Recommended Study Sequence

 

 

Based on an innovative curriculum that is tailored to the Western Sydney context, the Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery combines problem-based learning and intensive clinical practice with leading theory and research.

 As a first and second year student, you’ll be set a problem each week, and the lectures, resources, clinical practice and research for that week will focus on the learning that this problem creates or poses. From third to fifth year, you’ll rotate through clinical placements across the whole of Greater Western Sydney and rural NSW, ensuring the utmost competence and confidence in your future career.

What’s more, you’ll be studying at one of Australia’s newest medical research and education facilities. You will be stimulated, challenged and inspired, and have access to the most modern classroom and laboratory facilities, simulated learning spaces, problem-based learning rooms, anatomy laboratories snd computer labs, as well as a three floor specialist building dedicated to basic and applied medical research.

Medical graduates of the University of Western Sydney will be distinguished by:
»» the capacity to welcome and facilitate change
»» a commitment to life-long learning
»» a capacity and preparedness to work in conjunction with other services where appropriate in locations where health is poor and health care resources are limited
»» an ability to work competently across the continuum of community, primary, secondary and tertiary care
»» an understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of preventive medicine
»» an ability to resolve the tension between the medical practitioner’s responsibility to the individual and responsibility to the community
»» a commitment to the scientific method and evidence-based practice.

Course Details

UAC Code		Campus	ATAR
705750	CSP	Campbelltown	NA

Duration

5 years full-time.

Recommended Studies

Chemistry

Practical Experience/Internship/Clinical

Students in years 3 to 5 will be rotating through clinical placements across the whole of Greater Western Sydney and also possibly rural NSW.

An internship of one year in NSW is a requirement of registration. Internships are organised by the NSW Institute of Medical Education and Training, or similar bodies in other States.

How to Apply

For all information about applying to the MBBS and access to application forms, please visit the School of Medicine pages.

A Career in Medicine and Surgery

As a graduate of the Medicine and Surgery Program, you'll be more than just highly skilled; you'll be ready for your internship and training in a specialty. You'll be able to choose from a range of career options, including:

• Medical Practice (either general or specialised) – The MBBS prepares students to become practising doctors within Australia and New Zealand, or many other countries in the world. To practise in Australia or New Zealand, you must first complete a year's internship to become registered. To then practise independently you must complete additional specialist training. The training required varies with the specialty chosen and can take 3-7 years. (A minimum time of three years is required for General Practice, but a minimum six years is required to become a surgeon.)
• Medical Administration
• Medical Research – UWS may (subject to approval by the University Senate) offer you the chance to acquire an honours degree (Bachelor of Medical Research (Hons)), by adding another year to the MBBS.  You may also pursue a research career part-way through specialty training (after your MBBS) by applying to complete a PhD or Doctor of Medicine (The Doctor of Medicine is not yet on offer at UWS and is subject to approval by the University Senate).
• Medical Teaching – Medical teaching careers usually involve gaining an academic post in a University, but practising doctors also commonly teach as part of their work. You may be involved in the education of medical students, the training of resident medical officers, or the training of registrars.

Do you need more information?

For information on the application process, please refer to the School of Medicine web pages. It is important that you understand the process as there is criteria in addition to the UAC Application that you must meet to be considered.

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