Bachelor of Medicine - Joint Medical Program
Why study the Bachelor of Medicine - Joint Medical Program at UNE?
Yearly Admission Process:
1. Register to sit the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Services Admissions Test (UMAT) in June; and
2. Apply Direct On-line to the Joint Medical Program (JMP) (either standard non-rural or RRAS) by 30 September; and
3. Apply through the Universities Admission Centre (NSW and ACT) by 30 September.
The B Medicine - Joint Medical Program (BMed-JMP) is offered jointly by the University of Newcastle and the University of New England. The curriculum for this program will be identical at both institutions. Applicants successful in gaining entry to the BMed - JMP will be offered a place at either University of Newcastle or University of New England based on the preference listed on their JMP direct on-line University application.
The BMed-JMP curriculum is centred on problem-based learning with clinical and basic sciences integrated throughout the program. Clinical exposure begins in first year and continues throughout the program.
The BMed-JMP and future professional practice is both mentally and physically demanding. Prospective students should be aware that physical capabilities sufficient to perform all aspects of routine medical practices, such as physical examination, and routine medical and surgical procedures, are required in order to meet program requirements.
Information booklets (University of Newcastle/University of New England 'Bachelor of Medicine - Joint Medical Program Selection Procedure 2011') will be distributed to secondary schools in NSW and the ACT in late July. The booklet will be available online at www.newcastle.edu.au/jmp or from the Enquiry Centre, University of Newcastle or from the School of Rural Medicine, University of New England from July.
For UMAT application forms and information booklets contact the UMAT Office, ACER Assessment Services, Private Bag 55, Camberwell, VIC 3124 or call (03) 9277 5746 or http://umat.acer.edu.au.
Career Opportunities
Examples include medical practice or medical research (with further study)
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
5 Years Full-timeFEES
Commonwealth Supported PlaceATAR / OP
N/A / N/A2011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, On CampusHow to Apply
Domestic Students
All students apply directly to the Joint Medical Program and lodge a UAC application . This course is only available on-campus (Armidale or Newcastle).
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| Course Type | Undergraduate | ||||||
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| 2010 ATAR | N/A | ||||||
| 2010 OP | N/A | ||||||
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place | ||||||
| Total Credit Points | 240 | ||||||
| Benefits | A student may exit with a Bachelor of Medical Science after completing 144 credit points of the Bachelor of Medicine - Joint Medical Program: a minimum of 120 credit points of the Bachelor of Medicine - Joint Medical Program including MEDI3017 and 24 credit points as approved by the Course Coordinator of which 12 credit points shall be at 300-level. The Bachelor of Medical Science is restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Medicine- Joint Medical Program, who wish to discontinue their studies after 3 years of full time study in the program. After completing 144 credit points, a student can also apply to take a leave of absence from the Bachelor of Medicine to undertake a one year full-time Bachelor or Medical Science with Honours. The latter is designed to provide students with training in research methods and in the verbal and written communication of research results. Students carry out a research project which may be conducted at other sites within Australia or overseas, provided the candidate is able to attend the seminars and has a supervisor from the Faculty willing to oversee their progress. |
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| How to apply |
All students apply directly to the Joint Medical Program and lodge a UAC application . This course is only available on-campus (Armidale or Newcastle). For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | Admission to candidature shall be determined on the basis of previous Year 12 studies, or Higher education qualifications, and results of the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admissions Test (UMAT); and interview as determined by the Joint Medical Program Governing Committee. Assumed knowledge is any two units of English. Rural/Remote students: Students who can demonstrate a significant rural/remote background may be eligible to apply under the Rural/Remote Admissions Scheme (RRAS). For further information call the Enquiry Centre, University of Newcastle (02) 4921 5000 or School of Rural Medicine, University of New England (02) 6773 3877. Indigenous students: May apply for admission through the Bachelor of Medicine-Joint Medical Program (BMed-JMP) Indigenous Medical Entry Program. Indigenous students wishing to be considered for entry to the BMed-JMP for 2011 must submit a UAC application by 30 October 2010 including B Medicine (780000 CSP). For further information concerning indigenous selection and application requirements call Wollotuka Institute, University of Newcastle (02 4921 6863), or the Oorala Aboriginal Centre,University of New England (02) 6773 3034. |
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| Additional Requirements | In addition to submitting a UAC application for 2011, you must: 1 submit a B Medicine - JMP direct online university application with the Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle by 30 September 2010. Late applications will not be accepted. Applications open in August and can be found at www.newcastle.edu.au/jmp 2 register to sit the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admissions Test (UMAT) with the UMAT office by 4 June 2010. A fee of $200 will apply. Late applications will be accepted until 18 June 2010. An additional late fee of $55 will apply. 3 include 780000 (CSP) B Medicine as a preference on the UAC application by 29 November 2010. 4 attend a UMAT session at the nominated test site on 28 July 2010. 5 attend an interview during November or December, 6 be selected in competition with other eligible applicants. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Candidates will be required to spend up to 2 semesters away from their university of enrolment while undertaking clinical placements. Time spent in the Year 3 Health Equity Selective and the Year 5 Primary Health Care Selective shall not be included in the minimum 2-semester clinical placement requirement. Candidates may elect to undertake placements of up to 2 years in an approved 'away' location. Candidates will be responsible for all costs associated with travel and accommodation for 'away' placements. |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing will not be granted towards the course. Under the terms of the Joint Medical Program, the University of New England policy on advanced standing does not apply. |
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| Academic Colours |
Peony Red (BCC 37) |
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Admission to Candidature
This information can be found at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/program/10379.html
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be five years as a full-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 240 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 240 cps |
| Total | 240 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Bachelor of Medicine - Joint Medical Program.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the Bachelor of Medicine - Joint Medical Program after 3 years of full-time study in the course may be eligible to exit with the Bachelor of Medical Science on completion of 144 credit points of the Bachelor of Medicine - Joint Medical Program: a minimum of 120 credit points of the Bachelor of Medicine - Joint Medical Program including MEDI3017 and 24 credit points as approved by the course coordinator of which 12 credit points shall be at 300-level.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.