Doctor of Medicine via Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised)(Integrated Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice Major)
University of Western Australia - Crawley
Overview
Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised)
The Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised) is a practical degree providing learning across a broad area of health and medical disciplines, designed to articulate with UWA’s health professional degrees. Multiple specialisations within the biomedical disciplines are offered to enable breadth and depth of learning in your field of interest, including Aboriginal Health, Human Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology Microbiology and Pathology.
Why study this degree at UWA:
You’ll be taught by world-class researchers in cutting-edge laboratories and teaching spaces
You’ll learn from and network with many bright minds, including the state’s leading clinicians and biomedical scientists
You’ll engage with your fellow students and expert teaching academics from day one at UWA and in two units every semester, creating an exceptional cohort feel and student experience
Doctor of Medicine
The UWA Doctor of Medicine (MD) aims to produce graduates committed to the wellbeing of the patient, community and society as responsible, accountable, scholarly, capable and caring doctors. This course prepares graduates with the clinical and professional attributes required for successful internships and future training. The course is accredited by the Australian Medical Council and graduates are able to be registered for professional practice as a doctor.
Why study this degree at UWA:
- UWA has taught medicine for more than 60 years and is ranked 29th in the world for Clinical Medicine and 33rd for Human Biological Sciences (ARWU 2020)
- The Doctor of Medicine (MD) is accredited by The Australian Medical Council as a course recognised for medical pre-registration in Australia
- UWA is the only Australian Medical School to have a longitudinal mentoring program whereby all medical students have a clinical mentor involved in students’ professional development for the duration of the course.
Career opportunities: Doctor (Medical Practitioner), Surgeon, Cardiologist, Paediatrician, Neurologist
Majors
Students who complete the Integrated Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice extended major (IMSCP) are eligible for one year of credit towards the Doctor of Medicine
Integrated Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice (Extended Major)
The IMSCP extended major is only available to students who are offered an Assured Pathway to the Doctor of Medicine. It draws on all biomedical scientific disciplines to understand and manage human disease and illness, and commences foundational learning about the roles of a doctor. February intake only.
Career opportunities:
Medical Practitioner*
* Postgraduate study required
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite subjects of your major, UCAT ANZ, interview
ATAR or equivalent Chemistry and Mathematics Applications or higher recommended.
(1) A competitive selection process will apply.
Recommended subjects:
The following ATAR or equivalent subjects are recommended, or may be taken as Level 1 university units:
- Chemistry
- Biology or Human Biology
- Maths Applications or above
Potential Career Outcomes
ATAR & Selection Rank
The ATAR and Selection Rank profile is not available as this is a new course.
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Western Australia website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Western Australia
Campus
Crawley
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Health Sciences
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: Unknown
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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