The assessment procedures for each subject in years one, two and three and
for the programs taught in years four, five and six are described more fully in
the appropriate manuals made available to students prior to the commencement of
studies each year.
The board of examiners for each year level considers all results from
examination and other assessment procedures at the end of each semester and/or
year.
Students must obtain a passing grade in all subjects attempted in a given
calendar year in order to proceed to the subsequent academic year of the
course.
The board of examiners may, at its discretion, grant repeat or supplementary
examinations to students who have not satisfactorily completed all required
assessment procedures.
In years one to three at the end of first semester, the board of examiners may
grant a repeat examination in any subject where a student has an unsatisfactory
performance. The results of the repeat examination are considered at the second
semester board of examiners when supplementary examinations may be granted.
In years four to six, boards of examiners may, at their discretion, grant
supplementary assessments where students have an unsatisfactory performance in
components of the course.
Repeat examinations are generally held during the second semester and
supplementary examinations are generally held in December or January.
The faculty informs students of the assessment procedures at the commencement
of each semester/year. Students who are required to complete repeat or
supplementary examinations are notified on the posted publication of results or
individually by letter from the faculty office.
The Faculty of Medicine uses the grades fail, pass, credit, distinction and
high distinction and reports marks for some components of the course.