Pharmacy 2002
Pharmacy 2002
Pharmacy 2002
Faculty of Pharmacy
Handbook 2002
University semester and vacation dates 2002 Last dates for withdrawal or discontinuation 2002
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Contents
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How to use this handbook
This is the Faculty of Pharmacy handbook. In it you will find a What are my chances of success?
store of information about things you are likely to need to know Excellent. You have received an offer because the University
about the Faculty. believes you are qualified to complete the degree. Problems
In particular, it will help you to find out who the people in could arise if you are unable or unwilling to give your studies
your Faculty are, the requirements for degrees in the Faculty and some priority over other interests, commitments and worries.
the ways that these can be satisfied, what units of study are Even if you have these problems, there are many ways in which
offered and the books required to do these and where to turn for you can find help and support within the University (these are
more information, advice and help. publicised during Orientation Week). It is worth emphasizing
here that if your first language is not English, or if you have
Information and advice specific learning problems, you should consult the Learning
Faculty Office Assistance Centre.
The offices of the Dean and the Faculty Manager are in the Can I do any units through Summer School?
Pharmacy Building. The Dean is located on level 3 (ground floor) Some units of study may be done through the Summer School in
in Room N362 and the Faculty Manager is in N364. January and February. In 2002, these included Biology and
Faculty advisers Biochemistry. Please consult the Sydney Summer School Web
The Undergraduate Students' adviser is Dr Parisa Aslani, located site for more information, www.usyd.edu.au/summerschool/.
in N408, phone 02 9351 6711, email parisa@pharm.usyd.edu.au.
The postgraduate students' adviser is Dr Andrew Machachlan,
located in N405, phone 02 9351 4452, email
andrewm @ pharm.usyd.edu.au.
Beginning studies in the Faculty of Pharmacy -
frequently asked questions
How do I qualify for the pass degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy?
You complete 192 credit points, normally over four years.
Should I read the Resolutions?
Definitely. The Resolutions, which control undergraduate and
postgraduate degrees, are collected in chapters 3 and 5
respectively. The information in these chapters has precedence
over all other information in this handbook.
How do I qualify for the Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours?
You complete the requirements for the pass degree, together with
advanced study in the fourth year in a single Pharmacy discipline
area.
What is meant by 'credit points'?
Credit points are allotted to each unit of study. A unit of study is a
semester-length course in a particular subject area, requiring
between four and twelve hours per week of class attendance.
Is a 'unit of study' the same as a 'course'or 'subject'? In
handbooks from previous years the word 'unit'seems to have
meant the same as 'credit point'!
The University of Sydney has adopted the terminology
recommended by the Commonwealth Department of, Education,
Training and Youth Affairs (DETYA). You may find that the
academic staff sometimes use the old terms.
I have studied at a tertiary institution already. Can previous
studies be credited?
In general previous university studies can be credited, provided
that they are recent. You must complete a credit application form,
which must be submitted to the Faculty Office together with
original academic transcripts and descriptions of the units that
you wish to have credited.
Is there a time limit?
You must complete all the degree requirements within ten years
from the date of admission to candidature (eg, if you started in
2000, you must have completed by the end of 2009). If you have
credit points from previous study, the time is reduced
appropriately.
Can I interrupt my studies to travel?
You can suspend for a year (usually this is for travel or in order to
earn some money by full time work). If necessary, you can apply
for a further year of suspension, but after this the candidature
usually is considered to have lapsed.
If I do well, can I get into another degree program with a
higher entry mark?
Yes, but this will be competitive. It is realistic to assume you will
be completing the degree in which you first enrol.
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Message from the Dean
If you are a student enrolling for the first time at the University of
Sydney, Faculty of Pharmacy you will probably be excited,
enthusiastic and a bit a fearful. You would have excelled
academically, achieving a UAI of about 95. Your parents would
proud of your achievements, slightly embarrassing you when
giving the good news to neighbours and friends. You are
academically in the top 5 per cent of the population undertaking
tertiary studies. You have successfully competed with over 1400
other students who wanted to enrol in the pharmacy. You should
feel very proud of your achievement.
The Faculty of Pharmacy is privileged that you have chosen to
further your studies in our institution. Our mission is to ensure
that your transition from school to this University is smooth and
that we assist you in everyway possible to expand and
importantly enjoy the challenges of the Bachelor of Pharmacy
degree program and University life. The degree will allow you to
have many career choices including the ability to serve the
Australian community and improve the quality of medication
usage. You will have the opportunity to interact with individuals
and through your intervention improve their quality of life. The
Faculty extends a warm welcome and I look forward to
personally meeting you.
If you are a continuing student you have become a veteran at
working hard, enjoying life and passing examinations with
distinction. You also would have met most of the academic,
technical and administrative staff of the Faculty and service
departments. Their dedication, expertise and friendliness in
assisting you with the learning process have. I am sure,
impressed you. The innovative nature of the Faculty and its staff
has greatly altered your perceptions about the University. By
reading the notice boards and talking to your lecturers you have
been exposed to not only to teaching developments but also to
research. You would have realised that this Faculty has an
international and national reputation, with you meeting leading
world-renowned academics on a daily basis. You have been using
teaching laboratories that are leading world best practice,
providing you with the world's best in technology. The building
that you walk through daily makes you proud to be part of the
faculty. You have a Pharmacy Students Association that is active
in providing you with social and professional activities. Your
representatives constantly interact with the Faculty to provide
constructive feedback and you have a direct say in the decisions
of the Faculty. I encourage you to continue to fully participate in
the faculty's activities and I look forward to continue our
friendship.
SI (Charlie) Benrimoj
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A brief history of the Faculty of Pharmacy
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Message from the Sydney University
Pharmacy Association
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1 Staff
This information is correct as at December 2001. Margaret Jordan, BPharm, AACPA CGP
Dean Carlene Smith, BPharm MPS AACPA
Professor Shalom Isaac Benrimoj Gabrielle Smith, BPharm PhD
Pro Dean Cherie Tsingos, BPharm, MPS JP
Professor Basil Don Roufogalis Specialist Practitioner/Teacher
Associate Deans Jane Ludington, BPharm PhD MHPE UNSW
Prof Carol Armour (Research) Technical staff
Dr Parisa Aslani (Undergraduate) Professional Officers Grade TV
Dr Andrew McLachlan (Postgraduate) Wanen A Olsen, BCom UNSW BPhann MSc, MPS
Assoc Prof Iqbal Ramzan (Admissions and Administration) Fred TK Wong, DipMedTech STC MSc, FACBS
Professor of Pharmacy Practice Professional Officer Grade III
Shalom Isaac Benrimoj, BPharm PhD Bradford, MPS Bruce N Tattam, MSTIA
Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Senior Technical Officers
Basil Don Roufogalis, MPharm PhD DSc, MPS Helen Elimelakh, BE Mendeleev Inst
Professor of Pharmacy Bill Rae
Carol L Armour, BPharm PhD, MPS Jiamin You, BSc Shanghai MPharmSc
Pharmacia Chair in Clinical Pharmacy (St Vincent's Hospital) Technical Officers
Jo-anne Brien, BPharm BS(Pharm) PharmD MCP/AHS, MPS Neville J Baker, ADAS SydlnstTech BAppSc UTS
MRPharmS MSHPA Christopher J Hick, ADAS Syd InstTech
Professor of Pharmaceutics Catherine H Mortimer, BSc DipEd ADAS SydlnstTech
vacant Laboratory Assistant
Reader Jenny Bell
HT Andrew Cheung, MSc HK DIC PhD DSc Lond, FRACI Glassware Cleaners
FRSChem Freda Kambosos
Associate Professors JieLi
Hak-Kim Chan, BPharm NDMC Taipei PhD
Douglas E Moore, MSc PhD Administrative staff
Iqbal M Ramzan, DipPharm CIT NZ MSc PhD Faculty Manager
Senior Lecturers Anita Olga Anderson, BA Adel
David J Cutler, BPharm MSc PhD Lond Administrative Officers
Colin C Duke, BSc Qld PhD James Cook, MRACI Susan Putnam
Ines Krass, BPharm GradDipEd DipHPharm PhD, MPS Margaret Trimble (PPF)
Andrew J McLachlan, BPharm PhD, MPS MACPP Ann Williams, BA Vic MA Auckland DBA Vic
Lecturers Administrative Assistants
Parisa Aslani, BPharm Lond MSc PhD GradDipEdStudies, Christopher Bates, BSc MSc DipEd Tas
MRPharmS MPS JuliaEUyard.BAAM/
Sinthia Bosnic-Anticevich, BPharm PhD Maxine Mackellar, BA
Timothy F Chen, BPharm DipHPharm, MPS Rages Palinasamy (PPF)
Mary Collins, BSc PhD, MRACI Sherry Yam, BCom W'gong (HMREC)
Mahboubeh Hosseini Yegenah, BPharm Tehran MPharm PhD Attendant
Michael Ivery, BSc NSWITPhD Jay O'Sullivan
Romina Nand, BSc PhD Melb Honorary appointments
Erica Sainsbury, BPharm MSc GDipEdStudies, MPS
Susan J Taylor, MSc Lond BPharm PhD, MRPharmS Honorary Professor
Paula Whitehead, BPharm Curtin GradDipSc Barry J Allen, PhD W'gong DSc Melb, FAIP
Kylie Williams, BPharm DipHPharm PhD Honorary Associate Professor
Associate Lecturers Anne Keogh, MB BS MD FRACP
Pauline Goh, BSc Singapore MSc PhD GradCertEd UTS Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturers
Jennie Houseman, BPharm MA Macq Kingsley Ng, BPharm MSc DipFDA, FSHP FAIPM MPS
Rebekah Moles, BPharm DipHPharm Jennifer Schneider, BPharm PhD
Academic (Research only) Honorary Clinical Lecturers
Mary Bebawy, BSc UNSW PhD Linda Graudins, BPharm
Nora Chew, BPharm PhD Maxine Robinson, BPharm DipEd Macq
Linda Gelgor, MSc PhD Sth Africa Penny Webster, BPhann DipHPharm
J Margaret Hughes, BSc PhD Honorary Clinical Associate Lecturer
George Quan Li, BSc PhD Zhongshon (HMREC) Judy Mullan, BPharm BA W'gong, FAPAA
Abilio deAlmeida Neto, BSc UNSW PhD Adjunct Lecturers
Van Hoan Tran, BPharm PhD Jane Langford, BSc Qld PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow Sylvia Roins, PhD
Alaina J Ammit, BAppSc UTS MSc PhD
Joint appointments — Teacher Practitioners
Ben J Basger, BPharm MSc DipHPharm, MPS
Domenica Baskin, BPharm MPS
Alexandra Bennett, BPharm DipHPharm GradCertClinPharm
Betty Chaar, BPharm
Rosalind Dey, BPharm MPS FACPP
Cath Dwyer, BPharm DipHPharm
Ceridwyn Jones, BPharm DipHPharm
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Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
■ Year 1
BIOL Concepts in Biology 6 A HSC Biology. 1,
N May not be counted with BIOL 1901 or 1500. Summer
BIOL ' Human Biology 6 A HSC Biology. 2,
1003 N May not be counted with BIOL 1903 or 1500 or EDUH 1016. Summer
CHEM Chemistry A (Pharmacy) 6 A HSC Chemistry 2-unit or the chemistry component of the 3/4-unit Science course and 1
1611 the 2-unit Mathematics course.
CHEM Chemistry B (Pharmacy) 6 P CHEM 1611 Chemistry A (Pharmacy). 2
1612
MATH Calculus (Pharmacy) 3 A HSC 2-unit Mathematics or equivalent (Students without this assumed knowledge are 2
1605 advised to attend a bridging course in February).
PHAR Introductory Pharmaceutical 4 A HSC Chemistry 2. 2
1607 Science
PHAR Concepts in Pharmacy 3 1
1611
PHAR Social, Behavioural & 5 2
1612 Professional Pharm
PSYC Introductory Psychology 6 1
1611 (Pharmacy)
STAT Statistics (Pharmacy) 3 A HSC 2-unit Mathematics or equivalent (Students without this assumed knowledge are 1 ;
1605 advised to attend a bridging course in February).
■ Year 2
BCHM Proteins, Enzymes and 3 P CHEM 1611 and CHEM 1612. 1,
2611 Metabolism 1 Summer
BCHM Metabolism 2 and Genes 3 P CHEM 1611, CHEM 1612. 2,
2612 C BCHM 2611. Summer
MICR Microbiology (Pharmacy) 3 P BIOL 1001. 1
2605
PCOL Pharmacology 2A (Pharmacy) P CHEM 1611, CHEM 1612, BIOL 1001, BIOL 1003. 1
2603 2 C BCHM 2611, PHSI 2604.
PCOL Pharmacology 2B (Pharmacy) P CHEM 1611, CHEM 1612, BIOL 1001, BIOL 1003. 2
2604 2 C BCHM 2612, PHSI 2605, PCOL 2603.
PHAR Pharmaceutical Microbiology 4 P PHAR 1607, BIOL 1001. 2
2607 C MICR 2605.
PHAR Medicinal Chemistry 2A 6 P MATH 1605 and STAT 1605, CHEM 1611, CHEM 1612 and PHAR 1607. 1
2609 C BCHM 2611 and PCOL 2603.
PHAR Medicinal Chemistry 2B 4 P MATH 1605 and STAT 1605, CHEM 1611, CHEM 1612, PHAR 1607. 2
2610 C BCHM 2612, PCOL 2604, PHAR 2609.
PHAR Pharmacy Practice 2A 2 P PSYC 1611, PHAR 1612. 1
2611 C PCOL 2603, BCHM 2611, PHSI 2604, PHAR 2609.
PHAR Pharmacy Practice 2B 3 P PSYC 1611, PHAR 1612. 2
2612 C PCOL 2604, BCHM 2612, PHSI 2605, PHAR 2610, PHAR 2611.
PHAR Physical Pharmaceutics 2A 5 P MATH 1605 and STAT 1605, CHEM 1611, CHEM 1612 and PHAR 1607. 1
2613
PHAR Physical Pharmaceutics 2B 5 P MATH 1605 and STAT 1605, CHEM 1611, CHEM 1612, PHAR 1607. 2
2614 C PHAR 2613.
PHSI Physiology 2A (Pharmacy) 3 P CHEM 1611, CHEM 1612, BIOL 1003. 1
2604
PHSI Physiology 2B (Pharmacy) 3 P CHEM 1611, CHEM 1612, BIOL 1003. 2
2605 C PHSI 2604.
■ Year 3
PCOL Pharmacology 3A (Pharmacy) 6 P BCHM 2611, BCHM 2612, PHSI 2604 and PHSI 2605. 1
3603
PCOL Pharmacology 3B (Pharmacy) 2 P BCHM 2611, BCHM 2612, PHSI 2604, PHSI 2605. 2
3604 C PCOL 3603.
PHAR Dispensing 4 P PHAR2613,PHAR2614,PHAR2607,PHAR2611andPHAR2612. 2
3601
PHAR Formulation A 3 P PHAR 2607, PHAR 2613 and PHAR 2614. 1
3607
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
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Units of study UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Units of study
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Units of study UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
PCOL 3604 Pharmacology 3B (Pharmacy) This unit of study deals with the application of the principles of
2 credit points. Assoc Prof E Mylecharane. Semester: 2. Classes: 2 lee/ medicinal chemistry as presented in Medicinal Chemistry 2 to
wk. Prerequisite: BCHM 2611, BCHM 2612, PHSI 2604, PHSI 2605. classes of drugs categorised by their common physiological
Corequisite: PCOL 3603. Assessment: One 1.5hr exam. targets or chemical properties. For each drug class, the chemistry
The aims of this unit of study are first, for students to continue the and biochemistry relating to their development, metabolism,
development of an understanding of the merapeutic applications toxicology, mode of action and pharmacological application will
of drugs based on their underlying pharmacodynamic and be examined.
pharmacokinetic properties, and second, to understand clinical Drug classes examined will include agents acting on the
toxicology in the context of drug merapy and usage. The first part peripheral nervous system including cholinergics, adrenergics
of the unit of study covers drugs affecting blood, anaesmetics, and antihistamines; agents acting on the central nervous system
hypnotics, sedatives, anticonvulsants, anxiolytics, including opioids, dopaminergics and serotonergics; agents
antidepressants, neuroleptics, and drugs used to treat motor acting on the cardiovascular system such as antiarhythmics,
disturbances and dementias. The second part of the unit of study antilipidemics, ACE inhibitors and anticoagulants and drugs
covers principles of clinical toxicology, drug reactions and acting on the immune system. General concepte in the use of
interactions, reportage relating to drug reactions and the radiopharmaceuticals will also be investigated.
introduction of new drugs, treatment of poisoning with drugs and Laboratory work will consist of the preparation of an
other agents, and drug abuse. analytical drug profile for an assigned compound in a format
Textbooks suitable for submission to the TGA. This activity will be
Textbooks, study aids and reference books are as for PCOL 2603 undertaken as a group over a period of six weeks.
Pharmacology 2A (Pharmacy) Textbooks
As for PHAR 2609 Medicinal Chemistry 2A
PHAR 3601 Dispensing
4 credit points. Miss E Sainsbury. Semester: 2. Classes: 0.5 hr lec/wk & PHAR 3610 Medicinal Chemistry 3B
3.5 hr prac/wk. Prerequisite: PHAR 2613, PHAR 2614, PHAR 2607, 6 credit points. Dr M Collins. Semester: 2. Classes: 3 lee & 1 hr tut/wk &
PHAR 2611 and PHAR 2612. Assessment: Two 3hr practical exams, 26 hrs of prac over 8 weeks. Prerequisite: BCHM 2611, BCHM 2612,
one 90 min theory exam, continuous assessment. PCOL 2603, PCOL 2604, PHAR 2609 and PHAR 2610. Corequisite:
Introduction to dispensing practice, the importance of accuracy PCOL 3604 and PHAR 3609. Assessment: One 2.5 hr exam (70%),
in dispensing, the prescription, approaches to dispensing classwork (30%).
prescriptions, labelling of dispensed medicines, containers, This unit of study continues on the principles of medicinal
documentation of dispensing procedures, dispensing of chemistry established and developed in Medicinal Chemistry 3 A
particular formulations, effect of changing formulation variables (PHAR 3609).
on the physical properties and efficacy of pharmaceutical Lectures will be on the following: drugs acting as antitumor
products. agents and antimicrobials (antibacterial and antiviral); drugs
A series of practical classes complements the lectures, acting on hormones to include antihormone merapy, hormone
allowing students to prepare a variety of pharmaceutical products merapy, sex hormone analogues, corticosteroids, vitamins and
and critically assess them, as well as facilitating the development minerals; photochemistry and photobiology; drugs from plants to
of error-detection skills. include organic and inorganic substances; herbal medicines and
Textbooks remedies and their active ingredients; pharmacognosy.
Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary (17th ed) 2000. Laboratory work will include forensic analysis of a drug
involved in a suspicious death and a choice of eimer a QSAR
PHAR 3607 F o r m a t i o n A practical on estrogens or a hepatotoxicity practical.
3 credit points.-Dr-N-Daides, Semester: 1. Classes: 2 lec/wk & 12hrs Textbooks
prac session & 2hr tuts. Prerequisite: PHAR 2607, PHAR 2613 and As for PHAR 2609
PHAR 2614. Assessment: One 2hr exam (90%); prac (10%).
This unit of study aims to facilitate an understanding of the PHAR 3611 Pharmacokinetics A
design, formulation, manufacture and evaluation of 3 credit points. Pharmaceutics staff. Semester: 1. Classes: 2.5 Iec &0.5
pharmaceutical dose forms. The unit starts with an introduction tut/wk. Prerequisite: PHAR 2613 and PHAR 2614. Assessment: One
2hr exam.
to different dose forms and the importance of route of
administration. Solid dose forms are examined in detail. The Fundamental concepts of pharmacokinetics; mass balance
formulation and evaluation of aerosols is examined. The principle; elimination, extraction ratio, clearance, bioavailability,
application and preparation of radiopharmaceuticals is constant rate infusion, first pass effect; volume of distribution;
presented. Nasal delivery systems for local and systmeic use are intravenous bolus kinetics; kinetics following extravascular
considered. Novel drug delivery technologies are also presented doses; renal excretion; hepatic elimination mechanisms; tissue
in this unit. distribution mechanisms; calculation of multiple dose regimens.
Practical: Two practical sessions will investigate the PHAR 3612 Pharmacokinetics B
formulation, manufacture and evaluation of solid dose forms. 3 credit points. Dr I Ramzan. Semester: 2. Classes: 2.5 hr Iec &0.5 hr
Textbooks tut/wk. Prerequisite: PHAR 2613, PHAR 2614. Corequisite: PHAR
Martin AN. Physical Pharmacy (Lea & Febiger, 1993) 3611. Assessment: One 1.5 hr exam (80%), 2 quizzes (20%).
Reference books This is the second unit of study in Pharmacokinetics and will
Ansel et al. Pharmaceutical Dose Forms and Drug Delivery Systems. 6th present additional basic pharmacokinetic theory and apply this
edn (Lea & Febiger) theory to clinical situations. Pharmacokinetic principles will be
Aulton. Pharmaceutics: the Science of Dosage Form Design (Churchill applied to drug dosage regimen design and dosage adjustment in
Livingston, 1988) different patient groups. Lectures on additional pharmacokinetic
Florence & Attwood. Physiochemical Principles of Pharmacy theory include: Kinetics of Metabolite Formation/Elimination,
(MacMillan, 1988) Kinetics of Pharmacologic Effects-Pharmacodynamics, Kinetics
PHAR 3608 Formu|at(pn B of Drug Protein Binding, Chirality in Drug Pharmacokinetics/
Pharmacodynamics, Kinetics of Bioequivalence Testing.
2 credit points.-Br-N-Bavtes. Semester: 2. Classes: 2 lec/wk.
Clinical Pharmacokinetic aspects include: General Principles
Prerequisite: PHAR 2607, PHAR 2613, and PHAR 2614. Corequisite:
of Drug Dosage Design and Adjustment, Variability in Drug
PHAR 3607. Assessment: One 2hr exam; assignment.
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, Pertubations in
This unit of study builds on the material presented in Formulation Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics in Disease, General
A (PHAR 3607). The topics covered in this unit include: Principles of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, Pharmacokinetic
parenteral and ophthalmic formulations; rectal dose forms; Interpretation of Product/Consumer Information and
topical formulations; photobiology and sunscreens; and stability Pharmacokinetic Considerations in Drug Interactions.
aspects of pharmaceutical dose forms. Case studies in product Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics of Selected Drugs
and process development will also be studied. includes: Anti-convulsants, Antibiotics, And-Asthma Drugs,
Textbooks Aspirin, Paracetamol and NASAIDs, Anti-fungals, Anti-HIV
As for PHAR 3607 (AIDS) Drugs, Immunosuppressants, Anti-coagulants,
PHAR 3609 Medicinal Chemistry 3A Cardiovascular Drugs and Hypertensives, Biotechnology
6 credit points. Dr M Ivery. Semester: 1. Classes: 3 lee & 1 hr tut/wk & 4hr Products, Anti-psychotics and Neuroactive Drugs.
of prao for 6 weeks. Prerequisite: BCHM 2611, BCHM 2612, PCOL Textbooks
2603, PCOL 2604, PHAR 2609 and PHAR 2610. Corequisite: PCOL Rowland M and Tozer TN Clinical Pharmacokinetics (3rd edition) Lea &
3603. Assessment: One 2.5 hr exam (70%), classwork (30%). Febiger, 1995.
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Units of study UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Birkett DJ Pharmacokinetics Made Easy (McGraw Hill, 1998) PHAR 4602 New Drug Technologies
4 credit points. Dr Mary Collins. Semester: 1. Classes: 12 lect & 4
PHAR 3613 Pharmacy Practice 3A specialised lectures/tutorials; Workshops: 1 x 4hr & 3 x 3hr. Prerequisite:
6 credit points. Dr K Williams. Semester: 1. Classes: 2 lec/wk & 12 x 2 hr PHAR 3609, PHAR 3610, PCOL 3603, PCOL 3604. Assessment:
tuts & 11 x 3 hr field work sessions. Prerequisite: PCOL 2603, PCOL
2604, PHSI 2604, PHSI 2605, BCHM 2611, BCHM 2612, PHAR 2611
Continuous assessment, including one major assignment and workshop
and PHAR 2612. Corequisite: PCOL 3603, PHAR 3609 and PHAR (35%), three minor workshops (30%) and one examination (50%).
3611. Assessment: 0.5hr oral exam (50%), tutorials (10%), externship New Drug Technologies aims to expose students to developing
assessment (10%), written case (20%), two computer quizzes (10%). biotechnologies such as gene merapy, growth factors and
Therapeutics: This strand is a continuation of the merapeutics cytokines, immunomerapy and pro-drugs while covering aspects
section of Pharmacy Practice 2B (PHAR 2612). Topics covered of neurological disorders, cardiovascular diseases, cancer and
AIDS. The course material will be covered by a series of of
include renal, hepatic, haematology.eye and ear, gastrointestinal, introductory lectures, workshops and specialised lectures/
nutrition and rheumatology. Each of these areas will be covered tutorials. The specialised lectures/tutorials will be presented by
in terms of epidemiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, invited scientific professionals, who will give an insight on
and the drug and non-drug management. This unit of study will developments of new and up-and-coming biotechnology and the
also explore the role of pharmacists in implementing clinical impact on pharmaceutical care.
interventions and interprofessional communication.
Externships: The externship will integrate lecture material PHAR 4603 Pharmaceutics Workshop
with practice. Students will complete case studies and report 4 credit points. Dr I Ramzan. Semester: 1. Classes: 4hr workshop/wk.
back to tutorials. Problem-solving skills will be enhanced. Prerequisite: PHAR 3611, PHAR 3612, PHAR 3607 and PHAR 3608.
Tutorial: The tutorials will employ problem-based learning Assessment: Learning portfolio and assignment (80%) and oral
techniques. A number of computerised drug information presentation (20%).
databases will be used. Role-plays will be used to develop The overall aim of this unit of study is to integrate knowledge
students' communication skills in pharmacist/patient and from the various sub-disciplines within Pharmaceutics, including
pharmacist/doctor interactions. Familiarisation with computer physical pharmacy, pre-formulation science,
software written specifically for pharmacists will also take place. biopharmaceuticals, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
Textbooks There will be twelve workshop scenarios (plus an
Walker R & Edwards C (eds) Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics (2nd introductory session) dealing with Drug Discovery, Dose Form
ed) 1998 Design, Bioavailability/Bioequivalence Evaluation, Product and
Misan G (exec ed) Australian Medicines Handbook. 2000 Consumer Information Pharmacodynamics. At the end of each
Therapeutic Guidelines Victorian Drug Usage Advisory Committee workshop session, one student from each sub-group will present
1997-2000 an oral summary of the results/conclusions (20% of assignment).
PHAR 3614 Pharmacy Practice 3B Students will also keep their own workshop portfolio consisting
7 credit points. Dr K Williams. Semester: 2. Classes: 3 lec/wk & 12 x 2 hr of eimer formal summaries of results/conclusions or completed
tuts & 11 x 3 hr field work sessions. Prerequisite: PCOL 2603, PCOL workshop handouts (30% of assessment). In the last three
2604, PHSI 2604, PHSI 2605, BCHM 2611, BCHM 2612, PHAR 2611, sessions there will be a Drug Development Project; selected
PHAR 2612. Corequisite: PCOL 3604, PHAR 3610, PHAR 3612, PHAR examples here will include drugs with high or low aqueous
3613. Assessment: 0.5hroral exam (50%), tutorials (10%), externship solubility, with long or short elimination half-lives with low or
assessment (10%), written case (20%), two computer quizzes (10%). high clearances and with narrow or wide merapeutic ranges. This
Therapeutics: This section is a continuation of the merapeutics assignment will count for 50% of the final assessment.
section of Pharmacy Practice 3A (PHAR 3613). Topics covered Textbooks
include obstetrics and gynaecology, neurology, psychiatry, As for PHAR 3612 Pharmacokinetics B and PHAR 3607 Formulation A.
urology, dermatology, HIV/AIDS, oncology and palliative care.
Each of these areas will be covered in terms of epidemiology, PHAR 4604 Clinical Pathology A
pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and the drug and non- 2 credit points. Dr M Ivery, MrT Chen. Semester: 1. Classes: 10 x 1hr
drug management. The unit of study will also explore the role of lees; 16 hrs tuts (or equivalent). Prerequisite: PHAR 3609, PHAR 3610,
pharmacists in conducting medication regimen reviews and PHAR 3613, PHAR 3614, PCOL 3603, PCOL 3604. Assessment:
interprofessional communication Continuous assessment through written and oral presentation of case
study reports.
Externships: The externship will integrate lecture material The principles and practice of clinical chemistry as it is applied to
with practice. Students will complete case studies and report the diagnosis, screening and monitoring of physiological
back to tutorials. Problem-solving skills will be enhanced. processes in health and disease will be examined as well as the
Tutorial: The tutorials will employ problem-based learning measurement of specific analytes to monitor the physiological
techniques. A number of computerised drug information effects of specific drug regimen. The clinical interpretation of the
databases will be used. Role-plays will be used to develop results of clinical chemistry investigations in diagnosis,
students' communication skills in pharmacist/patient and screening and monitoring will also be examined.
pharmacist/doctor interactions. Familiarisation with computer Specific topic areas covered will include cardiovascular
software written specifically for pharmacists will also take place. conditions, merapeutic drug monitoring, monitoring of renal
Textbooks sufficiency, blood gases and other chemical indicators of
As for PHAR 3613 Pharmacy Practice 3 A respiratory performance.
Textbooks
Year 4 Manual of Use and Interpretation of Pathology Tests, Royal College of
Pathologists of Australasia (1997)
PHAR 4601 Integrated Dispensing Kaplan A and Szabo L Clinical Chemistry: Interpretation and
4 credit points. Dr A McLachlan and Dr P Aslani. Semester: 1. Classes:
2 hr tut and 2 hr prac class/wk. Prerequisite: PHAR 3601, PHAR 3613
Techniques. (Williams & Wilkins, 1994)
and PHAR 3614. Assessment: Demonstrate adequate performance in PHAR 4607 Clinical Pathology B
practical exam, continuous assessment, Forensic Pharmacy exam and 2 credit points. Dr M Ivery, MrT Chen. Semester: 2. Classes: 1 0 x 1 hr
portfolio presentation. lects; 16 hrs tuts (or equivalent). Prerequisite: PHAR 3609, PHAR 3610,
Integrated Dispensing llinks together the skills and knowledge PHAR 3613, PHAR 3614, PCOL 3603, PCOL 3604. Assessment:
that students have developed in Dispensing and Pharmacy Continuous assessment through written and oral presentation of case
Practice. The emphasis is on clinical practice and develops the study reports.
meme that dispensing is not a single event but draws skills and The principles and practice of clinical chemistry as it is applied to
knowledge from a variety of areas of pharmacy practice, the diagnosis, screening and monitoring of physiological
including communication with the patient and prescriber. This is processes in health and disease will be examined, as well as the
achieved using a simulated practice environment. Students learn measurement of specific analytes to monitor the physiological
to integrate the training they have received in dose form effects of specific drug regimen. The clinical interpretation of the
preparation with patient counselling skills, forensic and results of clinical chemistry investigations in diagnosis,
administrative requirements (including the use of computer- screening and monitoring will also be examined.
based dispensing programs), as well as the professional aspects Specific topic areas covered will include chronic and acute
of pharmacy to allow them to become competent dispensers of diabetic conditions, thyroid dysfunction, infection and
medicines. haematoligic disorders.
Textbooks Textbooks
As for PHAR 3601 Dispensing As for PHAR 4604 Clinical Pathology A
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Units of study
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Units of study UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
specialist areas of Pharmaceutics. It provides an important basis Students will provide short oral presentations for open discussion
in advanced coursework and laboratory research for those who with other staff and postgraduate students. Research projects in
wish to become candidates for the PhD, MSc and MPharm areas of Pharmacy Practice such as Pharmacoeconomics,
degrees. (Honours students will also retain essentially all of the Pharmacoepidemiology, Professional Practice, Geriatric
professionally based training of the Pass degree and complete in Patients, Asthma Management and Clinical Practice will be
the same time.) A maximum of 10 students will be enrolled by offered. (Honours students will also retain essentially all of the
invitation only. professionally based training of the Pass degree and complete in
the same time.) A maximum of 10 students will be enrolled by
PHAR 4924 Pharmaceutics B (Advanced) invitation only.
10 credit points. Dr A McLachlan. Semester: 2. Classes: 1 hr tutorial, 1 hr
seminar & 8 hrs research project/wk. Prerequisite: PHAR 4921 at a PHAR 4926 Pharmacy Practice B (Advanced)
credit level or better. Assessment: Oral presentation, Project/report, 10 credit points. Prof C Armour. Semester: 2. Classes: 1 hr lec/tut/
attendance and contribution in workshops. seminar & 9 hrs Research Project/ wk. Prerequisite: PHAR 4923 at a
NB: Permission required for enrolment. credit level or better. Assessment: Protocol presentation (30%), written
This unit of study is designed to extend the Pharmacy report (60%), seminars (10%).
undergraduate's knowledge and skills in research practice and NB: Permission required for enrolment.
problem solving, and written and oral scientific communication This unit of study is designed to extend the Pharmacy
acquired in the February semester unit of study PHAR 4921 undergraduate's knowledge and skills in research practice and
Pharmaceutics A (Advanced). It provides an important basis for problem solving, and written and oral scientific communication
those who may wish to branch into specialised areas and will be acquired in PHAR 4923 Pharmacy Practice A (Advanced)
particularly useful for those seeking employment in industry, Pharmacy Practice B (Advanced) provides an important basis
government or hospital laboratories, research institutions and for those who may wish to branch into specialised areas and will
also for those considering continuation to postgraduate studies. be particularly useful for those seeking employment in industry,
The lecture/tutorial and seminar components of the unit of government, hospital laboratories, research institutions and also
study (2 credit points) will assist in the development of advanced for those considering continuation to postgraduate studies.
research skills and will complement the research project. The The lecture/tutorial/seminar component of the course (1
individual research project prepared in the February semester credit point) will assist in the development of advanced research
will be pursued under the supervision of a member of the skills and will complement the research project. A final research
academic staff (8 credit points). A final research presentation and presentation and report describing research results and
report describing research results and conclusions is to be conclusions is to be presented at the end of the semester.
presented at the end of the July Semester.
PCOL 4907 Pharmacology A Advanced (Pharmacy)
PHAR 4922 Pharmaceutical Chemistry A (Advanced) 10 credit points. Assoc Prof E Mylecharane, Dr R Vandenberg.
10 credit points. Dr C Duke. Semester: 1. Classes: 5 hr lec/tut/seminar & Semester: 1. Classes: Two x 2hr seminar & 5hr prac/wk. Prerequisite:
5 hr Project/wk. Prerequisite: All third year pharmacy units of study. All third year pharmacy units of study. Enrolment only by invitation to
Enrolment only by invitation to those with a high WAM. Assessment: those with a high WAM. Assessment: One 2 hr exam (seminar; 20%),
Examination/assignment (36%), Oral presentation (34%), Report on one 1.5hr exam (prac; 15%), oral and written presentations (15%),
project (30%). classwork (50%).
NB: Permission required for enrolment. NB: Permission required for enrolment.
Pharmaceutical Chemistry A (Advanced) is designed to extend The aim of this unit of study is to develop students' awareness
the Pharmacy undergraduate's knowledge and skills in research and understanding of the pivotal role of experimental
practice and problem solving, and written and oral scientific pharmacology in the development of drugs, and to develop their
communication. It provides an important basis for those who ability to conduct experimental investigations in accordance with
wish to become candidates for the PhD, MSc and MPharm established standards of scientific methodology and critical
degrees. In addition, the unit of study provides extra training in analysis. The experimental pharmacological aspects of the
specialised areas and will be particularly useful for those seeking development of selected drug classes is studied by means of
employment in industrial, government and hospital laboratories. enquiry-based and problem-based learning approaches utilizing
(Advanced students will also retain essentially all of the seminar/workshops, library research and written assignments.
professionally based training of the pass degree and complete in Experience in a range of pharmacological experimental
the same time.) techniques is gained in supervised laboratory practical classes by
completing a series of experimental pharmacological
PHAR 4925 Pharmaceutical Chemistry B (Advanced) investigations into the actions of selected classes of drugs whose
10 credit points. Dr C Duke. Semester: 2. Classes: 1 hr lec/tut/seminar & activity is well established; experience in the practical aspects of
9 hr practical work/wk. Prerequisite: PHAR 4922 at a credit level or experiment design, analysis, interpretation and reporting of
better. Assessment: Oral presentation -10%, Examination - 1 0 % , pharmacological investigations is also gained. Students will also
Project/report- 80%. select and prepare for an experimental pharmacology research
NB: Permission required for enrolment. project, which will be undertaken in PCOL 4908 Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical Chemistry B (Advanced) is designed to extend B Advanced (Pharmacy), by preparing a literature review and
the Pharmacy undergraduate's knowledge and skills in research research proposal for both oral and written presentation.
practice and problem solving, and written and oral scientific Textbooks
communication acquired in the February semester unit of study Textbooks, study aids and reference books are as for PCOL 2603
PHAR 4922 Pharmaceutical Chemistry A (Advanced). The unit Pharmacology 2A (Pharmacy)
of study provides an important basis for those who may wish to
branch into specialised areas and will be particularly useful for PCOL 4908 Pharmacology B Advanced (Pharmacy)
those seeking employment in industry, government, hospital 10 credit points. Assoc Prof E Mylecharane, Dr R Vandenberg.
laboratories, research institutions and also for those considering Semester: 2. Classes: 10hr research laboratory placement/wk.
continuation to postgraduate studies. Prerequisite: PCOL 4907 at a credit level or better. Assessment: Oral
presentation (15%), written dissertation (70%), laboratory placement
The lecture/tutorial/seminar component of the course (1 work (15%).
credit point) will assist in the development of advanced NB: Permission required for enrolment.
laboratory based research skills and will complement the The aim of this unit of study is to develop students' awareness
research project. The individual research project prepared in the and understanding of the pivotal role of experimental
February semester will be pursued (9 credit points). A final pharmacology in the development of drugs, and to develop their
research presentation and report describing research results and ability to conduct experimental investigations in accordance with
conclusions is to be presented at the end of the July Semester. established standards of scientific methodology and critical
PHAR 4923 Pharmacy Practice A (Advanced) analysis. In this unit of study, each student will gain experience in
10 credit points. Prof C Armour. Semester: 1. Classes: 5 lee & 5 tut/wk.
some advanced experimental pharmacological research
Prerequisite: All third year pharmacy units of study. Enrolmen only by techniques, through the undertaking of an individual research
invitation to those with a high WAM. Assessment: Diary (30%), oral project under the direct supervision of academic and research
presentations (40%), assessment of literature (20%), examination (10%). staff in the Department, and the preparation of an oral
NB: Permission required for enrolment. presentation and a written dissertation on the experimental
Weekly discussion between students, their supervisors and other project work. The experimental project work is undertaken in the
pharmacy practice personnel will take place in order to evaluate July semester, during placement for 1.5 contiguous days per
and formulate possible methodologies for research projects. week in Department research laboratories. Students are selected
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Units of study
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3 Undergraduate degree regulations
This chapter contains the regulations governing undergraduate (3) This Rule governs all coursework award courses in the
degrees throughout the University and the regulations governing University. It is to be read in conjunction with the University
undergraduate degrees offered by the Faculty of Pharmacy. of Sydney (Amendment Act) Rule 1999 and the Resolutions
The regulations governing postgraduate award courses can be of the Senate and the faculty resolutions relating to each
found in chapter 5. award course in that faculty.
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE REGULATIONS University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000
testamur means a certificate of award provided to a graduate, (2) A student who completes a unit of study for which only a
usually at a graduation ceremony; pass/fail result is available will be recorded as having satisfied
transcript or academic transcript means a printed statement requirements.
setting out a student's academic record at the University; (3) In determining the results of a student in any unit of study, the
unit of study means the smallest stand-alone component of a whole of the student's work in the unit of study may be taken
student's award course that is recordable on a student's into account.
transcript. Units of study have an integer credit point value, (4) Examination and assessment in the University are conducted
normally in the range 3-24; in accordance with the policies and directions of the
undergraduate award course means an award course leading to Academic Board.
the award of an associate diploma, diploma, advanced diploma or 6. Attendance
degree of bachelor.
(1) A faculty has authority to specify the attendance requirements
2. Authorities and responsibilities for courses or units of study in that faculty. A faculty must
(1) Authorities and responsibilities for the functions set out in this take into account any University policies concerning modes
Rule are also defined in the document Academic Delegations of attendance, equity and disabled access.
of Authority. The latter document sets out the mechanisms by (2) A faculty has authority to specify the circumstances under
which a person who has delegated authority may appoint an which a student who does not satisfy attendance requirements
agent to perform a particular function. may be deemed not to have completed a unit of study or an
(2) The procedures for consideration of, and deadlines for award course.
submission of, proposals for new and amended award courses
will be determined by the Academic Board. Division 2 - Enrolment
Division 1 - Award course requirements, credit 7. Enrolment restrictions
points and assessment (1) A student who has completed a unit of study towards the
3. Award course requirements requirements of an award course may not re-enrol in that unit
(l)To qualify for the award of a degree, diploma or certificate, a of study, except as permitted by faculty resolution or with the
student must: written permission of the dean. A student permitted to re-
(a) complete the award course requirements specified by the enrol may receive a higher or lower grade, but not additional
Senate for the award of the degree, diploma or certificate credit points.
concerned; (2) Except as provided in sub-section (1), a student may not enrol
(b) complete any other award course requirements specified in any unit of study which overlaps substantially in content
by the Academic Board on the recommendation of the faculty with a unit that has already been completed or for which credit
and published in the faculty resolutions relating to the award or exemption has been granted towards the award course
course; requirements.
(c) complete any other award course requirements specified (3) A student may not enrol in units of study additional to award
by the faculty in accordance with its delegated authority and course requirements without first obtaining permission from
published in the faculty resolutions relating to the award the relevant dean.
course; and (4) Except as prescribed in faculty resolutions or with the
(d) satisfy the requirements of all other relevant by-laws, rules permission of the relevant dean:
and resolutions of the University. (a) a student enrolled in an undergraduate course may not
4. Units of study and credit points enrol in units of study with a total value of more than 32 credit
points in any one semester, or 16 credit points in the summer
(1) (a) A unit of study comprises the forms of teaching and session; and
learning approved by a faculty. Where the unit of study is
being provided specifically for an award course which is the (a) a student enrolled in a postgraduate award course may not
responsibility of another faculty, that faculty must also enrol in units of study with a total value of more than 24 credit
provide approval. points in any one semester, or 12 credit points in the summer
(b) Any faculty considering the inclusion of a unit of study in session.
the tables of units available for an award course for which it is Division 3 - Credit, cross-institutional study and
responsible may review the forms of teaching and learning of their upper limits
that unit, may consult with the approving faculty about
aspects of that unit and may specify additional conditions 8. Credit for previous studies
with respect to inclusion of that unit of study. (1) Students may be granted credit on the basis of previous
(2) A student completes a unit of study if the student: studies.
(a) participates in the learning experiences provided for the (2) Notwithstanding any credit granted on the basis of work
unit of study; completed or prior learning in another award course at the
(b) meets all examination, assessment and attendance University of Sydney or in another institution, in order to
requirements for the unit of study; and qualify for an award a student must:
(c) passes the required assessments for the unit of study. (a) for undergraduate award courses, complete a minimum of
(3) Each unit of study is assigned a specified number of credit the equivalent of two full-time semesters of the award course
points by the faculty responsible for the unit of study. at the University; and
(4) The total number of credit points required for completion of (b)for postgraduate award courses, complete at least fifty
an award course will be as specified in the Senate resolutions percent of the requirements prescribed for the award course at
relating to the award course.
the University.
(5) The total number of credit points required for completion of
award courses in an approved combined award course will be These requirements may be varied where the work was
specified in the Senate or faculty resolutions relating to the completed as part of an embedded program at the University
award course. or as part of an award course approved by the University in an
(6) A student may, under special circumstances, and in approved conjoint venture with another institution.
accordance with faculty resolutions, be permitted by the (3) The credit granted on the basis of work completed at an
relevant dean to undertake a unit or units of study other than institution other than a university normally should not exceed
those specified in the faculty resolutions relating to the award one third of the overall award course requirements.
course and have that unit or those units of study counted (4) A faculty has authority to establish embedded academic
towards fulfilling the requirements of the award course in sequences in closely related graduate certificate, graduate
which the student is enrolled. diploma and master's degree award courses. In such
5. Unit of study assessment embedded sequences, a student may be granted credit for all
or some of the units of study completed in one award of the
(1) A student who completes a unit of study will normally be
awarded grades of high distinction, distinction, credit or pass, sequence towards any other award in the sequence,
in accordance with policies established by the Academic irrespective of whether or not the award has been conferred.
Board. The grades high distinction, distinction and credit (5) In an award course offered as part of an approved conjoint
indicate work of a standard higher than that required for a venture the provisions for the granting of credit are prescribed
pass. in the Resolutions of the Senate and the faculty resolutions
relating to that award course.
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE REGULATIONS Resolutions relating to the Bachelor of Pharmacy
(h)The Appeals Committee or sub-committee may hear the Division 9 -Transitional provisions
relevant dean but that dean may only be present at those stages 25. Application of this Rule during transition
at which the student is permitted to be present. Similarly, the This Rule applies to all candidates for degrees, diplomas and
dean is entitled to be present when the Committee or sub certificates who commence candidature after 1 January 2001.
committee hears the student. Candidates who commenced candidature prior to this date may
(i) If, due notice having been given, a student fails to attend a choose to proceed in accordance with the resolutions of the
meeting of the Appeals Committee or sub-committee Senate in force at the time they enrolled, except that the faculty
scheduled to consider that student's appeal, the Appeals may determine specific conditions for any student who has re-
Committee or sub-committee, at its discretion, may defer enrolled in an award course after a period of suspension.
consideration of the appeal or may proceed to determine the
appeal.
(j) A student who has been excluded in accordance with these ■ Resolutions relating to the Bachelor
resolutions and has lodged a timely appeal against that
exclusion may re-enrol pending determination of that appeal of Pharmacy
if it has not been determined by the commencement of classes
in the next appropriate semester. Resolutions of the Senate:
Division 7 - Exceptional circumstances
Bachelor of Pharmacy
These Resolutions of the Senate relate to the Bachelor of
19. Variation of award course requirements in exceptional Pharmacy
circumstances These Resolutions must be read in conjunction with The
The relevant dean may vary any requirement for a particular University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule, which sets out the
student enrolled in an award course in that faculty where, in the requirements for all undergraduate courses, and the relevant
opinion of the dean, exceptional circumstances exist. Faculty resolutions.
Division 8 - Award of degrees, diplomas 1. Requirements for the Pass degree
and certificates To qualify for the award of the Pass degree students must:
(1) gain a minimum of 192 credit points by successfully
20. Classes of award completing all First Year, Second Year, Third Year and Fourth
(1) Undergraduate diplomas may be awarded in five grades - Year units of study as set out in Table I. No more than 28
pass, pass with merit, pass with distinction, pass with high credit points shall be counted towards the degree total for
distinction or honours. units of study in which the grade PCON was awarded in
(2) Degrees of bachelor may be awarded in two grades - pass or accordance with (i) to (iv) below.
honours. (i) No more than 12 credit points at the First Year level shall be
(3) Graduate diplomas and graduate certificates may be awarded counted towards the degree total for units of study in which
in one grade only— pass. the grade of PCON was awarded
(4) Degrees of master by coursework may be awarded three (ii) No more than 10 credit points at the Second Year level
grades - pass, pass with merit or honours.
shall be counted towards the degree total for units of study in
21. Award of the degree of bachelor with honours which the grade of PCON was awarded.
(l)The award of honours is reserved to indicate special (iii) No more than 6 credit points at the Third Year level shall
proficiency. The basis on which a student may qualify for the be counted towards the degree total for units of study in which
award of honours in a particular award course is specified in the grade of PCON was awarded.
the faculty resolutions relating to the course.
(iv) No credit points at the Fourth Year level shall be counted
(2) Each faculty shall publish the grading systems and criteria for
the award of honours in that faculty. towards the degree with the grade of PCON.
(2) satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-Laws, Rules
(3) Classes which may be used for the award of honours are: and Resolutions of the University.
First Class 2. Requirements for the Honours degree
Second Class/Division 1
To qualify for the award of the Honours degree candidates must
Second Class/Division 2
Third Class. complete the honours requirements published in the faculty
(4) With respect to award courses which include an additional resolutions relating to the course.
honours year: Candidates enrolled in the Pass degree before 1997
(a) a student may not graduate with the pass degree while (1) A person who has enrolled as a candidate for the degree of
enrolled in the honours year; Bachelor of Pharmacy before 1 January 1997 may complete
the requirements for the degree in accordance with the
(b) on the recommendation of the head of the department resolutions in force at the time the candidate commenced that
concerned, a dean may permit a student who has been degree provided that the candidate completes the
awarded the pass degree at a recognised tertiary institution to requirements for the degree by 31 December 2001 or such
enrol in the honours year in that faculty; later date as the Dean of the Faculty may approve in special
(c) faculties may prescribe the conditions under which a cases; and that if a unit of study specified in those resolutions
student may enrol part-time in the honours year; is discontinued the Dean of the Faculty may permit the
(d) a student who fails or discontinues the honours year may candidate to substitute a unit of study or units of study deemed
not re-enrol in it, except with the approval of the dean. by him or her to be equivalent to the discontinued unit of
22. University Medal study.
An honours bachelor's degree student with an outstanding (2) Where a candidate proceeding pursuant to subsection (1) fails
academic record throughout the award course may be eligible for to complete the requirements for the degree before 31
the award of a University medal, in accordance with Academic December 2001 the candidate shall complete the
Board policy and the requirements of the faculty resolutions requirements for the degree under such conditions as may be
relating to the award course concerned. determined from time to time by the Dean of the Faculty.
23. Award of the degree of master with honours or merit Resolutions of the Faculty:
The award of honours or pass with merit is reserved to indicate Bachelor of Pharmacy
special proficiency or particular pathways to completion. The These resolutions must be read in conjunction with The
basis on which a student may qualify for the award of honours or University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule and the definitions
the award with merit in a particular degree is specified in the appended to these Faculty resolutions.
faculty resolutions relating to that degree.
24. Transcripts and testamurs Section 1
(1) A student who has completed an award course or a unit of 1. Admission
study at the University will receive an academic transcript Admission to the BPharm course is based on:
upon application and payment of any charges required. • Results of a Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT)
(2) Testamurs may indicate streams or majors or both as specified • NSW HSC Universities Admissions Index (UAI) or
in the relevant faculty resolutions. equivalent, or a tertiary studies record.
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2. Units of study (ii) until they have completed the First Year units of study, if
The units of study for the degree are set out in Table I. any, prescribed by the Faculty as qualifying units of study or
3. Requirements for the Pass degree prerequisites for the Second Year of Study, as set out in Table
I.
To qualify for the award of the Pass degree students must:
(l)gain a minimum of 192 credit points by successfully (2) Except with the permission of the Faculty, candidates may not
completing all First Year, Second Year, Third Year and Fourth take a Third Year unit of study
Year units of study as set out in Table I. No more than 28 (i) until they have gained credit for at least 18 credit points
credit points shall be counted towards the degree total for derived from Second Year units of study, and
units of study in which the grade PCON was awarded in (ii) until they have completed all the First Year units of study,
accordance with (i) to (iv) below. and all the Second Year units of study, if any, prescribed as
(i) No more than 12 credit points at the First Year level shall be qualifying units of study or prerequisites for the Third Year
counted towards the degree total for units of study in which unit of study, as set out in Table I, and all the First Year units of
the grade of PCON was awarded study.
(ii) No more than 10 credit points at the Second Year level (3) Except with the permission of the Faculty, candidates may not
shall be counted towards the degree total for units of study in take a Fourth Year unit of study -
which the grade of PCON was awarded. (i) until they have gained credit for at least 18 credit points
(iii) No more than 6 credit points at the Third Year level shall derived from Third Year units of study, and
be counted towards the degree total for units of study in which (ii) until they have completed all the Second Year units of
the grade of PCON was awarded. study, and all the Third Year units of study, if any, prescribed
(iv) No credit points at the Fourth Year level shall be counted by the Faculty as qualifying units of study or prerequisites for
towards the degree with the grade of PCON. the Fourth Year unit of study, as set out in Table I, and all the
(2) satisfy the requirements of all other relevant By-Laws, Rules Second Year units of study.
and Resolutions of the University. (4) Candidates may not take a higher unit of study in any subject
4. Requirements for Honours degree area without having previously completed the lower unit of
The degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy shall be awarded in two study, if any, in the same subject.
grades, namely, Pass and Honours. (5) The enrolment of candidates in units of study shall be limited
(a) A weighted average mark (WAM) will be calculated for each by the exigencies of the timetable.
candidate as an overall measure of performance in the degree. 3. Time limit
The WAM is calculated by summing the products of the Except with the permission of the Faculty, a candidate must
marks achieved and the weighted credit point values of the complete the requirements for the award of the degree within ten
units of study taken in the degree and then dividing by the sum calendar years of admission to candidature.
of the weighted credit points, with all attempts at units of
study being included in the calculation, except where units of 4. Suspension of candidature
study are discontinued with permission. The formula is as (1) A candidate must re-enrol each calendar year unless the
follows: Faculty has approved suspension of candidature. Candidature
lapses if a candidate has not obtained approval for suspension
and does not re-enrol. Candidates whose candidature has
lapsed must be selected for admission again before they can
re-enrol.
Where Wc is the weighted credit point value - ie, the product (2) Except with the prior permission of the Faculty, a candidate
of the credit point value and the level of weighting of 1, 2, 3, shall not be granted a suspension of candidature in order to
or 4 for a first, second, third or fourth year unit of study enrol in another course of tertiary study. Candidature shall
respectively; and where Mc is the greater of 45 or the mark out lapse if a candidate enrols in another course of tertiary study
of 100 for the unit of study. after having been granted a suspension of candidature.
(b)The degree will be awarded with the following grades:
(i) First Class Honours: WAM of 80 or greater 5. Satisfactory progress/Show Cause
(ii) Second Class Honours, division I: WAM of 75-79 (l)The Senate authorises the Faculty of Pharmacy to require a
(iii) Second Class Honours, division II: WAM of 70-74 student to show good cause why he or she should be allowed
(iv) Pass degree to re-enrol in the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy if in the
(c) Except with the permission of the Faculty, candidates of more opinion of the Faculty he or she has not made satisfactory
than four years standing in the degree shall not be awarded the progress towards fulfilling the requirements for the degree.
degree with honours. (2) Satisfactory progress cannot be defined in all cases in
(d) Honours will not normally be awarded to any student with a advance, but a student who has not gained credit for 116 or
grade of F or AF in any unit of study. more credit points shall be asked to show good cause why he
(e) In order to be considered for the award of the University or she should be allowed to re-enrol as a candidate for the
Medal, a student must obtain a WAM of 85 or greater over the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy, if in any two successive
entire degree, and must achieve an average mark of 90 or years of attendance he or she fails in the first of these years to
greater in two Advanced units of study in the same stream. gain credit for 28 credit points and than fails to gain a total of
The decision to award a University Medal shall be made by 44 credit points in the two years of attendance, unless in one
the Faculty Honours Board of Examiners. of these two years he or she successfully completes all units of
(f) To be eligible for the grade of Honours from 2001, a student study attempted in that year.
must successfully complete two Advanced units of study in (3) In cases where the Faculty permits the re-enrolment of a
the same stream. student whose progress has been deemed Unsatisfactory, the
Faculty may require the completion of specified units of study
Section 2 in a specified time, and if the student does not comply with
/. Enrolment in more/less than minimum load these conditions the student may again be called on to show
(l)In the first year of attendance candidates, unless granted credit good cause why he or she should be allowed to re-enrol in the
in accordance with paragraph 9, shall enrol in all the First Year degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy.
units of study listed in Table I. 6. Repeating a unit of study
(2) Except with the permission of the Faculty, and subject to the (1) Where a student enrols in a unit of study which is the same as,
exigencies of the timetable, candidates in subsequent years of or has a substantial amount in common with, a unit of study
attendance shall enrol in the maximum number of prescribed previously attempted but not completed at the grade of Pass or
units of study for which they are qualified, provided that they better, the Head of Department concerned may exempt the
may not take units of study totalling in excess of 52 credit student from certain requirements of the unit of study if
points. satisfied that the relevant competence has been demonstrated.
2. Restrictions on enrolment (2) A student who has been awarded a Pass (Connectional) in a
(1) Except with the permission of the Faculty, candidates may not unit of study may repeat that unit but, if subsequently awarded
take a Second Year unit of study - a grade of Pass or better, no further credit points will be
(i) until they have gained credit for at least 24 credit points in gained unless the unit of study previously had not been
First Year units of study, and credited under Paragraph 3(1) (i-iv) above.
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7. Assessment policy Faculty may permit the candidate to substitute a unit of study
(1) Candidates may be tested by written and oral class or units of study deemed by the Faculty to be equivalent to the
examinations, oral examinations, assignments, exercises, discontinued unit of study.
essays, or practical work or any combination of these and the (2) Where a candidate proceeding pursuant to 10 (1) fails to
results of such tests may be taken into account by the Faculty complete the requirements for the degree before 31 December
Board of Examiners in determining the final results for a unit 2001, the candidate shall complete the requirements for the
of study. degree under such conditions as may be determined from time
(2) In all units of study, other than those for which the grades of to time by the Dean.
'satisfied requirements' or 'fail' may be awarded, work of a
higher standard than that required for an ordinary pass may be Definitions
recognised by the award of High Distinction, Distinction or For the purposes of these resolutions,
Credit. (1) A unit of study shall consist of lectures together with such
(3) Candidates who have been prevented by duly certified illness tutorial instruction, essays, exercises, assignments, fieldwork
or misadventure from sitting for the whole or part of a unit of or practical work as may be prescribed.
study assessment may be tested at such times and in such a (2) Each unit of study shall be designated as a First Year unit of
way as the head of department concerned shall determine. study, a Second Year unit of study, a Third Year unit of study
(4) Candidates who do not pass in a unit of study shall, unless or a Fourth Year unit of study, as shown in Table I.
exempted by the Faculty, again attend lectures and other (3)To complete a course and derivative expressions mean:
classes and complete the prescribed written and other work in (i) to attend the lectures and meetings, if any, for tutorial
all such units of study in which they are permitted to re-enrol. instructions;
(5) Candidates who present memselves for re-examination in any (ii) to complete satisfactorily the essays, exercises,
unit of study shall not be eligible for any prize or scholarship assignments, field work and the practical work, if any, and;
awarded in connection with such examination. (iii) to pass the examinations of the unit of study.
8. Special Consideration (4) A qualifying unit of study means a unit of study which, except
with the permission of the Faculty, must be completed with
The Faculty of Pharmacy recognises that the performance of the result of Pass or better (not PCON) before enrolment in
students may be adversely affected by illness or other the unit of study for which it qualifies.
misadventure, and makes provision for special consideration of (5) A prerequisite unit of study means a unit of study other than a
such disabilities when examination results are considered. qualifying init of study which, except with permission of the
Faculty intends only to compensate for sub-standard head of department concerned, must have been completed
performance in assessments, which do not reflect a student's true with the result of PCON or better prior to a candidate
competence in a unit of study, and such provisions must not act to enrolling in a unit of study for which it is a prerequisite.
the disadvantage of other students.
(6) A corequisite unit of study which unless previously
Any student who believes that his/her performance has been completed must, except with permission of the head of
or may be adversely affected by illness or misadventure may department concerned, be taken in the same academic year as
request Faculty to give special consideration to the the unit of study for which the Faculty has declared it a
circumstances. Such a request must be made within one week of corequisite.
the occurrence and must be accompanied by an appropriate
medical certificate or other relevant documentary evidence. Such
certificates should state not only the nature of the illness or
misadventure but also (where relevant) the opinion of the issuer
as to the extent of the disability involved.
Where several requests for special consideration have been
received from one student, the Faculty may wish to obtain from
the medical practitioner or other issuer of corroborating
certificates more detail as to the precise extent of the disability. In
cases where the Faculty believes that other students may be
adversely affected by the giving of special consideration, it may
require the applicant to obtain a professional opinion from
another source.
Any student who is subject to a chronic or recurrent disability
or who has been in need of, or undertaken counselling assistance
should discuss the matter with a Departmental or Faculty
Adviser, as appropriate.
9. Credit Transfer Policy
(l)Candidates who have previously completed studies which are
considered by the Faculty to be equivalent to any unit of study
listed in Table 1 may be given credit for that unit of study
provided that:
(i) in the case of graduates, the total credit point value of the
units of study so credited may not exceed 68;
(ii) in the case of students who have completed units of study
in another tertiary program without graduating and who have
abandoned credit in that program for the units of study on the
basis of which credit is sought, any number of units may be
credited;
(iii) the units of study were completed not more than nine
years before admission to candidature in the Faculty.
(2) Candidates who have been given credit for units of study
listed in the table, in accordance with section 9 (1), shall be
regarded as having completed such units of study for the
purposes of these resolutions.
lO.Candidates enrolled before 1997
(1) A person who has enrolled as a candidate for the degree of
Bachelor of Pharmacy before 1 January 1997 may complete
the requirements for the degree in accordance with the
resolutions in force at the time the candidate commenced that
degree provided that the candidate completes the
requirements for the degree by 31 December 2001 or such
later date as the Faculty may approve in special cases. If a unit
of study specified in those resolutions is discontinued, the
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4 Postgraduate degree requirements
This chapter sets out requirements for both research and Sydney (eg, pharmacology, chemistry or biochemistry) plus a
coursework postgraduate programs offered in the Faculty of Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences, or equivalent
Pharmacy. Following a brief description of the research degrees qualifications, acceptable to the Dean
and notes on the presentation of theses, details of the
requirements and units of study for the coursework programs are Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences
listed.
The information in this chapter is in summary form and is
(MPharmSc)
subordinate to the provisions of the relevant degree resolutions, Course code: PC081
found in the next chapter or in The University of Sydney This degree is awarded on successful examination of a mesis
Calendar. The Calendar is available for purchase from the based on original research. The Faculty offers a wide choice of
Student Centre, for viewing at the Faculty Office or in the research areas (see below).
Library, or on the Web at www.usyd.edu.au/su/calendar/. The minimum admission requirements are: a bachelor's
Additional valuable resources for intending and current degree with first or second-class honours from the University of
research students are the Postgraduate research Studies Sydney in pharmacy or science (eg, pharmacology, chemistry or
Handbook, published by the University of Sydney, The Thesis biochemistry), or a bachelor's degree from the University of
Guide and the Survival Manual published by SUPRA (Sydney Sydney (eg, pharmacology, chemistry or biochemistry) plus a
University Postgraduate Representative Association). The Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences, or equivalent
Postgraduate Research Studies Handbook is also on the Web at qualifications, acceptable to the Dean
www.usyd.edu.au/su/ab/committees/committees.html.
Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical
■ Research degrees Sciences (GradDipPharmSc)
Course code: PFOOO
Research degrees offered by the Faculty are:
The Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences is a one year
• Doctor of Philosophy full-time program available with specialisation in
• Master of Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics or Pharmacy Practice.
• Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences The course is essentially the same as an Honours program in
• Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences. these discipline areas.
GradDipPharmSc courses are designed to extend the
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Pharmacy or health science undergraduate's knowledge and
Course code: PBOOO skills, and to introduce students to research methodology. This
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is a research degree awarded provides a basis for those who wish to do a PhD, MPharmSc, or
for a mesis considered to be a substantially original contribution MPharm. Courses may also be chosen to give appropriate
to the subject concerned. Some coursework may be required additional training for those seeking employment in
(mainly in the form of seminars) but in no case is it a major pharmaceutical industry, as well as government or hospital
component. The Resolutions of the Senate and Academic Board laboratories.
relating to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy are printed in The Structure
University of Sydney Calendar, 1999, Vol 1., Statutes and
Regulations. Units of study may be taken in Pharmaceutical Chemistry,
Applicants should normally hold a master's degree or a Pharmaceutics or Pharmacy Practice and constitute about one
bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours from the third of the overall program in terms of time and assessment. The
University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification from another units of study are designed to develop knowledge and
university or institution. understanding in more specialised areas corresponding to the
expertise of various members of staff and to provide background
The degree may be taken on eimer a full-time or part-time and support for individual research projects.
basis.
In the case of full-time candidates, the minimum period of The remainder of the GradDipPharmSc course is devoted to
candidature can, with the permission of the Faculty, be two years the research work as part of a project. Within the first few weeks
for candidates holding an MSc degree or equivalent, or in three of commencement, each student will choose a research project to
years in the case of candidates holding a bachelor's degree with be carried out under the direction of a member of the academic
first class or second class honours; the maximum period of staff. At the conclusion of the project, a report is to be submitted
candidature is normally four years. and an oral presentation will be given at a Faculty seminar.
Part-time candidature may be approved for applicants who
can demonstrate that they are engaged in an occupation or other
activity, which leaves them substantially free to pursue their
■Areas of research in the Faculty
candidature for the degree. Normally the minimum period of of Pharmacy
candidature will be determined on the recommendation of the
Faculty but in any case will be not less than three years; the Research in Pharmacy covers a broad spectrum of
maximum period of part-time candidature is normally eight pharmaceutical and clinical sciences ranging from the design,
years. synthesis, testing and mechanism of action of drugs, through
studies on methods of drug delivery and on the fate of drugs in
Doctor of Philosophy Resolutions: see University of Sydney humans and animals, to research on the clinical and sociological
Calendar. aspects of pharmacy.
The following research topics reflect the types of research
Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) currently being conducted within the Faculty of Pharmacy.
Course code: PC080
This degree is awarded on the successful examination of a mesis Pharmaceutical Chemistry
based on original research. The Faculty offers a wide choice of Calcium Regulation and Cell Signalling
research areas (see below). • The role of calcium translocating ATPases responsible for
The minimum admission requirements are: a bachelor's regulating calcium levels in cells
degree with first or second-class honours from the University of • Investigation of the effects of calcium and drugs and, in
Sydney in pharmacy or science (eg, pharmacology, chemistry or particular, the role of magnesium-dependent ATPase in the
biochemistry), or a bachelor's degree from the University of control of phospholipid distribution
19
POSTGRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Areas of research in the Faculty of Pharmacy
20
Coursework degrees POSTGRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
21
POSTGRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Coursework degrees
PHAR 5005 Pharmacoepidemiology chemistry investigations used for diagnosis, screening and
2 credit points. Semester: 2. Classes: 1hr lec/wk for 14 wks & 1hr tut/wk monitoring of cardiovascular and respiratory conditions will be
for 14 wks. Assessment: Tutorial assessment - 50%, assignment - 50%. covered.
The amount of epidemiological literature a pharmacist is
required to assess rapidly expanding. Interpretation of clinical PHAR 5115 Hospital Pharmacy Placements A
literature will take place so that the outcomes described take on 4 credit points. Semester: 1. Assessment: Continuous assessment
meaning in the merapeutic setting. Lectures will cover topics (100%), based on the feedback of the hospital preceptor. The student's
demonstrated knowledge of medical conditions and related drug merapy,
such as epidemiological methods, clinical pharmacy, drug skill in contributing to patient care and professional attitude will be
surveillance, studies of drug utilisation, post marketing assessed.
surveillance, bias, and confounding.
After an initial orientation to hospital pharmacy and drug
PHAR 5009 Advanced Pharmacokinetics information sources, students will undertake a placement at a
2 credit points. Semester: 1, 2. Assessment: Continuous assessment -
participating hospital. Students will be expected tp participate in
quizzes, class contribution (50%) Assignment - oral presentation and the following clinical activities which will be designed to
report (50%). complement their course work: medical rounds, clinical
This unit of study aims to provide candidtaes with an pharmacy rounds, medical clinics, observation of medical
understanding of the role that pharmacokinetics and procedures, answering drug information questions, providing in-
pharmacodynamics play in rational merapeutics. The emphasis service teaching to nurses and other health care professionals.
will be on the clinical application of pharmacokinetic and
pharmacodynamic concepts to individualise patient drug merapy P H A R 5 1 1 6 Therapeutics Tutorials 2
in order to achieve the best possible outcome for the patient. 2 credit points. Semester: 2. Assessment: Continuous assessment
Factors that influence drug disposition and action will be (100%).
addressed, as well as new areas in pharmacokinetics and A weekly two-hour tutorial will be provided, predominantly by
pharmacodynamics. practising specialist pharmacists with expertise in the
merapeutics topics under study. These tutorials are designed to
PHAR 5010 Pharmacoeconomics complement and supplement lectures by providing a practical,
2 credit points. Semester: 1, 2. Classes: 1hr lee & 3hrs tut/wk. pharmacist-oriented approach. Student preparation prior to
Assessment: By case presentation and participation (100%). tutorials will be required.
This unit of study is designed to build on the principles and PHAR 5117 Clinical Pathology B
practice established in Medication Review 1. 2 credit points. Semester: 2. Assessment: Continuous assessment
PHAR 5110 Therapeutics Tutorials 1 through group case study presentations (100%).
2 credit points. Semester: 1. Assessment: Continuous assessment The principles and practice of analytical examination of
(100%), based on successful completion of tutorial preparation and physiological and biochemical processes in health and disease
reading, contribution to discussion and completion of written quizzes and will be discussed. The interpretation of the results of clinical
assignments. chemistry investigations used for diagnosos, screening and
A weekly two-hour university or hospital based tutorial will be monitoring of endocrine conditions and infectious diesease will
provided, predominantly by practising specialist pharmacists be covered.
who have expertise in the merapeutics topic under discussion.
The tutorials are designed to complement and supplement PHAR 5118 Hospital Pharmacy Placements B
lectures by providing a practical, pharmacist-orientated 6 credit points. Semester: 2. Assessment: Continuous assessment
(100%).
approach. Students will be expected to prepare for tutorials.
Students will undertake at least two placements at participating
PHAR 5111 Research and Literature Searching hospitals and will be expected to participate in the following
2 credit points. Semester: 1. Assessment: Research experience clinical activites which will be designed to complement their
portfolio (60%o); attendance at research presentations and participation in coursework: medical rounds, clinical pharmact rounds, medical
research literature discussions (20%); successful completion of research- clinics, observation of medical procedures, answering drug
based literature searching exercises (20%). information questions,, providing in-service teaching to nurses
This unit of study will expose students to various research areas and other health care professionals. In this semester, students will
and projects within clinical pharmacy and the pharmaceutical have the opportunity to specialise in one or two clinical areas.
sciences. This will provide students with a broader perspective
on the practice and future of hospital pharmacy. Students will
also gain experience in the use of research literature databases
and the Internet and they be be required to successfully complete
a series of research-based exercises designed to refine their skills
in this area.
PHAR 5112 Clinical Pharmacy
2 credit points. Semester: 1. Assessment: Continuous assessment
(100%) based on preparation and presentation of case review in multi
disciplinary tutorials. Written and oral presentations will be assessed for
each student.
The aim of this unit of study is to provide pharmacy students with
the opportunity to discuss clinical merapeutics with senior
medical students. Students will attend discussions in merapeutics
with final year medical students at St Vincent's Hospital,
Darlinghurst.
PHAR 5113 Case Reviews (St Vincent's)
2 credit points. Semester: 1. Assessment: case presentations (100%).
Written and oral case presentations will be assessed on knowledge of the
case, knowledge of disease states and drug merapy, knowledge of
relevant current literature and general presentation skills.
In this unit of study, students will present clinical cases to
practising hospital pharmacists. Each student will be required to
present at least two cases over the semester. Students will
develop knowledge of the case, disease states and drug merapy,
as well as lnowledge of current literature. General presentation
skills will also be developed.
PHAR 5114 Clinical Pathology A
2 credit points. Semester: 1. Assessment: Continuous assessment
through group case study presentations (100%).
The principles and practice of analytical examination of
physiological and biochemical processes in health and disease
will be discussed. The interpretation of the results of clinical
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POSTGRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Coursework degrees
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POSTGRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
PC032 Master of Herbal Medicines Chinese Materia Medica is the study of the origin, collection,
PF002 Graduate Diploma in Herbal Medicines properties, functions and clinical applications of Chinese herbs.
PG000 Graduate Certificate in Herbal Medicines Topics in this unit of study will include: Properties of Chinese
CP Herbs; Four Properties and Five Flavours -Ascending and
Unit of study
Descending, Floating and Sinking, and Channel Tropism;
Even-numbered years (eg, 2002, 2004) Application of Chinese Herbs - compatability, contraindication
Semester 1 and dosage; categories of materia medica.
HERB 5001 Introduction to Traditional Medicine 2 Textbooks
HERB 5002 Basic Chinese Medicine 4 Basic refence:
HERB 5003 Chinese Materia Medica 3 Bensky, D and Gamble, A Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica
(Eastland Press, Seattle, 1993)
HERB 5004 Chemistry of Herbal Medicines 3 Omer references:
Semester 2 Advanced Textbook of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology,
HERB 5008 Intro to Pharm Tech of Herbal Medicines 2 Vol 2. State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (New
HERB 5009 Quality Analysis of Herbal Medicines 2 World Press, 1995)
He, X and Zhou, J The Chinese Materia Medica (Academy Press, Xue
HERB 5010 Basic Principles of Clinical Studies 2 Yuan, 1998)
HERB 5011 Formulary of Chinese Medicine 4 HERB 5004 Chemistry of Herbal Medicines
HERB 5012 Processing of Chinese Herbs 2 3 credit points. Semester: 1. Assessment: Examinations (25%),
assignments (50%) and practical work (25%).
Odd-numbered years (eg, 2003) This unit of study comprises the study of extraction and isolation,
Semester 1 chemical properties, structure determination and biosynmesis
HERB 5005 Medicinal Botany 3 pathways of chemical components in herbal medicines. The
HERB 5006 Pharmacology of Herbal Medicines 5 objective is to use both modern science and technology and
HERB 5007 Safety & Toxicology of Herbal Medicines 4 traditional theory to study the relationship between the chemical
Semester 2 components and properties of herbal medicines. Topics will
HERB 5013 Pharmacognosy - Identification of Herbs 4 include: Introduction; Extraction; Isolation and structure
HERB 5014 Monographs of Common Herbs 4 determination; Carbohydrates and glycosides; coumarins;
Flavanoids; Alkaloids; Terpenoids and essential oils; sterols;
HERB 5015 Regulation/Dispensing of Herbal Medicine 4
Saponins; Methodology in the study of bioactive components.
Textbooks
Herbal Medicines units of study Basic reference:
HERB 5001 Introduction to Traditional Medicine Evans, W Trease and Evans Pharmacognosy, 14th ed. (W B Saunders,
2 credit points. Semester: 1. Assessment: Examinations (50%), London, 1996)
assignments (50%). Omer references:
Robbers, J, Speedie, M and Tyler, V Pharmacognosy and
Complementary medicine encompasses a large number of Pharmabiotechnology (Williams & Wilkins, 1996)
alternative medicine practices including spiritual and traditional Harborne, J Phytochemical Methods: a Guide to Modern Techniques of
medicine approaches and nutrition. This unit of study will cover Plant Analysis, 3rd ed. (Chapman & Hall, 1998)
the principles of major traditional medicine systems. Topics will Bruneton, J Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, Medicinal Plants
include: History of Traditional Medicine, Australian Aboriginal (Lavoisier Publishing, 1995)
Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, HERB 5005 Medicinal Botany
3 credit points. Semester: 1. Assessment: Assignments (50%), practical
Ayurvedic Medicine and Unani Medicine. Omer systems work (50%).
examined will include diet merapy and naturopathy, Medicinal Botany is the study of the structure, morphology and
aromamerapy, chiropractic and homeopathy. taxonomy of medicinal plants and relates to the development of
Textbooks resources of medicinal plants. It encompasses the origin,
Basic reference book: morphology and structure of medicinal plants using the
Eatts, T The Complete Guide to Health and Wellbeing (Lansdowne, knowledge and methodology of botany. The objectives of the
Sydney, 1998. subject are to classify and identify medicinal plants, to ensure the
Omer references:
Warner, G and Gunawant, D The Complete Illustrated Guide to Ayurveda safety and quality of herbal medicines by eliminating the
(Element, 1997) confusion of herbal species and to develop new resources of
Woodham, A and Peters, D Encyclopedia of Complementary Medicine medicinal plants to meet the demands of the community. Topics
(Dorling Kindersley, Syd, 1998) will include: microscopic structure of plants: plant cells, plant
Weiss, R F Herbal Medicine (Arcanum, Gomenburg, 1996) tissues, structure of plant organs; morphology of paint organs:
HERB 5002 Basic Chinese Medicine roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits and seeds; classification of
4 credit points. Semester: 1. Assessment: Examinations (25%),
assignments (25%), practical work (50%). plants: introduction to families of medicinal plants; botanical
In the first part of this study of the basic theory of Chinese Latin.
medicine, topics will include the classical theory of Yin and Yang Textbooks
and the Five Elements, the Zang-Fu Organs, Qi, Blood, Fluid, the Basic reference:
Meridians and Collaterals, pathogenic factors. Evert, R and Eichhom, S Biology of Plants (Freeman-Worth, 1999)
In the second part, topics will includse: Pattern differentiation Omer references:
and treatment, Four diagnosis methods, Eight principles of Robinson, L Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney (Kangaroo Press,
pattern differentiation, Syndromes of Qi and blood, Syndromes 1998)
of Zhang-Fu, Syndromes according to pamegenic factors, febrile Lassak, E and McCarthy, T Australian Medicinal Plants (Reed Books,
diseases, principles and methods of treatment, Eight methods of 1997)
treatment. Harden, G and Williams, J How to Identify Plants (University of New
Textbooks England, 1990)
Basic reference book: Steam, W Botanical Latin, 4th ed (David & Charles, 1996)
Macioca, G The Foundations of Chinese Medicine (Churchill Judd, W, Campbell, C, Kellog, E and Stevens P Plant Systematics: a
Livingstone, 1989) Phylogenetic Approach (Sinauer Associates, 1999).
Omer reference books: HERB 5006 Pharmacology of Herbal Medicines
Maciocia, G The Practice of Chinese Medicine (Churchill Livingstone, 5 credit points. Semester: 1. Assessment: Examinations (25%),
1994) assignments (50%), practical work (25%).
Advanced Textbook of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology, This unit of study will examine the function and mechanism of
Vol 1. State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (New action of herbal medicines with modern scientific methods. The
World Press, 1995) objectives are: to understand pharmacological principles of
HERB 5003 Chinese Materia Medica herbal medicines which will help health care practitioners to
3 credit points. Semester: 1. Assessment: Examinations (25%), understand effective prescribing of herbal medicines; to
assignments (50%) and practical work (25%). understand the underlaying nature of traditional medical theory;
to provide data on pharmacodynamics and toxicology for
development of new herbal products. The pharmacological study 25
of traditional herbal medicines will be emphasised. The
POSTGRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Coursework degrees
pharmacology of each class of drags is discussed in relation to Witchtl, M (Translated by Bisset, N) Herbal Drugs and Phytochemicals
traditional theories and classification of herbs. (1994)
Textbooks HERB 5010 Basic Principles of Clinical Studies
Basic reference: 2 credit points. Semester: 2. Assessment: Assignments (75%), practical
Rang, HP, Dale, MM & Ritter, JM Pharmacology, 4th ed. (Churchill work (25%).
Livingstone, Edinburgh, 1999) The amount of scientific and clinical literature on herbal
Omer references: medicines is rapidly expanding. This unit of study will cover the
Montvale, NJ PDR for Herbal Medicines (Medical Economic, 1998) quantitative aspects of study design, the extent and type of use of
Newall, CA, Anderson, LA &. Phillipson, JD Herbal Medicines: A Guide
for Health Care Professionals herbal medicines in world communities (epidemiology); the
Zhu, Y-P Chinese Materia Medica: Chemistry, Pharmacology and evaluation and methodology of clinical trials; recent
Applications (Harwood, 1998) developments in clinical trials of herbal medicines in Australia
HERB 5007 Safety &Toxicology of Herbal Medicines and overseas and literature search training.
4 credit points. Semester: 1. Assessment: Examinations (50%), Textbooks
assignments (50%). Basic reference:
This unit of study deals with the meorty and application of National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans
toxicology and safety aspects related to the herbval medicine (NHMRC, 1999)
industry and practice. Topics will include: Mechanisms of Omer references:
toxicity; toxicological testing; toxicity of plants; adverse DeAngelis, C An Introduction to Clinical Research (OUP, 1990)
reactions; report mechanism for adverse reactions; Iber, FL, Riley, WA and Murray, PJ Conducting Clinical Trials (Plenum
Medical Book Co, 1989)
contraindications and interactions with pharmaceutical drugs; Hoffman, D The Information Sourcebook of Herbal Medicine (The
scheduling of pharmaceutical and herbal medicines; list of toxic Crossing Press, 1994)
herbs. Bradley, GW Disease, Diagnosis and Decisions (John Wiley & Sons,
Textbooks 1993)
Basic reference: Vincent, C, Furham, A & Richardson, P Complementary Medicine: A
Klaasen, CD, Amdur, MO and Doull, J (eds) Casarett & Doull's Research Perspective (John Wiley & Sons, 1997)
Toxicology: the Basic Science of Poisons, 5th ed. (McGraw-Hill, 1996) HERB 5011 Formulary of Chinese Medicine
Omer reference books: 4 credit points. Semester: 2. Assessment: Examinations (25%),
McGuffin, M, Hobbs.C, Upton.R & Goldberg, A (eds) American Herbal assignments (50%), practical work (25%).
Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook (CRC Press, Boca A formula of Chinese medicine is a preparation of a number of
Raton, 1997) herbs for clinical use according to certain guidelines, on the basis
Wallace Hayes, A (ed) Principles and Methods of Toxicology 3rd ed of pattern differentiation and treatment methods. Topics in this
(1994) unit of study will include: Introduction; Formulation of a
Ford, MD, Delaney, KA, Ling, LJ and Erickson, T (eds) Clinical
Toxicology (WB Saunders, 2001) Formula; Principles of forming a prescription; modification of a
HERB 5008 Intro to PharmTech of Herbal Medicines prescription; Dosage forms of a formula; methods of decoction
2 credit points. Semester: 2. Assessment: Assignments (75%), practical and administration; categories of Chinese formulae.
work (25%). Textbooks
This unit of study includes the study of formulation theory and Basic Reference:
manufacturing techniques, quality control and application of Bensky,D and Barolet, R Chinese Herbal Medicine Formulae and
herbal products using methods of modern science and Strategies (Eastland Press, 1990)
technology combined with traditional medicine theory. The Omer reference books:
primary objective of pharmaceutical technology of herbal Advanced Textbook pf Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology,
medicines is to formulate herbal medicines into dosage forms Vol 2. State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (New
and meet the requirements of quality, efficacy, safety and World Press, 1995)
stability. Topics will include: quality assurance in manafacturing; Li, Q, Liu, Z & Jian, Y Formulae of Traditional Chinese Medicine
raw materials; extraction, isolation, concentration and drying; (Academy Press, Xue Yuan, 1998)
powders, granules, capsules and tablets; liquid formulations;
gels, creams and ointments; other dosage forms; formulation HERB 5012 Processing of Chinese Herbs
stability; biopharmaceutics; prescription and dispensing of 2 credit points. Semester: 2. Assessment: Assignments (75%), practical
herbal medicines. work (25%).
Textbooks This unit of study will deal with the theory, history and
Basic reference: techniques of processing Chinese materia medica, the quality
List, PH and Schmidt, PC Phytopharmaceutical Technology (CRC Press, standard of processed herbs and the principles of processing. The
Boca Raton, 1989) objective is to maintain the quality of processed herbs and to
Omer reference books: ensure the safety and clinical efficacy of herbal medicines. In the
Martin, AN Physical Pharmacy (Lea & Febiger, 1993) first part, the history and origin of processing, basic theory and
Ansel, HC INtroduction to Pharmaceutical Dose Forms (Lea & Febiger, knowledge and research progress will be discussed. In part two,
1985) biological origin and properties and action of typical herbs will
Aulton, ME (ed) Pharmaceutics: The Science of Dosage Form Design be covered, with emphasis on processing methods,
(Churchill Livingstone, 1988) characterisation of finished products, function of processing and
Florence, AT and Attwood, D Physicochemical Principles of Pharmacy research on processing.
(MacMillan, 1988) Textbooks
HERB 5009 Quality Analysis of Herbal Medicines Basic reference:
2 credit points. Semester: 2. Assessment: Assignments (50%), practical Sionneav, P Pao Zhi: An Introduction to the Use of Processed Chinese
work (50%). Medicinals (Blue Poppy Press, 1995)
This unit of study will cover: methods of chemical analysis, Omer reference books:
qualitative and quantitative analysis of chemical components, Wenhai Lu Processing of Chinese Herbs (Science Press, Beijing, 1992)
and chemical analysis of formulations. Topics include: (in Chinese)
Whitten, G Herbal Harvest - Commercial Production of Quality Dried
Analytical methodology for identification of herbs Herbs in Australia (Agmedia, 1997)
(chromatographic fingerprints obtained by HPLC and TLC), HERB 5013 Pharmacognosy - Identification of Herbs
theory and practical demonstrations; use of mass spectrometry 4 credit points. Semester: 2. Assessment: Assignments (50%), practical
and NMR for identification of individual components; (50%).
Contaminants (heavy metals, radioactivity); validation of Pharmacognosy is the study of herb identification, herb quality
analytical methods; case studies in herbal analysis. and development of new herbal resources. It utilises the theory
Textbooks and experience of traditional medicine together with the methods
Basic reference book: of modern sciences such as botany, zoology and chemistry. It
Watson, DG Pharmaceutical Analysis (Churchill Livingstone, London, studies the origin, characteristics, microscopic charachteristics,
1999) chemical components, physical and chemical properties of
Omer references: herbal medicines to ensure the quality of herbal materials and
Quality Control Methods for Medicinal Plant Materials (WHO, Geneva, develop new herbal resources.
1998) Topics will include: The history and objectives of
Wagner, H, Bladt, S and Zgainsky, E Plant Drug Analysis (Springer- pharmacognosy; the harvesting, processing and storage of herbs;
Verlag, Berlin, 1984)
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Enquiries about Faculty resolutions should be directed to the 3. The members appointed under sections (f), (g), (1) and (o)
Faculty Office. shall be appointed at the first meeting of Faculty in first
semester each year, or as soon as practicable mereafter, and
shall hold office until the first meeting of Faculty in the first
■ Resolutions of the Senate semester of the following year.
4. The members referred to in sections (k) and (n) shall be
Constitution of the Faculty of Pharmacy appointed for two years, or until their association with the
Faculty of Pharmacy ceases, whichever is the sooner.
1. The Faculty of Pharmacy shall comprise the following
persons:
(a) the Professors, Readers, Associate Professors, Senior ■ Degrees, diplomas and certificates in
Lecturers, Lecturers and Associate Lecturers being full-time
or fractional (50% full-time equivalent or greater), continuing
the Faculty of Pharmacy
or fixed term members of the academic staff in the Faculty of 1. The degrees in the Faculty of Pharmacy shall be:
Pharmacy; (a) Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
(b) the Dean or a nominee of the Dean of each of the Faculties (b) Master of Pharmacy (MPharm)
of Health Sciences, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing and (c) Master of Pharmacy (Clinical) (MPharm(Clin))
Science; (d) Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MPharmSc)
(c) the Head or a nominee of the Head of each of the (e) Master of Herbal Medicines (MHerbMed)
Departments or Schools teaching units of study in the courses (f) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
offered by the Faculty; 2. The diplomas and certificates in the Faculty of Pharmacy shall
(d)the Professors, Readers and Associate Professors, being be:
full-time or fractional (50% full-time equivalent or greater) (a) Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
continuing or fixed term members of the academic staff in the (GradDipClinPharm)
Department of Pharmacology; (b) Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences
(e) such other persons, if any, being full-time or fractional (GradDipPharmSc)
(50% full-time equivalent or greater) research staff in the (c) Graduate Diploma in Hospital Pharmacy
Faculty of Pharmacy holding appointments of Research (GradDipHPharm)
Fellow and above; (d) Graduate Diploma in Herbal Medicines
(f) not more than four students (two undergraduate, two (GradDipHerbMed)
postgraduate), elected in the manner prescribed by the (e) Graduate Certificate in Herbal Medicines
Resolutions of Senate; (GradCertHerbMed)
(g)not more than three persons, being members of the general (f) Graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy
or technical staff of the Faculty of Pharmacy, who, in the (GradCertClinPharm)
opinion of the Faculty, have a close and appropriate
association with its work of teaching and research, on the Master of Pharmacy
nomination of the Dean of the Faculty with the approval of the 1. An applicant for admission as a candidate for the degree of
Faculty; Master of Pharmacy shall -
(h)the President of the Pharmacy Practice Foundation; (a) be a Bachelor of Pharmacy of the University of Sydney
(i) the President of the Pharmacy Board of New South Wales; with first or second class Honours in that branch of
(j) the Chief Pharmacist of the NSW Department of Health Pharmaceutical Science in which the candidate seeks to
(or nominee); pursue candidature or hold qualifications which are deemed
by the Dean of the Faculty to be equivalent; and
(k)not more than five persons distinguished in pharmacy (b) pass a preliminary examination, unless the candidate is a
professional associations on the nomination of the Dean of the Bachelor of Pharmacy of the University of Sydney with first
Faculty with the approval of the Faculty; or second class Honours or is exempted by the Dean of the
(1) not more than two persons distinguished in the Faculty; and
pharmaceutical industry on the nomination of the Dean of the (c) apply during the first semester of candidature for the
Faculty with approval of the Faculty; approval of the Dean of the Faculty of the topic of a mesis.
(m)persons associated with the Faculty upon whom the 2. After admission by the Dean of the Faculty a candidate shall -
University has conferred the title of Clinical or Adjunct (a) not less than one year after passing the preliminary
Professor, Clinical or Adjunct Associate Professor, Clinical or examination nor less than six months after approval of the
Adjunct Senior Lecturer, and Clinical or Adjunct Lecturer; topic of the mesis, lodge a mesis embodying the results of an
(n)not more than three persons, being Associates, Clinical original investigation by the candidate;
Associates, Clinical Supervisors, Research Associates, (b) if required by the examiners, pass an examination in the
Professional Associates and Teaching Associates of the branch or branches of Pharmaceutical Science to which the
Faculty, on the nomination of the Dean of the Faculty with the topic of the mesis relates.
3. The Dean of the Faculty shall appoint a member of the staff of
approval of the Faculty, with not more than two members the University to act as supervisor to the candidate.
coming from any one discipline; 4. (1) A candidate shall submit to the Faculty three copies of the
(o) one representative of the Directors of Pharmacy of the mesis, typewritten and bound according to University
Teaching Hospitals of the Faculty on the nomination of the requirements.
Dean of the Faculty with the approval of Faculty; (2)The candidate shall state in the mesis, generally in a
(p)the Chief Executive Officers of the teaching hospitals of preface and specifically in notes, the sources from which the
the Faculty; information was derived, the extent to which the work of
(q) such other persons as may be appointed by the Faculty on omers has been used, and the portion of the mesis claimed as
the nomination of the Dean of the Faculty. original.
2. The members appointed under sections (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), 5. The Dean of the Faculty shall appoint two examiners of whom
(h), (i), (j), (m), (p) or (q) shall be members of the Faculty for one should normally be the person appointed to act as
so long as they retain the positions that led to their supervisor in accordance with section 3.
appointment as members of Faculty.
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6. The degree shall not be conferred in the case of a Bachelor of (b)has, in the opinion of the Dean of the Faculty, reached a
Pharmacy with first or second class Honours, until the first or second class Honours standard -
candidate is a graduate of one year's standing and in the case (i) in the final year of an Honours course for eimer the
of any other candidate until the candidate is a graduate of two degree of Bachelor of Science or the degree of Bachelor of
years' standing, except with the approval of the Dean of the Pharmacy or the degree of Bachelor of Medical Science
Faculty. (ii) in a course considered by the Dean of the Faculty to be
equivalent to a course referred to in subsection (i), or has,
Master of Pharmacy (Clinical) in some other manner, acquired a standard of knowledge
considered by the Dean of the Faculty to be equivalent to a
Eligibility for admission first or second class Honours standard in a course referred
1. An applicant for admission to candidature for the degree to in subsection (i).
shall: (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the Dean of the Faculty
(l)have successfully completed a Pharmacy degree and an may admit a person to candidature for the degree whose
honours or diploma course; or qualifications are deemed by him or her to be equivalent to
have successfully completed a Pharmacy degree and have a those referred to in subsection (1).
minimum of three years experience as a pharmacist, subject to 2. Subject to the approval of the Dean of the Faculty, a candidate
approval by the Dean of the Faculty; or for the degree shall elect to proceed eimer as a full-time or as
hold qualifications which are deemed by the Dean of the a part-time candidate.
Faculty to be equivalent to those referred to in subsection (1) 3. (1) A candidate shall not present for examination for the
or (2). degree earlier than two semesters after commencement of
Availability candidature.
2. (1) Admission to candidature may be limited by a quota. In (2) Except with the permission of the Faculty, a full-time
determining the quota the University will take into account: candidate shall complete the requirements for the degree not
(a) availability of resources later than four semesters after the commencement of
(b) availability of adequate and appropriate supervision. candidature.
(2) In considering an application for admission the Dean of (3) Except with the permission of the Faculty, a part-time
the Faculty shall take into account the quota and entrance candidate shall complete the requirements for the degree not
shall be based on the applicants who are most meritorious in later than eight semesters after the commencement of
terms of section 1. candidature.
Method of progression 4. Time spent by a candidate in advanced study in the University
3. (1) A candidate for the degree shall proceed by completing of Sydney before admission to candidature may be deemed by
units of study and a project as prescribed by the Faculty of the Faculty to be time spent after such admission.
Pharmacy. 5. (l)The Dean of the Faculty shall appoint a full-time member
(2) A unit of study shall consist of lectures, seminars, tutorial of the academic staff or research staff of the University to act
instruction, essays and practical work as prescribed. as supervisor of each candidate. Where the supervisor is a
(3) In these resolutions to complete a unit of study means: member of the research staff, the Dean of the Faculty shall
(a) to attend lectures, tutorials and seminars also appoint a member of the full-time academic staff as
(b) to complete satisfactorily the essays, exercises and associate supervisor. Any person so appointed as associate
practical work supervisor must be capable of acting as supervisor in the event
(c) to pass the examinations of the unit of study that the supervisor is no longer able to act.
(d) to prepare eimer a research mesis or manuscript and (2) The Dean of the Faculty shall where appropriate appoint a
pass the examination of this mesis or manuscript. full-time member of the academic staff of the University or
Time limits other appropriately qualified person to act as associate
4. A candidate will proceed on a part-time basis and shall supervisor.
complete the requirements for the degree not earlier than the (3) The supervisor shall report annually to the Dean of the
end of the sixth semester and not later than the end of the tenth Faculty on the progress towards completion of the
semester, unless omerwise determined by the Faculty. requirements for the degree of each candidate under his or her
supervision.
Requirements for the degree (4) The Dean of the Faculty may terminate the candidature of
5. Candidates for the degree are required to complete any candidate who in his or her opinion has not shown
satisfactorily: evidence of sufficient progress.
(1)24 credit points covering new material to the candidate, 6. (1)A candidate shall-
selected from units of study satisfying the conditions (a) carry out an original investigation on a topic approved
approved by the Faculty, and by the Dean of the Faculty.
(2) a supervised research project worth 24 credit points. (b) write a mesis embodying the results of this
Examination investigation and state in the mesis generally in a preface
6. On completion of the requirements for the degree, the Board and specifically in notes, the sources from which the
of Postgraduate Studies shall determine the results of information was taken, the extent to which the work of
candidature, on the recommendation of the Dean of the omers has been used, and the proportion of the mesis
Faculty. claimed as original.
Progress (c) lodge with the Faculty three copies of the mesis,
7. The Dean of the Faculty may: typewritten and bound according to University
(l)call upon any candidate to show cause why that requirements.
candidature should not be terminated by reason of (d) if required by the examiners, sit for an examination in
unsatisfactory progress towards the completion of the degree; the branch or branches of science to which the mesis
and relates.
(2) where the candidate does not show good cause, terminate (2)The mesis shall be accompanied by a certificate from the
supervisor stating whether in the supervisor's opinion the
the candidature. form of presentation of the mesis is satisfactory.
Credit (3) The Dean of the Faculty shall appoint two, or where the
8. A candidate who, before admission to the candidature, has Dean considers it appropriate, more than two examiners of
spent time in graduate study and has completed coursework whom one may be the person appointed to act as supervisor of
considered by the Dean of the Faculty to be equivalent to units the candidate.
of study prescribed by the degree, may receive credit of up to
8 credit points towards the requirements for the degree. (4) The examiners shall report to the Dean of the Faculty, who
shall determine the result of the examination.
(5) A candidate may not present as the mesis any work which
Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences has been presented for a degree or diploma at this or another
1. (1) The Dean of the Faculty may admit to candidature for the tertiary institution, but the candidate shall not be precluded
degree of Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences an applicant from incorporating such work in the mesis, provided that in
who- presenting the mesis the candidate indicates the part of the
(a) is a graduate of the University of Sydney; and work which has been so incorporated.
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(6) The Faculty shall lodge one copy of the mesis with the In considering an application for admission the Dean will take
Librarian if the degree is awarded. into account the quota and entrance will be based on the
applicants who are most meritorious in terms of section 1
Master of Herbal Medicines above.
Eligibility for admission Method of progression
1. Except as provided in chapter 10 of the by-laws*, the Faculty 3. (i) A candidate for the graduate diploma shall proceed by
may admit to candidature an applicant who has successfully completing units of study as prescribed by Faculty.
completed a bachelors degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, (ii) A unit of study shall consist of lectures, tutorials,
Nursing, Science, Chinese Medicine, Complementary assignments and practical work as may be prescribed.
Medicine, Veterinary Science, Agriculture or other (iii) In these resolutions to complete a unit of study means
appropriate disciplines from approved universities or have (a) to attend lectures, tutorials and seminars, if any
equivalent qualifications subject to approval by the Dean. (b) to complete satisfactorily the assignments and practical
Availability work, if any
2. Admission to candidature may be limited by a quota. In (c) to pass the examinations of the units of study, if any.
determining the quota the Faculty will take into account: Time limits
(i) availability of resources; and 4. A candidate will proceed on a part-time basis and shall
(ii)availability of adequate and appropriate supervision. complete the requirements for the Graduate Diploma in
In considering an application for admission the Dean will take Clinical Pharmacy not earlier than the end of the third
into account the quota and entrance will be based on the semester and not later than the end of the sixth semester,
applicants who are most meritorious in terms of section 1 unless omerwise determined by Faculty.
above.
Requirements for the graduate diploma
Method of progression 5. Candidates for the graduate diploma are required to
3. (i) A candidate for the degree shall proceed by completing satisfactorily complete 36 credit points of coursework
units of study as prescribed by Faculty. covering new material to the candidate, selected from Units of
(ii) A unit of study shall consist of lectures, tutorials, Study satisfying the conditions approved by the Faculty.
assignments and practical work as may be prescribed.
(iii) In these resolutions to complete a unit of study means Examination
(a) to attend lectures, tutorials and seminars, if any 6. On completion of the requirements for the graduate diploma,
(b) to complete satisfactorily the assignments and practical the Faculty shall determine the result of candidature.
work if any Progress
(c) to pass the examinations of the units of study if any. 7. The Faculty may -
Time limits (i) call upon any candidate to show cause why that
4. A candidate will proceed on a part-time basis and shall candidature should not be terminated by reason of
complete the requirements for the Master of Herbal unsatisfactory progress towards the completion of the
Medicines degree not earlier than the end of the fourth graduate diploma, and
semester and not later than the end of the eighth semester, (ii) where the candidate does not show good cause, terminate
unless omerwise determined by Faculty. the candidature.
Requirements for the degree Credit
5. Candidates for the degree are required to satisfactorily 8. A candidate who, before admission to the candidature, has
complete 48 credit points of coursework covering new spent time in graduate study in the University of Sydney or
material to the candidate, selected from Units of Study another university and has completed coursework, within 5
satisfying the conditions approved by the Faculty. years except with permission of the Dean, considered by the
Examination Faculty to be equivalent to programs prescribed for the
6. On completion of the requirements for the degree, the Faculty graduate diploma, may receive credit of up to 8 credit points
shall determine the result of candidature. towards the requirements for the Graduate Diploma in
Clinical Pharmacy.
Progress
7. The Faculty m a y - Graduate Diploma in
(i) call upon any candidate to show cause why that
candidature should not be terminated by reason of Pharmaceutical Sciences
unsatisfactory progress towards the completion of the degree, Eligibility for admission
and
1. (l)The Dean of the Faculty may admit to candidature for the
(ii) where the candidate does not show good cause, terminate Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences an applicant
the candidature. who is a holder of the degree of Bachelor of Science, Bachelor
Credit of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Medical Science from the
8. A candidate who, before admission to the candidature, has University of Sydney.
spent time in graduate study in the University of Sydney or (2) The Dean of the Faculty may admit to candidature for the
another university and has completed coursework, within 5 graduate diploma graduates of other universities or other
years except with permission of the Dean, considered by the appropriate institutions who in his or her opinion have
Faculty to be equivalent to work prescribed for the degree, qualifications equivalent to those specified in subsection (1).
may receive credit of up to 8 credit points towards the
requirements for the Master of Herbal Medicines. Availability
2. (1) Admission to the graduate diploma may be limited by
Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy quota.
(2) In determining the quota the University will take into
Eligibility for admission account:
1. An applicant for admission to candidature for the graduate (a) availability of resources including space, library,
diploma shall, except as provided in chapter 10 of the by equipment, laboratory and computing facilities; and
laws*, have successfully completed a Pharmacy degree at the (b) availability of adequate and appropriate supervision.
University of Sydney or another approved institution. (3)In considering an application for admission to candidature
Availability the Dean of the Faculty shall take account of the quota and
2, Admission to candidature may be limited by a quota. In will select in preference applicants who are most meritorious
determining the quota the Faculty will take into account: in terms of section 1 above.
(i) availability of resources Method of progression and time limits
(ii) availability of adequate and appropriate supervision. 3. (1) A candidate shall engage in a program of work equivalent
to that required for completion of the relevant fourth year
* Chapter 10 of the By-laws has been repealed, and Part 8, section 47, of Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of
the University of Sydney (Amendment Act) Rule 1999 refers. Medical Science Honours course offered by the Faculty of
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particular terms. Web: www.usyd.edu.au/su/cas_emp
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accommodation by maintaining an extensive database of suitable accounting extension courses, university preparation courses,
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or within easy access via public transport.
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The Centre for English Teaching (CET) offers a range of English
Admissions Office language courses including Academic English, General &
The Admissions Office is responsible for overseeing the Business English and IELTS preparation. CET programs help
distribution of offers of undergraduate admission and can advise international students to reach the required English language
prospective local undergraduate students regarding admission levels for entry to degrees at the University. Students have the
requirements. Postgraduate students should contact the opportunity to take the CET university direct entry test at the
appropriate faculty. If you are an Australian citizen or a completion of their language programs.
permanent resident but have qualifications from a non-Australian
institution, phone (02) 9351 4118 for more information. For Level 2, Building F, 88 Mallett St
enquiries regarding Special Admissions (including Mature-Age University of Sydney (M02)
Entry), phone (02) 9351 3615. Applicants without Australian NSW 2006 Australia
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International Office. Fax: (02) 9351 0710
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Email: admissions@records.usyd.edu.au Child Care Coordinator
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with the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) by the last Fax: (02) 9351 7055
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Conservatorium of Music and Sydney College of the Arts, have Web: www.usyd.edu.au/su/childcare
additional application procedures. Co-op Bookshop
Assessment Sells textbooks, reference books, general books and software.
For matters regarding assessment, refer to the relevant Special order services available.The Co-op Bookshop is located
department or school. at:
Careers information Sydney University Sports and Aquatic Centre, G09
Cnr Codrington St and Darlington Rd
Provides careers information and advice, and help in finding Phone: (02) 9351 3705 or (02) 9351 2807
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Phone: (02) 9351 3481 academic, individual and social goals through professional
counselling which is free and confidential. Counselling presents
Fax: (02) 9351 5134 an opportunity to: gain greater self awareness; learn to cope more
Email: info@careers.usyd.edu.au efficiently with the problem at hand; discuss any work related,
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Casual Employment Service professionally trained staff. In addition, workshops are offered
The Casual Employment Service helps students find casual and each semester on topics such as stress management, relaxation,
part-time work during their studies and in University vacations. exam anxiety, communication skills and omers.
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domestic and international students who wish to enrol for Study students to achieve their academic potential throughout their
Abroad or Exchange programs. undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The Centre's program
International Student Centre includes a wide range of workshops on study skills, academic
Services Building, G12 reading and writing, oral communication skills and postgraduate
writing and research skills. Omer services the Centre provides
The University of Sydney are an Individual Learning Program (ILP), a special program fo
NSW 2006 Australia international students, Faculty-based workshops, publications o
Phone: (02) 9351 4079 learning resources and library facilities.
Fax: (02) 9351 4013
Email: info@io.usyd.edu.au Level 7, Education Building, A35
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Phone: (02) 9351 4749 Phone: (02) 9351 3853
Fax: (02) 9351 6818 Fax: (02) 9351 4865
Email: info@issu.usyd.edu.au Email: lc@stuserv.usyd.edu.au
Web: www.usyd.edu.au/issu Web: www.usyd.edu.au/su/lc
Study Abroad and Exchange Unit Library
Study Abroad Students are welcome to use any of the 22 libraries in the
Phone: (02) 9351 5841 University. The student card is also the library borrower's card.
Fax: (02) 9351 2795 Further details of the libraries, including services provided,
Email: studyabroad@io.usyd.edu.au locations and opening hours are available on the Library's
Web: www.usyd.edu.au/io/studyabroad homepage www.library.usyd.edu.au as well as in the printed
Exchange Library Guide, available at any library. Consult the Library stai
Phone: (02) 9351 5843 for assistance.
Fax: (02) 9351 2795 The libraries listed below are located on the Camperdown/
Darlington campus unless omerwise specified.
Email: exchange@io.usyd.edu.au
Web: www.usyd.edu.au/io/exchange Architecture Library
Intranet Wilkinson Building, G04
USYDnet is The University of Sydney's intranet. It provides easy Phone: (02) 9351 2775
access to staff and student directories, maps, software and useful Fax: (02) 9351 4782
resources for both staff and students. As well as delivering Email: architecture@library.usyd.edu.au
information, the intranet provides interactive services such as the Badham Library
calendar of events, where staff and students can enter events and Badham Building, A16
publish them University-wide. Phone: (02) 9351 2728
MyUni is the personalised section of USYDnet. All staff and Fax: (02) 9351 3852
students are provided with access to MyUni through a login Email: badham@library.usyd.edu.au
name and password. This enables them to customise the Biochemistry Library
information they see and also receive delivery of personal Biochemistry Building, G08
information such as exam results and seat numbers. MyUni is a
portal from which students and staff can complete tasks that were Phone: (02) 9351 2231
previously only possible offline. Web enrolment variation is one Fax: (02) 9351 7699
of the first of many facilities that are helping to move the every Email: biochemistry@library.usyd.edu.au
day tasks of all members of the university online. Burkitt-Ford Library
Sir Edward Ford Building, A27
Koori Centre and Yooroang Garang Phone: (02) 9351 4364
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computers, Indigenous counsellor, Aboriginal Studies library Email: burkittford@library.usyd.edu.au
study rooms, Orientation program at the beginning of the year, Camden Library
and assistance in study and learning skills. Education Unit: University Farms, Camden, C15
courses in Education for ATSI students. Indigenous Studies Unit:
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through courses across the University. Fax: (02) 4655 6719
Email: camden@hbrary.usyd.edu.au
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The University of Sydney Chemistry Building, Fl 1
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Phone: (02) 9351 2046 general enquiries, Fax: (02) 9351 3329
(02) 9351 7003 Liaison Officer Email: chemistry@library.usyd.edu.au
Fax: (02) 9351 6923 Curriculum Resources Library
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Language Centre Fax: (02) 9351 7766
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Beginners and intermediate courses in Modern Spanish, Modern Dentistry Library
Russian, Modern Welsh, Modem Irish, Modern Portuguese
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Teaching. Phone: (02)9351 8331
Fax: 9212 5149
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Madsen Building, F09 faculties have minimum study load requirements for satisfactory
Phone: (02) 9351 6456 progress.
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Law Library developed a Privacy Management Plan which includes a new
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Phone: (02) 9351 0216 IPPS. Both the Plan and the new University Privacy Policy were
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Mathematics Library functions and activities carried out by the University.
Carslaw Building, F07 Further information and a copy of the Plan may be found at
Phone: (02) 9351 2974 www.usyd.edu.au/arms/privacy/. Any questions regarding the
Fax: (02) 9351 5766 Freedom of Information Act, the Privacy and Personal
Email: mathematics@library.usyd.edu.au Information Protection Act or the Privacy Management Plan
Medical Library should be directed to:
Bosch Building, D05 Tim Robinson: (02) 9351 4263 or
Phone: (02) 9351 2413 Judith Russell: (02) 9351 2684
Fax: (02) 9351 2427 Email: foi@mail.usyd.edu.au
Email: medical@library.usyd.edu.au Student Centre
Music Library
Ground Floor, Carslaw Building, F07
Seymour Centre, J09
The University of Sydney
Phone: (02) 9351 3534
NSW 2006 Australia
Fax: (02) 9351 7343
Phone: (02) 9351 3023 General Enquiries
Email: music@library.usyd.edu.au
(02) 9351 4109 Academic Records
Nursing Library
(02) 9351 3023 Discontinuation of Enrolment
88 Mallett St, Camperdown, M02
(02) 9351 5057 Handbooks
Phone: (02) 9351 0541
(02) 9351 5060 Prizes
Fax: (02) 9351 0634
Fax: (02) 9351 5081, (02) 9351 5350 Academic Records
Email: nursing@library.usyd.edu.au
Orange Library Student identity cards
Leeds Parade, Orange In 1999 the University incorporated a photograph into the student
Phone: (02) 6360 5594 identity card. This means that all students have to provide a
Fax: (02) 6360 5637 colour, passport-sized, head and shoulders photograph when they
Email: lib@orange.usyd.edu.au attend on campus sites to have their student ID card laminated.
University student ID cards also function as transport concession
Physics Library cards for eligible students, thus eliminating the need for a
New Wing, Physics Building, A29 separate concession card. The endorsement for concession travel
Phone: (02) 9351 2550 will take the form of a hologram sticker attached to the front of
Fax: (02) 9351 7767 the student ID card.
Email: physics@library.usyd.edu.au
Shaeffer Fine Arts Library Student Services
Mills Building, A26 Student Services exists to help you achieve your educational
Phone: (02) 9351 2148 goals by providing personal, welfare, and academic support
Fax: (02) 9351 7624 services to facilitate your success at University. Many factors can
Email: john.spencer@arthist.usyd.edu.au impact on your well being while studying at University and
Student Services can assist you in managing and handling these
Sydney College of the Arts Library more effectively. Refer to Accommodation Service, Casual
Balmain Rd, Rozelle, N01 Employment Service, Child Care, Disability Service, Financial
Phone: (02) 9351 1036 Assistance Office, Learning Centre, Mathematics Learning
Fax: (02) 9351 1043 Centre. The web site is at www.usyd.edu.au/su/stuserv.
Email: scalib@sca.usyd.edu.au
Sydney Conservatorium of Music Library The Sydney Summer School
Macquarie St (opposite Bridge St), Sydney, C41 Most faculties at the University offer units of study from degree
Phone: (02) 9351 1316 programs during January/February. As the University uses all of
Email: library@conmusic.usyd.edu.au its HECS quota in first and second semester, these units are full
Mathematics Learning Centre fee-paying and entirely voluntary. However, Summer School
The Mathematics Learning Centre runs bridging courses in units enable students to accelerate their degree progress, make up
mathematics at the beginning of the academic year (fees apply). for a failed unit or fit in a unit which omerwise would not suit
It also provides on-going support during the year through their timetables. New students may also gain a head start by
individual assistance and small group tutorials. completing requisite subjects before they commence their
Level 4, Carslaw Building, F07 degrees. Units start on 2 January and run for up to six weeks
The University of Sydney (followed by an examination week). Notice of the units available
NSW 2006 Australia is contained in the various faculty handbooks and is usually
Phone: (02) 9351 4061 circulated to students with their results notices.
Fax: (02) 9351 5797
TTY: (02) 9351 3412 Timetabling Unit
Email: mlc@stuserv.usyd.edu.au The timetabling unit in the Student Centre is responsible for
Web: www.usyd.edu.au/su/mlc producing students' class and tutorial timetables. Students can
obtain their Semester 1 timetables from the Wednesday of
Part-time, full-time Orientation Week via the web.
Students are normally considered as full-time if they have a The Sydney Conservatorium of Music operates in accordance
HECS weighting of at least 0.375 each semester. Anything under with a local calendar of dates and produces a complete timetable
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Student organisations GENERAL UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
■ Student organisations
Students' Representative Council
Level 1, Wentworth Building, G01
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: (02) 9660 5222 Editors, Honi Soit/Legal Aid
(02) 9660 4756 Second-hand Bookshop
(02) 9351 0691 Mallett St
(02) 9230 3777 Pitt St - Conservatorium
Fax: (02) 9660 4260
Email: postmaster@src.usyd.edu.au
Sydney University Sports Union
Services, facilities and clubs for sport, recreation and fitness.
Noel Martin Sports and Aquatic Centre, G09
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: (02) 9351 4960
Fax: (02) 9351 4962
Email: sports_union@susu.usyd.edu.au
University of Sydney Union
Main provider of catering facilities, retail services, welfare
programs, and social and cultural events for the University
community on the Camperdown and Darlington campuses, and
at many of the University's affiliated campuses.
University of Sydney Union
Box 500, Holme Building, A09
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: (02) 9563 6000 Switchboard/Enquiries
Fax: (02) 9563 6239
Email: email@usu.usyd.edu.au
Web: www.usu.usyd.edu.au
Women's Sports Association
Provides for students, predominantly women, to participate in
sport and recreation through the provision of facilities, courses
and personnel.
The Arena Sports Centre, A30
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: (02) 9351 8111
Fax: (02) 9660 0921
Email: secretary@suwsa.usyd.edu.au
Web: www.suwsa.usyd.edu.au
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Glossary
This glossary describes terminology in use at The University of year applicants before the beginning of Semester 2 and other
Sydney. admission periods.
Academic Board Admission reply
The Academic Board is the senior academic body within the A code used by FlexSIS to indicate whether an applicant who has
University. In conjunction with faculties, the Academic Board received an offer has accepted the offer or not.
has responsibility for approving, or recommending to Senate for Admission result
approval, new or amended courses and units of study and policy A code used by FlexSIS to indicate the result of a direct
relating to the admission of students. (For further information, application to study at the University (eg, offer, unsuccessful,
see the University Calendar.) withdrawn).
Academic cycle Admission year
The academic cycle is the program of teaching sessions offered The year the student began the course.
over a year. Currently the cycle runs from the enrolment period Advanced diplomas
for Semester 1 through to the completion of the processing of See Award course.
results at the end of Semester 2. (See also Stage.) Advanced standing
Academic record
See Credit.
The academic record is the complete academic history of a
student at the University. It includes, among other things, Advisor
personal details, all units of study and courses taken, assessment A member of academic staff appointed in an advisory role for
results (marks and grades), awards and prizes obtained, some postgraduate coursework students. (See also Associate
infringements of progression rules, approvals for variation in supervisor, Instrumental supervisor (teacher), Research
course requirements and course leave, mesis and supervision supervisor, Supervision.)
details. Annual Progress Report
Access to a student's academic record is restricted to The Annual Progress Report is a form issued by faculties which
authorised University staff. A student's academic record is not is used to monitor a research student's progress each year. The
released to a third party without the written authorisation of the form provides for comments by the student, the supervisor, the
student. (See also Academic transcript.) head of the department and the dean (or nominee). The
Academic transcript completed form is attached to the student's official file.
An academic transcript is a printed statement setting out a FlexSIS records that the form has been sent out and that it has
student's academic record at the University. There are two forms been satisfactorily completed.
of academic transcript: external and internal. (See also External APA
transcript, Internal transcript.) Australian Postgraduate Awards. (See also Scholarships, UPA.)
Academic year
Appeals
An academic year is a normal full-time program taken in a course Students may lodge appeals against academic or disciplinary
in a year. Some courses consist of stages, which may readily be decisions. FlexSIS will record an academic appeal (eg, against
equated with academic year. Omers use the aggregation of credit
points to do this (eg, 48 credit points = an academic year). (See exclusion) while they are under consideration and will record the
also Academic cycle, Stage.) outcome of the appeal. Disciplinary (that is, non-academic)
appeals are not recorded on FlexSIS.
Addresses ARTS
All enrolled students need to have a current postal address Automated Results Transfer System. This system was developed
recorded on FlexSIS to which all official University on behalf of ACTAC (Australasian Conference of Tertiary
correspondence is sent. (See also Business address, Permanent Admissions Centres) to allow the electronic academic record of a
home address, Semester address, Temporary address.) student to be accessible, via an admission centre, between
Admission tertiary institutions.
Admission is governed by the University's admission policy and Assessment
is the process for identifying applicants eligible to receive an The process of measuring the performance of students in units of
initial offer of enrolment in a course at the University. Admission study and courses. The assessment of performance in a unit of
to most courses is based on performance in the HSC with study may include examinations, essays, laboratory projects, or
applicants ranked on the basis of their UAI. Omer criteria such as assignments. (See also Board of examiners, Result processing,
a portfolio, interview, audition, or results in standard tests may Result processing schedule.)
also be taken into account for certain courses. Associate supervisor
Admission basis A person who is appointed in addition to the supervisor of a
The main criterion used by a faculty in assessing an application research student who can provide the day-to-day contact with the
for admission to a course. The criteria used include, among other candidate or provide particular expertise or additional experience
things, previous secondary, TAFE or tertiary studies, work in supervision. (See also Advisor, Instrumental supervisor
experience, special admission and the Universities Admission (teacher), Research supervisor, Supervision.)
Index (UAI). Assumed knowledge
Admission (deferment) For some units of study, a student is assumed to have passed a
An applicant who receives an offer of admission to a course may relevant subject at the HSC and this is called assumed
apply to defer enrolment in that course for one semester or one knowledge. While students are generally advised against taking a
academic cycle. unit of study for which they do not have the assumed knowledge,
they are not prevented from enrolling in the unit of study. (See
Admission mode also Prerequisite.)
Admission mode is a classification based on how a student was Attendance mode
admitted to a course, for example 'UAC or 'direct'. A DETYA classification defining the manner in which a student
Admission period is undertaking a course - ie, internal, external, mixed or offshore.
The period during which applications for admission to courses Attendance pattern/type
are considered. The main admission period takes place before Refers to whether the student is studying part-time or full-time.
Semester 1, but there may also be an admission period for mid For coursework students this is a function of course load - ie, the
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proportion being undertaken by the student of the normal full- Camperdown and Darlington (formerly known as Main
time load specified for the course in which the student is enrolled. Campus), Camden (Agriculture and Veterinary Science),
To be considered full-time, a coursework student must undertake Conservatorium (Conservatorium of Music), Cumberland
at least 0.75 of the normal full-time load over the academic cycle (Health Sciences), Mallett Street (Nursing), Orange (Faculty of
or at least 0.375 if only enrolling in half of an academic year. It is Rural Management), Rozelle (Sydney College of the Arts), St
important to note, however, that, for some purposes, to be James (Law) and Surry Hills (Dentistry).
considered full-time a student may need to be enrolled in at least
Census date
0.375 in each half year. Research students, with the approval of
their faculty, nominate whether they wish to study part-time or See HECS census date.
full-time. The attendance status is then recorded on FlexSIS as Centre for Continuing Education
part of the application or enrolment process. (See also The Centre for Continuing Education develops and conducts
Coursework, Student load.) courses, conferences and study tours for the general public and
AusAID professional groups. The Centre offers approximately 1,000
Australian Agency for International Development. courses for approximately 20,000 students each year. Most of
AUSCHECK these courses are held over one of the four main sessions that are
AUSCHECK is the software provided by Centrelink to validate conducted each year, though the Centre is offering an increasing
number of ad hoc courses in response to increased competition
data prior to reporting to Centrelink.
and changing demands. The Centre operates on a cost recovery/
AUSTUDY
income generation basis. (See also Continuing professional
Replaced by Youth Allowance. (See also Youth Allowance.) education.)
Award course Centrelink
An award course is a formally approved program of study that Centrelink is the agency responsible for providing information
can lead to an academic award granted by the University. An and assistance on a range of Commonwealth Government
award course requires the completion of a program of study
specified by course rules. (See also Course rules.) Award courses programs including Youth Allowance. (See also Youth
are approved by Senate, on the recommendation of the Academic Allowance)
Board. Students normally apply to transfer between Award Ceremony
courses through the UAC. The award course name will appear on See Graduation ceremony.
testamurs. The University broadly classifies courses as Chancellor
undergraduate, postgraduate coursework or postgraduate The non-executive head of the University. An honorary position,
research. The award courses offered by the University are: the Chancellor chairs meetings of the University's governing
Higher doctorates body, the Senate, and presides over graduation ceremonies
Doctor of philosophy (PhD) amongst other duties.
Doctorates by research and advanced coursework Class list
Master's degree by research A listing of all currently enrolled students in a particular unit of
Master's degree by coursework study. (See also Unit of study.)
Graduate diploma Combined course
Graduate certificate A course which leads to two awards. For example the Arts/Law
Bachelor's degree course leads to the separate awards of Bachelor of Arts and
Advanced diplomas Bachelor of Laws.
Diplomas Combined degree
Certificates See Combined course.
(See also Bachelor's degree, Course rules, Diploma, Doctorate, Commencing student
Major, Master's degree, Minor, PhD, Stream.) A student enrolling in an award course at the University of
Bachelor's degree Sydney for the first time. The DETYA glossary provides a more
The highest undergraduate award offered at the University of detailed definition.
Sydney. A bachelor's degree course normally requires three or Comp subs
four years of full-time study or the part-time equivalent. (See also See Compulsory subscriptions.
Award course.) Compulsory subscription rates
Barrier There are two rates for some annual subscriptions: full-time and
A barrier is an instruction placed on a student's FlexSIS record part-time. (See also Compulsory subscriptions.)
that prevents the student from re-enrolling or graduating. (See Compulsory subscription waiver provision
also Deadline (fees), Suppression of results.) Certain students over a certain age or with disabilities or medical
Board of examiners conditions may be exempted from the subscription to the sports
A Board of examiners was a body appointed by a faculty or board body.
of studies which met to approve the results of all students Students with a conscientious objection to the payment of
undertaking courses supervised by that faculty or board of subscriptions to unions of any kind may apply to the Registrar for
studies. Boards of examiners were dis-established following exemption. The Registrar may permit such a student to make the
revision of the University's examination procedures in 2000. payment to the Jean Foley Bursary Fund instead. (See also
(See also Assessment, Result processing, Result processing Compulsory subscriptions.)
schedule.) Compulsory subscriptions
Board of studies Each enrolled student is liable to pay annual (or semester)
An academic body which supervises a course or courses and subscriptions as determined by the Senate to the student
organisations at the University. These organisations are different
which is similar to a faculty except that it is headed by a chair on different campuses. There are different organisations for
ramer than a dean and does not supervise PhD candidates. undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Bursaries At the Camperdown/Darlington campus (formerly known as
See Scholarships. Main Campus), compulsory submissions depend on the level of
Business address study.
FlexSIS can record a student's business address and contact Undergraduate: the University of Sydney Union, Students'
details. (See also Addresses, Permanent home address, Semester Representative Council (SRC) and the University of Sydney
address, Temporary address.) Sports Union or the Sydney University Women's Sports
Cadigal Program Association.
Postgraduate: the University of Sydney Union and the Sydney
The Cadigal Program is a University wide access and support University Postgraduate Representative Association (SUPRA).
scheme for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Student organisations at other campuses include: the
Campus Conservatorium Student Association, the Cumberland Student
The grounds on which the University is situated. There are eleven Guild, the Orange Agricultural College Student Association and
campuses of the University of Sydney: Burren Street (Institute the Student Association of Sydney College of the Arts.
for International Health, Institute of Transport Studies),
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certificates. In faculties that do, qualified students have 'dean's study. Entry to a doctorate course often requires completion of a
certificate' noted on their academic record. master's degree course. Note that the doctorate course is not
Deferment available in all departments at the University of Sydney. (See also
See Admission (deferment), Leave. Award course, PhD.)
Degree Earliest date
(See also Award course, Bachelor's degree.) See Research candidature.
Delivery mode EFTSU
Indicates the mode of delivery of the instruction for a unit of The equivalent full-time student unit (EFTSU) is a measure of
study - eg, normal (ie, by attending classes at a campus of the student load expressed as a proportion of the workload for a
University), distance (ie, remotely by correspondence or other standard annual program for a student undertaking a full year of
distance means - eg, Web delivery). The delivery mode must be study in a particular award course. A student undertaking the
standard annual program of study (normally 48 credit points)
recorded for each unit as distinct from the attendance mode of the
generates one EFTSU.
student - ie, an internal student may take one or more units by EFTYR
distance mode and an external student may attend campus for
The effective full-time enrolment year (EFTYR) is a calculation
one or more units. of how long, in terms of equivalence to full-time years of
Department enrolment, a student has been enrolled in a course. If a student
For the purposes of FlexSIS, a department is the academic unit, has always been full-time, the calculation is straightforward (eg,
which is responsible for teaching and examining a unit of study. the fifth year of enrolment is EFTYR 5). If the student has had a
It may be called a school, a department, a centre or a unit within mixture of part-time and full-time enrolment, this can be equated
the University. with an EFTYR. (See also Stage.)
DETYA Enrolment
The Department of Education Training and Youth Affairs is the A student enrolls in a course by registering with the supervising
Commonwealth Government department responsible for higher faculty in the units of study to be taken in the coming year,
education. The University is required to provide DETYA with semester or session. The student pays whatever fees are owing to
information about its students three times a year. The the University by the deadline for that semester. New students
Government in its funding deliberations uses this information. currently pay on the day they enrol which is normally in early
Differential HECS February. Students already in a course at the University re-enrol
See Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS). each year or semester; for most students pre-enrolment is
Diploma required. (See also Pre-enrolment.)
The award granted following successful completion of diploma Enrolment non-award
course requirements. A diploma course usually requires less Non-award enrolment is an enrolment in a unit or units of study,
study than a degree course. Graduate diploma courses are only which does not count towards a formal award of the University.
available to students who already hold an undergraduate degree. Non-award enrolments are recorded in various categories used
(See also Award course.) for reporting and administrative purposes. (See also Cross-
Direct admissions institutional enrolment, Non-award course.)
Enrolment status
For some courses, applications may be made directly to the
University. Applications are received by faculties or the A student's enrolment status is eimer 'enrolled' or 'not enrolled'.
An enrolment status is linked to an enrolment status reason or
International Office, registered on FlexSIS and considered by the
category.
relevant department or faculty body. Decisions are recorded on
Enrolment status reason/category
FlexSIS and HexSIS produces letters to applicants advising them
Not enrolled status reasons/categories include: withdrawn,
of the outcome. (See also Admission, UAC admissions.)
totally discontinued, cancelled, on leave (suspended),
Disability information
transferred, lapsed, terminated, qualified and conferred.
Students may inform the University of any temporary or
Enrolment variation
permanent disability, other than a financial disability, which
affects their life as a student. Disability information is recorded Students may vary their enrolment at the beginning of each
semester. Each faculty determines its deadlines for variations, but
in FlexSIS but it is only visible to particular authorised users HECS liability depends on the HECS census date. (See also
because of its sensitive nature. HECS.)
Discipline codes Enrolment year
Discipline codes are four-letter codes for each area of study
See EFTYR, Stage.
available at the university (eg, CHEM Chemistry, ECON
Examination
Economics).
Discipline group See Examination paper code, Examination period,
A DETYA code used to classify units of study in terms of the Supplementary exams.
subject matter being taught or being researched. Examination paper code
Discontinuation (course) A code that identifies each individual examination paper. Used to
See Enrolment variation. help organise examinations.
Discontinuation (unit of study) Examination period
See Enrolment variation. The examination period is the time set each semester for the
Dissertation conduct of formal examinations.
A dissertation is a written exposition of a topic and may include Exchange student
original argument substantiated by reference to acknowledged An exchange student is eimer a student of the University of
authorities. It is a required unit of study for some postgraduate Sydney who is participating in a formally agreed program
award courses in the faculties of Architecture and Law. involving study at an overseas university or an overseas student
Distance and flexible learning who is studying here on the same basis. The International Office
Distance and flexible learning affords the opportunity to provide provides administrative support for some exchanges.
higher education to a much wider market - including students Exclusion
from anywhere in the world- at times, locations and modes that The faculty may ask a student whose academic progress is
suit them. considered to be unsatisfactory to 'show cause' why the student
Doctor of philosophy (PhD) should be allowed to re-enrol. If the faculty deems the student's
See Award course, Doctorate, PhD. explanation unsatisfactory, or if the student does not provide an
explanation, the student may be excluded eimer from a unit of
Doctorate study or from a course. An excluded student may apply to the
The doctorate and the PhD are high-level postgraduate awards faculty for permission to re-enrol. Normally at least two years
available at the University of Sydney. A doctorate course must have elapsed before such an application would be
normally involves research and coursework; the candidate considered.
submits a mesis that is an original contribution to the field of
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name, SID, address, all courses in which the student was enrolled Mutually exclusive units of study
and the final course result, and all units of study attempted within See Prohibited combinations of units of study.
each course together with the unit of study result. (See also MyUni
Academic transcript, External transcript.) MyUni is a personalised space for staff and students on the
International student University of Sydney's intranet, called USYDnet. MyUni is used
An International student is required to hold a visa to study in to deliver information and services directly through a central
Australia and may be liable for international tuition fees. Any location, while also allowing users to customise certain
student who is not an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a information. Students are able to access such services as exam
permanent resident of Australia is an international student. New seat numbers, results, timetables and FlexSIS pre-enrolment and
Zealand citizens are not classified as international students but enrolment variations on MyUni. (See also UsydNet.)
have a special category under HECS that does not permit them to Non-award course
defer their HECS liability. (See also Local student, Student type.) Non-award courses are courses undertaken by students who are
Joiningfee not seeking an award from the Urnversity. These may be students
Students enrolling for the first time pay, in addition, a joining fee enrolled in an award course at another institution or students not
for the University of Sydney Union or equivalent student seeking an award from any institution. Non-award courses are
organisation. (See also Compulsory subscription.) assigned a course code in the same way as award courses. A
separate course code is assigned for each faculty, level
Leave (undergraduate or postgraduate) and method (research or
See Course leave. coursework) which offers a non-award course. Various categories
Life membership of non-award enrolment are recorded on FlexSIS for reporting
Under some circumstances (eg, after five full-time years of and administrative purposes.(See also Course, Cross-
enrolments and contributions) students may be granted life institutional enrolment, Enrolment non-award.)
membership of various organisations, which means they are Non-award enrolment
exempt from paying yearly fees. (See also Compulsory See Enrolment non-award.
subscription.) Non-specific credit
Load Non-specific credit is awarded when previous studies are deemed
Load for an individual student is the sum of the weights of all the to have satisfied defined components of a course other than
units of study in which the student is enrolled. (See also EFTSU, named units of study. These components include, but are not
HECS.) limited to:
Local student • entire years in courses that progress through the successful
A local student is eimer an Australian or New Zealand citizen or completion of a set of prescribed units of study per year
Australian permanent resident. New Zealand citizens are • a set number of credit points within a particular discipline or
required to pay their HECS upfront. (See also Fee type, HECS, level (ie, first, second or third year)
International student.) • one or more semesters for research courses.
Major (See also Credit, Specific credit.)
A major is a defined program of study, generally comprising OPRS
specified units of study from later stages of the award course. Overseas Postgraduate Research Scholarship.
Students select and transfer between majors by virtue of their Orientation Week
selection of units of study. One or more majors may be Orientation or 'O Week', takes place during the week prior to
prescribed in order to satisfy course requirements. Majors may lectures in Semester 1. During O Week, students can join various
be included on testamurs. (See also Award course, Minor, clubs, societies and organisations, register for courses with
Stream.) departments and take part in activities provided by the University
Major timetable clash of Sydney Union.
Used by FlexSIS to denote occasions when a student attempts to Part-time student
enrol in units of study which have so much overlap in the See Attendance status, EFTSU.
teaching times that it has been decided that students must not Permanent home address
enrol in the units together. The permanent home address is the address for all official
Mark University correspondence both inside and outside of semester
An integer (rounded if necessary) between 0 and 100 inclusive, time (eg, during semester breaks), unless overridden by semester
indicating a student's performance in a unit of study. (See also address. (See also Addresses, Business address, Semester
Grade.) address, Temporary address.)
Master's degree PhD
A postgraduate award. Master's degree courses may be offered The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and other doctorate awards are
by coursework, research only or a combination of coursework the highest awards available at the University of Sydney. A PhD
and research. Entry to the course often requires completion of an course is normally purely research-based; the candidate submits
Honours year at an undergraduate level. (See also Award course.) a mesis that is an original contribution to the field of study. Entry
Method of candidature to a PhD course often requires completion of a master's degree
A course is eimer a research course or a coursework course and course. Note that the PhD course is available in most departments
so the methods of candidature are 'research' and 'coursework'. in the University of Sydney. (See also Award course, Doctorate.)
(See also Course, Course (research), Coursework.) Postgraduate
Minor A term used to describe a course leading to an award such as
A minor is a defined program of study, generally comprising graduate diploma, a master's degree or PhD, which usually
units of study from later stages of the award course and requiring requires prior completion of a relevant undergraduate degree (or
a smaller number of credit points than a major. Students select diploma) course. A 'postgraduate' is a student enrolled in such a
and transfer between minors (and majors) by virtue of their course.
selection of units of study. Potential graduand
One or more minors may be prescribed in order to satisfy Potential graduands are students who have been identified as
course requirements. Minors may be included on testamurs. (See being eligible to graduate on the satisfactory completion of their
also Award course, Major, Stream.) current studies. (See also Graduand, Graduation.)
Minor timetable clash Precedents
Used by FlexSIS to denote occasions when a student attempts to Where a credit applicant has credit approved in terms of the
enrol in units of study which have some identical times of granting of specific or non-specific credit on the basis of study
teaching. previously taken, a precedent is established at system level. Any
Mixed mode other credit applicant subsequently seeking credit on the basis of
See Attendance mode. the same pattern of previous study will be eligible to have the
Mode item of credit to be immediately approved on the basis of the
See Attendance mode and Delivery mode. previously approved precedent. (See also Credit.)
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Pre-enrolment Registrar
Pre-enrolment takes place in October for the following year. The Registrar is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the
Students indicate their choice of unit of study enrolment for the keeping of official records and associated policy and procedures
following year. After results are approved, registered students are within the University. (See the University Calendar for details.)
regarded as enrolled in those units of study they chose and for Registration
which they are qualified. Their status is 'enrolled' and remains so In addition to enrolling with the faculty in units of study, students
provided they pay any money owing or comply with other must register with the department responsible for teaching each
requirements by the due date. Re-enrolling students who do not unit. This is normally done during Orientation Week.
successfully register in their units of study for the next regular Note that unlike enrolment, registration is not a formal record
session are required to attend the University on set dates during of units attempted by the student.
the January/February enrolment period. Pre-enrolment is also
Research course
known as provisional re-enrolment. (See also Enrolment.)
Prerequisite See Course (research).
Research supervisor
A prerequisite is a unit of study that is required to be completed A supervisor is appointed to each student undertaking a research
before another unit of study can be attempted. (See also Assumed
postgraduate degree. The person will be a full-time member of
knowledge, Corequisite, Waiver)
the academic staff or a person external to the University
Prizes appointed in recognition of their association with the clinical
Prizes are awarded by the University, a faculty or a department teaching or the research work of the University. A research
for outstanding academic achievement. Full details can be found supervisor is commonly referred to as a supervisor. (See also
in the University Calendar. Advisor, Associate supervisor, Instrumental supervisor (teacher),
Probationary candidature Supervision.)
A probationary candidate is a student who is enrolled in a Resolutions of Senate
postgraduate course on probation for a period of time up to one Regulations determined by the Senate of the University of
year. The head of department is required to consider the Sydney that pertain to degree and diploma course requirements
candidate's progress during the period of probation and make a and other academic or administrative matters.
recommendation for normal candidature or omerwise to the Result processing
faculty. Refers to the processing of assessment results for units of study.
Departments tabulate results for all assessment activities of a unit
Progression of study and assign preliminary results for each unit of study.
See Course progression. Preliminary results are considered by the relevant board of
Prohibition (prohibited combinations of units of study) examiners, which approves final results. Students are notified of
When two or more units of study contain a sufficient overlap of results by result notices that list final marks and grades for all
content, enrolment in any one such unit prohibits enrolment in units of study. (See also Assessment, Examination period.)
any other identified unit. A unit related in this way to any other Result processing schedule
unit is linked in tables of units of study via use of the symbol N to The result processing schedule will be determined for each
identify related prohibited units. academic cycle. It is expected that all departments and faculties
Provisional re-enrolment will comply with this schedule. (See also Assessment,
Examination period, Result processing.)
See Pre-enrolment.
Results
Qualification The official statement of the student's performance in each unit
A qualification is an academic attainment recognised by the of study attempted, as recorded on the academic transcript,
University. usually expressed as a grade:
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MINC Incomplete with a mark of at least 50 This result may be used when examiners have grounds (such as illness or misadventure)
for seeking further information or for considering additional work from the student before
confirming the final mark and passing grade. Except in special cases approved by the
Academic Board, this result will be converted to a normal passing mark and grade eimer:
• by the dean at the review of examination results conducted pursuant to section 2 (4) of
the Academic Board policy 'Examinations and Assessment Procedures'; or
• automatically to the indicated mark and grade by the third week of the immediately
subsequent academic session.
Deans are authorised to approve the extension of a MINC grade for individual students
having a valid reason for their incomplete status.
INC Incomplete This result is used when examiners have grounds (such as illness or misadventure) for
seeking further information or for considering additional work from the student before
confirming the final result. Except in special cases approved by the Academic Board, this
result will be converted to a normal permanent passing or failing grade eimer:
• by the dean at the review of examination results conducted pursuant to section 2 (4) of
the Academic Board policy 'Examinations and Assessment Procedures'; or
• automatically to an AF grade by the third week of the immediately subsequent academic
session.
Deans are authorised to approve the extension of a MINC grade for individual students
having a valid reason for their incomplete status.
UCN Incomplete A MINC or INC grade is converted, on the advice of the dean, to UCN when all or many
students in a unit of study have not completed the requirements of the unit. The students
may be engaged in practicum or clinical placements, or in programs extending beyond the
end of semester (eg, Honours).
Scholarships Student Centre staff and takes copies to the relevant departments.
Scholarships are financial or other forms of support made The student retains the originals. The dates for which special
available by sponsors to assist Australian and international consideration is sought are recorded on FlexSIS and printed on
students to pursue their studies at the University. When a the examination register.
student's means are a criterion, scholarships are sometimes Special permission
called bursaries. (See also Prizes.) See Waiver.
School Specific credit
See Department. Specific credit is awarded when previous studies are entirely
SCR equivalent to one or more named units of study offered by the
System change request. University of Sydney that contribute to the course in which the
Semester applicant has been admitted. (See also Credit, Non-specific
A semester is a session whose dates are determined by the credit)
Academic Board. Normally all undergraduate sessions will Sponsorship
conform to the semesters approved by the Academic Board. Any Sponsorship is the financial support of a student by a company or
offering of an undergraduate unit not conforming to the semester government body. Sponsors are frequently invoiced directly.
dates must be given special permission by the Academic Board. SRS
Semester address SRS is the student record system responsible, prior to FlexSIS,
The semester address is the address to which all official for the processing of student records. The functions of SRS are
University correspondence is sent during semester time, if it is gradually being incorporated into FlexSIS. (See also FlexSIS.)
different to the permanent address. Unless overridden by a Stage
temporary address all official University correspondence during For the purposes of administration, a course may be divided into
semester (including Session 4 for students enrolled in Summer stages to be studied consecutively. The stages may be related to
School) will be sent to this address. (See also Addresses, sessions or they may relate to an academic cycle. Part-time
Business address, Permanent home address, Temporary address) students progress through a course more slowly and would often
Senate enrol in the same stage more than once.
The Senate of the University is the governing body of the Status
University. (See the University Calendar.) Status is a variable for students both with relation to course and
Senate appeals unit of study. With relation to course, students can have the status
Senate appeals are held for those students who, after being of enrolled or not enrolled. 'Not enrolled' reasons can be: totally
excluded by the faculty from a course, appeal to the Senate for discontinued, withdrawn, suspended, cancelled, awarded, etc.
With relation to unit of study, students can have the status of
readmission. While any student may appeal to the Senate against CURENR or WITHDN, discontinued, etc.
an academic decision, such an appeal will normally be heard
only after the student has exhausted all other avenues - ie, the Stream
department, faculty, board of study and, in the case of A stream is a defined program of study within an award course,
postgraduates, the Committee for Graduate Studies. (See also which requires the completion of a program of study specified by
the course rules for the particular stream, in addition to the core
Exclusion.)
program specified by the course rules for the award course.
Session Students enrolled in award courses that involve streams will have
A session is a teaching period that defines the offering of a unit of the stream recorded in their enrolment record. Students normally
study. A session cannot be longer than six months. Session enter streams at the time of admission, although some award
offerings are approved by the relevant dean, taking into account courses require students to enrol in streams after the completion
all the necessary resources, including teaching space and of level 1000 units of study. Where permitted to do so by faculty
staffing. The Academic Board must approve variation to the resolution, students may transfer from one stream to another,
normal session pattern. within an award course, provided they meet criteria approved by
Session address the Academic Board on the advice of the faculty concerned. A
See Semester address. stream will appear with the award course name on testamurs - eg,
Special consideration Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Construction
Candidates who have medical or other serious problems, which Management). (See also Award course, Major, Minor.)
may affect performance in any assessment, may request that they Student ID card
be given special consideration in relation to the determination of All students who enrol are issued with an identification card. The
their results. card includes the student name, SID, the course code, and a
They can obtain an official form from the Student Centre. The library borrower's bar code. The card identifies the student as
Student Centre stamps the form and the medical or other eligible to attend classes and must be displayed at formal
documentation. The student gives a copy of the material to the
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UPA
University Postgraduate Award.
USYDnet
USYDnet is the University of Sydney's intranet system. In
addition to the customised MyUni service, it provides access to
other services such as directories (maps, staff and student,
organisations), a calendar of events (to which staff and students
can submit entries), and a software download area. (See also
MyUni.)
Variation of enrolment
See Enrolment variation.
Vice-Chancellor
The chief executive officer of the University, responsible for its
leadership and management. The Vice-Chancellor is head ofboth
academic and administrative divisions.
Waiver
In a prescribed course, a faculty may waive the prerequisite or
corequisite requirement for a unit of study or the course rules for
a particular student. Unlike credit, waivers do not involve a
reduction in the number of credit points required for a course
(See also Credit.)
Weighted average mark (WAM)
The Weighted Average Mark (WAM) is the average mark in the
unit of study completed, weighted according to credit point value
and level. The formulae used to calculate the WAMs are course-
specific: there are many different WAMs in the University.
Year of first enrolment (YFE)
The year in which a student first enrols at the University.
Youth Allowance
Youth Allowance is payable to a full-time student or trainee aged
16-24 years of age; and enrolled at an approved institution such
as a school, college, TAFE or university, and undertaking at least
15 hours a week face-to-face contact. Youth Allowance replaces
AUSTUDY.
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