Bachelor of Biomedicine and Health
Course resolutions
The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes).
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2024, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Integrity Policy 2022 and the Academic Integrity Procedures 2022. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies
1 Course codes
| Code | Course title |
|---|---|
| BPBIOMDH-01 | Bachelor of Biomedicine and Health |
2 Attendance pattern
The attendance pattern for this course is full-time or part-time according to candidate choice.
3 Admission to candidature
(1) Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program.
(2) English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English.
(3) Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
(4) Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule and the Coursework Policy.
4 Requirements for award
(1) The units of study that may be taken for these courses are set out in the Table A for the Bachelor of Medicine and Health.
(2) To qualify for the award of the pass degree, a candidate must successfully complete 144 credit points of units of study comprising:
(a) 108 credit points of core units of study and
(b) 36 credit points of selective units of study
5 Requirements for students undertaking work integrated learning in Local Health District settings
(1) Certificate of competency in CPR: Students must provide proof they hold an Australian current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate prior to attending their placement and that it is valid for the duration of the placement. Please refer to our University Placements web site for further information.
(2) Student clearance for clinical placements. The NSW Ministry of Health requires that all students obtain clearance in order to undertake clinical placements. This involves a criminal record check. Please refer to the University's Placements web site for further information.
(3) Immunisation: Students must have evidence of vaccinations and immunisations against certain infectious diseases prior to undertaking clinical placements. The requirements are consistent with Australian public health policy and NHMRC guidelines. Please refer to the University's Placement web site for further information.
(4) Working with Children check: Students undertaking child-related placements as part of their course are subject to the requirements of the NSW Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 and the Working with Children Procedures 2014.
(5) NSW Health Records and Information Privacy Act (2002): Students must familiarise themselves with the content of the NSW Health Privacy Management Plan and comply with the NSW Ministry of Health Code of Conduct, NSW Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 and Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998. Please refer to University's Placements web site for further information.
6 Credit for previous study
(1) Credit transfer is subject to the provisions of the Coursework Rule and the Resolutions of the Faculty of Medicine and Health
7 Cross institutional study
(1) Cross institutional study is not available in this course.
