Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery

Overview

Medicine is an exciting and challenging profession. The University of Wollongong Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery aims to produce knowledgeable, caring and competent graduates, well prepared to practice medicine under supervision as interns and subsequently to commence postgraduate vocational training in any area of medicine. The course also aims to impart knowledge, attitudes and skills that will enable graduates to practise ethical and scientifically-based health care with a high level of skill and social responsibility, and continue to develop their knowledge and skills throughout their career. The Graduate School of Medicine is committed to producing excellent medical practitioners who are committed to work in regional, rural and remote communities.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

To qualify for admission to the University of Wollongong - Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised institution completed no more than 10 years prior to course commencement, and must have completed the Graduate Australian Medical Schools Admission Test (GAMSAT). Further information on applying for admission, including information on the necessary portfolio for admission, is available from UniAdvice.

The English language entry criteria will be as indicated on the University website: www.uow.edu.au/prospective/international/english/index.html

In order to attend clinical placements, students are required to have a Criminal Record Check and complete a Prohibited Employment Declaration. Students are also required to comply with NSW Health Department Circular 'Occupational Screening and Vaccination Against Infectious Diseases', available on the NSW Health Department website.  Students who do not meet these requirements will not be able to attend clinical placements and therefore will not be able to enrol in the course. Students should read the information found in the Additional Information section.

Medical students are registered with the National Medical Board, and subject to the provisions of that body in relation to issues affecting fitness to practice. Further information can be found at http://www.medicalboard.gov.au

Course Requirements

Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery requires the successful completion of 192 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.

The program takes four years to complete and is divided into 4 phases which each contain an integrated program of coursework and clinical experience.

Course Program

Each Phase must be completed satisfactorily before students may progress to the next Phase. Grades for each Phase will be declared at the end of the phase.

Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery is a prescribed course with specific course rules regarding course progression including minimum rate of progress. Students are advised to refer to the University Course Rules for further information.

Note: That the MBBS program works on extended Academic year, generally commencing in early February and concluding early December.

Professional Recognition

Upon completion of a University of Wollongong Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery, graduates will have an extensive range of career options. Graduates may undertake work in private or public health, research, aid organizations, the defence forces, or a combination of these areas. There are many specialties available to graduates after completion of the University of Wollongong Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery, including:

Accident and emergency, anaesthesia, dermatology, general practice, geriatric medicine, intensive care, medical administration, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, occupational medicine, ophthalmology, paediatrics, oncology, cardiology, neurology, pathology, histopathology, microbiology, psychiatry, public health medicine, radiology, rehabilitation medicine, sexual health, sports medicine or surgery.

After completion of the MBBS degree, Australian graduates are required to complete an intern year in an Australian hospital as a prerequisite to full medical registration. These internships may not be available to graduates who are not Australian citizens. Further information can be found at http://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/

Further Information

Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: Graduate School of Medicine - gsm_info@uow.edu.au or Phone - +61 2 4221 5925