Undergraduate Guide 2022 Sydney

Accreditation The Doctor of Medicine degree is accredited by the Australian Medical Council as meeting national standards of medical education. All domestic graduates are currently guaranteed intern (junior doctor) positions in WA and are eligible to apply for such positions throughout Australia. NOTREDAME.EDU.AU | 89 88 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA UNDERGRADUATE GUIDE Why study this? Areas of Study Pre-Medicine Certificate Fremantle 4 courses taken during an UG degree at Notre Dame Code 0096 Studying for a Doctor of Medicine (MD) is demanding and entry is highly competitive. The Pre-Medicine Certificate is designed for students who are interested in applying for Medicine at Notre Dame, Fremantle upon the completion of their undergraduate degree. Spanning three compulsory subjects and one elective, these subjects are studied alongside your undergraduate degree. Over the course of your studies, you will undertake subjects such as Health, Medicine and Society; Culture Care, Diversity and Universality; Human Caring through Service Learning; as well as an elective in areas like Aboriginal People, Behavioural Science, Biological Science, Counselling Skills and more. You will be guided by the Pre-Medicine Certificate Team who will help you with your journey through the Pre-Medicine Certificate program. Please Note: The completion of the Pre-Medicine Certificate does not guarantee you entry to the School of Medicine. However, should you meet the required GPA and GAMSAT scores, and successfully complete the Pre-Medicine Certificate program, you will automatically progress to the interview stage for graduate Medicine at Notre Dame’s Fremantle Campus. The Pre-Medicine Certificate is a flexible program which runs concurrently with your undergraduate degree, thus the following is an example. Year One Health, Medicine & Society – Semester 1 Culture Care, Diversity & Universality – Semester 2 Year Two Elective by negotiation i.e. Aboriginal People – Semester 1 Human Caring through Service Learning – Semester 2 The Pre-Medicine Certificate tuition fees will depend on the selected courses of study and must be paid upfront (i.e a student cannot access CSP or FEE-HELP). Doctor of Medicine (Postgraduate) Fremantle 4 years FT Code 5141 Fee Type CSP / BMP* At the School of Medicine, Fremantle we are committed to providing an education that not only teaches the science and craft of medicine, but also develops holistic and devoted medical practitioners. It is for this reason that our entry requirements are based on more than your test scores, with traits such as leadership, community contribution and purpose highly regarded. This degree gives you the opportunity to complement your technical skills and medical knowledge with a thorough grounding in bioethics, professionalism and communication skills. The School embraces its responsibility for improving healthcare outcomes for all Australians. This commitment provides better understanding of Indigenous Australians and creates opportunities for students to experience rural and remote medicine and a curriculum that embeds advocacy and social justice. There is a focus on small group teaching and problem-based learning combined with rich clinical experiences, particularly in the third and fourth years. At the heart of the degree is a research stream that builds student capabilities over the four years and encourages life- long learning. This degree also examines the special health needs of Indigenous people and rural communities in WA. *Bonded Medical Place Year One Foundations of a Medical Vocation Year Two Foundations of Clinical Practice Year Three Clinical Apprenticeships/Clinical Apprenticeships in a Rural Setting, Systematic Research Inquiry Year Four Preparation for Internship