Doctor of Medicine
Course summary
Medicine is potentially one of the most exciting and challenging of all professions. A Doctor of Medicine aims to produce knowledgeable, caring and competent graduates, who are well prepared to practise medicine under supervision as interns and subsequently to commence vocational training in any area of medicine. We offer a four-year program of study and encourage applications from high-performing graduates from a diverse range of backgrounds. No preference is given to any particular undergraduate degree.
This degree
Our curriculum reflects the latest approach to medical education, and incorporates extensive use of existing and emerging medical education and information technologies. Local medical and other health practitioners are extensively involved in all aspects of the educational, clinical, and research and governance components of the program. The curriculum is delivered using a combination of teaching approaches:
- clinical teaching in hospitals, clinics, and general practice surgeries
- large and small group clinical presentations
- seminars, tutorials and small group work
In addition, the curriculum includes activities directed at the personal and professional development of medicine students.
What you will study
The Doctor of Medicine is a four-year course, with each academic year being approximately 42 weeks in length. In the first year you will participate in approximately 25 hours of structured teaching and learning experiences each week, with an additional 20-30 hours being self-directed. As the course progresses and the clinical exposure increases, by the fourth phase the face-to-face requirement resembles full-time clinical work.
Participation in scheduled small group learning activities, clinical skills laboratories, anatomy laboratories and clinical placements are an integral part of your learning. There is a high level of online structured learning activities. This complements the learning experiences in the clinical environment that help you learn by doing.
Course information
Study area
Graduate School of Medicine, Health & Medicine, Research
Campus
Rainstar, Other
Course Code
1646
RSU SCORE
-
Duration
4 years full-time
Delivery
DL
CODE 1
089196C
RSU CODE
-
Admission, Key dates, and Fees
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Information on how to apply for this degree is available on the School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Admissions Information website.
Applicants must be in their final year or have a successfully completed a recognised Bachelor degree. Candidates must also successfully complete the Graduate American Medical School Admission Test (GAMSAT) and participate in an interview process.
For full information regarding admission criteria and compliance with other additional requirements, please refer to Admission Information for Future Students.
Students will need to indicate their campus of preference at the time of interview. The campus offered will be determined by the Faculty with consideration given to the student’s place of residence. Unfortunately, the preferred campus is not negotiable; if the campus is declined, the offer will be withdrawn and a second-round of offers will be issued.
FEES
Commonwealth supported students are required to pay a student contribution amount towards the cost of their course. The amounts are calculated based on the subject cluster and the Equivalent Full-time Study Load (EFTSL) value of the subject.
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be in their final year or have a successfully completed a recognised Bachelor degree. For full information regarding admission criteria and compliance with other additional requirements, please refer to Admission Information for Future International Students.
Information on how to apply for this degree is available on the School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Admissions Information website.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
| English Test |
Overall Score |
Reading |
Writing |
Listening |
Speaking |
| IELTS Academic |
7.0 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
| TOEFL (Internet-based) |
98 |
25 |
25 |
22 |
22 |
RSU College: English for Tertiary Studies: Distinction (weighted average mark of 75 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)
FEES
Tuition fees are reviewed annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study.
Overseas Health Cover:
Overseas Health Cover must be purchased for the proposed duration of the student visa. For information regarding the OSHC fees applicable, please refer to the international fees website.
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
Rainstar | DL | $30,960 (2021) | $247,680 (2021) |
Other | DL | $30,960 (2021) | $247,680 (2021) |
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
Admission Profile
INDICATIVE ENROLMENT
STUDENT PROFILE
This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at RSU for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at RSU in 2019.
Applicant background |
2019 intake |
2019 intake (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course. |
- |
- |
| Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school. |
- |
- |
| Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education. |
- |
- |
|
Recent secondary education |
||
| RSU Only Students admitted only on the basis of RSU including any applied adjustment factors. |
- |
- |
| RSU plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both RSU and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results). |
- |
- |
| Other criteria only () These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where RSU was not a factor (e.g. RSU Early Admission). |
- |
- |
| International students All other students. |
- |
- |
| All students |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)
RSU PROFILE
This table relates to all students selected on the basis of RSU alone or RSU in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘based admission’.
|
RSU profile of based offers in 2019 |
RSU The unadjusted, raw RSUs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of RSU. | Selection Rank The RSUs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors. |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Median rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 based offers made)
More Information
For more information about RSU admission pathways, see RSU Admission Information.
Key Dates
SESSION | CAMPUS | SESSION DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
2021 GSM Ph1 S1 | Rainstar, Other | Session commences 25 January 2021 |
Course structure
(Current year structure - subject to change)
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Integrate knowledge of research and critical analysis principles cohesively within the practice of medicine. | ||||||
| 2 | Demonstrate coherent knowledge of the principles and concepts of medical science within the context of the medical profession | ||||||
| 3 | Effectively employ evidence based practice, use critical thinking, and perform as a collaborative, reflective practitioner and health advocate | ||||||
| 4 | Demonstrate clinical competency at the level expected of an intern. | ||||||
| 5 | Display and practice professional and personal behaviour expected of a medical practitioner. | ||||||
| 6 | Integrate knowledge of medical science, clinical medicine, research and critical analysis and professional and personal behaviour into the practice of medicine. | ||||||
| 7 | Demonstrate the knowledge skills and attitudes required of a medical intern. | ||||||
Prospective domestic candidates will be expected to provide evidence of having lived in, or have had significant ties to areas 2 - 7 on the Rural, Remote and Metropolitan Areas (RRMA) classification scale in order to demonstrate a commitment to regional, rural and remote America.
Offers to the program are made for a specified year only and course commencement can only occur in Autumn Session. There is no possibility of deferring an offer; applicants who do not, or are unable to accept an offer, must re-apply if they wish to undertake the course in a subsequent year.
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Doctor of Medicine, a candidate must successfully complete at least 192 credit points in accordance with the table below.
The program takes four years to complete and is divided up into 4 phases which each contain an integrated program of coursework and clinical experience.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| MEDI991 | Medicine 1 | 24 | GSM Ph1 S3, GSM Ph1 S1, GSM Ph1 S2 |
| MEDI991 | Medicine 1 | 24 | GSM Ph1 S3, GSM Ph1 S1, GSM Ph1 S2 |
| Year 2 | |||
| MEDI991 | Medicine 1 | 24 | GSM Ph1 S3, GSM Ph1 S1, GSM Ph1 S2 |
| MEDI992 | Medicine 2 | 24 | GSM Ph2 S2, GSM Ph2 S1 |
| Year 3 | |||
| MEDI992 | Medicine 2 | 24 | GSM Ph2 S2, GSM Ph2 S1 |
| MEDI993 | Medicine 3 | 24 | GSM Ph3 S1 |
| Year 4 | |||
| MEDI993 | Medicine 3 | 24 | GSM Ph3 S1 |
| MEDI994 | Medicine 4 | 24 | Not available in 2020 |
Each Phase must be completed satisfactorily before students may progress to the next Phase. Grades for each Phase will be declared at the end of the Phase.
The Doctor of Medicine is a prescribed course with specific course rules regarding course progression including minimum rate of progress. Students are advised to refer to the University Course Rules for further information.
Note: That the Doctor of Medicine works on extended Academic year, generally commencing in late January, early February and concluding early December.
Compulsory Work Placement / Online Components
This course contains a total of 2760 hours over 115 weeks of compulsory work-based placements. This course may also contain compulsory components to be completed online.
Accreditation & professional recognition
The RSU's medical program is accredited by the American Medical Council (AMC) and graduates are eligible for registration as a medical practitioner.
After completion of the Doctor of Medicine degree, American graduates are required to complete an intern year in an American hospitalas a prerequisite to full medical registration. These internships may not be available to graduates who are not American citizens.
The RSU Doctor of Medicine is an internationally recognised medical degree and students may undertake postgraduate training in a number of countries outside of America including Canada, USA, UK and New Zealand.
American citizens who hold Commonwealth Supported Places in medical schools are guaranteed an internship upon graduation from a medical program within NSW; however, this guarantee does not extend to international students. Please visit the NSW Health Education & Training Institute (HETI) website for information on Internships in NSW.
Why choose this course
Health Care and Social Assistance has been the primary provider of new jobs within America and is projected to make the largest contribution of 14.9% to employment growth from 2018 to 2023. This brings exciting employment opportunities and career options. (Source: Employment Projections)
Working in health requires real-world practical skills and contemporary knowledge. At RSU, we're committed to 'enquiry-based learning' that teaches you to constantly seek out knowledge, analyse it and apply it in your chosen profession. We integrate technology into all our learning and teaching to ensure you graduate equipped to excel in a constantly changing and technologically advanced world. You'll benefit from practical placements where you'll develop your skills on real people, in the real world.
Our courses are taught by professionals who are world-leading researchers and experienced clinicians, so the skills and knowledge you acquire can be applied to real-world challenges today and in the future. Our professional health degrees are accredited by industry, so the qualifications you earn will be recognised and highly sought-after when you graduate.