Infection and Immunity
Degree resolutions
Sydney Medical School resolutions and the printed handbook are the official statement of faculty policy. The resolutions contained in the printed handbook are accurate as at November 2013. If a conflict is perceived between the content of the printed handbook and information available elsewhere, Sydney Medical School resolutions and the information available in the handbook online shall always take precedence.
See the Policy Online website: sydney.edu.au/policy, for copies of University policies.
Master of Science in Medicine (Infection and Immunity)
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
| Code | Course and stream title |
|---|---|
| KG005 | Graduate Certificate in Infection and Immunity |
| KF040 | Graduate Diploma in Infection and Immunity |
| KC050 | Master of Medicine (Infection and Immunity) |
| KC051 | Master of Science in Medicine (Infection and Immunity) |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Master's type
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The master's degrees in these resolutions are professional master's courses, as defined by the Coursework Rule.
4 Embedded courses in this sequence
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Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of any of the courses in this sequence. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.
5 Admission to candidature
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Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria. In exceptional circumstances the Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the Faculty, have qualifications, evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.
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any of the following degrees - Bachelor of Science; a medical degree; Bachelor of Medical Science; Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences; Bachelor of Veterinary Science; or Bachelor of Agricultural Science; from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.
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any of the following degrees - Bachelor of Science; a medical degree; Bachelor of Medical Science; Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences; Bachelor of Veterinary Science; or Bachelor of Agricultural Science; from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.
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a Bachelor of Science with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification;
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a pass bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification, and completion of a minimum of 12 months research or work experience in the field after the completion of the degree.
6 Requirements for award
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The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Table of Units of Study: Infection and Immunity.
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To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Infection and Immunity a candidate must successfully complete 24 credit points of core units of study.
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To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Infection and Immunity a candidate must successfully complete 36 credit points, including:
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To qualify for the award of the Master of Medicine (Infection and Immunity) or Master of Science in Medicine (Infection and Immunity) a candidate must successfully complete 48 credit points, including:
7 Credit for previous studies
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The maximum credit a candidate can receive for previous studies (not undertaken as a component of an embedded graduate certificate or graduate diploma) is not to exceed six credit points.