Quick answer: University of Technology Sydney decides whether evidence is accepted and what outcome is granted. A medical certificate does not guarantee approval.
This guide covers coursework assessment extensions, special consideration and deferred assessments. It does not replace the institution’s current policy or application instructions.
A standard sick certificate may be insufficient where an institution form, real-time consultation, functional-impact assessment or supporting proof is required.
What evidence may be accepted?
UTS prefers its Professional Authority form. It may also consider a hospital certificate or a sufficiently detailed medical certificate from a registered health practitioner. Pharmacist certificates are not accepted for this process.
Certificate and form requirements
Required form
The Professional Authority form is preferred, not exclusive. It asks for AHPRA registration and Medicare provider numbers, practitioner details, signature, consultation and impact dates, and severity.
Consultation modality
Face-to-face, video-conference and telephone consultations are explicitly accepted.
Previous dates
No general backdating rule was identified. Evidence must be current and state issue, consultation and impact dates. Events an unreasonable length in the past are ineligible.
Duration
Different deadlines and adjustment limits apply to examinations, faculty assessments, long extensions, placements and mandatory attendance.
Impact wording
Evidence should state the severity, effect on the student's ability to complete the assessment or examination, affected duration and the practitioner's contact and registration details.
Submission deadline
Deadlines vary: some examination applications are due within 48 hours, faculty assessments within two working days, long extensions before the due date, and placement applications within five working days.
What this guide does not cover
Central examinations, faculty assessments, clinical placements and attendance requirements use different deadlines. Students should select the correct UTS workflow.
Frequently asked questions
Will University of Technology Sydney accept a medical certificate?
University of Technology Sydney makes the decision. Evidence must meet the current policy and may need specific practitioner, form, consultation, date and academic-impact details.
Does University of Technology Sydney accept telehealth medical certificates?
Face-to-face, video-conference and telephone consultations are explicitly accepted.
Can evidence for University of Technology Sydney be backdated?
No general backdating rule was identified. Evidence must be current and state issue, consultation and impact dates. Events an unreasonable length in the past are ineligible.
Official sources and review information
- UTS Coursework Assessments Procedure
- UTS special consideration guidance
- UTS Professional Authority form
Policy effective or updated: Coursework Assessments Procedure v1.13 effective 20 July 2026
Last checked: 31 July 2026
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