Paediatric Medicine
Degree resolutions
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Master of Medicine (Paediatric Medicine)
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 |
|---|---|
| KG021 |
Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Medicine |
| KF064 | Graduate Diploma in Paediatric Medicine |
| KC073 | Master of Medicine (Paediatric Medicine) |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Master's type
0.
The master's degree in these resolutions is a professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Rule.
4 Embedded courses in this sequence
(2)
Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of any of the courses in this sequence. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.
5 Admission to candidature
(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria. In exceptional circumstances the 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.
6 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Table of Units of Study: Paediatric Medicine.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Medicine a candidate must successfully complete 24 credit points from the Paediatric Medicine table of units of study, including:
(3)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Paediatric Medicine a candidate must successfully complete 36 credit points from the Paediatric Medicine table of units of study, including:
(4)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Medicine (Paediatric Medicine) a candidate must successfully complete 48 credit points from the Paediatric Medicine table of units of study, including:
(5)
Other postgraduate units of study, not listed in the Paediatric Medicine table of units of study, may be included but require the approval of the Course Coordinator and Unit of Study Coordinator.