Calendar 2005–06

Undergraduate Medical Studies 493 provided that their medical courses are compatible to those offered by this university. 3.0 University Requirements Besides the medical programme, medical students shall complete the following before graduation, unless exempted therefrom: (a) 12 units of General Education courses as prescribed by the University and the college to which he is assigned; and (b) two units of Physical Education. Physical Education courses shall normally be completed in Medical Year 1 (except for the transfer students admitted according to Reg. 2.3). 4.0 Length of Study 4.1 A student shall complete the Medicine Programme (Medical Years 1 to 5) within a period not exceeding seven academic years unless determined otherwise by the Faculty Board of Medicine. 4.2 A student shall not repeat Medical Year 1. A student who fails the First Professional Examination shall have to discontinue medical studies at this university unless determined otherwise by the Faculty Board of Medicine. 4.3 A student shall complete Medical Years 2 to 5 within a period not exceeding six academic years, and shall not repeat any of these four Medical Years more than once, unless determined otherwise by the Faculty Board of Medicine. 4.4 A student who fails to complete the programmes and pass the relevant examinations within the prescribed periods as stipulated above shall be required to discontinue these studies at the University. 5.0 Assessment and Examination 5.1 Students will be assessed in accordance with the regulations and criteria set by the respective panel of examiners of the year. 5.2 Absence from examinations (a) A student who for medical or other compelling reasons is unable to sit for any course examination, shall apply in writing with documentary evidence at the earliest possible moment but not later than 10 working days after the examination concerned to the Dean of Medicine for permission for absence. In the case of illness/injury, a certificate signed or countersigned by the Director of the University Health Service shall accompany the application. (b) If his application for absence is permitted, a student may be otherwise assessed at the discretion of the panel of examiners/examination committee concerned. Astudent who is not allowed another assessment or supplementary examination shall have to repeat the course, repeat the year or to discontinue studies as recommended by the panel of examiners/examination committee. (c) A student who is absent from any examination without permission shall be given a grade of ‘F’ in that examination.