31. Governance and postgraduate degree regulations
Introduction
This chapter contains information on how postgraduate studies in the Faculty of Medicine are governed, and the resolutions for all postgraduate degrees.
The Combined Board of Postgraduate Studies for the Faculties of Dentistry, Medicine and Pharmacy
Every faculty has a Board of Postgraduate Studies, which oversees the postgraduate courses and candidatures in that faculty. The board for the Faculty of Medicine is combined with the boards for the Faculties of Dentistry and Pharmacy, with the full title being the Combined Board of Postgraduate Studies for the Faculties of Dentistry, Medicine and Pharmacy (CBoPGS).
The CBoPGS is chaired by Professor John Christodoulou (Faculty of Medicine) and is split into two subcommittees, the Coursework Subcommittee that deals with matters relating to coursework candidatures and courses, and the Research Subcommittee that deals with research candidatures and courses. The Deputy Chairs are Professor Andrew McLachlan (Faculty of Pharmacy) and Associate Professor Christopher Peck (Faculty of Dentistry). These two groups meet on a monthly basis with the meetings staggered so that members who represent their disciplines at both committees are able to attend.
The Coursework Subcommittee is chaired by Professor Andrew McLachlan and its constituent members are normally the coursework coordinators of the three faculties. The Deputy Chair is Associate Professor Christopher Peck. The committee is concerned with individual coursework candidatures, new course proposals and amendments, policy development and implementation and quality assurance issues such as coursework reviews.
The Research Subcommittee is chaired by Professor John Christodoulou and its constituent members are normally the postgraduate coordinators of the disciplines and departments of the three faculties.
The Deputy Chair is Associate Professor Andrew McLachlan. The committee is concerned with individual research candidatures, new research course proposals, policy development and implementation and other matters pertaining to quality assurance and best practice.
The secretary of the two committees is Ms Kay Thompson, the Manager of the Postgraduate Student Administration Unit. It is worth noting that the appointments of Chair and Deputy Chairs are made by the Provost.
All requests for admission to a course must be approved by the Combined Board, as are requests for suspension, extensions, and requests by course coordinators to award a student a qualification after fulfilling the requirements of the course.
The Postgraduate Student Administration Unit
The Combined Board is supported by the Postgraduate Student Administration Unit (PSAU) for the Faculties of Dentistry, Medicine and Pharmacy. The staff of this unit are well versed in the complexity of rules and regulations surrounding the various programs of study and are happy to assist students with information at any time. The PSAU should be students’ first point of contact for anything to do with the administration of their course. The course coordinator can help with details of the course, including timetables and which units of study to take.
Office hours: 9am to 5pm, Mondays to Fridays
Contact details:
Postgraduate Student Administration Unit
Edward Ford Building A27
University of Sydney NSW 2006
Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 3132
Fax: +61 2 9351 8529
Email:
Website: www.foh.usyd.edu.au/postgrad/
Senate and faculty resolutions for postgraduate courses
The Senate and faculty resolutions must be read in conjunction with the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (as amended), which sets out the requirements for all coursework courses.
All postgraduate research courses must be read in conjunction with the relevant rules and Resolutions of the Senate and Academic Board, including but not limited to:
- the University of Sydney (Amendment Act) Rule 1999 (as amended); and
- the University of Sydney (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)) Rule 2004;
- the Resolutions of the Academic Board relating to the Examination Procedure for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy; and
- the relevant Faculty Resolutions.
The resolutions are listed in the following order:
Master of Bioethics/Graduate Diploma in Bioethics/Graduate Certificate in Bioethics/Graduate Certificate in Bioethics(Biotechnology)/Graduate Certificate in Bioethics (Clinical Ethics)
Master of Biostatistics/Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics/Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology
Master of Health Policy/Graduate Diploma in Health Policy/Graduate Certificate in Health Policy
Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion
Master of Indigenous Health (Substance Use)/Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health (Substance Use)/Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Health (Substance Use)
Graduate Diploma in Infection and Immunity/Graduate Certificate in Infection and Immunity
Master of International Ophthalmology/Graduate Diploma in International Ophthalmology
Master of International Public Health/Graduate Diploma in International Public Health
Master of Medical Education/Graduate Diploma in Medical Education/Graduate Certificate in Medical Education
Master of Medical Humanities/Graduate Diploma in Medical Humanities/Graduate Certificate in Medical Humanities
Master of Medicine/Master of Science in Medicine
offered in the following streams:
- Clinical Epidemiology
- Dermatology
- Infection and Immunity
- Interdisciplinary Medicine
- Paediatric Medicine
- Ophthalmic Science
- Pain Management
- Psychotherapy
- Renal Medicine
- Reproductive Health Sciences and Human Genetics
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases/HIV
- Sleep Medicine
Graduate Diploma in Medicine/Graduate Diploma of Science in Medicine
offered in the following streams:
- Clinical Epidemiology
- Dermatology
- Interdisciplinary Medicine
- Ophthalmic Science
- Paediatric Medicine
- Pain Management
- Renal Medicine
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases/HIV
- Sleep Medicine
Graduate Certificate in Medicine
offered in the following streams:
- Dermatology
- Interdisciplinary Medicine
- Paediatric Medicine
- Renal Medicine
Graduate Certificate in Pain Management
Master of Public Health/Graduate Diploma in Public Health
Master of Surgery/Graduate Diploma in Surgery
Master of Philosophy
Doctor of Public Health
Master of Bioethics
Graduate Diploma in Bioethics
Graduate Certificate in Bioethics
Graduate Certificate In Bioethics (Biotechnology)
Graduate Certificate In Bioethics (Clinical Ethics)
1.1.1
complete such units of study as may be prescribed by the Faculty of Science as detailed in the Faculty of Science Handbook;
1.1.2
complete the specified number of credit points as detailed in the Faculty of Science Handbook;
1.1.3
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, candidates must complete the honours requirements published in the Faculty of Science Handbook relating to the course.
3.1.1
complete such units of study as may be prescribed by the Faculty of Science as detailed in the Faculty of Science Handbook;
3.1.2
complete the specified number of credit points as detailed in the Faculty of Science Handbook;
3.1.3
satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University.
4.1.2
complete such units of study as may be prescribed by the Faculty of Science as detailed in the Faculty of Science Handbook;
4.1.3
satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University.
5.1
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Bioethics (Biotechnology) by coursework a student must:
5.1.1
complete such units of study as may be prescribed by the Faculty of Science as detailed in the Faculty of Science Handbook;
5.1.2
complete the specified number of credit points as detailed in the Faculty of Science Handbook;
5.1.3
satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University.
6.1
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Bioethics (Clinical Ethics) by coursework a student must:
6.1.1
complete such Units of study as may be prescribed by the Faculty of Science as detailed in the Faculty of Science Handbook;
6.1.2
complete the specified number of credit points as detailed in the Faculty of Science Handbook;
The resolutions for the Bioethics courses can be found in chapter 18 of the Science Handbook 2008, see
www.usyd.edu.au/handbooks/science/18_pg_enrol_advice_ bioethics.shtml.
Master of Biostatics
Diploma in Biostatistics
Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics
1.1.1
successfully complete such units of study as may be prescribed by the Faculty on the recommendation of the head of the discipline concerned;
1.1.2
enrol for and successfully complete units of study, covering material new to the candidate, giving credit for a total of 72 credit points; and
1.1.3
satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University.
1.2
The head of the School of Public Health shall report the result of the examination of the coursework and other work, if any, to the Faculty which shall determine the results of the candidature.
2.1.1
successfully complete such units of study as may be prescribed by the Faculty on the recommendation of the head of the discipline concerned;
2.1.2
enrol for and successfully complete units of study, covering material new to the candidate, giving credit for a total of 48 credit points; and
2.1.3
satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University.
2.2
The head of the discipline concerned shall report the result of the examination of the coursework and other work, if any, to the Faculty which shall determine the results of the candidature.
3.1.1
successfully complete such units of study as may be prescribed by the Faculty on the recommendation of the head of the discipline concerned;
3.1.2
enrol for and successfully complete units of study, covering material new to the candidate, giving credit for a total of 24 credit points; and
3.1.3
satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University.
3.2
The head of the discipline concerned shall report the result of the examination of the coursework and other work, if any, to the Faculty which shall determine the results of the candidature.
1.1
Except as provided in Part 9, section 47 of the University of Sydney (Amendment Act) Rule 1999, the Faculty may, on the recommendation of the head of the School of Public Health, admit to candidature for the degree of Master of Biostatistics, the Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics or the Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics, an applicant who holds:
1.1.1
a bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline from the University of Sydney or another approved institution and has held this qualification for at least one year prior to the commencement of candidature, or
1.1.2
a qualification determined by the Faculty, on the recommendation of the head of the School of Public Health, as equivalent to 1.1.1 and has held this qualification for at least one year prior to the commencement of candidature.
2.1
For details of units of study relating to the degree of Master of Biostatistics, the Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics or the Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics refer to the Faculty Handbook.
3.1
To qualify for the degree of Master of Biostatistics, the Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics or the Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics candidates must:
3.1.1
successfully complete such units of study as may be prescribed by the Faculty on the recommendation of the head of the School of Public Health, and
3.1.2
satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-Laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University, and
3.1.3.1
enrol for and successfully complete units of study, covering material new to the candidate, giving credit for a total of 72 credit points to qualify for the degree of Master of Biostatistics, or
3.1.3.2
enrol for and successfully complete units of study, covering material new to the candidate, giving credit for a total of 48 credit points to qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics, or
3.1.3.2
enrol for and successfully complete units of study, covering material new to the candidate, giving credit for a total of 24 credit points to qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics.
4.1
The degree of Master of Biostatistics, the Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics and the Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics shall all be awarded in one grade only, namely pass.
5.1
A candidate for the degree shall proceed by enrolling and completing units of study as prescribed by Faculty.
6.1
A student must be enrolled in each semester in which he or she is actively completing the requirements for the award course.
6.2
The candidature of a student who has not re-enrolled and who has not obtained approval from the Faculty for a suspension of candidature for the relevant semester will be deemed to have lapsed.
7.1.1
The application must be received by the Faculty prior to the commencement of the relevant semester.
7.1.2
A candidate may only apply for a period of suspension for one semester at any one time. Should a candidate wish to suspend their candidature for more than one semester another application must be made to the Faculty for each subsequent semester, prior to the commencement of the relevant semester.
7.1.4
Where a student has previously enrolled for the relevant semester, a suspension of enrolment may be recorded as Withdrawn (W) or Discontinued Not To Count As Failure (DNF) where that application is received within the time-frames specified by the University and published by the Student Centre, or where the student meets other conditions as specified by the Faculty.
7.2
Where the candidate has previously had two semesters of suspension the application will be considered by the Board of Postgraduate Studies for the Faculty.
8.2
A student whose candidature has lapsed must apply for re-admission in accordance with procedures determined by the Faculty.
9.1
Refer to University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (as amended), Division 3, Section 8 and the Board of Postgraduate Studies for the Faculties of Dentistry, Medicine and Pharmacy, Academic Credit, Advanced Standing, and Exemption Policy.
9.2
A candidate may receive credit, as recommended by the head of the School of Public Health, towards the requirements for the Master of Biostatistics, the Graduate Diploma In Biostatistics or the Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics where:
9.2.1
before admission, the candidate has spent time in graduate study in the University of Sydney or another university, and
9.2.2
the candidate has completed coursework, within five years except with the permission of the Dean, considered by the Dean to be equivalent to work prescribed for the award course.
10.1
A full-time candidate of the degree of Master of Biostatistics must complete the requirements for the degree not earlier than the end of the third semester and not later than the end of the sixth semester, unless otherwise determined by the Dean.
10.2
A part-time candidate of the degree of Master of Biostatistics must complete the requirements for the degree not earlier than the end of the sixth semester and not later than the end of the twelfth semester, unless otherwise determined by the Dean.
10.3
A full-time candidate of the Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics must complete the requirements for the degree not earlier than the end of the second semester and not later than the end of the fourth semester, unless otherwise determined by the Dean.
10.4
A part-time candidate of the Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics must complete the requirements for the degree not earlier than the end of the fourth semester and not later than the end of the eighth semester, unless otherwise determined by the Dean.
10.5
A full-time candidate of the Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics must complete the requirements for the degree not earlier than the end of the first semester and not later than the end of the second semester, unless otherwise determined by the Dean.
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology
1.1.1
complete such units of study as may be prescribed by the Faculty on the recommendation of the head of the discipline concerned;
1.1.2
complete the specified number of credit points as detailed in the Resolutions of the Faculty of Medicine;
1.1.3
satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University.
1.2
The head of the discipline concerned shall report the result of the examination of the coursework and other work, if any, to the Faculty which shall determine the results of the candidature.
1.1
Except as provided in Part 9, section 47 of the University of Sydney (Amendment Act) Rule 1999, the Faculty of Medicine may, on the recommendation of the head of a discipline in the Faculty admit to candidature for the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology an applicant who holds the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of the University of Sydney and who has completed any courses in the subject area in which the applicant seeks to proceed as determined by the Faculty on the recommendation of the head of discipline concerned; or
1.3
an applicant who holds the degree of bachelor of the University of Sydney without first or second class honours and who has completed equivalent work or passed a preliminary examination or examinations as prescribed by the Faculty, and who has completed any courses in the subject area in which the applicant seeks to proceed as determined by the Faculty on the recommendation of the head of the discipline concerned.
2.3.2
to attend lectures, tutorials, practical sessions and seminars, Web forums or conduct research, if any; and
2.4
Where approved, in addition to campus-based learning, the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology may be delivered by distance learning.
3.1
For unit of study details relating to the degrees of Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology by coursework please refer to the course coordinator, the Faculty and course Websites and specific course handouts.
4.1.1
complete such units of study as may be prescribed by the Faculty on the recommendation of the head of the discipline concerned.
4.1.2
complete units of study totalling 24 credit points, including any core units of study, specified by the Faculty.
4.1.3
The head of the discipline concerned shall report the result of the examination of the coursework and other work, if any, to the Faculty which shall determine the results of the candidature.
4.1.4
satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-Laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University.
5.1
The degree of Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology shall be awarded in one grade only, namely pass.
5.2
A candidate for the degree of Master of Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology), the degree of Master of Science in Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology), the Graduate Diploma of Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) or the Graduate Diploma of Science in Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) may apply for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology if, in the opinion of the Faculty and on the recommendation of the head of the department concerned, the candidate fulfils the requirements in 1., and has completed work for that degree equivalent to that required in 4., and such a candidate shall thereupon cease to be a candidate for the previous award course.
6.1
A candidate may be accepted by the Faculty on a probationary basis for a period six months and upon completion of this probationary period the Faculty shall review the candidate's work and shall either confirm the candidate's status or terminate the candidature.
6.2
In the case of a candidate accepted on a probationary basis under 6.1, the candidature shall be deemed to have commenced from the date of such acceptance.
7.1
A student must be enrolled in each semester in which he or she is actively completing the requirements for the award course.
7.2
The candidature of a student who has not re-enrolled and who has not obtained approval from the Faculty for a suspension of candidature for the relevant semester will be deemed to have lapsed.
8.1
Admission to candidature may be limited by a quota. In determining the quota the Faculty will take into account:
8.2
In considering an application for admission the Faculty will take into account the quota. Entry will be based on applicants who are most meritorious in terms of 1 above.
9.1
A candidate who wishes to discontinue enrolment from the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology must notify the Faculty in writing and will be presumed to have discontinued enrolment from the date of that notification, unless evidence is produced showing:
9.2
A discontinuation of enrolment may be recorded as Withdrawn (W) or Discontinued Not To Count As Failure (DNF) where that discontinuation occurs within the time-frames specified by the University and published by the Student Centre, or where the student meets other conditions as specified by the faculty.
10.1.1
The application must be received by the Faculty prior to the commencement of the relevant semester.
10.1.2
A candidate may only apply for a period of suspension for one semester at any one time. Should a candidate wish to suspend their candidature for more than one semester another application must be made to the Faculty for each subsequent semester, prior to the commencement of the relevant semester.
10.1.4
Where a student has previously enrolled for the relevant semester, a suspension of enrolment may be recorded as Withdrawn (W) or Discontinued Not To Count As Failure (DNF) where that application is received within the time-frames specified by the University and published by the Student Centre, or where the student meets other conditions as specified by the faculty.
10.2
Where the candidate has not had two previous semesters of suspension the application will be considered by the Chair of the Board of Postgraduate Studies for the Faculty.
10.3
Where the candidate has previously had two semesters of suspension the application will considered by the Board of Postgraduate Studies for the Faculty or it's Coursework Subcommittee.
11.2
A student whose candidature has lapsed must apply for re-admission in accordance with procedures determined by the Faculty.
12.1.1
on the recommendation of the head of the discipline concerned, call upon any candidate to show cause why that candidature should not be terminated by reason of unsatisfactory progress towards completion of either degree; and
12.1.2
where, in the opinion of the Faculty, the candidate does not show good cause, terminate the candidature.
14.1
A full-time candidate shall complete the requirements for either degree not earlier than one semester after the commencement of candidature and, except with the permission of the Faculty on the recommendation of the head of the discipline concerned, not later than two years after commencement of candidature.
14.2
Except with the permission of the Faculty on the recommendation of the head of the discipline concerned, a part-time candidate shall complete the requirements for either degree not earlier than two semesters after the commencement of candidature and not later than three years after commencement of candidature.
Master of Health Policy
Graduate Diploma in Health Policy
Graduate Certificate in Health Policy
1.1.1
successfully complete such units of study as may be prescribed by the Faculty on the recommendation of the head of the discipline concerned;
1.1.2
enrol for and successfully complete units of study giving credit for a total of 48 credit points, and
1.1.3
satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University.
1.2
The head of the School of Public Health shall report the result of the examination of the coursework and other work, if any, to the Faculty which shall determine the results of the candidature.
2.1.1
successfully complete such units of study as may be prescribed by the Faculty on the recommendation of the head of the discipline concerned;
2.1.2
enrol for and successfully complete units of study giving credit for a total of 36 credit points; and
2.1.3
satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University.
2.2
The head of the School of Public Health shall report the result of the examination of the coursework and other work, if any, to the Faculty which shall determine the results of the candidature.
3.1.1
successfully complete such units of study as may be prescribed by the Faculty on the recommendation of the head of the discipline concerned;
3.1.2
enrol for and successfully complete units of study giving credit for a total of 24 credit points; and
3.1.3
satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University
3.2
The head of the School of Public Health shall report the result of the examination of the coursework and other work, if any, to the Faculty which shall determine the results of the candidature.
1.1
Except as provided in Part 9, section 47 of the University of Sydney (Amendment Act) Rule 1999 (as amended), the Faculty may, on the recommendation of the head of the School of Public Health, admit to candidature for:
1.1.1.1
holds a degree from the University of Sydney, or another recognised institution as provided for in University of Sydney By-Laws, for which the minimum time to qualify was at least four academic years, or
1.1.1.2
has passed a preliminary examination or examinations prescribed by the Faculty, unless exempted by the Faculty, or
1.1.2.1
holds a degree from the University of Sydney, or of another university or academic institution approved by the Dean; or
1.1.2.2
has obtained such qualifications and has completed such courses as are acceptable to the Dean; or
1.1.2.3
furnishes such evidence of special fitness to enter upon systematic courses of study in Health Policy as is acceptable to the Dean; or
1.1.3.1
holds a degree from the University of Sydney, or of another university or academic institution approved by the Dean; or
1.1.3.2
has obtained such qualifications and has completed such courses as are acceptable to the Dean; or
1.1.3.3
furnishes such evidence of special fitness to enter upon systematic courses of study in Health Policy as is acceptable to the Dean.
2.1
For unit of study details relating to the degree of Master of Health Policy, the Graduate Diploma in Health Policy and the Graduate Certificate in Health Policy refer to the Faculty Handbook.
3.1
To qualify for the degree of Master of Health Policy, the Graduate Diploma in Health Policy or the Graduate Certificate in Health Policy candidates must:
3.1.1
successfully complete such units of study as may be prescribed by the Faculty on the recommendation of the head of the School of Public Health, and
3.1.2
satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-Laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University, and
3.1.3.1
enrol for and successfully complete units of study, covering new material to the candidate, giving credit for a total of 48 credit points to qualify for the degree of Master of Health Policy, or
3.1.3.2
enrol for and successfully complete units of study, covering new material to the candidate, giving credit for a total of 36 credit points to qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Health Policy, or
3.1.3.3
enrol for and successfully complete units of study, covering new material to the candidate, giving credit for a total of 24 credit points to qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Health Policy.
4.1
The degree of Master of Health Policy, the Graduate Diploma in Health Policy and the Graduate Certificate in Health Policy shall all be awarded in one grade only, namely pass.
5.2
A candidate for the degree shall proceed by enrolling and completing units of study within the general area of health policy and as prescribed by Faculty.
6.1
A student must be enrolled in each semester in which he or she is actively completing the requirements for the award course.
6.2
The candidature of a student who has not re-enrolled and who has not obtained approval from the Faculty for a suspension of candidature for the relevant semester will be deemed to have lapsed.
7.1.1
The application must be received by the Faculty prior to the commencement of the relevant semester.
7.1.2
A candidate may only apply for a period of suspension for one semester at any one time. Should a candidate wish to suspend their candidature for more than one semester another application must be made to the Faculty for each subsequent semester, prior to the commencement of the relevant semester.
7.1.4
Where a student has previously enrolled for the relevant semester, a suspension of enrolment may be recorded as Withdrawn (W) or Discontinued Not To Count As Failure (DNF) where that application is received within the time-frames specified by the University and published by the Student Centre, or where the student meets other conditions as specified by the Faculty.
7.2
Where the candidate has previously had two semesters of suspension the application will be considered by the Board of Postgraduate Studies for the Faculty.
8.2
A student whose candidature has lapsed must apply for re-admission in accordance with procedures determined by the Faculty.
9.1
Refer to University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (as amended), Division 3, Section 8 and the Board of Postgraduate Studies for the Faculties of Dentistry, Medicine and Pharmacy, Academic Credit, Advanced Standing, and Exemption Policy.
10.1
A full-time candidate for the degree of Master of Health Policy shall complete the requirements for the degree not earlier than two semesters after the commencement of candidature and not later than the end of the fourth semester of candidature, except with the permission of the Faculty on the recommendation of the head of the School of Public Health.
10.2
A part-time candidate for the degree of Master of Health Policy shall complete the requirements for the degree not earlier than two semesters after the commencement of candidature and not later than the end of the eighth semester of candidature, except with the permission of the Faculty on the recommendation of the head of the School of Public Health.
10.3
A full-time candidate for the Graduate Diploma in Health Policy shall complete the requirements for the degree not earlier than two semesters after the commencement of candidature and not later than the end of the fourth semester of candidature, except with the permission of the Faculty on the recommendation of the head of the School of Public Health.
10.4
A part-time candidate for the Graduate Diploma in Health Policy shall complete the requirements for the degree not earlier than two semesters after the commencement of candidature and not later than the end of the sixth semester of candidature, except with the permission of the Faculty on the recommendation of the head of the School of Public Health.
10.5
A full-time candidate for the Graduate Certificate in Health Policy shall complete the requirements for the degree not earlier than two semesters after the commencement of candidature and not later than the end of the sixth semester of candidature, except with the permission of the Faculty on the recommendation of the head of the School of Public Health.
10.6
A part-time candidate for the Graduate Certificate in Health Policy shall complete the requirements for the degree not earlier than two semesters after the commencement of candidature and not later than the end of the eighth semester of candidature, except with the permission of the Faculty on the recommendation of the head of the School of Public Health.
11.1
The head of the School of Public Health shall report the result of the examination of the coursework and other work, if any, to the Faculty which shall determine the results of the candidature.
Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion
1.1.1
successfully complete such units of study as may be prescribed by the Faculty on the recommendation of the head of the discipline concerned;
1.1.2
enrol for and successfully complete units of study giving credit for a total of 48 credit points; and
1.1.3
satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University.
1.2
The head of the School of Public Health shall report the result of the examination of the coursework and other work, if any, to the Faculty which shall determine the results of the candidature.
1.1
Except as provided in Part 9, section 47 of the University of Sydney (Amendment Act) Rule 1999, the Faculty may, on the recommendation of the head of the School of Public Health, admit to candidature for the Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion an applicant who:
1.1.2
who furnishes evidence which satisfies the Faculty that the person is qualified to enter upon the prescribed courses of study in the subject matter of the diploma, and
1.1.3
is able to demonstrate working experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, including experience in engaging communities in action to improve their health, and
1.1.4
is able to demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; and
1.1.5
has the support for his/her candidature from his/her community and, where relevant, from his/her employer.
1.2
Applications from suitably qualified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be given priority.
2.1
For unit of study details relating to the Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion refer to the faculty handbook.
3.1.1
successfully complete such units of study as may be prescribed by the Faculty on the recommendation of the head of the School of Public Health, and
3.1.2
satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-Laws, Rules and Resolutions of the University, and
3.1.3
enrol for and successfully complete units of study giving credit for a total of 48 credit points.
4.1
The Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion shall all be awarded in one grade only, namely pass.
5.1
A student must be enrolled in each semester in which he or she is actively completing the requirements for the award course.
5.2
The candidature of a student who has not re-enrolled and who has not obtained approval from the Faculty for a suspension of candidature for the relevant semester will be deemed to have lapsed.
6.1.1
The application must be received by the Faculty prior to the commencement of the relevant semester.
6.1.2
A candidate may only apply for a period of suspension for one semester at any one time. Should a candidate wish to suspend their candidature for more than one semester another application must be made to the Faculty for each subsequent semester, prior to the commencement of the relevant semester.
6.1.4
Where a student has previously enrolled for the relevant semester, a suspension of enrolment may be recorded as Withdrawn (W) or Discontinued Not To Count As Failure (DNF) where that application is received within the time-frames specified by the University and published by the Student Centre, or where the student meets other conditions as specified by the Faculty.
6.2
Where the candidate has previously had two semesters of suspension the application will be considered by the Board of Postgraduate Studies for the Faculty.