesis the sources from which the information was derived, the extent to which the work of others has been used and the portion of the work claimed as original.
11.11
The thesis shall be accompanied by a statement from the supervisor stating whether, in the supervisor's opinion, the form of presentation of the thesis is satisfactory.
11.12.1
A candidate may not present as the thesis a work which has been presented for a degree in this or another university, but will not be precluded from incorporating such in the thesis;
11.12.2
provided that in presenting the thesis the candidate indicates the part of the work which has been so incorporated.
11.13
On completion of the requirements for the degree by a candidate proceeding primarily by research and thesis or by coursework and thesis, the Faculty, on the recommendation of the head of the academic unit concerned, shall appoint two examiners, of whom one shall not be a member of the academic staff of the Faculty, to examine and report on the thesis.
11.14.1
All examiners shall be furnished with a copy of the course description and course requirements as published in the Faculty Postgraduate Study booklet; and
11.14.2
be required to award marks/grades of fail, pass, credit, distinction and high distinction according to the criteria demanded by the Faculty, which is available from Student Central (Cumberland).
11.15
the reports of the examiners shall be made available to the head of the academic unit concerned, who shall consult with the supervisor.
11.16
The head of the academic unit concerned shall report the result of the examination of the candidature together with a recommendation concerning the award of the degree (mark/grade) to the Faculty which shall determine the final result and its grade.
11.17
In special cases the Faculty may, on the recommendation of the head of the academic unit concerned, require the candidate to take a further examination in the area of the thesis which may be an oral examination to be held at the Faculty or at such other location as may be determined by the Faculty.
11.18
The Faculty may permit an unsuccessful candidate to revise and resubmit the thesis for re-examination if, in the opinion of the head of the academic unit concerned, the candidate's work is of sufficient merit and may prescribe special conditions to be fulfilled by the candidate.
11.19
On the completion of the requirements for the degree by a candidate proceeding primarily by coursework the academic unit concerned shall report the results of the examination of the coursework to the Faculty which shall determine the result of the candidature.
12.1
A report on the progress towards completion of the requirements for the degree shall be prepared by the appointed supervisor at least annually in respect of each candidate proceeding primarily by research and thesis or by coursework and thesis.
12.2
The report shall be shown to the candidate and the candidate shall sign the report as having sighted the contents.
12.3
The report, after signature by the candidate, shall be forwarded to the Faculty through the head of the academic unit concerned.
12.4.1
The Faculty may, on the recommendation of the head of the academic unit concerned, call upon any candidate to show cause why that candidature should not be terminated by reason of unsatisfactory progress towards completion of the degree; and where, in the opinion of the Faculty, the candidate does not show good cause, the Faculty may terminate the candidature.
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Master of Health Informatics
Senate resolutions
Master of Health Sciences
Graduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Exit only)
Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences
1.1
To qualify for the award of the pass degree, a student must complete successfully units of study totalling 48 credit points; and
1.2
complete successfully such clinical and/or professional experience requirements as designated by the Faculty; and
1.3
satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University.
2.1
To qualify for the award of the honours degree, a student must successfully complete the honours requirements published in the faculty resolutions relating to the course.
3.1
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Health Sciences, a student must complete successfully units of study totalling 36 credit points; and
3.2
complete successfully such clinical and/or professional experience requirements as designated by the Faculty; and
3.3
satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University.
4.1
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences, a student must complete successfully units of study totalling 24 credit points; and
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Master of Health Science (Physiotherapy)
1.1.2
satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University.
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Master of Exercise Physiology
1.1
To qualify for the award of the pass degree, a student must complete successfully units of study totaling 96 credit points and
1.2
complete successfully such clinical and/or professional experience requirements as designated by the University and the Faculty; and
1.3
satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University and the Faculty.
2.1
To qualify for the award of the honours degree, a student must complete successfully units of study totaling 120 credit points. These include
Health Sciences postgrad
Master of Exercise and Sport Science
1.1.2
satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University.
2.1
The award course, Master of Exercise and Sport Science, will be awarded in the following specialisations/streams/majors:
3.1
To qualify for the award of the honours degree a student must complete the honours requirements published in the Faculty Resolutions relating to the course.
Doctor of Health Science
1.1.1.2
submit with the application an outline of the proposed course of advanced study and research, including the general area of the proposed thesis.
1.1.2
Subject to the approval of the supervisor, head of academic unit, and the Dean, a candidate shall pursue the program of advanced study and research either:
1.1.2.3
within industrial laboratories or research institutions or other institutions considered by the Faculty to provide adequate facilities for that candidature; or
1.1.2.4.1
A candidate shall be regarded as engaging in work within the University if he or she is undertaking approved distance and/or off-campus study, this being a mode of study in which the student would not be in regular physical attendance on a designated campus of the University.
1.1.3
An applicant for admission to part-time candidature, in addition to the above, shall also submit with the application a written undertaking that the applicant will:
1.1.3.1
have sufficient time available to complete the requirements for the degree in accordance with these Senate Resolutions, and within the maximum time period prescribed in section 8 of these Resolutions, and
1.1.3.2
be able to attend the University at such time and on such occasions for the purposes of consultation and participation in prescribed academic and educational activities, as may be required on the recommendation of the Dean, Pro-Dean, Associate Dean (graduate research) or head of academic unit in which the research is being supervised.
1.1.4
An applicant may be admitted to candidature in the off-campus mode as either a full-time or part-time candidate and will comply with the above regulations.
1.1.5
A candidate pursuing candidature outside Australia must also complete a cumulative minimum period of two semesters of candidature within the University.
1.2.1.1
the candidate's application complies with the general requirements in section 1.1 above, and
1.2.1.2.1
the degree of Bachelor with First or Second Class Honours from the University of Sydney, or
1.2.1.2.4
the degree of Master by coursework from the University of Sydney with a credit average of at least 70, or
1.2.1.2.5
a postgraduate degree deemed to be equivalent to either that in 1.2.1.2.3 or 1.2.1.2.4; and
1.2.1.3
the applicant normally has a minimum of three years’ recent, full-time experience in the health field or equivalent.
1.3.1
On the recommendation of the Faculty of Health Sciences the Academic Board may admit to candidature for the degree an applicant whose application complies with section 1.1 above and who:
1.3.1.2
is recommended by the Faculty of Health Sciences as being suitably prepared to pursue graduate studies at this level.
2.1
Except with the permission of Faculty, candidates will pursue an approved course of advanced study and research comprising a total of 144 credit points as follows:
2.1.1
postgraduate units of study at a grade level as prescribed by Faculty of which no more than 48 credit points can be credited towards the award; and
2.1.2.1
During the candidature, students will be expected to make three presentations on their research (one of which should be external to the University) to their peers. Normally, these would be in the form of a thesis proposal and two 'work in progress' seminars, one of which might be analogous to an oral defence of the nearly-completed thesis.
2.1.2.2
Candidates must complete a thesis of 60,000 words (or equivalent) investigating a specific aspect or specific aspects of either their own and/or others' professional practice within the course of advanced study and research approved by Faculty.
2.2.1.2
demonstrated a high level of competency in the completed graduate coursework for which credit transfer is requested.
2.2.1.3
demonstrated a high level of competency (normally indicated by a mark of at least 70 or equivalent) in the completed graduate coursework for which credit transfer is requested.
2.2.2
Approval for credit transfer will be granted by the Higher Degree Research Subcommittee of the Faculty of Health Sciences on the recommendation of the Subdean (Graduate Research).
2.2.3
Normally, credit transfer will only be granted for previously completed units of study which can be demonstrated as contributing to the candidate's total program of study in the Doctor of Health Science degree.
2.2.4
In exceptional circumstance up to a maximum of 48 credit points (the coursework component of the degree) may be granted as credit transfer.
3.1
The Faculty, on the recommendation of the Head of Academic Unit concerned, shall appoint a suitably qualified supervisor for each candidate:
3.1.2
to be responsible for the progress of the candidature to the Head of Academic Unit concerned and the Faculty.
3.2
The Faculty, on the recommendation of the Head of Academic Unit concerned, shall normally appoint one or more associate supervisors for each candidate to assist in the supervision of that candidate.
4.1.3
a person upon whom the Senate has conferred an academic title or a clinical academic title; or
4.1.4
such other member of the staff of the University as may be considered appropriate in a particular case by the Graduate Studies Committee.
5.1
At the end of each year each candidate shall provide evidence of progress to the satisfaction of the supervisor and Head of Academic Unit concerned and any Unit or Faculty Postgraduate Review Committee.
5.2.1
On the basis of evidence provided, the Head of Academic Unit shall recommend the conditions of candidature to apply for the following year; and
5.2.2
may require the candidate to provide further evidence of progress at the end of one semester or such other period as the Head of Academic Unit considers appropriate.
5.3
If a candidate fails to submit evidence of progress or if the Head of Academic Unit concerned considers that the evidence submitted does not indicate satisfactory progress:
5.3.1
the Faculty may, on the Head's recommendation, call upon the candidate to show cause why that candidature should not be terminated by reason of unsatisfactory progress towards completion of the degree: and
5.3.2
where, in the opinion of the Faculty, the candidate does not show good cause, the Faculty may:
6.1
The candidate shall present a thesis of 60,000 words (or equivalent), which shall be a substantial and original contribution to the subject concerned.
6.2
The candidate shall state, generally in the preface and specifically in notes, the sources from which the information is derived, the animal and human ethical approvals obtained, the extent to which the work of others has been made use of, and the portion of the work the candidate claims as original.
6.3
A candidate may submit as partly or substantially a part of the thesis any publication of which the candidate is the sole or joint author. In such a case the candidate must produce evidence to identify satisfactorily the sections of the work for which the candidate is responsible.
6.6.1
The dean, on the recommendation of the Head of Academic Unit, shall appoint a supervisor who shall be a member of the academic staff of the Faculty.
6.7
A candidate may not present as the thesis any work which has been presented for a degree at this or any other university, but the candidate will not be precluded from incorporating such work in the thesis, provided that, in presenting the thesis, the candidate indicates the part of the work which has been incorporated.
6.8
A candidate shall submit to the Registrar four copies of the thesis in a form prescribed by the Faculty.
6.9
The thesis shall be accompanied by a certificate from the supervisor stating whether, in the supervisor's opinion, the form of presentation of the thesis is satisfactory.
Diploma of Health Science
Graduate diplomas and graduate certificates
*No commencing students *No commencing students2.1
The Faculty may, on the recommendation of the head of the academic unit concerned, admit to candidature for a graduate diploma or a graduate certificate within the Faculty an applicant:
2.1.1.1
who is a graduate of the University of Sydney and has completed courses appropriate to the area of study in which the applicant seeks to proceed, provided that the applicant's work is of sufficient merit; or
2.1.1.2
who has submitted evidence of general and professional qualifications to satisfy the Faculty that the applicant possesses the educational preparation and capacity to pursue graduate studies; and
2.1.2
who, in addition, meets any other requirements for admission to a particular program that has been prescribed by Faculty.
2.2
Notwithstanding section 2.1, the Academic Board may admit a person to candidature for a graduate diploma or a graduate certificate in accordance with the provisions of Part 9, section 47 of the University of Sydney (Amendment Act) Rule 1999 (as amended).
3.1
Admission to candidature for any graduate diploma or graduate certificate or for any program within a graduate diploma or graduate certificate may be limited by quota.
3.2.2
availability of adequate and appropriate supervision, including both the supervision of research candidatures and the coordination of coursework programs.
3.3
In considering an application for admission to candidature the Faculty shall take account of any quota and will select in preference applicants who are most meritorious in terms of section 2 above.
3.4
Before recommending the admission of any applicant the head of the academic unit concerned shall ensure that the extent of the resources and supervision available:
4.1
An applicant may be required to undertake preliminary or qualifying studies, and complete such preliminary examinations as the Faculty may prescribe, before admission to candidature.
4.2
Such an applicant shall complete the preliminary studies in not less than one semester and in not greater time than the Faculty may prescribe.
5.1
A candidate may be accepted by the Faculty on a probationary basis for a period not exceeding 12 months, and upon completion of this period the Faculty shall review the candidate's work and shall:
5.1.1
either confirm the candidate's status with effect from the date of the original acceptance; or
7.1
The Faculty may, in respect of a candidate who before admission to candidature has spent time in advanced study or research in the University of Sydney or in another university or institution:
7.1.2
grant credit towards the graduate diploma on the basis of a course or courses regarded as equivalent in workload and academic standard provided that:
7.1.2.1
the time recognised or the credit granted represents no more than half of the total candidature; and
8.1
A candidate shall, unless otherwise permitted by the Faculty, enrol each year until the requirements for the graduate diploma are completed or the candidature terminated.
8.2
A candidate readmitted to candidature after an absence of more than one year shall complete the graduate diploma under such conditions as the Faculty shall determine.
9.1
A candidate for the graduate diploma or graduate certificate shall complete the courses as prescribed by the Faculty and set out in tables of courses.
9.2
On the completion of the requirements for the graduate diploma or graduate certificate the head of the academic unit concerned shall report the results of the examination of the coursework to the Faculty which shall determine the result of the candidature.
10.1
The Faculty may, on the recommendation of the head of the academic unit concerned, call upon any candidate to show cause why that candidature should not be terminated by reason of unsatisfactory progress towards completion of the graduate diploma or graduate certificate; and where, in the opinion of the Faculty, the candidate does not show good cause, the Faculty may terminate the candidature.
Resolutions of the Faculty
Bachelor of Applied Science
1.1
A student who is a candidate for the pass degree is to complete all core, elective and general elective units of study shown in the Table of units of study for the pass degree in the program of study in which he or she has enrolled, as set out in the chapter of the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook for the degree concerned.
1.2.1
meet the requirements prescribed for the degree concerned for admission to the honours program; and
1.2.2
complete all core, elective and general elective units of study shown in the Table of units of study for the honours degree in the program of study in which he or she has enrolled, as set out in the chapter of the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook for the degree concerned.
1.3.1
The head of the academic unit may permit a student to enrol in a unit of study without having completed the specified prerequisite or corequisite units of study.
1.4
A student may proceed concurrently to the degrees of Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) and Bachelor of Science (Nutrition).
1.4.1
To qualify for the award of the combined degrees a student shall complete, normally over a period of ten semesters, units of study having a total value of at least 240 credit points as specified in Table 10.2 of the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook including:
1.4.1.4
at least 102 credit points of units of study in Exercise and Sport Science listed in Table 10.1 of the Faculty Resolutions for the degree of BAppSc(Exercise and Sport Science) in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
1.4.2
A student who does not qualify to undertake the final year (Year 5) of the combined degrees course or who chooses to exit after completing Year 4 may:
1.4.2.1
graduate with the degree of Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise, Sport Science and Nutrition) in accordance with the Resolutions of the Senate in the Faculty of Health Sciences; or
1.4.2.2
elect to undertake the degree of Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise, Sport Science and Nutrition) (Honours) in accordance with the Resolutions of the Senate in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
1.4.3
After completing at least two semesters in the combined degrees course, a student may abandon the combined degrees course and elect to complete either a BSc, a BSc(Nutrition), a BAppSc(Exercise and Sport Science) or a BAppSc(Exercise, Sport Science and Nutrition) in accordance with the Resolutions of the Senate and Faculty Resolutions governing those degrees.
1.4.4
Students in years 1–4 of the combined degrees course will be under the general supervision of the Faculty of Health Sciences; students in the honours year will be under the supervision of the faculty in which the honours course is being undertaken.
1.4.5
The Deans of the Faculties of Health Sciences and Science shall jointly exercise authority in any matter concerning the combined degrees course not otherwise dealt with in these Resolutions.
1.5
A unit of study shall consist of lectures together with such clinical, laboratory and tutorial instruction, practical work, exercises and essays as may be prescribed by the Faculty or the academic unit concerned.
1.5.1.1
to attend the lectures and the meetings, if any, for clinical, laboratory or tutorial instruction; and
1.5.1.2
to obtain a passing grade for that unit of study in accordance with the assessment criteria prescribed by the Faculty or the academic unit concerned.
1.5.2
A candidate permitted to re-enrol in a unit of study which has previously not been satisfactorily completed shall, unless exempted by the Faculty, again complete all the work of the unit.
1.6
Where in these resolutions a power is given to the Faculty or a head of the academic unit, subject to any express indication to the contrary or resolution passed by the Faculty, the Faculty or a head of the academic unit may, in their discretion, in any particular case:
1.7
A candidate readmitted to candidature for the degree after an absence of more than one year shall complete the degree under such conditions as the Faculty shall determine.
1.7.1
Except with the permission of the Faculty, on the recommendation of the head of the academic unit concerned, a candidate shall not enter a unit of study unless entry requirements prescribed for that unit of study have been satisfied.
1.8
A candidate may be granted credit towards the degree on the basis of a unit of study or units of study regarded by the Faculty, on the recommendation of the head of academic unit concerned, as equivalent in workload and academic standard, completed at another university or other tertiary institution, provided that the maximum credit granted shall not exceed the equivalent of two-thirds of the degree requirements for a program of three years standard length or three-quarters for a program of four years length.
1.9
A candidate for the pass degree shall complete the units of study as set out in the tables in respect of the appropriate degree area.
Heading 2
Bachelor of Health Science
1.1
A person seeking admission to the degree is to satisfy the admission requirements for the program of study in which he or she wishes to enrol, as set out in the relevant entry for the degree in the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook.
2.1
A student who is a candidate for the pass degree is to complete all core, elective and general elective units of study shown in the Table of units of study for the pass degree in the program of study in which he or she has enrolled, as set out in the chapter of the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook for the degree concerned.
2.2.1
meet the requirements prescribed for the degree concerned for admission to the honours program; and
2.2.2
complete all core, elective and general elective units of study shown in the Table of units of study for the honours degree in the program of study in which he or she has enrolled, as set out in the relevant entry for the degree in the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook.
Resolutions of the Faculty - Course Proposal for Bachelor of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Health Sciences
1.1
Applicants for submission as candidates for the Bachelor of Health Sciences degree shall meet minimum standards, as specified by the relevant University/Faculty admission requirements.
1.2
Applicants with qualifications gained in a country other than Australia, where the previous qualifications was not taken in English, will be required to have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 with 7.0 in each band;
1.3
Mature-age applicants will be assessed on criteria determined by the Faculty of Health Sciences.
2.1
A student who is a candidate for the pass degree is to complete all core and elective units of study shown in the Table of units of study for the pass degree, as set out in the chapter of the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook relating to the degree.
2.2.2
complete all core and elective units of study shown in the Table of units of study for the honours degree, as set out in the chapter of the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook relating to the degree.
2.3.1
The Dean may permit a student to enrol in a unit of study without having completed the specified prerequisite or corequisite units of study.
3.1
To qualify for the award of the degree students must be admitted to candidature for the degree and complete 144 credit points of units of study in total, including:
3.1.1
a major in Health Sciences, comprising 48 credit points of core junior units of study as specified in the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook. Students are encouraged to take an additional major sequence as defined by the resolutions relevant to that major.
3.1.2
a second major in one of the following faculties: Health Sciences, Science, Arts or Economics and Business. Their enrolment and requirements for the course and majors they undertake will be governed by the resolutions of the relevant faculties.
3.2
To enter the BHlthSci (Hons) program, students must achieve a minimum weighted average mark of at least 70. Exact minimum criteria will be determined on an annual basis.
3.2.1
Students with a record of failure in any unit of study would not normally be considered for admission to the honours program.
4.2
complete an additional 48 credit points specified in the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook, giving a total of 192 credit points for the honours degree; and
4.3
satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University and the Faculty.
5.1.1
The grading system and criteria for the award of honours will follow Academic Board specifications as follows:
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Grade |
Description |
Mark Range |
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|---|---|---|---|
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H1M |
Honours Class I and Medal |
90-100 |
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H1 |
Honours Class I |
80-89 |
|
|
H21 |
Honours Class II (Division I) |
75-79 |
|
|
H22 |
Honours Class II (Division II) |
70-74 |
|
|
H3 |
Honours Class III |
65-69 |
|
|
P |
Pass |
less than 65 |
6.1
The units of study, which may be taken for the degree, are set out in the Tables of units of study in the relevant chapter of the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook relating to the degree.
7.1
Candidates who have a shown significant academic ability may, at the discretion of the Dean, be allowed to undertake more than the prescribed 24 credit points per semester.
7.2
The Dean may permit students, who can demonstrate good reason, to undertake less than 12 credit points in any one semester.
8.1
Credit granted on the basis of work completed at another university or institution may not exceed 24 credit points of the overall award course requirements.
9.1
Except with the permission of the Dean, a student may not enrol in units of study with a total value of more than 30 credit points in any one semester.
10.1
A student who wishes to suspend or discontinue his or her candidature for an undergraduate degree or a diploma is to apply to do so in accordance with the procedures set out in the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook.
11.1
A student who wishes to suspend or discontinue his or her candidature for an undergraduate degree or a diploma is to apply to do so in accordance with the procedures set out in the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook.
11.2
Except with the approval of the Dean, a student who has discontinued his or her candidature for a degree, diploma, graduate diploma or graduate certificate, or whose candidature for a degree, diploma, graduate diploma or graduate certificate has lapsed, is to reapply for admission to candidature.
12.1
A student returning after an approved period of suspension may re-enrol in accordance with the current procedures for continuing students.
12.2
A student who has discontinued his or her candidature or whose candidature has lapsed is to reapply for admission to candidature. Such an application must be lodged by the advertised closing date in accordance with the usual procedures for the course and will be considered with all other applications received that year for that course.
13.1
To satisfy the academic requirement for a University award, students must obtain a passing grade in all units of study in their courses.
13.2
Students must repeat failed units of study or their equivalent at the first opportunity and will be permitted to progress to the next semester in addition to repeating failed units of study, providing course requirements, including any prerequisites, corequisites and attendance requirements, can be met.
13.3
Detailed information about progression and show cause was set out in the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook.
14.1
A student for the degree would normally proceed on a full-time basis. A student may undertake a reduced enrolment with permission from the Dean.
14.1.1
Students proceeding on a full-time basis shall complete the requirements for the pass degree no later than at the end of the tenth semester of candidature.
14.1.2
Students proceeding on a full-time basis shall complete the requirements for the honours degree no later than at the end of the twelfth semester of candidature.
14.1.3
All candidates must complete the requirements for the pass degree within seven calendar years of first enrolment.
14.1.4
All candidates must complete the requirements for the honours degree within eight calendar years of first enrolment.
15.1
The Dean may grant a student credit for units of study completed, or non-credentialed learning or experience gained, other than as part of the program in which he or she has enrolled, if the units of study or learning or experience are equivalent in content, workload and academic standard to units in the relevant Table of units of study.
15.2
The credit may be based on units of study completed towards an award course or as a non-award student, or on non-credentialed learning or experience.
15.3
A student seeking credit for units of study completed at the University of Sydney is to apply on the form provided by the Faculty.
15.4
A student seeking credit for units of study completed other than at the University of Sydney is to:
15.6
Credit is not to be granted for units of study completed with the grade of 'Terminating Pass' or 'Conceded Pass', or equivalent.
15.7.1
the method for demonstrating the achievement of the equivalent academic standard for applications based on non-credentialed learning or experience;
15.7.3
the credit point value of any credit granted for units of study not listed in the relevant Table of units of study;
Heading 2
Combined degrees of Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Clinical Vision Sciences
1.1
Applicants for admission as candidates for the combined Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Clinical Vision Sciences shall:
1.2
Candidates who do not meet the above criteria may be admitted by the Dean of Faculty of Health Sciences.
1.3
Applicants with qualifications gained in a country other than Australia, where the previous qualification was not taken in English, will be required to have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 with 7.0 in each band.
1.4
Mature-age applicants will be assessed on criteria determined by the Faculty of Health Sciences.
2.1
The Faculty of Health Sciences is the primary faculty for management of the combined degree course.
3.1
A student who is a candidate for the degree is to complete all core and elective units of study shown in the Table of units of study, as set out in the chapter of the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook relating to the degree.
4.1
To qualify for the award of the degree of combined Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Clinical Vision Sciences , a candidate shall complete successfully:
4.1.1.3
providing that all requirements are met for the Bachelor of Health Sciences and the Master of Clinical Vision Sciences as specified in the tables of units for those degree; and
4.1.2
students may not enrol in any unit of study that is substantially the same as one they have already passed;
4.1.3
students may not commence Master of Clinical Vision Sciences units of study without satisfactorily completing those Bachelor of Health Sciences units of study that occur prior to the first semester of year two.
4.1.4
students must maintain a credit average across the first two years of the course to remain in the Master of Clinical Vision Sciences program.
4.1.5
students must satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-Laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University and Faculty;
4.1.6
where appropriate, the Faculty of Health Sciences reserves the right to require individual students to undertake further or remedial theoretical, clinical or practical study in addition to the minimum requirements set down in 4.1.1.
4.3
Candidates who abandon the combined course may elect to complete the Bachelor of Health Sciences degree in accordance with appropriate rules governing the degree and the Faculty of Health Sciences will recognise up to 48 credit points completed in the Master of Clinical Vision Sciences as satisfactorily completing requirements for the Bachelor of Health Sciences.
4.4
The Faculty of Health Sciences' 'Removal or Restriction of Students on Clinical Education or Fieldwork Placements' policy may apply where a candidate is deemed to be unsatisfactory at any time during a clinical placement.
Heading 2
Combined degrees of Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Health Informatics
1.1
Applicants for admission as candidates for the combined Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Health Informatics shall:
1.2
Candidates who do not meet the above criteria may be admitted by the Dean of Faculty of Health Sciences.
1.3
Applicants with qualifications gained in a country other than Australia, where the previous qualification was not taken in English, will be required to have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 with 7.0 in each band.
1.4
Mature-age applicants will be assessed on criteria determined by the Faculty of Health Sciences.
2.1
The Faculty of Health Sciences is the primary faculty for management of the combined degree course.
3.1
A student who is a candidate for the degree is to complete all core and elective units of study shown in the Table of units of study, as set out in the chapter of the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook relating to the degree.
4.1
To qualify for the award of the degree of combined Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Health Informatics, a candidate shall complete successfully:
4.1.1.3
providing that all requirements are met for the Bachelor of Health Sciences and the Master of Health Informatics as specified in the tables of units for those degree; and
4.1.2
students may not enrol in any unit of study that is substantially the same as one they have already passed;
4.1.3
students may not commence Master of Health Informatics units of study without satisfactorily completing those Bachelor of Health Sciences units of study that occur prior to the first semester of year two.
4.1.4
students must maintain a credit average across the first two years of the course to remain in the Master of Health Informatics program.
4.1.5
students must satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-Laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University and Faculty;
4.1.6
where appropriate, the Faculty of Health Sciences reserves the right to require individual students to undertake further or remedial theoretical, clinical or practical study in addition to the minimum requirements set down in 4.1.1.
4.3
Candidates who abandon the combined course may elect to complete the Bachelor of Health Sciences degree in accordance with appropriate rules governing the degree and the Faculty of Health Sciences will recognise up to 48 credit points completed in the Master of Health Informatics as satisfactorily completing requirements for the Bachelor of Health Sciences.
4.4
The Faculty of Health Sciences' 'Removal or Restriction of Students on Clinical Education or Fieldwork Placements' policy may apply where a candidate is deemed to be unsatisfactory at any time during a clinical placement.
Heading 2
Combined degrees of Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Rehabilitation Counselling
1.1
Applicants for admission as candidates for the combined Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Rehabilitation Counselling shall:
1.2
Candidates who do not meet the above criteria may be admitted by the Dean of Faculty of Health Sciences.
1.3
Applicants with qualifications gained in a country other than Australia, where the previous qualification was not taken in English, will be required to have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 with 7.0 in each band.
2.1
The Faculty of Health Sciences is the primary faculty for management of the combined degree course.
3.1
A student who is a candidate for the degree is to complete all core and elective units of study shown in the Table of units of study, as set out in the chapter of the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook relating to the degree.
4.1
To qualify for the award of the degree of combined Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Rehabilitation Counselling, a candidate shall complete successfully:
4.1.1.3
providing that all requirements are met for the Bachelor of Health Sciences and the Master of Rehabilitation Counselling as specified in the tables of units for those degree; and
4.1.2
students may not enrol in any unit of study that is substantially the same as one they have already passed;
4.1.3
students may not commence Master of Rehabilitation Counselling units of study without satisfactorily completing those Bachelor of Health Sciences units of study that occur prior to the first semester of year two.
4.1.4
students must maintain a credit average across the first two years of the course to remain in the Master of Rehabilitation Counselling program.
4.1.5
students must satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-Laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University and Faculty;
4.1.6
where appropriate, the Faculty of Health Sciences reserves the right to require individual students to undertake further or remedial theoretical, clinical or practical study in addition to the minimum requirements set down in 4.1.1.
4.3
Candidates who abandon the combined course may elect to complete the Bachelor of Health Sciences degree in accordance with appropriate rules governing the degree and the Faculty of Health Sciences will recognise up to 48 credit points completed in the Master of Rehabilitation Counselling as satisfactorily completing requirements for the Bachelor of Health Sciences
4.4
The Faculty of Health Sciences' 'Removal or Restriction of Students on Clinical Education or Fieldwork Placements' policy may apply where a candidate is deemed to be unsatisfactory at any time during a clinical placement.
5.1
Honours will be awarded in accordance with the resolutions for the degree to which the award is to be applied.
6.1
The units of study, which may be taken for the degree, are set out in the entry for the degree in the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook.
7.1
Candidates who have a shown significant academic ability may, at the discretion of the Dean, be allowed to undertake more than the prescribed 24 credit points per semester.
7.2
Candidates who can demonstrate good reason as to why they should be allowed to undertake less than 12 credit points in any one semester may, at the discretion of the Dean, be permitted to do so.
8.1
Credit granted on the basis of work completed at another university or institution as part of a program of cross-institutional study may not exceed 24 credit points.
9.1
In considering an application for admission to candidature the Faculty will select in preference applicants who are most meritorious in terms of the admission criteria.
9.2
The enrolment of candidates in units of study shall be limited by the exigencies of the timetable.
9.3
The applicant must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Faculty, that during the candidature the student will be able to complete clinical and field experience required for the course.
9.4
Except with the express permissions of the Dean, a candidate may not enrol in units of study with a total value of more than 30 credit points in any one semester.
10.1
A candidate who wishes to suspend or discontinue his or her candidature is to apply to do so in accordance with the procedures set out in the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook.
11.1
Suspension of candidature is only applicable in cases of hardship or activities on the part of the student that are of national or state importance/are of a significant nature.
11.2
Examples of hardship may be illness or financial difficulties. Activities of a significant nature may be the inclusion of the student on a national sporting team, orchestra, etc that requires him/her to travel extensively for a specific period of time.
11.4
Suspension of candidature will be for a minimum of one semester and a maximum of two semesters and may be granted only once during the degree.
11.5
In cases where a suspension of candidature is not granted, students may be required to discontinue their studies and follow the procedures for re-enrolment after an absence.
12.1
The Faculty of Health Sciences may require a student to show good cause why it should allow the student to re-enrol in a degree, diploma, graduate diploma or graduate certificate in the Faculty if it considers that the student has not made satisfactory progress towards fulfilling the requirements for that award.
12.2
It is not possible to define satisfactory progress in all cases in advance, but the Faculty considers that a student's progress is unsatisfactory if the student has:
12.2.1
enrolled on a full-time basis but has not successfully completed all first year degree or diploma requirements within two years
12.2.2
enrolled on less than a full-time basis, but has not successfully completed those units the Faculty requires him or her to complete in the first year of his or her approved program of study within two years
12.2.3
enrolled following exclusion from another Faculty or degree or diploma in the University or in another tertiary institution but has not successfully completed those units the Faculty requires him or her to complete in the first year.
12.3
The Faculty may require a student to show good cause why it should allow the student to re-enrol in a unit of study that the student has failed or discontinued with failure more than once.
12.4
If the Faculty permits a student whose progress it considers unsatisfactory to re-enrol, the Faculty may require the student to complete specified units of study within a specified time.
12.4.1
If the student does not satisfy this requirement the Faculty may again call upon the student to show good cause why the Faculty should allow him or her to re-enrol.
13.1
To satisfy the academic requirement for a University award, students must obtain a passing grade in all units of study in their courses.
13.2
Students must repeat failed units of study or their equivalent at the first opportunity and will be permitted to progress to the next semester in addition to repeating failed units of study, providing course requirements, including any prerequisites, corequisites and attendance requirements, can be met.
13.3
Detailed information about progression and show cause was set out in the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook.
14.2
All candidates must complete the requirements for the degree within six calendar years of first enrolment.
15.1
Assessment will be carried out in accordance with the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (as amended) and the general Resolutions and relating policy of the Faculty of Health Sciences.
16.1
The Dean may grant a student credit for units of study completed, or non-credentialed learning or experience gained, other than as part of the program in which he or she has enrolled, if the units of study or learning or experience are equivalent in content, workload and academic standard to units in the relevant Table of units of study.
16.2
The credit may be based on units of study completed towards an award course or as a non-award student, or on non-credentialed learning or experience.
16.3
A student seeking credit for units of study completed at the University of Sydney is to apply on the form provided by the Faculty.
16.4
A student seeking credit for units of study completed other than at the University of Sydney is to:
16.6
Credit is not to be granted for units of study completed with the grade of 'Terminating Pass' or 'Conceded Pass', or equivalent.
16.7.1
the method for demonstrating the achievement of the equivalent academic standard for applications based on non-credentialed learning or experience;
16.7.3
the credit point value of any credit granted for units of study not listed in the relevant Table of units of study;
Resolutions of the Faculty (Coursework courses)
Master of Health Sciences
1.1.2
a bachelor's degree in social, welfare or biological sciences, with satisfactory performance; or
1.1.4
other general and professional qualifications and/or experience as will satisfy the Faculty that the applicant possesses the educational preparation and capacity to pursue graduate studies and satisfy such additional requirements for admission to the program, as may be prescribed by the Faculty.
1.2
Articulation into the Master of Health Sciences honours degree is contingent upon the student achieving an overall credit average and distinction in at least two units of study in the Master of Health Sciences pass degree.
2.1
A student who is a candidate for the pass degree is to complete all core and elective units of study for the pass degree, as set out in the chapter of the Faculty of Health Sciences handbook relating to the degree.
2.2.2
complete all core and elective units of study for the honours degree, as set out in the chapter of the Faculty of Health Sciences handbook relating to the degree.
2.3.1
The Dean may permit a student to enrol in a unit of study without having completed the specified prerequisite or corequisite units of study.
3.1
To qualify for the award of the Master of Health Sciences, a candidate shall complete successfully:
3.1.1.3
36 credit points of specialist stream units of study as prescribed by the requirements relevant to that stream.
3.2
A student who completes 36 credit points of units of study can choose to exit from the master's degree, and qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Health Sciences.
4.1
The degree may be taken in the following specialist stream of study, which will be specified on the testamur:
5.1
To qualify for the award of the Master of Health Sciences honours degree, a candidate shall complete successfully
Graduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Exit only)
1.1
A student who is a candidate for Graduate Diploma in Health Sciences is to complete all core and elective units of study, as set out in the chapter of the Faculty of Health Sciences handbook relating to the course.
1.2.1
The Dean may permit a student to enrol in a unit of study without having completed the specified prerequisite or corequisite units of study.
2.1
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Health Sciences, a candidate shall complete successfully:
2.1.1.3
24 credit points of specialist stream units of study as prescribed by the requirements relevant to that stream.
Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences
1.1
Applicants for admission as candidates for the Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences shall possess:
1.1.2
a bachelor's degree in social, welfare or biological sciences, with satisfactory performance; or
1.1.4
other general and professional qualifications and/or experience as will satisfy the Faculty that the applicant possesses the educational preparation and capacity to pursue graduate studies and satisfy such additional requirements for admission to the program, as may be prescribed by the Faculty.
2.1
A student who is a candidate for Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences is to complete all core and elective units of study, as set out in the chapter of the Faculty of Health Sciences handbook relating to the course.
2.2.1
The Dean may permit a student to enrol in a unit of study without having completed the specified prerequisite or corequisite units of study.
3.1
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences, a candidate shall complete successfully:
3.1.1.3
12 credit points of specialist stream units of study as prescribed by the requirements relevant to that stream.
4.1
The Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences may be taken in the following specialist stream of study, which will be specified on the testamur:
1.1
Details of units of study that may be taken for the degree are set out in the entry for the degree in the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook.
2.1
Students who have a shown significant academic ability may, at the discretion of the Dean, be allowed to undertake more than the prescribed 24 credit points per semester.
2.2
Except with the permission of the Dean a student may not enrol in units of study with a total value of more than 30 credit points in any one semester.
2.3
Students who can demonstrate good reason as to why they should be allowed to undertake less than 12 credit points in any one semester may, at the discretion of the Dean, be permitted to do so.
3.1.1
The credit granted on the basis of work completed at another university or institution as part of a program of cross-institutional study may not exceed 24 credit points.
3.1.2
The credit granted on the basis of work completed at another institution other than a University may not exceed 16 credit points.
3.2.1
The credit granted on the basis of work completed at another university or institution as part of a program of cross-institutional study may not exceed 18 credit points.
3.2.2
The credit granted on the basis of work completed at another institution other than a University may not exceed 12 credit points.
3.3.1
The credit granted on the basis of work completed at another university or institution as part of a program of cross-institutional study may not exceed 12 credit points.
3.3.2
The credit granted on the basis of work completed at another institution other than a University may not exceed 8 credit points.
4.1
In considering an application for admission to candidature the Faculty will select in preference applicants who are most meritorious in terms of the admission criteria.
4.2
The enrolment of candidates in units of study shall be limited by the exigencies of the timetable.
4.3
The applicant must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Faculty, that during the candidature the student will be able to complete clinical and professional experience required for the course.
5.1
A student who wishes to suspend or discontinue his or her candidature is to apply to do so in accordance with the procedures set out in the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook.
6.1
Suspension of candidature is only applicable in cases of hardship or activities on the part of the student that are of national or state importance/are of a significant nature.
6.2
Examples of hardship may be illness or financial difficulties. Activities of a significant nature may be the inclusion of the student on a national sporting team, orchestra, etc that requires him/her to travel extensively for a specific period of time.
6.4
Suspension of candidature will be for a minimum of one semester and a maximum of two semesters and may be granted only once during the degree.
6.5
In cases where a suspension of candidature is not granted, students may be required to discontinue their studies and follow the procedures for re-enrolment after an absence.
7.1
A student returning after an approved period of suspension may re-enrol in accordance with the current procedures for continuing students.
7.2
A student who has discontinued his or her candidature or whose candidature has lapsed, is to reapply for admission to candidature. Such an application must be lodged by the advertised closing date in accordance with the usual procedures for the course and will be considered with all other applications received that year for that course.
8.1
To satisfy the academic requirement for a University award, students must obtain a passing grade in all units of study in their courses.
8.2
Students must repeat failed units of study or their equivalent at the first opportunity and will be permitted to progress to the next semester in addition to repeating failed units of study, providing course requirements, including any prerequisites, corequisites and attendance requirements, can be met.
8.3
The Faculty of Health Sciences' 'Removal or Restriction of Students on Clinical Education of Fieldwork Placements' policy may apply where a candidate is deemed to be unsatisfactory at any time during a clinical or professional placements.
8.4
Detailed information about progression and show cause was set out in the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook.
9.1.1
A full-time student shall complete the requirements for the pass degree no later than at the end of the second semester of candidature.
9.1.2
A full-time student shall complete the requirements for the honours degree no later than at the end of the first semester of honours candidature.
9.1.3
A part-time student shall complete the requirements for the pass degree no later than at the end of the fourth semester of candidature.
9.1.4
A part-time student shall complete the requirements for the honours degree no later than at the end of the second semester of honours candidature.
9.1.5
All students must complete the requirements for the degree within four calendar years of first enrolment.
9.2.1
A full-time student shall complete the requirements for the Diploma in Health Sciences no later than at the end of nine months of candidature.
9.2.2
A part-time student shall complete the requirements for the Diploma in Health Sciences no later than at the end of the third semester of candidature.
9.2.3
All students must complete the requirements for the Diploma in Health Sciences within three calendar years of first enrolment.
9.3
A candidate for the Certificate in Health Sciences may proceed on a full-time or part-time basis.
9.3.1
A full-time student shall complete the requirements for the Certificate in Health Sciences no later than at the end of the first semester of candidature.
9.3.2
A part-time student shall complete the requirements for the Certificate in Health Sciences no later than at the end of the second semester of candidature.
9.3.3
All students must complete the requirements for the Certificate in Health Sciences within two calendar years of first enrolment.
10.1.1
The credit granted on the basis of work completed or prior learning at another course at this University or another university may not exceed 24 credit points.
10.1.2
The credit granted on the basis of work completed in the Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences of this University which articulates with this degree may not exceed 24 credit points.
10.1.3
The credit granted on the basis of work completed in the Graduate Diploma in Health Sciences of this University which articulates with this degree may not exceed 36 credit points.
10.1.4
The credit granted on the basis of work completed at an institution other than a university may not exceed 16 credit points.
10.1.5
Credit will not be granted for any units of study which were completed more than five years before admission or re-admission to candidature.
10.2.1
The credit granted on the basis of work completed or prior learning at another course at this University or another university may not exceed 18 credit points.
10.2.2
The credit granted on the basis of work completed in the Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences of this University which articulates with this graduate diploma may not exceed 24 credit points.
10.2.3
The credit granted on the basis of work completed at an institution other than a university may not exceed 12 credit points.
10.2.4
Credit will not be granted for any units of study which were completed more than five years before admission or re-admission to candidature.
10.3.1
The credit granted on the basis of work completed or prior learning at another course at this University or another university may not exceed 12 credit points.
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Master of Exercise Physiology
Course rules1.1.1
an award of Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) from The University of Sydney or the University of Western Sydney; or
1.1.3
an award of Bachelor of Exercise Science from the University of Wollongong, Charles Sturt University or the Australian Catholic University; or
1.1.4
an award of Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation from the University of Wollongong; or
1.1.6
an award of Bachelor of Exercise Science and Nutrition (majored in Exercise Science) from Southern Cross University; or
1.1.8
such studies from a University degree as are deemed to be equivalent to 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.1.4, 1.1.5, 1.1.6, and 1.1.7.
2.1
A student who is a candidate for the pass degree is to complete all core and elective units of study for the pass degree as shown in the Table of Units of Study, as set out in the chapter of the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook relating to the degree.
2.2.2
complete all core and elective units of study for the honours degree as shown in the Table of Units of Study, as set out in the chapter of the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook relating to the degree.
3.1
To qualify for the award of the pass degree of Master of Exercise Physiology, a candidate shall successfully complete a minimum of 96 credit points
3.3
The Faculty of Health Sciences' "Removal or Restriction of Students on Clinical Education or Fieldwork Placements" policy may apply where a candidate is deemed to be unsatisfactory at any time during a fieldwork placement.
4.1
To qualify for the award of Honours for a degree of Master of Exercise Physiology, a candidate shall successfully complete a minimum of 120 credit points, including;
6.1
Details of units of study are set out in the entry for the degree in the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook.
7.1
Candidates who have a shown significant academic ability may, at the discretion of the Dean, be allowed to undertake more than the prescribed 24 credit points per semester.
7.2
Candidates who can demonstrate good reason as to why they should be allowed to undertake less than 12 credit points in any one semester may, at the discretion of the Dean, be permitted to do so.
8.1
Credit granted on the basis of work completed at another university or institution as part of a program of cross-institutional study may not exceed 24 credit points.
9.1
In considering an application for admission to candidature the Faculty will select in preference applicants who are most meritorious in terms of the admission criteria.
9.2
The enrolment of candidates in units of study shall be limited by the exigencies of the timetable.
9.3
The applicant must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Faculty, that during the candidature the student will be able to complete field experience required for the course.
9.4
Except with the permission of the Dean, a candidate may not enrol in units of study with a total value 30 credit points or more in any one semester.
10.1
A candidate who wishes to suspend or discontinue his or her candidature must apply to do so in accordance with the procedures set out in the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook.
11.1
A candidate who wishes to suspend their candidature must complete an 'Application for suspension of candidature' form.
11.2
The application must be received by the Faculty prior to the commencement of the relevant semester.
11.3
Suspension of candidature will be for a minimum of one semester and a maximum of two semesters and may be granted only once for a total of two semesters during the degree.
11.5
Students must submit 'Recommencement of Candidature' form prior to completion of approved period of leave.
11.6
If a suspension of candidature is not granted, students may be required to discontinue their studies and follow the procedures for re-admission.
12.1
The Faculty of Health Sciences may require a student to show good cause why it should allow the student to re-enrol in a degree, diploma, graduate diploma or graduate certificate in the Faculty if it considers that the student has not made satisfactory progress towards fulfilling the requirements for the award.
12.2
It is not possible to define satisfactory progress in all cases in advance, but the Faculty considers that a student's progress is unsatisfactory if the student has:
12.2.1
enrolled on a full-time basis but has not successfully completed all first year requirements within two years;
12.2.2
enrolled on less than a full-time basis, but has not successfully completed those units of study that the Faculty requires him or her to complete in the first year of his or her approved program of study within two years;
12.2.3
enrolled following exclusion from another Faculty or degree or diploma in the University or in another tertiary institution but has not successfully completed those subjects that the Faculty requires him or her to complete in the first year.
12.3
The Faculty may require a student to show good cause why it should allow the student to re-enrol in a unit of study that the student has failed or discontinued with failure more than once.
12.4
If the Faculty permits a student whose progress it considers unsatisfactory to re-enrol, the Faculty may require the student to complete specified units of study within a specified time. If the student does not satisfy this requirement the Faculty may again call upon the student to show good cause why the Faculty should allow him or her to re-enrol.
13.1
To satisfy the academic requirement for a University award, students must obtain a passing grade in all units of study in their courses.
13.2
Students must repeat failed units of study or their equivalent at the first opportunity and will be permitted to progress to the next semester in addition to repeating failed units of study, providing course requirements, including any prerequisites, corequisites and attendance requirements, can be met.
13.3
Detailed information about progression and show cause is set out in the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook.
14.2
All candidates must complete the requirements for the degree no later than the end of the eighth semester of candidature.
15.1
Assessment will be carried out in accordance with the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (as amended) and the general Resolutions and relating policy of the Faculty of Health Sciences.
16.2
The Dean may grant a student credit for units of study completed, or non-credentialed learning or experience gained, other than as part of the program in which he or she has enrolled, if the units of study or learning or experience are equivalent in content, workload and academic standard to units in the relevant Table of Units of Study.
16.3
The credit may be based on units of study completed towards an award course or as a non-award student, or on non-credentialed learning or experience.
16.4
A student seeking credit for units of study completed at the University of Sydney is to apply on the form provided by the Faculty.
16.5
A student seeking credit for units of study completed other than at the University of Sydney is to:
16.7
Credit is not to be granted for units of study completed with the grade of 'Terminating Pass' or 'Conceded Pass', or equivalent.
16.8.1
the method for demonstrating the achievement of the equivalent academic standard for applications based on non-credentialed learning or experience;
16.8.3
the credit point value of any credit granted for units of study not listed in the relevant Table of Units of Study;
Policies
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1.1
1 The Dean may grant a student credit for units of study completed, or non-credentialled learning or experience gained, other than as part of the program in which he or she has enrolled, if the units of study or learning or experience are equivalent in content, workload and academic standard to units in the relevant Table of units of study.
1.2
The credit may be based on units of study completed towards an award course or as a non-award student, or on non-credentialed learning or experience.
1.3
A student seeking credit for units of study completed at the University of Sydney is to apply on the form provided by the Faculty.
1.4
A student seeking credit for units of study completed other than at the University of Sydney is to:
1.6
Credit is not to be granted for units of study completed with the grade of 'Terminating Pass' or 'Conceded Pass', or equivalent.
1.7.1
the method for demonstrating the achievement of the equivalent academic standard for applications based on non-credentialled learning or experience;
1.7.3
the credit point value of any credit granted for units of study not listed in the relevant Table of units of study;
1.7.4
the maximum duration of the student’s candidature for the degree, proportionate to the amount of credit granted;
1.7.5
the credit point value of credit to be granted to a student who wishes to undertake a joint degree, overseas study, or a specialisation of professional value.
2.1
A student who wishes to suspend or discontinue his or her candidature for an undergraduate degree or a diploma is to apply to do so in accordance with the procedures set out in the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook.
3.1
Except with the approval of the Dean, a student who has discontinued his or her candidature for a degree, diploma, graduate diploma or graduate certificate, or whose candidature for a degree, diploma, graduate diploma or graduate certificate has lapsed, is to reapply for admission to candidature.
4.1
The Faculty of Health Sciences may require a student to show good cause why it should allow the student to re-enrol in a degree, diploma, graduate diploma or graduate certificate in the Faculty if it considers that the student has not made satisfactory progress towards fulfilling the requirements for that award.
4.2
It is not possible to define satisfactory progress in all cases in advance, but the Faculty considers that a student’s progress is unsatisfactory if the student has:
4.2.1
enrolled on a full-time basis but has not successfully completed all first year degree or diploma requirements within two years;
4.2.2
enrolled on less than a full-time basis, but has not successfully completed those units the Faculty requires him or her to complete in the first year of his or her approved program of study within two years;
4.2.3
enrolled following exclusion from another Faculty or degree or diploma in the University or in another tertiary institution but has not successfully completed those units the Faculty requires him or her to complete in the first year.
4.3
The Faculty may require a student to show good cause why it should allow the student to re-enrol in a unit of study that the student has failed or discontinued with failure more than once.
4.4
If the Faculty permits a student whose progress it considers unsatisfactory to re-enrol, the Faculty may require the student to complete specified units of study within a specified time. If the student does not satisfy this requirement the Faculty may again call upon the student to show good cause why the Faculty should allow him or her to re-enrol.