Grade descriptors and other information concerning grading are contained in the Macquarie University Assessment Policy.

All final grades are determined by a grading committee, in accordance with the Macquarie University Assessment Policy, and are not the sole responsibility of the Unit Convenor.

Students will be awarded a final grade and a mark which must correspond to the grade descriptors specified in the Assessment Procedure (clause 128).

To pass this unit, you must demonstrate sufficient evidence of achievement of the learning outcomes, meet any ungraded requirements, and achieve a final mark of 50 or better.

The final exam for this unit will take place on Macquarie University campus. Students are expected to make themselves available for the final exam, at the date and time set by the University, in line with the Assessment Policy and Procedure.  Sitting the final exam is compulsory in order to be eligible to pass the unit. Any student who does not attempt the final exam will be granted a Fail Absent grade.  

Further details for each assessment task will be available on iLearn.

Late Submissions

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (OF THE TOTAL POSSIBLE MARK) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. No further submissions will be accepted after the marked assignments are returned and feedback is released to students. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical concern. 

 For example:

Late submission of time sensitive tasks, such as timetabled tests/exams, scheduled performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs, will be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application.

Word count penalty

5% of the total possible mark will be deducted per 100 words over the word limit for the assessment task. An additional 99 words beyond the limit can be written without penalty.

Special Consideration

If you are unable to complete an assessment task on or by the specified date due circumstances that are unexpected, unavoidable, significantly disruptive and beyond your control, you may apply for special consideration in accordance with the special consideration policy. Applications for special consideration must be supported by appropriate evidence and submitted via ask.mq.edu.au.

For the “In person scheduled weekday” unit offering: You will engage in a range of learning activities, including weekly 2-hr lectures (delivered live on campus, which you are encouraged to attend for the best student experience possible) in Week 1 to 13, but you can also access the Echo360 capture thereof shortly after the lecture has been processed), weekly synchronous 90-min tutorials on campus (Week 2-13), weekly readings, and weekly online discussion forums. Please note tutorial attendance is expected as part of our APAC accreditation requirements for our course as a pathway to professional registration. If you are unable to attend your tutorial class as expected, please see the Unit FAQs on iLearn to arrange alternative learning plans. You should not attend on-campus lectures and/or tutorials in a given week if you are unwell or have any cold and flu-like symptoms - please see the Unit FAQs as necessary. The final exam for this unit will be on Macquarie University campus. Details can be found on the iLearn site for this unit. For general information on unit versions, see this website https://students.mq.edu.au/study/enrolling/choosing-units

For the “Online scheduled weekday” unit offering: Lectures for this unit are delivered live on campus, and whilst these can be viewed synchronously (or asynchonously) via Echo360, the lecturer does not have a teaching assistant for support and so the discussion/chat box on Echo360 will not be monitored during the lecture. It is best to attend lectures live on campus to fully engage with your lecturers and peers in real time, to maximise your learning outcomes and grades. However, please do not attend on-campus lectures if you are unwell or have any cold and flu-like symptoms - please see the Unit FAQs as necessary. Additionally, you are expected to attend your weekly synchronous Zoom-based 90-min tutorials (Week 2-13), which are mandatory as part of our APAC accreditation requirements for our course as a pathway to professional registration. If you are unable to attend your tutorial class as expected, please see the Unit FAQs on iLearn to arrange alternative learning plans. Finally, you will actively engage with weekly readings and weekly online discussion forums as part of your learning for this unit. The final exam for this unit will be on Macquarie University campus. Details can be found on the iLearn site for this unit. For general information on unit versions, see this website https://students.mq.edu.au/study/enrolling/choosing-units.

Required Reading

There is no prescribed textbook for this unit - please see iLearn and Leganto for access to the required weekly readings.

Technology Used

Active participation in the learning activities throughout the unit will require students to have access to a tablet, laptop, or similar device. Students who do not own their own laptop computer may borrow one from the university library.

None - new unit designed and developed by Dr Lynlee Howard-Payne

Social inclusion at Macquarie University is about giving everyone who has the potential to benefit from higher education the opportunity to study at university, participate in campus life and flourish in their chosen field. The University has made significant moves to promote an equitable, diverse and exciting campus community for the benefit of staff and students. It is your responsibility to contribute towards the development of an inclusive culture and practice in the areas of learning and teaching, research, and service orientation and delivery. As a member of the Macquarie University community, you must not discriminate against or harass others based on their sex, gender, race, marital status, carers' responsibilities, disability, sexual orientation, age, political conviction, or religious belief. All staff and students are expected to display appropriate behaviour that is conducive to a healthy learning environment for everyone.

In the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, professionalism is a key capability embedded in all our courses.

As part of developing professionalism, students are expected to attend all small group interactive sessions including clinical, practical, laboratory, work-integrated learning (e.g., PACE placements), and team-based learning activities. Some learning activities are recorded (e.g., face-to-face lectures), however you are encouraged to avoid relying upon such material as they do not recreate the whole learning experience and technical issues can and do occur. As an adult learner, we respect your decision to choose how you engage with your learning, but we would remind you that the learning opportunities we create for you have been done so to enable your success, and that by not engaging you may impact your ability to successfully complete this unit. We equally expect that you show respect for the academic staff who have worked hard to develop meaningful activities and prioritise your learning by communicating with them in advance if you are unable to attend a small group interactive session.

Another dimension of professionalism is having respect for your peers. It is the right of every student to learn in an environment that is free of disruption and distraction. Please arrive to all learning activities on time, and if you are unavoidably detained, please join activity as quietly as possible to minimise disruption. Phones and other electronic devices that produce noise and other distractions must be turned off prior to entering class. Where your own device (e.g., laptop) is being used for class-related activities, you are asked to close down all other applications to avoid distraction to you and others. Please treat your fellow students with the utmost respect. If you are uncomfortable participating in any specific activity, please let the relevant academic know.