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Qualitative Health Research

Degree resolutions

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Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Health Research

Graduate Diploma in Qualitative Health Research

Master of Qualitative Health Research


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 title
KG018 Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Health Research
KF056 Graduate Diploma in Qualitative Health Research
KC087 Master of Qualitative Health Research

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for these courses is full time or part time according to candidate choice, except for the Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Health Research, which is part time only.

3 Master's type

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

(1)
The embedded courses in this sequence are:
(a)
the Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Health Research
(b)
the Graduate Diploma in Qualitative Health Research
(c)
the Master of Qualitative Health Research.
(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 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 and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.
(2)
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Health Research requires:
a degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.
(3)
Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Qualitative Health Research requires:
a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.
(4)
Admission to the degree of Master of Qualitative Health Research requires:
a four year degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification;
or
a degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification and passing a preliminary examination(s) prescribed by the Faculty, unless otherwise exempted.

6 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the courses are set out in the Table of Units of Study: Qualitative Health Research.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Health Research a candidate must successfully complete 24 credit points of core units of study.
(3)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Qualitative Health Research a candidate must successfully complete 36 credit points, including:
(a)
24 credit points of core units of study;
(b)
12 credit points of elective units of study from Part 1 of the Table.
(4)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Qualitative Health Research a candidate must successfully complete 48 credit points, including:
(a)
24 credit points of core units of study;
(b)
24 credit points of elective units of study from Part 1 and/or Part 2 of the Table.

7 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who formally elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.

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