Entry to this program is competitive, with a limited number of available places. Typically, offers for this program are made at the end of the year, coinciding with the release of ATARs.
The Doctor of Medicine is part of the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (Joint Medical Program). For further information about this program and how to apply, please refer to the Joint Medical Program website.
Program handbook
Description
The Joint Medical Program is a two stage five year program comprising of a Bachelor of Medical Science (stage one) and Doctor of Medicine (stage two) offered jointly in partnership by the University of Newcastle and the University of New England. The program consists of three phases across the five years where stage two consists of Phase 3 (Years 4 and 5). Phase 3 is clinically orientated where students rotate through clinical placements, undertake a Student Selected Pathway and complete a Structured Reflective Option. In Year 4, students complete placements in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Medicine and Psychiatry. Year 5 is termed a pre-internship year which is designed to prepare students for internship. The clinical placements are in Surgery, Medicine, Critical Care and Trauma, and General Practice. During Year 4, students will consolidate their research method skills and complete the project proposed in Stage One (Year 3). The Student Selected Pathway is an opportunity for students to explore special interest areas within the broad categories of: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples health; Global Health; Health Professional Education; Laboratory Medicine; and Rural Health. Time is allocated in Year 4 for course and preparatory work in Year 4 for the experience in Year 5. The Structured Selective Option is an opportunity to explore other areas of interest and/or to consolidate knowledge and skills. This is available in Year 4. On completion of Stage Two, students will have completed the requirements for the Doctor of Medicine. Students will graduate with both the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine on a single testamur.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Demonstrated that they are patient-centred, compassionate and ethical
- Demonstrated that they have integrated and advanced knowledge and high level of clinical skills
- Demonstrated that they are self-aware, reflective and have well developed theoretical knowledge and reasoning skills
- Demonstrated a positive attitude to life-long learning and the sharing of knowledge
- Demonstrated that they can contribute to published research and critically analyse findings
- Demonstrated that they have a global and community focus on healthcare delivery
- Demonstrated that they are effective communicators and can advocate for their patients and for change in healthcare
- Demonstrated that they can work effectively as team members and accept accountability as team leaders
- Demonstrated that they respect and embrace the history, culture and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Demonstrated that they are committed to providing culturally competent, holistic, patient-centred care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Details
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| Program code | 40047 |
| AQF level | Level 9 Masters Degree (Extended) |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Doctor of Medicine, students must have completed stage one of the Joint Medical Program, the Bachelor of Medical Science. There are no other avenues for entry.
English Language Requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 7
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 7
Credit transfer
There are no credit transfer/articulation arrangements for entry to the Bachelor of Medical Science or the Doctor of Medicine at The University of Newcastle, except for 80 units from the Bachelor of Medical Science (stage one) which is applied as specified credit for the Doctor of Medicine.
Compulsory program requirements
Students will complete clinical placements throughout the Doctor of Medicine.
Post-admission requirements
Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 Student Undertaking
Signed Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 Student Undertaking
NSW Health Verification Requirements
Mandatory NSW Health Verification Requirements must be met. More information is available here.
Compulsory program requirements - Review of progress
In addition to meeting the University's overall requirements for academic progression, students must satisfactorily complete the following courses to progress in their program.
MEDI6201B - Transition to Practice Part B
MEDI6101B - Integrated Medicine B
MEDI6103B - Research Project of Enquiry Part B
Professional recognition
Australian Medical Council
Graduates are able to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). After completing a one year internship, graduates can apply for registration in Australia and New Zealand. Registration in other countries may be possible upon application.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
240 units
Program duration
3 years full-time.
International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au
Program requirements
The Joint Medical Program requires five years of full time study with a maximum time allowed to complete stages one and two combined of eight years.
80 units from Year 3 (stage one) of the Bachelor of Medical Science is applied as specified credit for the Doctor of Medicine. The remaining 160 units are completed in Years 4 and 5.
Students are required to enrol in both the A and B courses at the beginning of the academic year but will only be charged for a maximum of 40 units per semester unless approved to complete above the normal student load.
Courses titled with an A and B must be taken in order starting with A and the result for the A and B courses is assigned to the B course. A fail result will require the student to repeat both A and B.
Most courses/units within the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine - JMP involve clinical placements and these placements vary in length. Applicants should be aware that students enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine will be required to undertake placement at Clinical School locations away from their university of enrolment.
Stage two of the program is predominantly clinical placements. There are two streams: a Rural Stream and an Urban Stream. Students must indicate preferences for which stream they wish to follow during Year 3 of the Bachelor of Medical Science, and a ballot will be used if there are any unfilled clinical placements. Students who select, or are balloted to, the Rural Stream will be required to spend one year in a rural school and one year in an urban school. Students who select, or are balloted to, the Urban Stream will spend all or most of Phase 3 in urban schools and some may have individual rotations in rural schools.
Students are responsible for the costs associated with travel and accommodation for clinical placements.
The six JMP Clinical Schools are:
Urban
- Hunter Clinical School including John Hunter, Calvary Mater, Belmont and Hunter Valley hospitals
- Central Coast Clinical School based around Gosford and Wyong Hospitals
- Maitland Clinical School based around Maitland Hospital and Hunter Valley hospitals
Rural
- Manning Clinical School based around Taree Rural Referral Hospital
- Peel Clinical School based around Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital
- Tablelands Clinical School based around Armidale Rural Referral Hospital
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Additional documents
- MD-JMP Pathways October 2018 147.3 KB
Program structure
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Core
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| MEDI6101A | Integrated Medicine A |
| 25 units |
| MEDI6101B | Integrated Medicine B |
| 25 units |
| MEDI6102A | Pathways to Medical Practice Part A |
| 5 units |
| MEDI6102B | Pathways to Medical Practice Part B |
| 5 units |
| MEDI6103A | Research Project of Enquiry Part A |
| 10 units |
| MEDI6103B | Research Project of Enquiry Part B |
| 10 units |
| MEDI6201A | Transition to Practice Part A |
| 35 units |
| MEDI6201B | Transition to Practice Part B |
| 35 units |
| MEDI6202A | Pathways Experience Part A |
| 5 units |
| MEDI6202B | Pathways Experience Part B |
| 5 units |
Additional information
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
The Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine – Joint Medical Program (MD-JMP) is offered jointly by the University of Newcastle and the University of New England and has a common curriculum at both institutions. Applicants successful in gaining entry to the Bachelor of Medical Science will be offered a place at either the University of Newcastle or University of New England based on their stated enrolment location preferences listed on their JMP direct online university application. Enrolment in the Doctor of Medicine will be at the same University as enrolment for the Bachelor of Medical Science.
During clinical placement students will be required to wear properly fitted respirators. Fit testing is the process to ensure the respirator fits the wearers face snugly, creating a seal to minimise airbourne particles travelling through gaps between the wearer's skin and the respirator. Students will need to arrange and pay for their own fit testing before attending their first placement and every subsequent 12 months.
International students
All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international 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 College of International Education Foundation Program for Medicine.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.
Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.
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.
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