Overview
Learning Outcomes
Program Structure
Students must complete 288 UOC when taken as a standalone program.
The duration of the integrated Medicine program is normally 6 years. It has a modular structure comprising a series of fully integrated courses studied over 26 teaching periods, generally each of 8 weeks duration. There are 4 teaching periods in Years 1-4 approximating the University semester timetable. There is an additional teaching period (Summer Teaching Period) in years 5-6. In most years, the standard UNSW program load of 48 UOC per year will apply.
Program Constraints
Enrolment Disclaimer
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
Special Admission Requirements
Program Requirements
Participation and Enrolment Requirements
Compulsory Training Component
Progression Requirements
All students selected for entry into Medicine will have to complete both the BMed and MD. Students who are unable to complete either the BMed or MD may apply for transfer to the BSc (Med) depending on the stage of withdrawal from Medicine.
For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression
Associated Programs
Related Double Degree
Doctor of Medicine - MD
Bachelor of Arts - BA3856 - Medicine / Arts
Honours Pathway
Professional Outcomes
Accreditations
Career Opportunities
General practice or specialty practice, medically oriented research, teaching, administration.
Recognition of Achievement
Additional Information
Government Policies affecting all Medicine Students
Please read detailed information at: https://med.unsw.edu.au/policies
Award with Distinction
Students who achieve a weighted, average mark of at least 75% in either the BMed and/or MD will be awarded Distinction in one or both degrees. The weighted, average mark used for this purpose is not the University WAM as this calculation does not include the Phase-based assessments in the program. The algorithms for determining the weighted, average mark for the Award with Distinction in each degree are as follows:
Award with Distinction for BMed:
Phase 1 Course Results - 20%
Phase 1 Written Examination - 10%
Phase 1 Clinical Skills Examination - 10%
Phase 1 Portfolio Examination - 20%
Phase 2 Course Assignments/Project Results - 10%
Phase 2 Integrated Clinical Examination - 20%
General Education/Arts Course Results - 10%
Award with Distinction for MD:
ILP/Science Honours - 15%
Phase 3 Course Results - 20%
Biomedical Sciences Viva Examination - 15%
Phase 3 Integrated Clinical Examination - 30%
Phase 3 Portfolio - 20%
Program Fees
At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following: