If you are too poorly to attend an exam, you may self-certificate your absence.
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.
Self certification is only applicable where you do not attend the exam
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 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.