Program handbook

Description

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.


Program learning outcomes

On successful completion of the program students will have:

  • Practise medicine based on an integrated body of knowledge and guided by evidence
  • Respect the primacy of patient interests
  • Demonstrate ethical and socially responsible practice
  • Be committed to life-long continuous educational development

Details

Information correct as atMar 19, 2024 7:40 pm
Program code10379
AQF level

Level 7 Bachelor Degree

Mode of delivery
  • Face to Face
Duration
  • Australian students - 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent.
  • International students - 5 years full-time.
Selection Rank

This program was not offered in 2021, there is currently no commencing student profile available.

Find out more about Selection Ranks

Term typeSemesters
Fees
  • International students - AUD72,705 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
    Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units) Find out more about fees
Relevant University rules and policies
CRICOS Code000757K

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Credit transfer

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.

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.


Compulsory program requirements

Laboratory skills and professional skills attachments are integrated throughout the 5 years of the Bachelor of Medicine curriculum.

Post-admission requirements

  • First Aid Certificate

    First Aid Certificate

  • Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 Student Undertaking

    Signed Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 Student Undertaking

  • NSW Health Verification Requirements

    NSW Health Verification Requirements

  • Working With Children Check

    Students must obtain a Working with Children Check.

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.

MEDI5016 - Critical Care

MEDI5015 - Medicine / Psychiatry / Palliative Care / PHCS

MEDI4016 - Medicine and Surgery

MEDI4015 - Womens Adolescents and Childrens Health


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 are able to apply for registration in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore and UK. Registration may also possible in other countries.


Academic requirements for program completion

Total units required

400 units

Program duration

5 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 8 years maximum.

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 Bachelor of Medicine - JMP requires five years of full time study. Students enrol in six courses in Year 1 (including one 10 unit elective), four courses in Year 2, three courses in Year 3, two courses in Year 4 and two courses in Year 5.

Most courses/units within the Bachelor of Medicine - JMP involve clinical placements and these placements vary in length. Applicants should be aware that students enrolled in the Bachelor of Medicine - JMP will be required to undertake placement at Clinical School locations away from their university of enrolment.

During Years 4 and 5, all students are required to complete at least one year (two semesters) at a metropolitan clinical school (Hunter/Central Coast). To the greatest extent, students will be allocated to their clinical school of choice; however the JMP will allocate both University of Newcastle and University of New England enrolled students by ballot in instances where clinical placements remain unfilled.

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

Download a program plan from the list below for the year/term that you commenced or transitioned into this program.

The Program Plan provides information on the structure and rules of your program. Used in conjunction with your Program Handbook, it is designed to be used as an enrolment guide.

You can track your progress by ticking off the courses you have completed and plan your current and future enrolment.

Additional documents


Program structure

Students are advised to read their program handbook information in conjunction with the program plans for course sequence/enrolment advice. Please refer to the Program Plan for the year that you commenced, or transitioned into, this program - Program Plans are available above.

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Core

Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
MEDI1011Introduction to Professional PracticeNot currently offered10 units
MEDI1012Introduction to Medical ScienceNot currently offered10 units
MEDI1013Introduction to Public HealthNot currently offered10 units
MEDI1014Professional Practice 1Not currently offered20 units
MEDI1015Medical Science 1Not currently offered20 units
MEDI2011Professional Practice 2Not currently offered20 units
MEDI2012Medical Science 2Not currently offered20 units
MEDI2013Professional Practice 3Not currently offered20 units
MEDI2014Medical Science 3Not currently offered20 units
MEDI3014Health Equity SelectivesNot currently offered20 units
MEDI3017General Practice and Subspecialties 1Not currently offered40 units
MEDI3018General Practice and Subspecialties 2Not currently offered20 units
MEDI4015Womens Adolescents and Childrens Health
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Hunter Clinical School)
40 units
MEDI4016Medicine and Surgery
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Hunter Clinical School)
40 units
MEDI5015Medicine / Psychiatry / Palliative Care / PHCS
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Hunter Clinical School)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Hunter Clinical School)
40 units
MEDI5016Critical Care
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Hunter Clinical School)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Hunter Clinical School)
40 units

Honours

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'.

Students wishing to undertake an Honours year should consider the Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) program


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 B Medicine - 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 B Medicine - JMP 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.

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.


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.