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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery |
Abbreviation: |
MBBS |
Home Faculty: |
Health and Behavioural Sciences |
Duration: |
4 years full-time |
Total Credit Points: |
192 cp |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn |
Location: |
Wollongong and Shoalhaven |
UOW Course Code: |
888 |
UAC Code: |
N/A |
CRICOS Code: |
054941G |
Overview
Medicine is potentially one of the most exciting and challenging of all professions. The University of Wollongong Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery aims to produce knowledgeable, caring and competent graduates, well prepared to practise 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 practice 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 and Bachelor of Surgery applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised institution completed no more than 10 years prior to course commencement and 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 Wollongong UniAdvice. International applicants must also satisfy the English language requirements for the course as detailed 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 (CRC) clearance card. To obtain this, students are requested to complete a CRC application form and sign a Working with Children Check form eight weeks prior to clinical placements. Before starting clinical placements, 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 practicum and therefore will not be able to enrol in the course. Further information is available at the end of this chapter.
Course Requirements
The University of Wollongong Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery requires 4 years of full-time study and satisfactory completion of 192 credit points. The program is divided into 4 phases which each contain an integrated program of coursework and clinical experience.
Course Program
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
Year 1 | |||
Phase 1 | |||
Medicine 1 |
Autumn |
24 | |
Medicine 1 |
Spring |
24 | |
Year 2 | |||
Phase 1 | |||
Medicine 1 |
Autumn |
24 | |
Phase 2 | |||
Medicine 2 |
Spring |
24 | |
Year 3 | |||
Phase 3 | |||
Medicine 3 |
Autumn |
24 | |
Medicine 3 |
Spring |
24 | |
Year 4 |
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Phase 3 | |||
Medicine 3 |
Autumn |
24 | |
Phase 4 | |||
Medicine 4 |
Spring |
24 | |
Each Phase must be completed satisfactorily before students may progress to the next Phase. If a student withdraws or does not satisfactorily complete a phase, they shall be required to repeat the entire phase. Grades for each Phase are only declared at the end of the phase.
The University of Wollongong Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery is a prescribed course with specific course rules regarding minimum rate of progress. Students are advised to refer to the University Course Rules for further information.
Note that due to the necessary inclusion of clinical placements, the dates for each session may vary from the normal UOW sessions.
Professional Recognition
Upon completion of a University of Wollongong Bachelor of Medicine and 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 and 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.
Australian graduates are required to complete an intern year in an Australian hospital as a prerequisite for full medical registration.
Further information regarding registration can be found at www.medeserv.com.au/nswmb/registration
Other Information
For further information, please contact
Keith McMullen
Curriculum Manager
Email: keithmc@uow.edu.au
