2015 Medicine
LIFE AT UWS
Why Study Medicine at UWS?
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Degrees of success The Academy Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)/Bachelor of Arts
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Applicant checklist Providing Support through Scholarships
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Why study Medicine at UWS?
LEADING EDGE curriculum The UWS Medicine program is dedicated to delivering quality education and training, combining purpose built facilities with an intensive experiential curriculum designed to produce the clinicians and researchers of the future.
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PURPOSE BUILT FACILITIES The UWS School of Medicine building at the Campbelltown campus is a $52 million education and research facility. It was designed by Melbourne-based architectural firm Lyons, winners of the design competition organised by the University and the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. It includes specialist teaching and laboratory facilities, problembased learning tutorial rooms and state-of-the-art teaching equipment.
Fast track to a medical career At UWS, you can complete your medical degree in just five years, with recognition by the Medical Board of Australia and Medical Council of New Zealand. This degree is the beginning of your medical career with opportunities to pursue clinical practice, medical research, medical education and medical administration throughout your career. LEARNING THROUGH CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Students experience hospital environments from the very first week of their studies, and learn from some of Australia’s most experienced and respected medical practitioners and researchers. You can be sure you are fully prepared to enter an internship upon completion of your degree.
Find your niche A wide range of clinical placements in real-life medical and healthcare settings, including hospitals, GP clinics, and community health services, such as aged care, women’s health, migrant health, and disability services, will help you choose the right career path. At the University of Western Sydney you will undertake your training in communities across New South Wales, with a focus on Greater Western Sydney and rural NSW.
APPLE iPAD INITIATIVE We understand that technology is vital in today’s world and that is why, in 2015, UWS will provide all new commencing undergraduate students* with an Apple iPad which will enable them to engage in learning anytime, anywhere. (*terms and conditions apply).
Dynamic research culture UWS has a distinctive, high-impact research culture committed to enhancing our region’s cultural, economic, environmental and educational development. Our reputation for research excellence has placed us in the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) funding top 20, underlining our position among the best research institutions in the country. Our research centres and programs make real differences to contemporary life, attracting international, national and local interest.
Work in local communities For some UWS medical students, their experience of working in real-life medical settings has solidified their ambition to practise in the Greater Western Sydney region after graduation. Graduate Jesse Hall was one of the first students to undertake the Medicine in Context placement. ‘I was placed with the Macarthur Disability Service for six weeks. It’s a fantastic service and the staff are incredibly supportive and helpful. It was my first experience working with people with disabilities. It was challenging but a great experience and very rewarding,’ says Jesse.
The Academy At the University of western sydney
The Academy
Students enrolled in an Advanced Degree at UWS also automatically join The Academy. This program sets UWS apart as a cuttingedge institution and provides talented students with unprecedented skills through a premium academic experience, personal academic mentoring, hands-on industry exposure, networking opportunities and engagement with our various communities.
Students of The Academy will participate in exclusive workshops and events, collaborate on projects and initiatives and have support to bring their ideas to life. The students in The Academy will have experiences that will help change their world and shape the future. Explore the opportunities available at theacademy.uws.edu.au
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Bachelor of Medicine/ Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or Bachelor of Medicine/ Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)/Bachelor of Arts Advanced skills and lifelong learning are needed to work effectively in medicine and surgery today. The University of Western Sydney’s Medical Program provides that foundation. Our curriculum combines problem-based learning and intensive clinical practice with leading research. As a first or second year student, you will learn through the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. Lectures, resources, and clinical teaching will focus on the learning opportunities that each problem creates or poses. From third to fifth year, you will rotate through various clinical placements to ensure the utmost competence and confidence in your future career. PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Students in third to fifth years rotate through clinical placements across Greater Western Sydney and rural NSW. An internship of one year is a requirement of general registration in Australia. Internships are organised by the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) in NSW, or similar bodies in other states.
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UAC Code
Location
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ATAR
B Medicine/B Surgery (MBBS)
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Campbelltown
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N/A
B Medicine/B Surgery (MBBS)/B Arts
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Campbelltown
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Key: B = Bachelor of; A = Accelerated; F = Full-time; N/A = Not applicable, additional selection criteria apply.
Entry Requirements Selection is on the basis of: academic merit (ATAR or its equivalent, for those without a completed degree; grade point average in their most recent degree, for graduate applicants); results of the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT); and performance at an interview. For entry into the Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery for the 2015 cohort, an ATAR or equivalent of at least 95.5 (93.5 for applicants from Greater Western Sydney) is required for school leavers or those with an incomplete degree. For graduates, a grade point average of 5.6 is required (or 5.1 for GWS applicants). Please see the School website (uws.edu.au/medicine) for more information. For entry into the Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery/ Bachelor of Arts, a minimum ATAR of 99.85 is required. For more information about the additional selection criteria, please visit uws.edu.au/medicine
Professional Recognition Graduates will be eligible for registration by the Medical Board of Australia and its equivalent in New Zealand, and will be able to apply for registration in a number of overseas countries. General registration in Australia also requires successful completion of an approved internship, after completing your degree. Note: Many countries require foreign graduates to undergo some additional examination or other assessment before they are registered. Medical Research There are many opportunities for engagement in medical research during the standard Bachelor of Medicine/ Bachelor of Surgery degree. In addition, some students may wish to take a year off after the second or third year of the course to enrol for the Bachelor of Medical Research degree.
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Stephanie D’Souza Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) ‘I loved the vibe that I got at the UWS Open Day. The University seemed so genuine; a place that everyone and anyone could be included. I found there was an understanding and a tolerance for cultural and personal differences that created a really positive atmosphere. Looking around, I felt that it could be a place that I would really thrive in, and this was my deciding factor in selecting UWS. And even if the course you want seems out of reach, don’t give up because you can get there!’
Michael Fitzgerald Bachelor of Medicine/ Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) ‘The medical building is relatively new so all the equipment and resources are updated and valid. For someone who lives in the Greater Western Sydney region, having my university just 10 minutes away is a real bonus. Time saved travelling can be spent studying, socialising or working, without impacting too much on your lifestyle. If you are studying something you are interested in, then the work load is a lot more tolerable. Also, it encourages you to put the work in and get the best possible result out of your time at university.’ Aaron Johnson Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) ‘Studying Medicine at UWS provides an endless amount of valuable learning opportunities. UWS medical students are integrated into the clinical setting early, ensuring plenty of exposure to our future careers whilst also delivering effective teaching on campus about the scientific, social and community basis behind medical practice. The course is also a great launching pad for future doctors wishing to practise in Greater Western Sydney.’ 8
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THE CURRICULUM In the first two years of the course, you will study at the Campbelltown campus of the University and a clinical school either at Campbelltown/ Camden or Blacktown/Mt Druitt. In the later years, you may be required to spend one or more clinical rotations outside the Sydney metropolitan area, and will also be rotated to a substantial number of different locations within Sydney. What’s more, you will 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 modern classroom and laboratory facilities, simulated learning spaces, problem-based learning rooms, anatomy and computer laboratories, 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 lifelong learning »» an awareness of the rewards of working in areas of medical need »» their experience of Indigenous health »» an ability to work competently across the continuum of community, primary, secondary and tertiary care »» an understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of preventative 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 evidencebased practice.
Approximately 25 per cent of students will have the opportunity to undertake 12 months study at one of our rural clinical schools based at Bathurst and Lismore. Purpose-built student accommodation is available at both sites.
To graduate with a Bachelor of Medicine/ Bachelor of Surgery/Bachelor of Arts, you will complete the MBBS program and take a year off (ideally between second and third years or between third and fourth years) to study the Bachelor of Arts full-time.
In accordance with Government policy, 25 per cent of students will be offered Bonded Medical Places. For more information about the Bonded Medical Places Scheme, please see the information on the Department of Health and Ageing website – health.gov.au/bmpscheme
For detailed information about the course structure and units, visit myfuture.uws.edu.au
Alternatively, if you are determined to become a medical practitioner, but want to continue to undertake formal study in Arts, why not combine your medical studies with a Bachelor of Arts? UWS houses one of Australia’s leading schools for the study of the humanities, bringing together scholars in the humanities and social sciences with broad teaching and research interests, including anthropology, art history, film, media and visual cultures, history, literature, philosophy, political and social theory, languages and linguistics, psychology, religion, international relations, and interdisciplinary cultural studies including Asian studies, global studies and Islamic studies. For more information on the Arts degree, please see the Arts Area of Study brochure or visit myfuture.uws.edu.au Major Studies Medicine is a vertically and horizontally integrated curriculum, problem-based learning. Four themes run throughout the course: Patient Care; Health in the Community; Personal and Professional Development; and Scientific Basis of Medicine. Clinical exposure (contact with patients) begins in the first year and continues throughout the program. Core units and Electives To graduate with a Bachelor of Medicine/ Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), you will be required to complete the core units of Foundations of Medicine 1 and 2, and Integrated Clinical Rotations 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Further Studies Students meeting academic requirements during the course are also able to undertake an embedded Honours program within the MBBS. Career Opportunities As a graduate of the Medical Program, you will be able to choose from a range of career options, including: »» medical practice – the MBBS prepares students to become practising doctors within Australia, New Zealand and many other countries in the world. To practise in Australia or New Zealand, you must complete a one year approved internship to be eligible for general registration. To then qualify in a medical specialty, you must complete additional training. The training required varies with the specialty chosen and can take from three to six years »» medical research – UWS offers you the chance to acquire a separate research qualification (Bachelor of Medical Research), by adding another year to the Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery. You may also pursue a research career part-way through specialty training (after your Bachelor of Medicine/ Bachelor of Surgery) by applying to complete a PhD or Doctor of Medicine »» 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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander opportunities Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with an interest in completing the Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery are strongly encouraged to apply. The School of Medicine recognises the large Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population in Greater Western Sydney and the need for more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants should have successfully completed at least the equivalent of the NSW HSC. It is desirable, but not essential, to sit the UMAT (Undergraduate Medical Admissions Test). The most important criteria for admission will be assessment of the applicant’s desire to study medicine and their likelihood of succeeding in the course. These will be determined by the School of Medicine on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Cris Carriage, Indigenous Program Officer, School of Medicine, at c.carriage@uws.edu.au or call the Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 for further information. The School of Medicine website is located at uws.edu.au/medicine/som with information for Indigenous applicants available at uws.edu.au/medicine/som/ applying_to_medicine/mbbs/indigenous
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The Facts on Fees The Federal Budget announced on 13 May 2014 listed proposed changes to higher education including fee deregulation and changes to FEE-HELP (formerly referred to as HECS). UWS recognises the need to continue to provide access to highquality, affordable university education.
For students already enrolled, and new students enrolling in 2014, the current fee arrangements will remain applicable and are not affected by the changes proposed by the Government.
continues to discuss the changes proposed in the Federal Budget with the Commonwealth and is working to determine an accessible fee structure to be applied from 1 January 2016.
The student fee freeze will apply to all new domestic students commencing anytime in 2014 in a Commonwealth supported place. UWS
For more information please visit the Federal Department of Education’s website at: https://education.gov.au/students-2
2014 Student Contribution Bands and Amounts Bands and General Discipline Areas
2014 Maximum Student Contribution (Per EFTSL)
Band 3: Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science
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Band 2: M athematics, Statistics, Computing, Built Environment, Other Health, Applied Health, Science, Engineering Surveying, Agriculture
$8,613
Band 1: H umanities, Behavioural Science, Social Studies, Education, Clinical Psychology, Foreign Languages, Visual and Performing Arts, Nursing
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Peer Assisted Study Sessions
Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) is a student-centred learning program. In PASS you will work with other students to understand the content of your unit/s and develop various study strategies to help you improve your academic performance. Through actively working together with other students, you will find that you are more engaged with the content and that your understanding deepens. You will also get to meet other people in your course. Each PASS group is run by a facilitator who has successfully studied the unit previously. PASS is free and voluntary. PASS is open to all students who want to improve their understanding of course material and their academic performance. It is highly recommended whether you are striving for a high distinction or a pass.
Providing Support through Scholarships
The University of Western Sydney is not only about obtaining an education. We also challenge ourselves to engage students who will get involved and make a difference to the University and wider communities. UWS has a unique set of scholarships on offer with many differing criteria. They reflect our strong commitment to academic excellence and opportunity for Greater Western Sydney students. Our scholarships support students who have diverse interests and skills, and who can and do make an active contribution. UWS works closely with business, industry and the community to ensure we offer scholarships that meet the needs of our students. Our scholarships provide our students with support and give them the opportunity to establish professional relationships while they study. Take the time to examine our scholarships and make the most of your opportunities for success. For details on UWS Scholarships, including the eligibility requirements and how to apply, refer to uws.edu.au/scholarships or call 1300 897 669.
International Students
If you are an international student completing one of the following qualifications in 2014, you must apply through UAC International: »» an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia »» an International Baccalaureate »» a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 All other international students must apply directly to the University of Western Sydney. UWS International application forms, 2015 International tuition fees and further information about studying in Australia can be found at uws.edu.au/international If you have any questions about applying as an international student call 02 9852 5499 or email internationalstudy@uws.edu.au For international students, you can lodge your international student application online at uac.edu.au/international
PASS sessions run for an hour each week throughout the semester. Multiple sessions are offered in larger units and you can attend as many sessions as you wish. If you have any further enquiries please email pass@uws.edu.au
The University of Western Sydney reserves the right at all times to withdraw or vary courses listed within this publication. Variations may include but are not limited to location of its courses on UWS campuses or other locations. In the event that a course within this publication is to be changed or withdrawn, applicants will be advised by mail to the address specified by them on their UAC application before the last date for the change of preferences for the main round. In respect of course location change, students should be aware of the need to accommodate such changes for the whole or part of courses for which they enrol. The University also reserves the right to update, amend or replace online versions of this publication without notice. Published 2014
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