UNSW Medicine Undergraduate guide 2019 | Page 4

Duration 6 years

2018 LOWEST RANK * ATAR + UMAT + interview 2019 GE RANK 1 N / A

Assumed knowledge English Standard - Band 4 or higher

Our six-year integrated Medicine program , which leads to the awards of Bachelor of Medical Studies ( BMed ) / Doctor of Medicine ( MD ), includes a compulsory independent learning project ( 30 UOC ) to ensure that all graduates acquire in-depth knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to medicine and its professional practice . We are ranked 50th in the world for Medicine ( QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017 ).

The program consist of : Bachelor of Medical Studies ( BMed ) Collaborative learning is high on the agenda in our class-leading Bachelor of Medical Studies . Phase 1 begins with the Foundations course , leading into basic medical and social sciences in relation to the human life cycle , social , ethical and legal issues . Clinical and communication skills training commences from Phase 1 . Phase 2 provides increased clinical exposure in hospitals placements combined with ongoing learning in biomedical sciences .

Doctor of Medicine ( MD ) The MD includes the independent learning project ( ILP ) followed by clinical courses in the disciplines of internal medicine , surgery , psychiatry , primary care , obstetrics , gynaecology and paediatrics . There is also an elective clinical term that could be undertaken overseas . Phase 3 consists of 10 eight-week courses with a clinical focus , includes relevant content from the biomedical sciences and the social sciences . Completion results in provisional registration , allowing commencement of a hospital internship before being recognised as a medical practitioner .

UNSW Medicine offers select student an opportunity to complete the degree at our Port Macquarie campus .

Can be combined with Bachelor of Arts .

Career opportunities

Graduates who obtain full registration from the Medical Board of Australia are able to work as medical practitioners in hospitals and private practices . Further study and experience enables graduates to specialise in a specific area of medicine , such as General Practice , Cardiology , Oncology , Orthopaedics , Paediatrics , Psychiatry and so on .

Professional recognition

After completing formal program requirements for the award of the BMed MD degrees , you will be provisionally registered by the Medical Board of Australia to work for at least one year in selected hospitals ( internship ) before obtaining final registration as a medical practitioner . Please note that international students are not guaranteed an internship position .

Structures

Phase 1 Biomedical , clinical and social sciences

Phase 2 Integrated Clinical Courses and Independent Learning Project ( ILP )

Phase 3 Clinical placements

Duration 4 years 2018 LOWEST RANK * 86.05 2019 GE RANK 1 87.00 Assumed knowledge Maths and Chemistry

Exercise Physiologists are allied health professionals who play a vital role in the prevention and management of chronic disease and injury . This 4 year program offers a comprehensive education in the area of health and exercise with a focus on the use of physical activity as a preventative and rehabilitative therapy .

Career opportunities

Graduates can expect to find employment as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist in rehabilitation clinics , hospitals , corporate health , sports medicine clinics , specialised fitness centres , and private practice providing exercise prescription for the prevention and management of chronic disease and injury .

Duration 3 years 2018 LOWEST RANK * 80.00 2019 GE RANK 1 80.00

Assumed knowledge English Standard – Band 4 or higher

New approaches to emerging global and public health issues are developed in this first-of-its-kind program . A product of an international alliance between UNSW , Arizona State University , Kings College London and the PLuS Alliance , this innovative on-line program develops graduates ready to join a workforce operating across cultures and borders .

Career opportunities

Roles in public health , epidemiology , health protection , health promotion , surveillance and prevention . Graduates may also pursue a research career in public health or seek higher studies , such as a graduate medical program . Potential employers include government agencies ( e . g . health departments ), Non-Government organisations ( NGOs ), research centres , multinationals and development agencies ( e . g . UN , World Bank , CDC , WHO , AHRC , MSF ).

Structures

Introduction to Biomedical Sciences and Public Health

Core Public Health Disciplines

Electives and Public Health Capstone