Doctor of Medicine and Surgery
PhD
In Canberra (Australia)
Description
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Type
PhD
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Location
Canberra (Australia)
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Duration
4 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
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Credits
192
The Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, Medicinae ac Chirurgiae Doctoranda, (MChD) is an AQF Level 9 Extended qualification. It is a comprehensive and varied four year course for graduate students looking to enter the rewarding field of medicine as professional medical practitioners. It aims to produce graduates who are committed to compassionate, ethical health care and the expansion of medical knowledge.The MChD is underpinned by four themes. Medical sciences covers a vast scope of ever changing and expanding knowledge that forms the basis of modern medicine. Clinical skills ensures the acquisition of knowledge is accompanied by communication skills, the ability to examine patients and critically appraise information. Population health addresses the relationship between humans, their society and environment. Professionalism and leadership develops these vital skills of a good doctor.The curriculum is built on important frameworks that explore the social foundations of medicine, develop understanding of the indigenous health context in Australia, and provide insights and experience in health care in rural and/or remote Australian settings.Consistent with the research intensive nature of ANU, our program also develops the research skills of our students.
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About this course
Applicants must have completed or be studying the final year of an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree or AQF Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree.All applicants must meet the University's English Language Admission Requirements for StudentsAdmission is based on:weighted grade point average (GPA) calculated from the results of the last three years of the most recent Bachelor Degree (25%);GAMSAT score (25%) and;Interview (50%)The minimum GPA for interview consideration is 5.6.All sections of the GAMSAT must be passed and an Overall Score of 55 or more achieved .A bonus...
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Subjects
- Surgery
- Leadership
- Quality
- Communication Skills
- Sound
- Project
- Medical
- Doctor
- Medical training
- Quality Training
- Communication Training
- Skills and Training
Course programme
The Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, Medicinae ac Chirurgiae Doctoranda, requires the completion of 192 units, which must consist of:
192 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
MEDI8011 Medicine 1A
MEDI8012 Medicine 1B
MEDI8013A Research Project
MEDI8013B Research Project
MEDI8020A Medicine 2
MEDI8020B Medicine 2
MEDI8030A Medicine 3
MEDI8030B Medicine 3
MEDI8040A Medicine 4
MEDI8040B Medicine 4
Enrolment in the following professional practice courses:
MEDI8015A Professional Practice 1A
MEDI8015B Professional Practice 1B
MEDI8025A Professional Practice 2
MEDI8025B Professional Practice 2
MEDI8035A Professional Practice 3
MEDI8035B Professional Practice 3
MEDI8045A Professional Practice 4
MEDI8045B Professional Practice 4
Doctor of Medicine and Surgery