Faculty of Health
Bachelor of Medicine
| Program Code | 10379 |
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| Graduate Level | Undergraduate |
| Locations | |
| UAC Code | 780000 - Newcastle (Callaghan) |
| CRICOS Code | 000757K |
| Contributing Schools and Faculties | Faculty of Health |
| Admission Instructions | How to apply as a: |
| Program Award Rules and Schedules | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face on campus. |
| Further Information | The links provided under "Further Information" are to be read in addition to the approved program documentation, detailed below. |
Back to topDescription
Medicine is an intellectually rigorous program leading to a challenging and demanding professional life. Whether you choose to work in general practice or to specialise, medicine offers personal satisfaction on numerous levels.
Back to topWhy study with us?
Clinical exposure (dealing with patients, visiting hospital wards and outpatient clinics, and spending time with doctors in practice) begins in the first year and continues throughout the program.
From 2008 onwards the Bachelor of Medicine degree program will be offered jointly by the University of Newcastle and the University of New England. The curriculum for this program, based on the current University of Newcastle program, will be identical at both institutions.
The Bachelor of Medicine curriculum is centred on problem-based learning with clinical and basic sciences integrated throughout the program. Students enrolled in this program will be required to undertake a placement at a Clinical School location away from their University of enrolment, excluding the Year 3 Health Equity Selective placement. While undertaking these placements students are responsible for finding their own accommodation and for all travel, accommodation and related expenses.
Back to topCareer Opportunities
This program provides initial training for a career in any aspect of medicine. Graduates undertake a one year internship in a teaching hospital. Following internship, most graduates continue to work in the NSW public hospital system for a variable period of time while undertaking specialist training, including those training in General Practice.
Back to topAdmission Requirements
Australian Year 12 students
Apply for entry through UAC, register to sit the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admissions Test (UMAT), apply directly to the University of Newcastle/University of New England (either rural or standard) and attend an interview if required.
Entry is based on UAI or equivalent, results of UMAT and interview.
Non school leavers and previous Australian Year 12 students
Apply for entry through UAC, register to sit the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admissions Test (UMAT) , apply directly to the University of Newcastle/University of New England (either rural or standard) and attend an interview if required. Entry is based on:
- previous Year 12 studies or Higher education qualifications or overseas qualifications considered equivalent to Australian qualifications.
- Results of UMAT and interview.
Back to topAssumed Knowledge
No formal prerequisites
Back to topRecommended Studies
Any 2 Units of English
Back to topSelection Criteria
- Criminal History Check
- Working with Children Check
- Prohibited Employment Declaration
A Department of Health Adult Vaccination Card, and sign a Health Records and Information Privacy ACT 2002 Student Undertaking.
Alternative selection procedures apply for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
Back to topCredit Transfer
There are no credit transfer/articulation arrangements for entry to the Bachelor of Medicine Program at The University of Newcastle. Credit applications will be assessed on an individual basis.
Back to topHonours
Where a candidate's performance has reached a standard determined by the Pro Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the Program Convenor, the Degree may be conferred 'with Distinction'.
Back to topPractical Experience
Laboratory skills and professional skills attachments are integrated throughout the 5 years of the Bachelor of Medicine curriculum.
Back to topProfessional Accreditation
After completing a one year internship, graduates can be registered for medical practice in Australia and New Zealand. The degree is also recognised in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland by the General Medical Council (UK), in Singapore by the Singapore Medical Council. Registration may be possible in other countries after passing an examination set by the registration bodies of those countries.
Back to topInternational Students
Places for International students within the program are filled via contractual agreements with specific overseas institutions. In addition, limited places are reserved for International students entering via the University of Newcastle International Foundation Program.
Back to topSpecial Needs
Under Academic Senate resolution (01:335) (28 November 2001), the Faculty accepts that it is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations for students with special needs, in liaison with the Student Support Unit, which offers practical assistance and advice to students with a disability or chronic illness. The Faculty will seek advice from the Student Support Unit as to what constitutes "reasonable accommodations" under Anti-Discrimination legislation.
Back to topAdditional Information
The B Medicine program and future professional practice is both mentally and physically demanding. Prospective students should be aware that physical capabilities sufficient to perform all aspects of routine medical practices, such as physical examination, and routine medical and surgical procedures, are required to meet program requirements. The B Medicine curriculum is centred on problem-based learning with clinical and basic sciences integrated throughout the program.
Students in this program may also be required to spend a period of time in the University's Department of Rural Health based in Tamworth in rural NSW or in the Central Coast Clinical Unit based in Gosford. Whilst attending one of these centres, students are responsible for finding their own accommodation and for all travel, accommodation and related expenses. Applicants should be aware of this requirement when applying for entry to the B Medicine program.
Back to topRequirements and Structure
The Bachelor of Medicine requires five years of full time study. Student enrol in six courses in Year 1, four courses in Years 2, 4 and 5, and 3 courses in Year 3.
Most courses/units within the Bachelor of Medicine - Joint Medical Program involve clinical placements and these placements vary in length. Applicants should be aware that students enrolled in the Bachelor of Medicine Joint Medical Program will be required to undertake placement at Clinical School locations away from their university of enrolment.
Students will be required to spend up to 4 semesters away from their university of enrolment (excluding the Year 3 Health Equity Selective placement). Student may elect to undertake placements of up to 2 years in an 'away' location. Students will be responsible for all costs associated with travel and accommodation for 'away' placements.
The Clinical Schools are:
- The School of Rural Medicine (New England)/The Rural Clinical School (Newcastle) consisting of hospitals at Tamworth, Armidale, Taree, Moree and primary care settings across the Upper Hunter and New England regions.
- The Greater Newcastle Clinical School consisting of John Hunter, Newcastle Mater, Belmont, Maitland and James Fletcher Hospitals, the Royal Newcastle Centre, and primary care settings in the Lower Hunter Region.
- The Central Coast Clinical School consisting of Gosford and Wyong Hospitals and primary care settings in the Central Coast region.
Back to topTransition Arrangements
Students who fail both Sem 2 MEDI3015 and Semester 2 MEDI3016 courses in 2008 will need to enrol into MEDI3017 in Sem 1, 2009. Students who fail either Sem 2 MEDI3015 or Sem 2 MEDI3016 courses in 2008, will need to enrol into MEDI3018 in Sem 2, 2009. Students who fail Sem 2 MEDI3013 course in 2008, will need to enrol into MEDI3013 in Sem 1, 2009. Students who fail Sem 2 MEDI3014 course in 2008, will need to enrol into MEDI3014 in Sem 1, 2009. Students who fail either Sem 1 MEDI3013, MEDI3015 or MEDI3016 and either Sem 2 MEDI3013, MEDI3015 or MEDI3016 courses in 2008, will need to enroll into MEDI3017 in Sem 1, 2009.
MEDI4011, MEDI4012, MEDI4013 and MEDI4014 will be retained in 2010. Students who fail a Year 4 course in 2009, will be required to re-enrol into that course in 2010, prior to undertaking Year 5.
Students who fail MEDI4011 and/orMEDI4012 in 2010 must enrol in MEDI4016 (40 units) in 2011. Students who fail MEDI4013 and/or MEDI4014 in 2010 must enrol in MEDI4015 (40 units) in 2011.
Back to topCourse Information
| Back to topCore Courses | |||
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| Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
| MEDI1011 | Introduction to Professional Practice Semester 1 offer only. | Semester 1 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| MEDI1012 | Introduction to Medical Science Semester 1 offer only. | Semester 1 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| MEDI1013 | Introduction to Public Health Semester 1 offer only. | Semester 1 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| MEDI1014 | Professional Practice 1 Semester 2 offer only. Must have a current First Aid Certificate. | Semester 2 (Callaghan) | 20 units |
| MEDI1015 | Medical Science 1 Semester 2 offer only. Must have a current First Aid Certificate. | Semester 2 (Callaghan) | 20 units |
| MEDI2011 | Professional Practice 2 Semester 1 offer only. Must have successfully completed MEDI1011, MEDI1012, MEDI1013, MEDI1014 and MEDI1015. | Semester 1 (Callaghan) | 20 units |
| MEDI2012 | Medical Science 2 Semester 1 offer only. Must have successfully completed MEDI1011, MEDI1012, MEDI1013, MEDI1014 and MEDI1015. | Semester 1 (Callaghan) | 20 units |
| MEDI2013 | Professional Practice 3 Semester 2 offer only. Must have successfully completed MEDI1011, MEDI1012, MEDI1013, MEDI1014 and MEDI1015. | Semester 2 (Callaghan) | 20 units |
| MEDI2014 | Medical Science 3 Semester 2 offer only. Must have successfully completed MEDI1011, MEDI1012, MEDI1013, MEDI1014 and MEDI1015. | Semester 2 (Callaghan) | 20 units |
| MEDI3014 | Health Equity Selectives Semester 2 offer only. Must have successfully completed MEDI2011, MEDI2012, MEDI2013 and MEDI2014. Full-time students enrolled in MEDI3014 must enrol concurrently in MEDI3018. | Semester 2 (Callaghan) | 20 units |
| MEDI3017 | Chronic Diseases and Sub-Speciality Clinical Practice 1 Semester 1 offer only. Must have successfully completed MEDI2011, MEDI2012, MEDI2013 and MEDI2014. | Semester 1 (Callaghan) | 40 units |
| MEDI3018 | Chronic Diseases and Sub-Speciality Clinical Practice 2 Semester 2 offer only. Must have successfully completed MEDI2011, MEDI2012, MEDI2013 and MEDI2014. Full-time students enrolled in MEDI3018 must enrol concurrently in MEDI3014. | Semester 2 (Callaghan) | 20 units |
| MEDI4015 | Women and Childrens Health Semester 1 and 2 offered on a rotational basis. Must have successfully completed MEDI3014, MEDI3017 and MEDI3018. | Semester 1 (Callaghan) Semester 1 (MANNINGHSP) Semester 1 (TAMWTH_HSP) Semester 2 (Callaghan) Semester 2 (MANNINGHSP) Semester 2 (TAMWTH_HSP) | 40 units |
| MEDI4016 | Medicine & Surgery Semester 1 and 2 offered on a rotational basis. Must have successfully completed MEDI3014, MEDI3017 and MEDI3018. | Semester 1 (Callaghan) Semester 1 (MANNINGHSP) Semester 1 (TAMWTH_HSP) Semester 2 (Callaghan) Semester 2 (MANNINGHSP) Semester 2 (TAMWTH_HSP) | 40 units |
| MEDI5011 | Medicine Semester 1 and 2 offered on a rotational basis. Must have successfully completed MEDI4011, MEDI4012, MEDI4013 and MEDI4014. Full-time students enrolled in MEDI5011 must enrol concurrently in MEDI5012. | Semester 1 (Callaghan) Semester 1 (MANNINGHSP) Semester 1 (TAMWTH_HSP) Semester 2 (Callaghan) Semester 2 (MANNINGHSP) Semester 2 (TAMWTH_HSP) | 20 units |
| MEDI5012 | Psychiatry/Primary Health Care Selective Semester 1 and 2 offered on a rotational basis. Must have successfully completed MEDI4011, MEDI4012, MEDI4013 and MEDI4014. Full-time students enrolled in MEDI5012 must enrol concurrently in MEDI5011. | Semester 1 (Callaghan) Semester 1 (MANNINGHSP) Semester 1 (TAMWTH_HSP) Semester 2 (Callaghan) Semester 2 (MANNINGHSP) Semester 2 (TAMWTH_HSP) | 20 units |
| MEDI5013 | Anaesthesia & ICU/Oncology & Palliative Care Semester 1 and 2 offered on a rotational basis. Must have successfully completed MEDI4011, MEDI4012, MEDI4013 and MEDI4014. Full-time students enrolled in MEDI5013 must enrol concurrently in MEDI5014. | Semester 1 (Callaghan) Semester 1 (MANNINGHSP) Semester 1 (TAMWTH_HSP) Semester 2 (Callaghan) Semester 2 (MANNINGHSP) Semester 2 (TAMWTH_HSP) | 20 units |
| MEDI5014 | Surgery/Emergency Medicine Semester 1 and 2 offered on a rotational basis. Must have successfully completed MEDI4011, MEDI4012, MEDI4013 and MEDI4014. Full-time students enrolled in MEDI5014 must enrol concurrently in MEDI5013. | Semester 1 (Callaghan) Semester 1 (MANNINGHSP) Semester 1 (TAMWTH_HSP) Semester 2 (Callaghan) Semester 2 (MANNINGHSP) Semester 2 (TAMWTH_HSP) | 20 units |
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