Doctor of Medicine and Surgery 48 months PHD Programme By Australian National University (ANU) |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

99,650 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

MedicineMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, Medicinae ac Chirurgiae Doctoranda, (MChD) is an AQF Level 9 Extended qualification, enabling pre-registration as a junior doctor. It aims to produce graduates who are committed to compassionate, ethical health care and the expansion of medical knowledge. The MChD is underpinned by four themes. Medical sciences covers a vast scope of ever changing and expanding knowledge that forms the basis of modern medicine. Clinical skills ensures the acquisition of knowledge is accompanied by communication skills, the ability to examine patients and critically appraise information. Population health addresses the relationship between humans, their society and environment. Professionalism and leadership develops these vital skills of a good doctor.The curriculum is built on important frameworks that explore the social foundations of medicine, develop understanding of the indigenous health context in Australia, and provide insights and experience in health care in rural and/or remote Australian settings. Consistent with the research intensive nature of ANU, our program also develops the research skills of our students and provides opportunity for high achieving students to pursue a concurrent research focused degree.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, Medicinae ac Chirurgiae Doctoranda, (MChD) is an AQF Level 9 Extended qualification, enabling pre-registration as a junior doctor. It aims to produce graduates who are committed to compassionate, ethical health care and the expansion of medical knowledge. The MChD is underpinned by four themes. Medical sciences covers a vast scope of ever changing and expanding knowledge that forms the basis of modern medicine. Clinical skills ensures the acquisition of knowledge is accompanied by communication skills, the ability to examine patients and critically appraise information. Population health addresses the relationship between humans, their society and environment. Professionalism and leadership develops these vital skills of a good doctor.The curriculum is built on important frameworks that explore the social foundations of medicine, develop understanding of the indigenous health context in Australia, and provide insights and experience in health care in rural and/or remote Australian settings. Consistent with the research intensive nature of ANU, our program also develops the research skills of our students and provides opportunity for high achieving students to pursue a concurrent research focused degree.

Admission Requirements

185+
5+
70+
100+
7+

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.




Applicants must have completed or be studying the final year of an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree or AQF Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree.


All applicants must meet the University's English Language Admission Requirements for Students


Admission is based on:


  • Weighted GPA as approved by the School of Medicine and Psychology (25%);
  • GAMSAT or MCAT (international only) score (25%) and;
  • Interview (50%)

The minimum Weighted GPA for interview consideration is 5.0.


An overall score of 50 with at least 50 in each of the three sections of the GAMSAT or a minimum score of 125 in each section of the MCAT.


Postgraduate study may be considered as part of admission when ranking applicants for interview.


Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee an interview.


For detailed information about how to apply, visit the CoSM website

4 Years
Feb

Tuition fees

International
99,650 AUD

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