Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine
University of New South Wales - Sydney - Kensington
Overview
You can add this course to your preferences until Thursday 1 December 2023.
We are ranked among the world’s top 50 universities for Medicine. (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021).
Our six-year integrated Medicine program, which leads to the awards of Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMed)/Doctor of Medicine (MD), includes a compulsory Independent Learning Project (ILP) or Honours to ensure that all graduates acquire in-depth knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to medicine and its professional practice, and to improve and diversify future career prospects.
Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMed)
Collaborative learning and teamwork is an important component of the Bachelor of Medical Studies. Phase 1 begins with the Foundations course, leading into basic medical and social sciences in relation to the human life cycle, social, ethical and legal issues. Clinical and communication skills training commences from Phase 1. Phase 2 provides increased clinical exposure in hospitals placements combined with ongoing learning in biomedical sciences.
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
The MD includes the Independent Learning Project (ILP) or Honours followed by clinical courses in the disciplines of internal medicine, surgery, psychiatry, primary care, obstetrics, gynaecology and paediatrics. There is also an elective clinical course that could be undertaken interstate or overseas. Phase 3 consists of 10 eight-week courses with a clinical focus, includes relevant content from the biomedical sciences and the social sciences. Completion results in provisional registration, allowing commencement of a hospital internship before being recognised as a medical practitioner.
UNSW Medicine & Health offers select students an opportunity to complete the Medicine program at our Kensington, Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga campuses.
Bonded medical places: Refer to the Bonded Medical Program (BMP).
Students may choose to enrol in the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine.
Degree combinations
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine – 8 years full-time
Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine – 6 years full-time
Majors
Areas of study
Medicine. Content includes aspects of proactive and reactive approaches to health issues in both individuals and populations and is organised into three broad content streams – biomedical sciences, medical practice, social and behavioural aspects of health and illness.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Graduates who obtain full registration from the Medical Board of Australia are able to work as medical practitioners in hospitals and private practices. Further study and experience enable graduates to specialise in a specific area of medicine, such as general practice, paediatrics, cardiology, oncology, general surgery, orthopaedics, pathology, radiology or psychiatry. There are also opportunities in medical research, health policy and medical education.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 99.95 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 99.4 | 99.7 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 91.55 | 91.55 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of New South Wales website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
University of New South Wales
Campus
Sydney - Kensington
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Health Sciences
Indicative ATAR
91.55
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 8 years
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 124
- Campuses
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Canberra at ADFA Sydney - Kensington Sydney - Kensington/Online Sydney - Paddington
Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at University of New South Wales. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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