James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

FACULTY OF HEALTH, LIFE AND MOLECULAR SCIENCES — POSTGRADUATE AWARD REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1  The graduate degrees shall be:

Master of Advanced Nursing Practice MAdvNursPrac
Master of Biomedical Sciences MBiomedSc
Master of Health Science MHlthSc
Master of Mental Health Nursing* MMentHlthNurs
Master of Nursing Science MNSc
Master of Nursing Studies* MNStud
Master of Occupational Therapy MOccThy
Master of Public Health MPH
Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine MPH&TM
Master of Rural and Remote Medicine MR&RM
Master of Tropical Animal Science MTAnimSc
Master of Tropical Architecture* MTropArch
Master of Tropical Veterinary Science MTVSc

1.2  There shall be awards of:

Graduate Certificate of Biomedical Sciences GCertBiomedSc
Graduate Certificate of Health Science GCertHlthSc
Graduate Certificate of Tropical Animal Science GCertTAnimSc
Graduate Certificate of Tropical Veterinary Science GCertTVSc
Postgraduate Certificate of Allied Health Sciences PGCertAllHlthSc
Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Advanced Clinical Practice) PGCertNSc(AdvClinPrac)
Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Cardiac Nursing) PGCertNSc(CardNurs)
Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Care of the Aged) PGCertNSc(CareAged)
Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Clinical Teaching) PGCertNSc(ClinTeach)
Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Intensive Care) PGCertNSc(IntCare)
Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Perioperative Care) PGCertNSc(PeriOpCare)
Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Rural and Remote)* PGCertNSc(R&R)
Postgraduate Certificate of Travel Medicine PGCertTravMed
Diploma of Public Health and Tropical Medicine DPH&TM
Postgraduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing* PGDipMentHlthNurs
Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery PGDipMid
Postgraduate Diploma of Neonatology PGDipNeonat
Postgraduate Diploma of Nursing Science (Critical Care)* PGDipNSc(CritCare)
Postgraduate Diploma of Public Health and Tropical Medicine PGDipPH&TM
Postgraduate Diploma of Rural and Remote Medicine PGDipR&RM
Postgraduate Diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene PGDipTM&H
Graduate Diploma of Assistive Technology GDipAssistTech
Graduate Diploma of Biomedical Sciences GDipBiomedSc
Graduate Diploma of Health Science GDipHlthSc
Graduate Diploma of Tropical Animal Science GDipTAnimSc
Graduate Diploma of Tropical Veterinary Science GDipTVSc

1.3  Joint degrees shall be:

Master of Public Health–Master of Business Administration MPH-MBA

1.4  A Higher Doctorate award associated with this Faculty is:

Doctor of Public Health DrPH

Award requirements are shown on page 125 .

MASTER OF ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE

1.  The Master of Advanced Nursing Practice may be undertaken in the School of Nursing Sciences.

2.  A person may enrol for the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice if that person is registered as a nurse in Queensland or elsewhere in Australia and has:

3.  The minimum period of candidature shall be 18 months of full-time study or part-time equivalent.

4.  A student shall complete to a satisfactory standard the subjects set out in the specified program shown under Postgraduate Courses.

5.  Assessment procedures may include all or any of the following: assignments, report papers, viva voce examinations, tutorial presentations, project report and assessment of clinical practice.

6.  A student who has passed a postgraduate subject or subjects at this University or at another recognised institute of higher education which is deemed by the Executive Dean of the Faculty, on the advice of the Head of the School of Nursing Sciences, to be equivalent to a subject offered in the course may be granted credit for that subject up to a maximum of 12 units.

7.  A student who has complied with the provision of the requirements and all other relevant Statutes and Requirements of the University shall be recommended by the Faculty for the award of the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice.

MASTER OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

1.  The degree of Master of Biomedical Sciences may be undertaken in the schools, institutes and centres in the Faculty listed in Schedule A below. The degree will be awarded in recognition of research or alternatively for adequate progress in formal coursework with or without research.

2.  A person may enrol for the degree of Master of Biomedical Sciences if that person has:

3.  A candidate shall be designated as a full-time candidate or a part-time candidate by the Faculty upon recommendation of the head of the school in which the candidate is to be registered.

4.  The minimum period of candidature shall be one year of full-time study, or two years of part-time study.

5.1  Supervision of candidates

Before permitting a person to enrol for the degree, the Faculty shall be satisfied that adequate facilities are available for the studies proposed.

5.2  A candidate when enrolled, shall be registered in the appropriate school and assigned to a supervisor who shall be a member of the academic staff. One or more associate supervisors may be appointed on account of their special knowledge of the candidate’s approved program of study or in order to ensure effective supervision of the candidate during any periods spent external to the University.

5.3  Unless specialist supervision in the particular field of study can be provided by the University, study in an environment external to the University will not be acceptable as a basis for registration for the degree.

5.4  Part-time candidates must attend the University as required by their supervisors and approved by the Faculty. Applications for enrolment will be considered only if the Faculty is satisfied that the attendance requirement can be met.

5.5  Periodically the supervisor may be requested by the head of school to report on the candidate’s work. If, in the opinion of the head of school, the candidate’s progress is unsatisfactory the head may advise the Faculty, which may terminate the candidature or take such action as it deems necessary.

5.6  A candidate may be required by the head of school to attend specified courses of study.

6.1  Evaluation predominantly by thesis

Duration and progress

6.1  6.1 The candidate shall undertake a course of study and/or research leading to the submission of a thesis for examination. The thesis may not be submitted by a candidate earlier than one calendar year nor later than two (for a full-time candidate) or four (for a part-time candidate) calendar years after enrolment, except in special circumstances the Faculty may grant an extension of the relevant period.

6.2  A minor portion of the thesis may cover work undertaken before enrolment provided that this work has not been used in gaining another academic qualification.

6.3  Published contributions may be submitted to support or to form part of the thesis.

6.4  Candidates should present a progress seminar to members of the relevant school within six months of enrolment. The head of the school will report to the Executive Dean. All candidates are to present a progress report at the completion of each 12 months of candidature unless the thesis is ready for submission within eight weeks of this period.

6.5  Candidates may with the discretion of the Executive Dean, on the advice of the appropriate school, be granted an extension or suspension of candidature. The period of extension normally will be up to 6 months for a full-time and 12 months for a part-time candidate. Suspension of candidature normally will not exceed 12 months.

Examination

6.6  6.6 On completion of the thesis*, an original and two copies of the thesis, together with any separate published material, shall be submitted to the Registrar of the University.

6.7  The Faculty, on the advice of the head of the school in which the candidate is registered, shall appoint two examiners of whom at least one shall be external to the University.

6.8  The Faculty, on the recommendation of the examiners, may require the candidate to undertake a written or an oral examination or both.

6.9  The Faculty, on considering the reports of the examiners, may recommend the award of the degree, refuse the degree, appoint another examiner or require the candidate to resubmit the thesis either re-written or including further research material. A candidate who fails to satisfy the examiners after resubmission of the thesis, shall not again be eligible for candidature for a Master’s degree in the same discipline.

6.10  If the degree is awarded, the original of the thesis and any published supporting material shall be kept in the University Library and at least one copy of the thesis and supporting material shall be returned to the candidate.

6.11  The grade awarded to the degree is to be pass or fail only.

6.12  All corrections, if requested, are to be made:

6.13  Award of the degree will be conferred when the following condition has been met: an acid-free copy of the thesis plus supporting documentation has been presented; that it has been deposited in the Library or a written guarantee has been provided by the school concerned that the said school holds all the material necessary for preparation of said copy.

7.1  Evaluation predominantly by coursework

The candidate shall undertake a prescribed course of study for at least one academic year with a maximum period of two (for a full-time candidate) or four (for a part-time candidate) calendar years after enrolment and have satisfied written, practical and other examination requirements designated by the head of school and approved by the Faculty. The submission of the original and two copies of a dissertation on an approved research topic may be required as part of the examination.

7.2  The head of the school in which the candidate is registered shall nominate and forward to the Executive Dean, for approval and transmission to the Registrar for appointment, the names of two examiners and their qualifications.

7.3  The Faculty, on considering the reports of the examiners, may recommend the award of the degree, refuse the degree or require the candidate to submit to further examination.

7.4  Before re-assessment, which will be within a period not exceeding one calendar year, the candidate may be required to:

7.5  If the degree is awarded, the original of any dissertations shall be kept in the University Library, in accordance with Requirement 6.13 and at least one copy shall be returned to the candidate.

8.  A candidate who has complied with Requirements 1 to 5 and either Requirement 6 or 7, together with all other relevant Statutes and Requirements, shall be recommended for the award of Master of Biomedical Sciences.

Schedule A

Schedule A Schools

MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCE

1.  The Master of Health Science may be undertaken in the Schools listed in Schedule A below.

2.  To qualify for the award a candidate shall pursue studies according to the course of studies prescribed in the specified program shown under Postgraduate Courses.

3.  A candidate may enrol for the Master of Health Science if that candidate:

4.  A candidate shall pursue studies to obtain a minimum of 36 units. The normal period of candidature shall be two years of full-time study or four years of part-time study. Some programs of study may only be available part-time. The 24 units of study completed to fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Diploma may be credited towards the Master of Health Science.

5.  Candidates with a bachelor degree in a relevant health discipline and at least five years experience in relevant health related activities may, at the discretion of the Executive Dean in consultation with the relevant Head of School, be granted credit up to a maximum of 12 units of study.

6.  A candidate will be required to surrender the award of Graduate Diploma of Health Science before the award of Master of Health Science is conferred.

Schedule A

Schedule A Schools

MASTER OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

The course is suspended for two years (until December 2002). A review into the viability of offering the course will be carried out during the period of suspension. Award requirements are displayed in the 2000 Student Handbook.

MASTER OF NURSING SCIENCE

1.  The Master of Nursing Science may be undertaken in the School of Nursing Sciences.

2.  A person may enrol for a Master of Nursing Science if they are a registered nurse, eligible for registration in Queensland and hold an honours degree in nursing or equivalent.

3.  A candidate shall be designated as a full-time or part-time candidate by the Faculty, on the advice of the Head of the School of Nursing Sciences.

4.  The minimum period of candidature shall be 18 months (three semesters).

5.  The assessment procedure will include the completion of a thesis (60,000 words).

6.  A student who has complied with the provisions of the requirements and all other relevant Statutes and Requirements of the University shall be recommended by the Faculty for the award of the Master of Nursing Science.

MASTER OF NURSING STUDIES

1.  The Master of Nursing Studies may be undertaken in the School of Nursing Sciences.

2.  A person may enrol for a Master of Nursing Studies, if that person:

3.  Candidates with a bachelor degree in nursing and at least five years experience may, at the discretion of the Executive Dean in consultation with the Head of the School of Nursing Sciences, be granted credit up to a maximum of 12 units of study.

4.  A candidate shall be designated as a full-time or part-time candidate by the Faculty, on the advice of the Head of the School of Nursing Sciences.

5.  The minimum period of candidature shall be over three semesters.

6  There are two optional courses available. In Option A, candidates undertake six units of core subjects and 30 units of electives. In Option B*, candidates undertake six units of core subjects, a 18 unit research project and 12 units of electives. Assessment procedures will include the following: assignments, presentations, examinations and, for Option B only, a thesis.

7  Credit for previous studies

A student who has passed a postgraduate subject, at this University or another institute of higher education recognised by the Faculty, which is deemed by the Executive Dean of the Faculty, on the advice of the Head of the School of Nursing Sciences, to be equivalent to the subjects offered in the course may be granted credit for those subjects up to a maximum of 12 units.

8  A student may be able to choose a maximum of three elective subjects (for Option A) or two elective subjects (for Option B) from outside the School of Nursing Sciences with the permission of the Head of the School of Nursing Sciences.

9  A candidate shall complete to a satisfactory standard the subjects set out in the specified program shown under Postgraduate Courses.

10.  A student who has complied with the provision of the requirements and all other relevant Statutes and Requirements of the University shall be recommended by the Faculty for the award of the Master of Nursing Studies.

MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

1.  Enrolment in the degree

The degree of Master of Occupational Therapy may be undertaken in the Occupational Therapy discipline of the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. The degree shall be awarded in recognition of research or alternatively for adequate progress in formal coursework (which may include a research component).

2.  A person may enrol for the degree of Master of Occupational Therapy if that person has:

3.  A candidate shall be designated as a full-time candidate or as a part-time candidate by the Faculty upon recommendation of the Head of the discipline of Occupational Therapy.

4.  Requirements for the degree

A candidate for the degree may undertake either the research option or the coursework and dissertation option.

5.1  Supervision of candidates

Before permitting a candidate to enrol for the degree, the Faculty shall be satisfied that adequate facilities are available for the studies proposed.

5.2  A candidate when enrolled, shall be registered in the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine and be assigned to a supervisor, who shall be a member of the academic staff and a research student monitor, nominated by the Faculty.

5.3  Unless specialist supervision in the particular field of study can be provided by the University, study in an environment external to the University will not be acceptable as a basis for registration for the degree.

5.4  Part-time candidates must attend the University as required by their supervisor and approved by the Faculty. Applications for enrolment will be considered only if the Faculty is satisfied that the attendance requirements can be met.

5.5  Periodically the supervisor may be requested by the Head of the discipline of Occupational Therapy to report on the candidate’s work. If, in the opinion of the Head, the candidate’s progress is unsatisfactory, the Head may advise the Faculty, which may terminate the candidature or take such other action as it deems necessary.

5.6  A candidate may be required by the Head of the discipline of Occupational Therapy to enrol in additional subjects.

6.  Confirmation of Candidature

The following requirements shall apply to the research degree:

7.  Appeal

Appeals and grievances shall be handled in accordance with the following:

8.  Period of candidature

A full-time candidate shall complete the requirements for the degree normally in one calendar year for the coursework and dissertation option and two calendar years for the research option. A part-time candidate shall complete the requirements for the degree normally in two calendar years for the coursework and dissertation option and four calendar years for the research option. The maximum period of candidature will be three calendar years of full-time study.

9.  Credit for other studies

If the coursework and dissertation option is taken, credit may be granted for:

10.  Exemption for other studies/clinical experience

Credit may be granted by the Executive Dean on recommendation of the Head of the discipline of Occupational Therapy for a maximum of 12 units for graduates in a relevant discipline with four years or more of undergraduate and/or postgraduate study and appropriate professional experience.

11.  Evaluation by research option

Evaluation of the thesis for a Master of Occupational Therapy by research degree shall be administered through the Research Student’s Office and meet all the requirements of the Faculty:

12.  Award with Honours

Where the quality of the thesis and research or coursework and dissertation is at a level of high distinction, the Executive Dean on the recommendation of the Head of the discipline of Occupational Therapy discipline may recommend the award of a Master of Occupational Therapy with Honours.

MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH

1.  The degree of Master of Public Health may be undertaken in the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

2.  A person may enrol for a Master of Public Health if that person has:

3.  A candidate shall pursue studies as specified in the Postgraduate Courses to obtain a minimum of 36 units.

4.  Candidates may choose to follow a course of study as shown under the Postgraduate Courses..

5.  Candidates with entry qualifications equivalent to four years or more of undergraduate and postgraduate study, plus a minimum of five years health related professional experience considered suitable by the Head of the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, may be granted credit up to a maximum of 12 units of study.

6.  A candidate who has passed a postgraduate subject at this or another University which is deemed by the Faculty on the advice of the Head of the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine to be equivalent to the subjects offered in the course may be granted credit for those subjects up to a maximum of six units, provided those subjects have not been credited towards any other award either at this or any other University.

7.  The maximum amount of credit granted shall not exceed 18 units.

8.  A candidate shall be designated as a full-time or part-time candidate by the Faculty, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

9.  The minimum period of candidature shall be one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.

10.  A student shall complete to a satisfactory standard the subjects set out in the specified program shown under Postgraduate Courses.

MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND TROPICAL MEDICINE

1.  The degree of Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine may be undertaken in the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

2.  A person may enrol for the Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, if that person has:

3.  The course of study of a candidate shall be subject to approval by the Executive Dean or a nominee of the Executive Dean for each year of candidature.

4.  A candidate shall be designated as a full-time candidate or as a part-time candidate by the Faculty, upon the recommendation of the Head of the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

5.  The minimum period of candidature shall be one year of full-time study, or two years of part-time study.

6.1  Evaluation

The candidate shall complete all the core subjects and at least three of the elective subjects set out in the specified program shown under Postgraduate Courses.

6.2  A candidate who, at this or another institution of higher education, has passed a subject which is deemed by the Executive Dean, on the advice of the Head of the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, to be equivalent to a subject set out in the specified program shown under Postgraduate Courses and Strands, may be granted credit for that subject by the Faculty, save that credit will not be granted for more than two of the subjects listed in the specified program.

6.3  A candidate may, with the prior approval of the Executive Dean on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, complete the requirements of a subject at another institution approved by the University.

6.4  Assessment procedures may include any or all of the following: assignments, research project and report, papers, viva voce examinations, written examinations, tutorial participation and assessment, case presentations and reports, and assessment of field or ward work.

7.  A candidate who has complied with the provisions of these requirements and all other relevant Statutes and Requirements of the University shall be recommended by the Faculty for the award of the Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH–MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

1.  The joint degree shall be administered by Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health, Life and Molecular Sciences and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts.

2.  A candidate may enrol for the course if that person satisfies the enrolment requirements of the Master of Public Health and the Master of Business Administration.

3.  A candidate shall pursue studies as specified in Postgraduate Courses to obtain a minimum of 48 units.

4.  The requirements of the degree shall normally be completed in two years of full-time study or four years of part-time study.

5.  A student who wishes to withdraw from the joint degree and convert their candidature to either the Master of Public Health or Master of Business Administration, must complete the requirements of the degree in which they subsequently enrol.

MASTER OF RURAL AND REMOTE MEDICINE

1.  A person may enrol for the Master of Rural and Remote Medicine if that person is a registered medical practitioner in an Australian state and has completed the Postgraduate Diploma of Rural and Remote Medicine, or equivalent as determined by the Executive Dean on the advice of the Dean of the School of Medicine.

2.  To qualify for the award of the Master of Rural and Remote Medicine the student must:

3.  The normal time of completion of the academic component shall be twelve months of full-time study or up to two years part-time study.

4.  Requirements pertaining to postgraduate subject entry, prerequisites and subject combinations which exist at present will apply.

MASTER OF TROPICAL ANIMAL SCIENCE

1.  Enrolment in the degree

The degree of Master of Tropical Animal Science may be undertaken in the Australian Institute of Tropical Veterinary and Animal Science and the discipline groups within the School of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences listed in Schedule A below. The degree shall be awarded in recognition of research or alternatively for adequate progress in formal coursework combined with research and/or dissertation.

2.  A person may enrol for the degree of Master of Tropical Animal Science if that person has:

3.  A candidate shall be designated as a full-time candidate or as a part-time candidate by the Faculty upon recommendation of the Director of the Australian Institute of Tropical Veterinary and Animal Science.

4.  Requirements for the degree

A candidate for the degree may undertake either the research option or the coursework and dissertation option.

5.1  Supervision of candidates

Before permitting a person to enrol for the degree, the Faculty shall be satisfied that adequate facilities are available for the studies proposed.

5.2  A candidate, when enrolled, shall be assigned to a supervisor who shall be a member of the academic staff. One or more associate supervisors may be appointed on account of their special knowledge of the candidate’s approved program of study or in order to ensure effective supervision of the candidate during any periods spent external to the University.

5.3  Unless specialist supervision in the particular field of study can be provided by the University, study in an environment external to the University will not be acceptable as a basis for registration for the degree.

5.4  Part-time candidates must attend the University as required by their supervisors and approved by the Faculty. Applications for enrolment will be considered only if the Faculty is satisfied that the attendance requirements can be met.

5.5  Periodically the supervisor may be requested by the Director of the Australian Institute of Tropical Veterinary and Animal Science to report on the candidate’s work. If, in the opinion of the Director, the candidate’s progress is unsatisfactory the Director may advise the Faculty, which may terminate the candidature or take such other action as it deems necessary.

5.6  A candidate may be required by the Director of the Australian Institute of Tropical Veterinary and Animal Science to enrol in additional subjects.

6.  Period of candidature

A full-time candidate shall complete the requirements for the degree normally in one calendar year for the coursework and dissertation option and two calendar years for the research option. A part-time candidate shall complete the requirements for the degree normally in two calendar years for the coursework and dissertation option and four calendar years for the research option. The maximum period of candidature will be three calendar years of full-time study.

7.  Credit for other studies

If the coursework and dissertation option is taken, credit may be granted for:

8.  Exemption for other studies

Credit may be granted for a maximum of six units for relevant subjects completed at the undergraduate level provided that additional postgraduate subjects approved by the Director of the Australian Institute of Tropical Veterinary and Animal Science are completed to bring to 24 the total units completed for the degree.

9.1  Evaluation by research option

On completion of the thesis* an original and two copies of the thesis, together with any separate published material, shall be submitted to the Registrar of the University.

9.2  The Faculty, on the advice of the Director of the Australian Institute of Tropical Veterinary and Animal Science shall appoint two examiners of whom at least one shall be external to the University.

9.3  The Faculty, on the recommendation of the examiners, may require the candidate to undertake a written or an oral examination or both.

9.4  The Faculty, on considering the reports of the examiners, may recommend the award of the degree, refuse the degree, appoint another examiner or require the candidate to resubmit the thesis either re-written or including further research material. A candidate who fails to satisfy the examiners after resubmission of the thesis, shall not again be eligible for candidature for a Master’s degree in the same discipline.

9.5  The grade awarded for the overall degree shall be pass or fail only.

9.6  All corrections to the thesis, if requested, to be made:

9.7  The degree may be conferred only when the following condition has been met: an acid free copy plus supporting documentation of the thesis has been deposited in the library or a written guarantee has been provided by the Australian Institute of Tropical Veterinary and Animal Science that the said Institute holds all the material necessary for preparation of said copy.

Schedule A

Schedule A School of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences

MASTER OF TROPICAL ARCHITECTURE

This course is not offered in 2001. The award requirements for the course are displayed in the 2000 Student Handbook.

MASTER OF TROPICAL VETERINARY SCIENCE

1.  Enrolment in the degree

The degree of Master of Tropical Veterinary Science may be undertaken in the Australian Institute of Tropical Veterinary and Animal Science and discipline groups within the School of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences listed in Schedule A below. The degree shall be awarded in recognition of research or alternatively for adequate progress in formal coursework combined with research and/or dissertation.

2.  A person may enrol for the degree of Master of Tropical Veterinary Science if that person has:

3.  A candidate shall be designated as a full-time candidate or as a part-time candidate by the Faculty upon recommendation of the Director of the Australian Institute of Tropical Veterinary and Animal Science.

4.  Requirements for the degree

A candidate for the degree may undertake either the research option or the coursework and dissertation option.

5.1  Supervision of candidates

Before permitting a person to enrol for the degree, the Faculty shall be satisfied that adequate facilities are available for the studies proposed.

5.2  A candidate, when enrolled, shall be assigned to a supervisor who shall be a member of the academic staff. One or more associate supervisors may be appointed on account of their special knowledge of the candidate’s approved program of study or in order to ensure effective supervision of the candidate during any periods spent external to the University.

5.3  Unless specialist supervision in the particular field of study can be provided by the University, study in an environment external to the University will not be acceptable as a basis for registration for the degree.

5.4  Part-time candidates must attend the University as required by their supervisors and approved by the Faculty. Applications for enrolment will be considered only if the Faculty is satisfied that the attendance requirements can be met.

5.5  Periodically the supervisor may be requested by the Director of the Australian Institute of Tropical Veterinary and Animal Science to report on the candidate’s work. If, in the opinion of the Director, the candidate’s progress is unsatisfactory the Director may advise the Faculty, which may terminate the candidature or take such other action as it deems necessary.

5.6  A candidate may be required by the Director of the Australian Institute of Tropical Veterinary and Animal Science to enrol in additional subjects.

6.  Period of candidature

A full-time candidate shall complete the requirements for the degree normally in one calendar year for the coursework and dissertation option and two calendar years for the research option. A part-time candidate shall complete the requirements for the degree normally in two calendar years for the coursework and dissertation option and four calendar years for the research option. The maximum period of candidature will be three calendar years of full-time study.

7.  Credit for other studies

If the coursework and dissertation option is taken, credit may be granted for:

8.  Exemption for other studies

Credit may be granted for a maximum of six units for relevant subjects completed at the undergraduate level provided that additional postgraduate subjects approved by the Director of the Australian Institute of Tropical Veterinary and Animal Science are completed to bring to 24 the total units completed for the degree.

9.1  Evaluation by research option

On completion of the thesis* an original and two copies of the thesis, together with any separate published material, shall be submitted to the Registrar of the University.

9.2  The Faculty, on the advice of the Director of the Australian Institute of Tropical Veterinary and Animal Science shall appoint two examiners of whom at least one shall be external to the University.

9.3  The Faculty, on the recommendation of the examiners, may require the candidate to undertake a written or an oral examination or both.

9.4  The Faculty, on considering the reports of the examiners, may recommend the award of the degree, refuse the degree, appoint another examiner or require the candidate to resubmit the thesis either re-written or including further research material. A candidate who fails to satisfy the examiners after resubmission of the thesis, shall not again be eligible for candidature for a Master’s degree in the same discipline.

9.5  The grade awarded for the overall degree shall be pass or fail only.

9.6  All corrections to the thesis, if requested, to be made:

9.7  The degree may be conferred only when the following condition has been met: an acid free copy plus supporting documentation of the thesis has been deposited in the library or a written guarantee has been provided by the Australian Institute of Tropical Veterinary and Animal Science that the said Institute holds all the material necessary for preparation of said copy.

Schedule A

Schedule A

School of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

1.  The Graduate Certificate of Biomedical Sciences may be undertaken in the discipline groups and institutes within the schools of the Faculty listed in Schedule A below. The certificate will be awarded for adequate progress in formal coursework with or without research.

2.  A candidate for the Graduate Certificate of Biomedical Sciences shall follow a course of study, as specified by the appropriate Head of School, to obtain credit for a minimum of 12 units.

3.  A person may enrol for the Graduate Certificate of Biomedical Sciences if that person has:

4.  A candidate may be designated as a full-time or part-time candidate by the Faculty upon recommendation of the Head of School in which the candidate is registered.

5.  The maximum period of candidature shall be one year of full-time study.

6.  The Faculty, on the advice of the examiners, will recommend the award of the certificate by the University.

Schedule A

Schedule A

School of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences

School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF HEALTH SCIENCE

1.  The Graduate Certificate of Health Science may be undertaken in the Schools listed in Schedule A below.

2.  To qualify for the award a candidate shall pursue studies according to the course of studies prescribed in the specified program shown under Postgraduate Courses and Strands.

3.  A candidate may enrol for the Graduate Certificate of Health Science if that candidate:

4.  A candidate shall pursue studies to obtain a minimum of 12 units. The normal period of candidature shall be six months of full-time study or 12 months of part-time study. Some programs of study may only be available part-time.

Schedule A

Schedule A

Schools

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF TROPICAL ANIMAL SCIENCE

The Graduate Certificate of Tropical Animal Science may be undertaken in the Australian Institute of Tropical Veterinary and Animal Science and the discipline groups within the School of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences listed in Schedule A below.

1.  A person may enrol for the Graduate Certificate of Tropical Animal Science if that person has:

2.  A candidate shall pursue studies to obtain a minimum of 12 units from the subjects listed in the specified program shown under Postgraduate Courses. The normal period of candidature shall be one semester of full-time study or two semesters of part-time study.

3.  Assessment procedures may include any or all of the following: assignments and papers, and examinations.

4.  Credit may be granted for equivalent subjects completed at this or another recognised institution of higher education, to a maximum of three units.

5.  A candidate who has complied with the provisions of these Requirements and all other relevant Statutes and Requirements of the University shall be recommended by the Faculty for the award of the Graduate Certificate of Tropical Animal Science.

Schedule A

Schedule A

School of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF TROPICAL VETERINARY SCIENCE

The Graduate Certificate of Tropical Veterinary Science may be undertaken in the Australian Institute of Tropical Veterinary and Animal Science and the discipline groups within the School of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences listed in Schedule A below.

1.  A person may enrol for the Graduate Certificate of Tropical Veterinary Science if that person has:

2.  A candidate shall pursue studies to obtain a minimum of 12 units from the subjects set out in the specified program shown under Postgraduate Courses. The normal period of candidature shall be one semester of full-time study or two semesters of part-time study.

3.  Assessment procedures may include any or all of the following: assignments and papers, and examinations.

4.  Credit may be granted for equivalent subjects completed at this or another recognised institution of higher education, to a maximum of three units.

5.  A candidate who has complied with the provisions of these Requirements and all other relevant Statutes and Requirements of the University shall be recommended by the Faculty for the award of the Graduate Certificate of Tropical Veterinary Science.

Schedule A

Schedule A

School of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

1.  The Postgraduate Certificate of Allied Health Sciences may be undertaken in the discipline of Occupational Therapy.

2.  A candidate may enrol for the Postgraduate Certificate of Allied Health Sciences if they hold recognised professional qualifications and are eligible for registration in Queensland or their professional association.

3.  The minimum period of candidature shall be one year.

4.  A candidate shall pursue studies to obtain a minimum of 12 units from the subjects set out in the specified program shown under Postgraduate Courses.

5.  Assessment procedures may include all or any of the following: assignments, research project and report papers, viva voce examination, tutorial presentations, project report and assessment of clinical practice.

6.  Credit may be granted for equivalent subjects completed at this or another recognised institution of higher education, to a maximum of three units.

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF NURSING SCIENCE (ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICE)

1.  The Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Advanced Clinical Practice) may be undertaken in the School of Nursing Sciences.

2.  A candidate may enrol for the Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Advanced Clinical Practice) if he/she is a registered nurse and eligible for registration in Queensland and has completed a minimum of one year of full-time clinical experience (or part-time equivalent) as a registered nurse. He/she must hold a degree or equivalent, or be eligible to qualify for entry by exception.

3.  A candidate shall be designated as a part-time or full-time candidate by the Faculty on the advice of the Head of the School of Nursing Sciences.

4.  The minimum period of candidature shall be one year.

5.  A student shall complete to a satisfactory standard the subjects set out in the specified program shown under Postgraduate Courses.

6.  Assessment procedures may include all or any of the following: assignments, research projects, reflective papers, journals, tutorial presentations, project reports, clinical placement.

7.  Credit for previous studies

A student who has passed a postgraduate subject or subjects at this or another University which is deemed by the Executive Dean of the Faculty, on the advice of the Head of the School of Nursing Sciences, to be equivalent to a subject or subjects prescribed in the specified program may be granted credit up to a maximum of 50% for core subjects.

8.  A candidate who has complied with the provisions of the requirements and all other relevant Statutes and Requirements of the University shall be recommended by the Faculty for the award of the Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Advanced Clinical Practice).

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF NURSING SCIENCE (CARDIAC NURSING)

1.  The Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Cardiac Nursing) may be undertaken in the School of Nursing Sciences.

2.  A candidate may enrol for the Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Cardiac Nursing) if that candidate is registered as a nurse in Queensland or elsewhere in Australia and has:

3.  The minimum period of candidature shall be one year on a part-time basis.

4.  A student shall complete to a satisfactory standard the subjects set out in the specified program shown under Postgraduate Courses.

5.  Assessment procedures may include all or any of the following: assignments, report papers, viva voce examinations, tutorial presentations, project report and assessment of clinical practice.

6.  A student who has passed a postgraduate subject or subjects at this or another University which is deemed by the Executive Dean of the Faculty, on the advice of the Head of the School of Nursing Sciences, to be equivalent to a subject or subjects prescribed in the specified program may be granted credit up to a maximum of 50% for core subjects.

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF NURSING SCIENCE (CARE OF THE AGED)

1.  The Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Care of the Aged) may be undertaken in the School of Nursing Sciences.

2.  A candidate may enrol for the Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Care of the Aged) if that person:

3.  A candidate shall be designated as a full-time or part-time candidate by the Faculty, on the advice of the Head of the School of Nursing Sciences.

4.  The minimum period of candidature shall be one year.

5.  A candidate shall complete to a satisfactory standard the subjects set out in the specified program shown under Postgraduate Courses.

6.  Assessment procedures may include any or all of the following: assignments, tutorial presentations, project reports, examinations and assessment of clinical work.

7.  Credit for previous studies

A candidate who has passed subjects at this or another University, may be granted credit for those subjects by the Executive Dean of the Faculty on the advice of the Head of the School of Nursing Sciences, up to a maximum of six units.

8.  A candidate who has complied with the provision of the requirements and all other relevant Statutes and Requirements of the University shall be recommended by the Faculty for the award of the Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Care of the Aged).

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF NURSING SCIENCE (CLINICAL TEACHING)

1.  The Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Clinical Teaching) may be undertaken in the School of Nursing Sciences.

2.  A candidate who is a registered nurse may enrol for the Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Clinical Teaching).

3.  A candidate shall be designated as a full-time or part-time candidate by the Faculty, on the advice of the Head of the School of Nursing Sciences.

4.  The minimum period of candidature shall be one year.

5.  A candidate shall complete to a satisfactory standard the subjects listed in the specified program shown under Postgraduate Courses.

6.  Assessment procedures will include the following: assignments and assessment of clinical teaching skills.

7.  Credit for previous studies

A candidate who has passed a subject at this or another University which is deemed by the Executive Dean of the Faculty, on the advice of the Head of the School of Nursing Sciences, to be equivalent to a subject prescribed in the specified program may be granted credit for that subject by the Faculty up to a maximum of 50%.

8.  A candidate who has complied with the provision of the requirements and all other relevant Statutes and Requirements of the University shall be recommended by the Faculty for the award of the Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Clinical Teaching).

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF NURSING SCIENCE (INTENSIVE CARE)

1.  The Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Intensive Care) may be undertaken in the School of Nursing Sciences.

2.  A candidate may enrol for the Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Intensive Care) if he/she is registered as a nurse in Queensland or elsewhere in Australia and has:

3.  A candidate shall be designated as a full-time or part-time candidate by the Faculty, on the advice of the Head of the School of Nursing Sciences.

4.  The minimum period of candidature shall be one year.

5.  A candidate shall complete to a satisfactory standard the subjects listed in the specified program shown under Postgraduate Courses.

6.  Assessment procedures may include all or any of the following: assignments, research project and report papers, viva voce examinations, tutorial presentations, project report and assessment of clinical practice.

7.  A student who has passed a postgraduate subject or subjects at this or another University which is deemed by the Executive Dean of the Faculty, on the advice of the Head of the School of Nursing Sciences, to be equivalent to a subject or subjects prescribed in the specified program may be granted credit up to a maximum of 50% for core subjects.

8.  A candidate who has complied with the provisions of the requirements and all other relevant Statutes and Requirements of the University shall be recommended by the Faculty for the award of the Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Sciences (Intensive Care).

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF NURSING SCIENCE (PERIOPERATIVE CARE)

1.  The Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Perioperative Care) may be undertaken in the School of Nursing Sciences.

2.  A person may enrol for the Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Perioperative Care) if that person is registered as a nurse in Queensland or elsewhere in Australia and has:

3.  The minimum period of candidature shall be one year.

4.  A candidate shall complete to a satisfactory standard the subjects listed in Schedule A shown under Postgraduate Courses.

5.  Assessment procedures may include all or any of the following: assignments, research project and report papers, viva voce examinations, tutorial presentations, project report and assessment of clinical practice.

6.  A student who has passed a postgraduate subject or subjects at this or another university which is deemed by the Executive Dean of the Faculty, on the advice of the Head of the School of Nursing Sciences, to be equivalent to a subject or subjects prescribed in the specified program may be granted credit up to a maximum of 50% for core subjects.

7.  A candidate who has complied with the provision of the requirements and all other relevant Statutes and Requirements of the University shall be recommended by the Faculty for the award of the Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Perioperative Care).

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF NURSING SCIENCE (RURAL AND REMOTE)

The course is suspended for a year (until December 2001). A review of the viability of offering the course will be carried out during the period of suspension. Award requirements for the course are displayed in the 2000 Student Handbook.

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF TRAVEL MEDICINE

1.  A person may enrol for the Postgraduate Certificate of Travel Medicine if that person has:

2.  A candidate shall be designated as a full-time candidate or as a part-time candidate by the Faculty, upon the recommendation of the Head of the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

3.  The minimum period of candidature shall be one semester of full-time or equivalent part-time study.

4.  A candidate shall complete the core subjects and at least two of the elective subjects listed in the specified program shown under Postgraduate Courses or another elective subject approved by the Head of the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

5.  A candidate who, at this or another institution of higher education, has passed a subject which is deemed by the Executive Dean, on the advice of the Head of the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, to be equivalent to a subject prescribed in Schedule A, may be granted credit for that subject by the Faculty, save that credit granted will not be granted for more than one of the subjects listed in Schedule A.

6.  A candidate may, with the prior approval of the Executive Dean on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, complete the requirements of a subject at another institution approved by the University.

7.  Assessment procedures may include any or all of the following: assignments, clinical placements, clinical logbooks, research project and reports, papers, viva voce examinations, written examinations, tutorial participation and assessment, case presentations and reports and assessment of field work.

8.  Except with the approval of the Faculty, there will be no re-examination.

9.  A candidate who has complied with the provisions of these requirements and all other relevant Statutes and Requirements of the University shall be recommended by the Faculty for the award of the Postgraduate Certificate of Travel Medicine.

DIPLOMA OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND TROPICAL MEDICINE

1.  The Diploma of Public Health and Tropical Medicine may be undertaken in the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

2.  A person may enrol for the Diploma of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, if that person has:

3.  A candidate shall be designated as a full-time candidate or as a part-time candidate by the Faculty, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

4.  The minimum period of candidature shall be one year of full-time study, or two years of part-time study.

5.  A candidate shall complete at least three of the core subjects and at least five other subjects listed in the specified program shown under Postgraduate Courses.

6.  A candidate who, at this or another institution of higher education, has passed a subject which is deemed by the Executive Dean, on the advice of the Head of the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, to be equivalent to a subject prescribed in Schedule A below, may be granted credit for that subject by the Faculty, save that credit will not be granted for more than one of the subjects listed in Schedule A below.

7.  A candidate may, with the prior approval of the Executive Dean on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, complete the requirements of a subject at another institution approved by the University.

8.  Assessment procedures may include any or all of the following: assignments, research project and report, papers, viva voce examinations, written examinations, tutorial participation and assessment, case presentations and reports, and assessment of field or ward work.

9.  Except with the approval of the Faculty, there will be no re-examination.

10.  The Diploma of Public Health and Tropical Medicine shall be awarded in the following classes:

11  A candidate who has complied with the provisions of these requirements and all other relevant Statutes and Requirements of the University shall be recommended by the Faculty for the award of the Diploma of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

The course is suspended for two years (until December 2002). A review into the viability of offering the course will be carried out during the period of suspension. Award requirements for the course are displayed in the 2000 Student Handbook.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OF MIDWIFERY

1.  The Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery may be undertaken in the School of Nursing Sciences.

2.  A person may enrol for the Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery if that person is registered as a nurse in Queensland or elsewhere in Australia and has:

3.  A student who is registered as a nurse in Queensland and is currently practising as an endorsed midwife may receive credit up to the value of 12 units and then complete the course of study as prescribed in the Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery course information.

4.  A student’s course of study shall be subject to the approval of the Executive Dean for each year of candidature.

5.  The minimum period of candidature shall be three semesters.

6.1  Evaluation

A student shall complete to a satisfactory standard, 24 units of subjects as specified for the Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery in the Postgraduate Courses.

6.2  Assessment procedures may include all or any of the following: assignments, report papers, examinations, case presentations and assessment of clinical work.

7.  Credit for previous studies

A student who has passed a subject at this or another University which is deemed by the Executive Dean, on the advice of the Head of the School of Nursing Sciences, to be equivalent to a prescribed subject, may be granted credit for that subject by the Faculty.

8.  A student who has complied with these Requirements and all other relevant Statutes and Requirements of the University shall be recommended by the Faculty of Health, Life and Molecular Sciences for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OF NEONATOLOGY

1.  The Postgraduate Diploma of Neonatology may be undertaken in the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

2.  A candidate may enrol for the Postgraduate Diploma of Neonatology if that person is:

3.  To qualify for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma of Neonatology the candidate must:

4.  The minimum period of candidature is twelve months of full-time study or up to two years part-time study.

5.  All other relevant statutes and requirements shall apply.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OF NURSING SCIENCE (CRITICAL CARE)

The course is suspended for a year (until December 2001). A review of the viability of offering the course will be carried out during the period of suspension. Award requirements for the course are displayed in the 2000 Student Handbook.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND TROPICAL MEDICINE

1.  The Postgraduate Diploma of Public Health and Tropical Medicine may be undertaken in the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

2.  A person may enrol for the Postgraduate Diploma of Public Health and Tropical Medicine if that person:

3.  A candidate shall be designated as a full-time candidate or as a part-time candidate by the Faculty, upon the recommendation of the Head of the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

4.  The minimum period of candidature shall be one year of full-time study, or two years of part-time study.

5.  A candidate shall complete at least three of the core subjects and at least five other subjects set out in the specified program shown under Postgraduate Courses.

6.  A candidate who, at this or another institution of higher education, has passed a subject which is deemed by the Executive Dean, on the advice of the Head of the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, to be equivalent to a subject prescribed in the specified program, may be granted credit for that subject by the Faculty, save that credit will not be granted for more than one of the subjects listed in the specified program.

7.  A candidate may, with the prior approval of the Executive Dean on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, complete the requirements of a subject at another institution approved by the University.

8.  Assessment procedures may include any or all of the following: assignments, research project and report, papers, viva voce examinations, written examinations, tutorial participation and assessment, case presentations and reports, and assessment of field or ward work.

9.  Except with the approval of the Faculty, there will be no re-examination.

10.  The Postgraduate Diploma of Public Health and Tropical Medicine shall be awarded in the following classes:

11.  A candidate who has complied with the provisions of these requirements and all other relevant Statutes and Requirements of the University shall be recommended by the Faculty for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OF RURAL AND REMOTE MEDICINE

1.  A person may enrol for the Postgraduate Diploma of Rural and Remote Medicine if that person is a registered medical practitioner in an Australian state and who:

2.  To qualify for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma of Rural and Remote Medicine the student must:

3.  The normal time of completion of the academic component shall be six months of full-time study or up to two years part-time study.

4.  Requirements pertaining to postgraduate subject entry, prerequisites and subject combinations which exist at present will apply.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE

1.  The Postgraduate Diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene may be undertaken in the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

2.  A person may enrol for the Postgraduate Diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene if that person:

3.  A candidate shall be designated as a full-time candidate or as a part-time candidate by the Faculty, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

4.  The minimum period of candidature shall be one year of full-time study, or two years of part-time study.

5.  A candidate shall complete all five of the core subjects and at least two other subjects set out in the specified program shown under Postgraduate Courses.

6.  A candidate who, at this or another institution of higher education, has passed a subject which is deemed by the Executive Dean, on the advice of the Head of the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, to be equivalent to a subject prescribed in the specified program, may be granted credit for that subject by the Faculty, save that credit will not be granted for more than one of the subjects listed in the specified program.

7.  A candidate may, with the prior approval of the Executive Dean on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, complete the requirements of a subject at another institution approved by the University.

8.  Assessment procedures may include any or all of the following: assignments, research project and report, papers, viva voce examinations, written examinations, tutorial participation and assessment, case presentations and reports, and assessment of field or ward work.

9.  Except with the approval of the Faculty, there will be no re-examination.

10.  The Postgraduate Diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene shall be awarded in the following classes:

11.  A candidate who has complied with the provisions of these requirements and all other relevant Statutes and Requirements of the University shall be recommended by the Faculty for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

1.  A candidate may enrol for the Graduate Diploma of Assistive Technology, if that person:

2.  A candidate shall pursue studies to obtain a minimum of 24 units. Candidates shall complete all of the subjects set out in the specified program shown under Postgraduate Courses.

3.  The normal period of candidature shall be one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.

4.  Each candidate shall submit reports and pass examinations as prescribed from time to time by the appropriate Head of School.

5.  A candidate who has complied with the provisions of these Requirements and all other relevant Statutes and Requirements of the University shall be recommended by the Faculty for the award of the Graduate Diploma of Assistive Technology.

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

1.  A person may enrol for the Graduate Diploma of Biomedical Sciences course if that person has:

2.  The normal period of candidature shall be one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study. The candidate shall pursue studies to obtain a minimum of 24 units.

3.  The candidate shall select one of the discipline groups listed in Schedule A below, or an approved combination and follow the course of study shown under Postgraduate Courses.

4.  Assessment procedures may include any or all of the following: assignments and papers, a research project and report and examinations.

5.  A candidate who has qualified for the Graduate Diploma of Biomedical Sciences in one discipline may enrol in a further discipline in a subsequent year.

6.  The Graduate Diploma of Biomedical Sciences shall be awarded in the following classes:

7.  A candidate who has complied with the provisions of these Requirements and all other relevant Statutes and Requirements of the University shall be recommended by the Faculty for the award of the Graduate Diploma of Biomedical Sciences.

Schedule A

Schedule A

School of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences

School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF HEALTH SCIENCE

1.  The Graduate Diploma of Health Science may be undertaken in the Schools listed in Schedule A below.

2.  To qualify for the award a candidate shall pursue studies according to the course of studies prescribed in one of the programs shown under Postgraduate Courses.

3.  A candidate may enrol for the Graduate Diploma of Health Science if that candidate:

4.  A candidate shall pursue studies to obtain a minimum of 24 units. The normal period of candidature shall be one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study. Some programs of study may only be available part-time. The 12 units of study completed to fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Certificate may be credited towards the Graduate Diploma of Health Science.

5.  A candidate will be required to surrender the award of Graduate Certificate of Health Science before the award of Graduate Diploma of Health Science is conferred.

Schedule A

Schedule A

Schools

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF TROPICAL ANIMAL SCIENCE

The Graduate Diploma of Tropical Animal Science may be undertaken in the Australian Institute of Tropical Veterinary and Animal Science and the discipline groups within the School of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences listed in Schedule A below.

1.  A person may enrol for the Graduate Diploma of Tropical Animal Science if that person has:

2.  A candidate shall pursue studies to obtain a minimum of 24 units from the subjects set out in the specified program shown under Postgraduate Courses. The normal period of candidature shall be one academic year of full-time study or two academic years of part-time study.

3.  Assessment procedures may include any or all of the following: assignments and papers, and examinations.

4.  Credit may be granted for:

5.  A candidate who has complied with the provisions of these Requirements and all other relevant Statutes and Requirements of the University shall be recommended by the Faculty for the award of the Graduate Diploma of Tropical Animal Science.

Schedule A

Schedule A

School of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF TROPICAL VETERINARY SCIENCE

The Graduate Diploma of Tropical Veterinary Science may be undertaken in the Australian Institute of Tropical Veterinary and Animal Science and the discipline groups within the School of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences listed in Schedule A below.

1.  A person may enrol for the Graduate Diploma of Tropical Veterinary Science if that person has:

2.  A candidate shall pursue studies to obtain a minimum of 24 units from the subjects set out in the specified program shown under Postgraduate Courses. The normal period of candidature shall be one academic year of full-time study or two academic years of part-time study.

3.  Assessment procedures may include any or all of the following: assignments and papers, and examinations.

4.  Credit may be granted for:

5.  A candidate who has complied with the provisions of these Requirements and all other relevant Statutes and Requirements of the University shall be recommended by the Faculty for the award of the Graduate Diploma of Tropical Veterinary Science.

Schedule A

Schedule A

School of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences