Health Sciences Programs, Courses and University Regulations 2015-2016

Health Sciences Programs, Courses and University Regulations 2015-2016 This PDF excerpt of Programs, Courses and University Regulations is an archived snapshot of the web content on the date that appears in the footer of the PDF. Archival copies are available at www.mcgill.ca/study. This publication provides guidance to prospects, applicants, students, faculty and staff. 1 . McGill University reserves the right to make changes to the information contained in this online publication - including correcting errors, altering fees, schedules of admission, and credit requirements, and revising or cancelling particular courses or programs - without prior notice. 2 . In the interpretation of academic regulations, the Senate is the ®nal authority. 3 . Students are responsible for informing themselves of the University©s procedures, policies and regulations, and the speci®c requirements associated with the degree, diploma, or certi®cate sought. 4 . All students registered at McGill University are considered to have agreed to act in accordance with the University procedures, policies and regulations. 5 . Although advice is readily available on request, the responsibility of selecting the appropriate courses for graduation must ultimately rest with the student. 6 . Not all courses are offered every year and changes can be made after publication. Always check the Minerva Class Schedule link at https://horizon.mcgill.ca/pban1/bwckschd.p_disp_dyn_sched for the most up-to-date information on whether a course is offered. 7 . The academic publication year begins at the start of the Fall semester and extends through to the end of the Winter semester of any given year. Students who begin study at any point within this period are governed by the regulations in the publication which came into effect at the start of the Fall semester. 8 . Notwithstanding any other provision of the publication, it is expressly understood by all students that McGill University accepts no responsibility to provide any course of instruction, program or class, residential or other services including the normal range of academic, residential and/or other services in circumstances of utility interruptions, ®re, ¯ood, strikes, work stoppages, labour disputes, war, insurrection, the operation of law or acts of God or any other cause (whether similar or dissimilar to those enumerated) which reasonably prevent their provision. Note: Throughout this publication, "you" refers to students newly admitted, readmitted or returning to McGill. Publication Information Published by Enrolment Services McGill University 3415 McTavish Street Montreal, Quebec, H3A 0C8 Canada All contents copyright © 2015 by McGill University. All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this publication, or portions thereof, in any form. McGill University reserves the right to make changes to the information contained in this publication - including correcting errors, altering fees, schedules of admission and credit requirements, and revising or cancelling particular courses or programs - without prior noti®cation. Not all courses are offered every year and changes can be made after publication. Always check the Minerva Class Schedule link at https://horizon.mcgill.ca/pban1/bwckschd.p_disp_dyn_sched for the most up-to-date information on whether a course is offered. McGill University | Health Sciences eCalendar (2nd Ed.) 2015–2016 Welcome to the McGill Health Sciences Table of Contents McGill University – www.mcgill.ca University Regulations & Resources (Undergraduate)......................................................27 Admissions – www.mcgill.ca/applying Registration – www.mcgill.ca/minerva Faculty of Dentistry.............................................126 New Students – www.mcgill.ca/newstudents School of Dietetics & Human Nutrition....................................................................165 Faculty of Dentistry – www.mcgill.ca/dentistry Faculty of Medicine.............................................186 School of Dietetics & Human Nutrition – www.mcgill.ca/nutrition Faculty of Medicine – www.mcgill.ca/medicine Ingram School of Nursing.................................299 Ingram School of Nursing – www.mcgill.ca/nursing School of Physical & Occupational School of Physical & Occupational Therapy – www.mcgill.ca/spot Therapy......................................................................333 Health Sciences 2015-2016 1 General Policies and Information, page 27 1.1 Authorization, Acknowledgement, and Consent, page 27 1.2 Student Rights and Responsibilities, page 27 1.3 Language Policy, page 27 1.4 Academic Integrity, page 27 1.5 University Student Assessment Policy, page 28 1.6 Policy Concerning Access to Records, page 28 1.7 Email Communication, page 29 1.8 Undergraduate Leave of Absence Policy, page 29 1.9 Guidelines for the Academic Accommodation of Pregnant Students and Students Caring for Dependants, page 30 1.10 Responsible Use of McGill Information Technology Resources, page 30 1.11 Non-Smoking Policy, page 30 1.12 Student Health & Insurance, page 31 1.12.1 Health Professions ± Immunization Requirement, page 31 1.12.2 Health Insurance ± International Students, page 31 1.12.3 Health Insurance ± Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents, page 31 1.12.4 Special Medical Needs, page 32 1.13 Minerva, page 32 1.14 myMcGill, page 33 2 Personal Information, page 33 2.1 Updating Personal Information, page 33 2.2 Submitting Legal Documents, page 33 2.2.1 Why Does McGill Collect Legal Documents from You?, page 34 2.2.2 What Documents Does McGill Need from You?, page 34 2.2.2.1 Fee Exemptions, page 35 2.2.3 Has McGill Received Your Documents?, page 35 2.2.3.1 Quebec/Canadian/International Fees and Immigration Status, page 35 2.2.3.2 Permanent Code, page 36 2.2.4 What Are the Consequences of Not Providing Your Documents?, page 36 2.2.5 Where and How Do I Send My Documents?, page 36 2.2.5.1 For the School of Continuing Studies, page 36 2.3 Identi®cation (ID) Cards, page 37 2.3.1 ID Card Schedule for the Downtown Campus, page 37 2.3.2 ID Card Schedule for the Macdonald Campus, page 37 2.4 Legal Name, page 38 2.5 Preferred First Name, page 38 2.6 Veri®cation of Name, page 38 3 Registration, page 39 3.1 Registration Periods, page 39 3.1.1 Returning Students, page 39 McGill University, Health Sciences, 2015-2016 5 3.1.2 Newly Admitted Students Entering in September 2015, page 40 3.1.3 Newly Admitted Students Entering in January 2016, page 40 3.1.4 Late Registration, page 40 3.2 Course Information and Regulations, page 41 3.2.1 Class Schedule, page 41 3.2.1.1 Course Numbering, page 41 3.2.1.2 Multi-term Courses, page 41 3.2.1.3 Course Terminology, page 42 3.2.1.4 First-Year Seminars, page 42 3.2.1.5 Faculty/School Speci®c Information, page 42 3.3 Course Load, page 44 3.3.1 Normal Course Load, page 44 3.3.2 Course Load for Students in Probationary Standing, page 44 3.3.3 Course Information and Regulations, page 45 3.4 Changing Programs within Selected Faculties, page 45 3.5 Quebec Inter-University Transfer Agreement, page 46 3.5.1 Quebec Inter-University Transfer Agreement: McGill Students, page 46 3.5.2 Quebec Inter-University Transfer Agreement: Visiting IUT Students, page 46 3.6 Courses Taken under the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) Option, page 47 3.7 Course Change Period, page 48 3.8 Course Withdrawal, page 48 3.8.1 Courses that Begin in the Fall Term, page 48 3.8.2 Courses that Begin in the Winter Term, page 49 3.9 University Withdrawal, page 50 3.9.1 Student©s Responsibility, page 50 3.9.2 Deadlines for University Withdrawal, page 50 3.9.2.1 Fall Term, page 50 3.9.2.2 Winter Term, page 50 3.9.3 Consequences of University Withdrawal, page 51 3.10 Deferred Admission, page 51 3.11 Summer Term/Summer Studies, page 52 3.12 Interfaculty Transfer, page 52 3.13 Readmission, page 53 3.14 Auditing of Courses, page 53 4 Fees, page 54 4.1 Access to Fee Information, page 54 4.2 Tuition Fees, page 54 4.2.1 Quebec Students and Non-Quebec (Canadian or Permanent Resident) Students, page 54 4.2.2 International Students, page 54 4.2.3 Tuition Assistance for McGill Staff, page 54 6 2015-2016, McGill University 4.2.4 Staff Dependent Waivers, page 54 4.3 Compulsory Fees, page 55 4.3.1 Student Services Fees, page 55 4.3.2 Athletics and Recreation Fee, page 55 4.3.3 Student Society Fees, page 55 4.4 Administrative Charges, page 55 4.5 Other Fees, page 55 4.5.1 Other Fees: Health Sciences, page 58 4.6 Billing and Due Dates, page 58 4.6.1 Con®rmation of Acceptance Deposit, page 58 4.6.2 Invoicing of Fees, page 58 4.6.3 Guest Access on Minerva, page 59 4.7 Fees and Withdrawal from the University, page 59 4.7.1 Fee Refund Deadlines, page 59 4.7.1.1 Fall Term ± up to and including September 29, page 59 4.7.1.2 Fall Term ± after September 29, page 59 4.7.1.3 Winter Term ± up to and including January 26, page 59 4.7.1.4 Winter Term ± after January 26, page 59 4.7.2 Refund Procedures, page 60 4.8 Other Policies Related to Fees, page 60 4.8.1 Overdue Accounts, page 60 4.8.1.1 Information for Registered Students, page 60 4.8.1.2 Information for Students Who Are No Longer Registered, page 60 4.8.1.3 Cancelling Registration for Non-Payment, page 60 4.8.2 Acceptance of Fees vs. Academic Standing, page 61 4.8.3 Deferred Admission, Degree Transfers, Break in Enrolment, page 61 4.8.4 Fees for Students in Two Programs, page 61 4.8.5 Quebec Inter-University Transfer Agreements, page 61 4.8.6 Senior Citizens, page 61 4.9 Sponsorships/Awards/Fee Deferrals, page 61 4.9.1 Students with Sponsors, page 61 4.9.2 Students Receiving McGill Awards, page 61 4.9.3 External Scholarships, page 62 4.9.4 Tuition & Fees ± Payment Deferral, page 62 4.10 Payment Procedures, page 62 4.11 Tax Slips/Receipts, page 62 4.12 Yearly Fees and Charges by Faculty, page 62 5 Student Records, page 63 5.1 Academic Standing, page 63 5.1.1 Academic Standing: Desautels Faculty of Management, page 63 McGill University, Health Sciences, 2015-2016 7 5.1.2 Academic Standing: Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, page 63 5.1.3 Academic Standing: Faculties of Arts and Science (including B.A.

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