Study Resources
Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook
The annually updated Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook provides important information on study programs, admission, enrolment, fees and other study related matters.
You can also order a printed version of the Handbook through Sydney University Press.
Handbooks archive
University Postgraduate Handbook
Postgraduate coursework and research students should also refer to the University Postgraduate Handbook which provides additional information on coursework and research policies and procedures.
Student information kit for Flexible Learning
Commencing students enrolled as distance education students in courses offered by distance education are sent this prior to the beginning of the semester. It provides administrative, course and study guidance. Students who have not received this Kit by the beginning of their first semester should contact their Course Coordinator.
Unit of study & timetable information
Unit of study information and timetables can be accessed through MyUni.
Examinations
Latest examination timetable
Information for Faculty of Health Sciences Students with an Approved Deferred Assessment
Assignment guidelines
The Faculty publishes guidelines for assignment presentation(PDF) which are reviewed and updated annually by the Teaching and Learning committee. Students are expected to consult the Faculty of Health Sciences Assignment Presentation guidelines when preparing and submitting assignments.
Health information links
- PubMed - a National Library of Medicine service , provides access to over 12 million MEDLINE citations back to the mid-1960's and additional life science journals. PubMed includes links to many sites providing full text articles and other related resources.
- World Health Organization
- MIMS Online - the web version of Australia's most comprehensive and authoritative pharmaceutical database
- Australian Bureau of Statistics
- World Health Organisation Statistical Information System
- Healthwiz
- National Center for Health Statistics (USA)
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention (USA)
- Health Science Library
- Nursing and health care - this site is to help you find the Internet resource which most closely meets your interest.
- Mental health internet resources - a comprehensive point of interaction on the Web for individuals interested in mental health and disability issues.
- A community information & resource Women's Centre for Health Matters which provides information, referral & support to women on their health & wellbeing.
Some of the links above are to national and international resources. Their willingness to share their resources through a world wide web link is gratefully acknowledged.