Grade descriptors and other information concerning grading are contained in Schedule 1 of the Macquarie University Assessment Policy, which is available at: https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/assessment.

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

All final grades in the Bachelor of Clinical Science are determined by a grading committee and are not the sole responsibility of the Unit Convenor.

Students will be awarded a final grade plus a Standardised Numerical Grade (SNG). The SNG is not necessarily a summation of the individual assessment components. The final grade and SNG that are awarded reflect the corresponding grade descriptor in the Grading Policy.

To pass this unit, students must demonstrate sufficient evidence of achievement of the learning outcomes, attempt all assessment tasks, meet any ungraded requirements including professionalism and achieve an SNG of 50 or better.

Student Professionalism

In the Faculty of Medicine and Health 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 tutorials, as well as clinical- and laboratory-based practical sessions.

Furthermore, lectures and seminars are key learning activities that you are expected to attend throughout completion of the Bachelor of Clinical Science. While audio recordings and lecture slides may be made available following these large group sessions, it is important to recognise that such resources are a study aid - and should not be considered an alternative to lecture or seminar attendance.

Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of all small group interactive sessions. Students that do not meet this requirement may be deemed unable to meet expectations regarding professionalism and may be referred for disciplinary action (which may include exclusion from assessments and unit failure).

Similarly, as part of developing professionalism, students are expected to submit all work by the due date. Applications for assessment task extensions must be supported by appropriate evidence and submitted via www.ask.mq.edu.au. For further details please refer to the Special Consideration Policy available at https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration.

Late Submission

All assignments which are officially received after the due date, and where no extension has been granted, will incur a deduction of 5% for the first day, and 5% for each subsequent day including the actual day on which the work is received. Weekends and public holidays are included. For example:

As a student enrolled in MEDI308 PACE, you will primarily engage in a placement. Details on additional learning activities can be found on the iLearn site.

There is no textbook for this unit and readings will be accessible through the library.

This unit follows an enactivist approach to skill development where students learn how to use new knowledge to improve their work or other life situation. Its mission is to prepare MQ students to become lifelong learners in a connected world and be confident in upskilling themselves using informal learning opportunities (face-to-face and online). The unit provides work-integrated learning experience in a health-related context. Placements will be undertaken in a range of settings according to each student's professional and academic interests, and career aspirations. All placements and associated activities will be negotiated using a learning contract (ensuring a mutually shared benefit between our students and the placement partner). The unit motivates students to explore and complete relevant professional skills development courses in an area relevant to their placement or career aspiration. All students in the unit will articulate their personal story, write a resume and cover letter, conduct job search, interviewing, and professional networking. Students will keep an active learning portfolio throughout the unit where they will document and reflect on their experiences and lessons they have learned. They will exit the unit having a developed a professional learning portfolio which they will showcase in front of a panel of industry and community experts.