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