Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Note: The faculty governance and structure are currently under review.

FACULTY GOVERNANCE AND STRUCTURE

1. FACULTY

1.1 MEMBERSHIP

(1) The membership of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry is as prescribed in Clause 4 of Statute 8 which reads as follows:

'4.(1) Each faculty comprises:

(a) the academic staff in all schools, centres and institutes funded by the faculty; and

(b) as many academic staff from other schools, centres, and institutes which teach in the faculty's courses as the Academic Board determines;

(c) members in any other categories which the Academic Board approves; and

(d) any other persons which the members in paragraphs (a) to (c) appoint for specified periods.

(2) The Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Pro Vice-Chancellors, Chair of the Academic Board, Registrar and any other officers of the University which the Academic Board declares, are ex-officio members of all faculties but are not counted for the purpose of determining whether a quorum is present at a meeting.

(3) A faculty is properly constituted even if any of the members required by its constitution to be elected or nominated have not as yet been elected or nominated.'

and comprises:

(a) the Dean of the Faculty as Chair;

(b) the academic staff as defined in clause 1 Statute 8, employed on a full-time or 50 per cent or greater fractional basis other than those holding emeritus, visiting, adjunct, clinical or honorary appointments in all schools, centres and institutes funded by the Faculty;

(c) the Heads of the Schools of Anatomy and Human Biology and Physics within the Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences or nominees;

(d) a representative of each of the disciplines of Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology and Physiology within the Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences, nominated by the Head of the School of Biomedical and Chemical Sciences;

(e) the Head of the School of Animal Biology within the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences or nominee;

(f) ten members of the clinical teaching staff (excluding academic members of the University staff) as follows, each elected by the clinical teaching staff of the teaching hospital/ academic unit concerned, to serve a period of three years or for the duration of their appointment as clinical teaching staff, whichever is the shorter:

(i) one from Princess Margaret Hospital for Children;

(ii) one from King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women;

(iii) two from Royal Perth Hospital (one of whom must be a physician and one must be a surgeon);

(iv) two from Fremantle Hospital;

(v) two from Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital; and

(vi) two nominated by the Head of the School of Primary, Aboriginal and Rural Health Care;

(g) three members elected for a period of two years by and from the part-time teaching staff of the School of Dentistry of whom at least one is a member of the clinical staff of the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia;

(h) a nominee of the Western Australian Committee of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons appointed for a term of two years;

(i) one member of the dental profession nominated by the School of Dentistry for a term of one year;

(j) the Director-General of Health;

(k) the Executive Director of Public Health;

(l) the Director of Dental Services of Western Australia;

(m) a member of the Medical Board of Western Australia nominated by the board for a term of one year;

(n) a member of the Dental Board of Western Australia nominated by the board for a term of one year;

(o) three persons elected annually by the Western Australian Medical Students' Society of whom two are members of the society, enrolled as undergraduates in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, and one person who has completed the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of this University within the preceding three years;

(p) two persons elected annually by the University Dental Students' Society one member of the society, enrolled as an undergraduate in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, and one person who has completed the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Dental Science of this University within the preceding five years;

(q) one student elected annually by the Health Science Students Society;

(r) two postgraduate student members elected annually by and from the postgraduate students enrolled in the Faculty;

(s) National Health and Medical Research Council research fellows employed under five-year contracts in the departments within the Faculty;

(t) all postdoctoral research scientists employed in the schools within the Faculty, with at least three years' experience in Western Australia;

(u) the Executive Officer of the Faculty;

(v) the Senior Administrative Officer of the Faculty;

(w) two members of the general staff who hold full-time or 50 per cent or greater fractional appointments in the faculty elected every two years by the general staff in the Faculty;

(x) the Co-ordinator of the Bachelor of Health Science course;

(y) the Administrative Officer (Admissions) of the Faculty;

(z) the Medical and Dental Librarian; and

(aa) such other persons not exceeding ten in number, as may be co-opted by the foregoing members from time to time, provided that each is co-opted for a period not exceeding two years and may be co-opted again at the end of a period of office.

1.2 POWERS

The powers of the Faculty are as set out in Clause 6 of Statute 8 which reads as follows:

'6.(1) A faculty, subject to the Statutes and regulations and to resolutions of the Senate, and within the constraints of University policies, has power to determine the administration of courses under its governance.'

1.3 MEETINGS

Meetings are held at least twice in each academic year (FR 4/01) and in accordance with the provisions set out in Clause 7 of Statute 8 which reads as follows:

'7.(1) Meetings of a faculty are held—

(a) at least once in each academic year; and

(b) within ten working days of the service on its dean, of a requisition signed by at least six members of the faculty and containing a statement of the matters to be discussed; and

(c) whenever its dean sees fit.

. . .

(3) Meetings of a faculty are chaired by the dean but, in the absence of the dean, the members present determine which one of them will take the chair.

(4) All questions which are before a faculty are decided by a majority of the members present and voting unless the faculty determines otherwise in its governance document.

(5) The chair of the meeting has an ordinary vote and a casting vote.

(6) Subject to the Statutes and regulations and to resolutions of the Senate, a faculty has the power to regulate its own procedures, but if a dispute arises, the standing orders of the Senate apply.'

1.4 QUORUM

One third of the membership of the Faculty or 25 members, whichever is the lesser, constitutes a quorum.

1.5 NOTICE OF MEETINGS

Notice of meetings are as prescribed in clause 7(2) of Statute 8 which states:

'(2) The dean must ensure that, as far as is practicable, all members receive the agenda for a meeting of the faculty at least three working days before the meeting.'

2. FACULTY OFFICERS

2.1 DEAN

The role of the Dean (formerly known as the Executive Dean) is as prescribed by Senate Resolution 102/93 which states:

'that the . . . Deans have:

(a) a Faculty executive role such that they will be bound by Faculty resolutions that cover research, teaching, academic structures and academic processes;

(b) delegated authority from the Vice-Chancellor to manage University resources and to implement Faculty plans, University policies and priorities.'

2.1.1 Reporting Procedures

By Senate Resolution 102/93:

(a) the Dean is required to report biennially to the Senate through the Academic Council, on the Faculty's achievements against the Faculty plan;

(b) the Dean's report is presented to the Faculty whose comments are submitted to Academic Council at the same time as the Dean's report.

2.2 DEPUTY DEAN

The appointment of the Deputy Dean is in accordance with Clause 11 of Statute 8 which states that:

'(11) the Vice-Chancellor, after taking appropriate advice, appoints for a specified period a deputy for each dean who performs the duties of the dean during the dean’s absence.'

2.3 FACULTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The Faculty Executive Officer has, as well as other duties, delegated responsibility for the overall administration of the Faculty including, in particular, responsibility to—

(a) assist the Dean in the execution of his/her duties;

(b) ensure that there is an effective interface between the Faculty and the central administration and committee system;

(c) provide supervision of and training for Faculty Office staff; and

(d) ensure effective compliance with statutory requirements and other legal imperatives of University governance.

2.4 SENIOR FACULTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

The Senior Faculty Administrative Officer has, as well as other duties, delegated responsibility to administer the Faculty's academic programmes including:

(a) ensuring Faculty compliance with, and providing advice as necessary on, external legislation, University legislation, policy and procedures and Faculty legislation, policies and procedures in academic administration;

(b) administering regulations and ensuring that student enrolments comply with course regulations and University policies; and

(c) preparing detailed agendas and minutes for Faculty committees and forwarding minutes and other documentation to Academic Council/Legislative Committee in accordance with the written requirements of those bodies.

2.5 ASSOCIATE DEAN(S)/ACADEMIC STUDENT ADVISER(S)/ SUB-DEANS

Associate Dean(s)/Academic Student Adviser(s)/Sub-Deans are appointed in accordance with the provisions of clause 12 of Statute 8 which states:

'with the approval of the Academic Board, through its chair, the Dean may delegate any of the duties and responsibilities of the office to other officers or members of the Faculty for a specified period.'

By R1/94 of the Faculty Board, Associate Deans each holding office for a period of three years are appointed with delegated responsibilities as follows:

(a) Associate Dean (Student Affairs):

(i) undergraduate student matters in terms of General and Faculty regulations;

(ii) admissions and prospective students;

(iii) access for special entry groups (API, Rural, Disability)

(iv) international students;

(v) other appropriate matters as delegated.

(b) Associate Dean (Research):

(i) research funding and scholarship matters;

(ii) facilities—laboratories, animal care, equipment, space;

(iii) relationships with centres;

(iv) relationships with external bodies (foundations, etc);

(v) postgraduate student matters in terms of General and Faculty regulations.

(c) Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning):

(i) curriculum and course design related to the MB BS degree;

(ii) teaching technology;

(iii) development of new courses;

(iv) continuing education;

(v) other appropriate matters as delegated.

The Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) is assisted by the Senior Lecturer in Curriculum Development.

(d) Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning—Dentistry):

(i) undergraduate student matters related to the BDSc degree;

(ii) advise on matters related to the BDSc curriculum and course design;

(iii) advise on matters related to postgraduate course issues and structure;

(iv) other appropriate matters as delegated.

Sub-Deans are appointed under the provisions of Clause 12 of Statute 8 which states:

'(12) with the approval of the Academic Board, through its chair, the Dean may delegate any of the duties and responsibilities of the office to other officers or members of the Faculty for a specified period.'

each for a period of three years as follows:

(a) Sub-Dean (Pre-clinical);

(b) Sub-Dean (Royal Perth Hospital);

(c) Sub-Dean (Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital);

(d) Sub-Dean (Fremantle Hospital);

(e) Sub-Dean (Dentistry).

The Sub-Deans have the responsibility for student counselling and provision of advice in their designated area and referral to the appropriate Associate Dean or the Senior Faculty Administrative Officer for further action as necessary.

2.5.1 Method of Appointment

The Associate Deans and the Sub-Deans are appointed by the Academic Board, through its Chair, on the recommendation of the Dean following consultation with the Faculty Board. The Faculty reserves the right to make such appointments as necessary and for specific tasks.

3. FACULTY BOARD

By R104/93 the Senate resolved—

'(i) that faculties have faculty boards which are responsible to the Faculty for the conduct of all Faculty business (except constituting the Faculty Board);

(ii) that resolutions of the Faculty Board that relate to research, teaching, academic structures and academic processes, be binding on the Dean, and that the Faculty Board be advisory to the Dean on resource matters;

(iii) that the composition of the Faculty Board be determined by Senate on the recommendation of the Faculty to Academic Council.'

3.1 MEMBERSHIP

The Faculty Board comprises:

(a) the Dean as Chair;

(b) the Deputy Dean;

(c) the Associate Deans of the Faculty;

(d) the Heads of Schools within the Faculty;

(e) one representative from each of the teaching disciplines of Medicine, Pharmacology, Surgery and Pathology provided that the discipline is not represented on the board by a member acting in another capacity;

(f) one nominee from the Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences teaching in the MB BS or BDSc course;

(g) one undergraduate student enrolled in the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery course elected by the undergraduate students in the Faculty;

(h) one undergraduate student enrolled in the Bachelor of Dental Science course elected by the undergraduate students in the Faculty;

(i) one postgraduate student elected by the postgraduate students in the Faculty;

(j) one representative of the postdoctoral research staff elected by the postdoctoral research staff in the Faculty;

(k) one representative of the general staff elected by the general staff in the Faculty;

(l) the Head of the Rural Clinical School or nominee;

(m) the Executive Officer of the Faculty;

(n) the Senior Administrative Officer of the Faculty;

(o) such other persons, not exceeding three in number, as may be co-opted by the foregoing from time to time.

3.2 MEETINGS

(1) Meetings are chaired by the Dean, or in his or her absence, by the Deputy Dean.

(2) If both the Dean and the Deputy Dean are absent, the members present determine which one of them will take the chair.

3.2. QUORUM

One third of the Faculty Board members constitutes a quorum.

3.4 TERMS OF OFFICE

Members' terms of office are as follows:

(a) academic staff members other than those holding ex-officio positions—two years, eligible for re-election for one further term of two years;

(b) student members—one year, eligible for re-election for two further periods of one year.

3.5 SAFEGUARDS

(1) Agendas and minutes must be circulated to all members of the Faculty at the same time as to the Faculty Board.

(2) Faculty members may make a submission to the Faculty Board, in writing or in person, on any matter listed in the agenda.

(3) If six Faculty Board members request the Dean to hold a full Faculty meeting, this must be held within ten days.

(4) No decisions are to be made on any significant matter not listed on the agenda.

(5) Within seven days of the circulation of the minutes, Faculty Board members may request that the Dean recommit to the next Faculty meeting any matter dealt with in those minutes, provided that a justification is given and the member(s) is prepared to make a written or verbal submission.

(6) If six Faculty Board members request the Dean to transfer an item from the Faculty Board agenda to a full faculty meeting, this request must be granted, provided that a justification is given and those making the request are prepared to make a written or verbal submission.

4. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

The following committees are formally established committees of the Faculty Board.

4.1 FACULTY ADVISORY BOARD

4.1.1 Membership

(a) the Dean as Chair;

(b) the Deputy Dean;

(c) the Co-ordinators of postgraduate training at each teaching hospital;

(d) the Co-ordinator of postgraduate training at the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia;

(e) a nominee from the Department of Health of Western Australia;

(f) a nominee from the Consumer Health Forum;

(g) a nominee from the alumni of the medical graduates of this University;

(h) a nominee from the alumni of the dentistry graduates of this University;

(i) up to three other nominees who are members of the health industry;

(j) the Executive Officer of the Faculty;

(k) the Faculty Marketing Officer;

(l) the Senior Faculty Administrative Officer;

(m) such other persons not exceeding two in number who may be co-opted by the foregoing from time to time to ensure equity of representation, balance and expertise.

4.1.2 Function

The role of the Advisory Board is to provide an external perspective on the Faculty's strategic direction including advice on—

(a) the directions and scope of the Faculty's curriculum in relation to the needs of external stakeholders;

(b) the directions and scope of the Faculty's research activities;

(c) the directions and scope of the Faculty's community-related activities;

(d) the development and maintenance of links with external stakeholders;

(e) marketing of the Faculty's courses, both in Australia and overseas;

(f) sponsorship and fundraising;

(g) consulting and professional development opportunities;

(h) quality assurance;

(i) the Faculty's performance in meeting the objectives of its strategic plan;

(j) any other issues identified from time to time by the Faculty.

4.1.3 Meetings

Meetings are held at least once per year or more often as the Dean sees fit.

4.1.4 Quorum

One third of the membership of the Advisory Board constitutes a quorum.

4.2 DEAN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE

4.2.1 Membership

The Dean's Advisory Committee comprises:

(a) the Dean as Chair;

(b) the Deputy Dean;

(c) the Associate Deans;

(d) the Head of the School of Dentistry;

(e) the Co-ordinator of the Bachelor of Health Science course;

(f) the Executive Officer;

(g) the Senior Administrative Officer.

4.2.2 Function

The committee acts as an advisory committee for the Dean.

4.3 RESEARCH COMMITTEE

4.3.1 Membership

The Research Committee comprises:

(a) the Associate Dean (Research) as Chair;

(b) the Head of the School of Dentistry or nominee;

(c) three other members of the Faculty appointed by the Faculty Board on the nomination of the Dean;

(d) up to two members co-opted annually by the foregoing to ensure balanced representation across the Faculty;

(e) the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation) or nominee (for meetings when research funds are allocated for which those outside the Faculty are eligible to apply); and

(f) the Executive Officer of the Faculty.

4.3.2. Functions

The role of the Research Committee is to—

(a) allocate research grants from funds which are administered by the Faculty;

(b) recommend on research policy; and

(c) undertake such other functions as the Faculty may determine.

4.3.3 Meetings

(1) Meetings are held as determined by the Chair.

(2) Four members constitute a quorum.

4.4 HIGHER DEGREES COMMITTEE

4.4.1 Membership

The Higher Degrees Committee comprises:

(a) the Associate Dean (Research) as Chair;

(b) the Dean of the Graduate Research School:

(c) the Head of the School of Dentistry or nominee;

(d) three other members of the Faculty appointed by the Faculty Board on the nomination of the Dean;

(e) up to two members co-opted annually by the foregoing to ensure balanced representation across the Faculty;

(f) the Manager (Student Affairs).

4.4.2 Functions

The role of the Higher Degrees Committee is to—

(a) act for the Faculty in all matters pertaining to postgraduate students (except PhD students and students enrolled in masters by research courses), including admission to candidature, approval of supervisors and examination of theses, in terms of General and Faculty Regulations;

(b) recommend to the University Scholarships Committee on the award of graduate scholarships and fellowships within the ambit of the Faculty; and

(c) undertake such other functions as the Faculty may determine.

4.4.3 Meetings

(1) Meetings are held as determined by the chair.

(2) Four members constitute a quorum.

4.5 ADJUNCT APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE

The guidelines governing the conferment of University Adjunct Titles require the establishment of a Faculty Adjunct Appointments Committee.

4.5.1 Membership

The Adjunct Appointments Committee comprises:

(a) the Dean as Chair;

(b) the Chair of the Academic Board or nominee;

(c) the Chair of the Academic Promotions Committee or nominee;

(d) two professors elected from and by the Faculty;

(e) the Executive Officer of the Faculty.

4.5.2 Functions

The committee recommends to the Vice-Chancellor on the conferment of adjunct titles in accordance with the guidelines governing their award.

4.6 MEDICAL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE

4.6.1 Membership

The Medical Curriculum Committee comprises:

(a) the Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) as Chair;

(b) the Dean;

(c) the Associate Dean (Student Affairs);

(d) the Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning—Dentistry);

(e) the Chair of the Faculty Assessment Committee;

(f) the Chair of the Faculty Evaluation Committee;

(g) the Chair, Year 1 and 2 Committee;

(h) the Chair, Year 3 and 4 Committee;

(i) the Chair, Year 5 and 6 Committee;

(j) six elected members of the staff teaching in the Faculty;

(k) the Senior Lecturer (Medical Education);

(l) the Lecturer in Assessment;

(m) the Evaluation Officer (Medicine);

(n) the Senior Faculty Administrative Officer;

(o) two student representatives, one from Years 1 to 3 and the President of WAMSS;

(p) the Head of the Rural Clinical School or nominee;

(q) the Teaching and Learning Administrator;

(r) the Sub-Dean (Health Services Liaison Project);

(s) the Director of the Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health or nominee.

4.6.2 Functions

(1) Subject to the provisions of (1) the committee—

(a) monitors and reviews the MB BS course with regard to content, teaching methodology, duplication of subject material and effectiveness, and timetabling;

(b) monitors and reviews the examinations in each year of the MB BS course with regard to methodology, frequency and effectiveness;

(c) encourages and promotes excellence in teaching;

(d) deals with such matters as the Faculty may direct; and

(e) amends the MB BS curriculum as a result of findings in (a) and (b);

(2) The decisions of the committee are transmitted to the next scheduled meeting of the Faculty Board for confirmation and then, if necessary further transmission to the Academic Council.

(3) A decision of the committee may be overturned only by a vote of the full Faculty, or by a two-thirds majority vote of those present and voting at a meeting of the Faculty Board.

(4) The minutes of each meeting are circulated to members of the Faculty Board.

4.7 DENTAL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE

4.7.1 Membership

The committee comprises:

(a) the Head of the School of Dentistry;

(b) the Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning—Dentistry);

(c) the Sub-Dean (Dentistry);

(d) the Professor of Clinical Dentistry;

(e) the Academic Administrative Manager;

(f) the Senior Administrative Officer of the Faculty;

(g) the Teaching and Learning Administrator;

(h) year Mentors (Years 1 to 5);

(i) the Director of Operations, Oral Health Centre of Western Australia;

(j) the Co-ordinator of Postgraduate Studies;

(k) the President of the University Dental Students Society;

(l) a student appointed by the School of Dentistry on the nomination of the University Dental Students' Society enrolled in the second year of the Bachelor of Dental Science course;

(m) a student appointed by the School of Dentistry on the nomination of the University Dental Students' Society enrolled in the fourth year of the Bachelor of Dental Science course;

(n) the Lecturer in Assessment; and

(o) the Evaluation Officer (Dentistry).

4.7.2 Functions

(1) Subject to the provision of (1) the role of the committee is to—

(a) monitors and reviews the Bachelor of Dental Science course with regard to content, teaching methodology, duplication of subject material and effectiveness, and timetabling;

(b) monitors and reviews the examinations in each year of the Bachelor of Dental Science course with regard to methodology, frequency and effectiveness;

(c) encourages and promotes excellence in teaching;

(d) deals with such matters as the Faculty may direct; and

(e) amends the Bachelor of Dental Science curriculum as a result of findings in (a) and (b);

(2) The decisions of the committee are transmitted to the next scheduled meeting of the Faculty Board for confirmation and then, if necessary, further transmission to the Academic Council.

(3) A decision of the committee may be overturned only by a vote of the full Faculty, or by a two-thirds majority vote of those present and voting at a meeting of the Faculty Board.

(4) The minutes of each meeting are circulated to members of the Faculty Board.

4.8 FACULTY SELECTION COMMITTEE

4.8.1 Membership

The Faculty Selection Committee comprises:

(a) the Associate Dean (Student Affairs) as Chair;

(b) the Chair of the Matriculation and Admissions Committee or nominee;

(c) two members of clinical academic staff of the Medical School appointed by the Faculty Board on the nomination of the Dean for a period of three years in rotation;

(d) two members of the clinical academic staff of the School of Dentistry appointed by the Faculty Board on the nomination of the Dean for a period of three years in rotation;

(e) two members of the academic staff teaching in the Faculty, appointed by the Faculty Board on the nomination of the Dean, for a period of three years, to ensure balanced representation across the Faculty;

(f) the Senior Administrative Officer of the Faculty;

(g) the Administrative Officer (Admissions); and

(h) such other persons not exceeding two in number who may be co-opted by the foregoing to ensure balance and expertise on the committee.

4.8.2 Functions

The role of the committee is to—

(1) Select standard and non-standard entrants to the first year of the MB BS and BDSc courses in accordance with the Faculty Selection Policy.

(2) Select entrants to the second and later years of the MB BS and BDSc courses in accordance with the Faculty Selection Policy.

(3) Monitor and recommend to the Faculty methods of selecting students for admission to the MB BS and BDSc courses.

(4) Undertake such other functions as the Faculty may determine.

4.9 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE RURAL CLINICAL SCHOOL

4.9.1 Membership

The Executive Committee of the Rural Clinical School comprises:

(a) the Head of the Rural Clinical School as Chair;

(b) the Dean;

(c) the Head of the School of Primary, Aboriginal and Rural Health Care;

(d) the Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning);

(e) the Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer (Rural);

(f) the Medical Co-ordinators for each rural site;

(g) the Senior Administrative Officer, Rural Clinical School;

(h) the Director of the Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health;

(i) one undergraduate fourth-year student appointed by WAMSS and SPINRPHEX;

(j) one undergraduate sixth-year student, having previously served as the fifth-year student on the RCS Curriculum Committee;

(k) the Chief Executive Officer or nominee of Western Australian General Practice Education and Training Ltd;

(l) the Executive Officer of the Faculty;

(m) such other persons, not exceeding two in number, as may be co-opted from time to time.

4.9.2 Function

The function of the Executive Committee is to facilitate the implementation and development of the Rural Clinical School and its curriculum in accordance with Federal Government policy and Faculty and University Regulations.

4.10 BOARDS OF EXAMINERS

In accordance with University General Rule 15, the Faculty will appoint Boards of Examiners as necessary. 

4.10.1 Membership

A. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Course

(a) the Dean as Chair;

(b) the Associate Dean (Student Affairs);

(c) the Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning);

(d) the Sub-Dean (Pre-Clinical);

(e) the Examinations Officer;

(f) the Senior Faculty Administrative Officer;

(g) co-ordinators of units taught in the course;

(h) other representatives as required by the Board of Examiners.

B. Bachelor of Dental Science Course

(a) the Dean as Chair;

(b) the Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning—Dentistry);

(c) the Sub-Dean (Dentistry);

(d) the Examinations Officer;

(e) the Senior Faculty Administrative Officer;

(f) co-ordinators of units taught in the course;

(g) other representatives as required by the Board of Examiners.

C. Postgraduate Courses

(a) the Dean as Chair;

(b) the Examinations Officer;

(c) the Senior Faculty Administrative Officer;

(d) co-ordinators of postgraduate courses administered by the Faculty;

(e) other representatives as required by the Board of Examiners.

D. Health Science

An Admissions and Progress Committee (Faculty Regulation 30A) has been established to assist with admissions and transfers to the Bachelor of Health Science and Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Economics courses. The Admissions and Progress Committee has delegated authority to act as the Board of Examiners for these courses. Membership of the Committee comprises:

(a) the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences or nominee;

(b) the Dean of the Faculty of Business (UWA Business School) or nominee;

(c) the Associate Dean of the Business (UWA Business School);

(d) the Dean of the Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences or nominee;

(e) the Head of the School of Population Health or nominee;

(f) the Bachelor of Health Science Co-ordinator;

(g) the Executive Officer of the Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences;

(h) the Senior Faculty Administrative Officer of the Faculty of Business (UWA Business School);

(i) the Senior Faculty Administrative Officer of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences.

4.10.2 Functions

The Boards of Examiners in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences make all decisions on examination results and report them to the Registrar. The boards also have powers delegated by the faculty to make decisions on admission to honours, award of honours, student progress and sanctions, and prizes in accordance with Faculty policy.

4.11 FACULTY APPEALS COMMITTEE—ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT

In accordance with the University's regulations governing appeals against academic assessment available at http://www.secretariat.uwa.edu.au/home/policies/appeals/, the Faculty will constitute a Faculty Appeals Committee as necessary with membership as set out in those regulations.

4.12 AD HOC COMMITTEES

The Faculty reserves the right to establish working parties and committees as necessary.