Medical Certificates

Students who consider that illness may prevent them from attending an examination (or any part thereof) should consult their medical advisor immediately. Where a medical certificate is issued, in addition to any other relevant information, it should confirm that the student is unfit to sit examinations during the specified period. A medical certificate must be presented to the student's tutor within three days of the beginning of the period of absence from the examination. The tutor must immediately forward the certificate to the Senior Lecturer's Office. Where the student's tutor is not available to receive the medical certificate, it may be presented directly to the Senior Lecturer's Office or to the Senior Tutor's Office. Medical certificates will be held in confidence. Medical certificates will not be accepted in explanation for poor performance. Students who, for medical reasons, are permitted to withdraw from examinations may be required to present a certificate of fitness before being permitted to present for examination at a future session.