What students use it for
Special consideration
Apply for special consideration when illness affected your exam performance.
Exam deferrals
Defer an exam you missed or couldn't attend due to illness.
Assignment extensions
Get extra time for assignments when illness prevented you from meeting deadlines.
Leave of absence
Documentation for taking a medical leave of absence from your degree.
Supplementary exams
Support applications for supplementary assessment opportunities.
Class attendance
Justify missed lectures, tutorials, or mandatory attendance sessions.
What universities require
Most Australian universities require the certificate to include:
Dates of illness / unfitness
Statement of unfitness for study
Doctor's name and AHPRA registration
Doctor's signature
Date of consultation
Clinic or practice details
DoccyMed certificates include all of these fields plus QR verification. Some universities have their own forms — a standard medical certificate is accepted in most cases.