If you are too unwell to attend an exam, you may self-certificate your absence. Self-certification is only applicable where you do not attend an in-person exam or view an e-exam.
You can self-cert for a maximum of two consecutive calendar days, using the extenuating circumstances (EC) claim form. For absences of more than two consecutive calendar days, evidence will be required to support your claim. Whilst it is possible to self-certify before the exam, evidence will be requested for claims submitted prior to 5 working days before the start of the exam. EC claims for exams must be submitted no later than five working days after the start of the exam, provided the marks have not been released.
If granted, the only available outcome for this request is a further assessment (this could be a first sit, first resit or first second resit, dependant on the number of attempts taken previously). Where the term 'examination period' is used in the Regulations document, this may take place outside the standard university assessment periods. For coursework, some assessments are eligible for a no evidence short extension of up to five working days. More information here.