Student Handbook 2024/25 (Cert IP / Cert Trade Mark Law and Practice AND MSc Management of IP)

13.1. Fit to Sit Policy

Queen Mary operates a ‘fit to sit’ policy, which covers all assessments including coursework and exams. If you sit an exam or submit a piece of coursework you are deemed to be fit to do so. In such instances a request for extenuating circumstances will not normally be considered.

If you do not feel you are well enough to attend an exam then you should not submit your work and instead submit a claim for extenuating circumstances. You will need to attend a medical consultation within three days of the date of your exam that you missed. Similarly, if you get sick during an exam and have to leave, you will need to attend a medical consultation within three days.

The rule to remember is that if you are unwell or have problems which you feel may have a negative effect on your performance, do not submit the exam or your essay/dissertation and instead submit a non-attendance or non-submission EC claim (see this chapter for more information.

Please click on here for further guidance on the fit to sit policy: Extenuating Circumstance guidance