Doctor of Medicine and Surgery
Doctor of Medicine and Surgery
The Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, Medicine ac Chirurgiae Doctor and a, (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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, Medicine ac Chirurgiae Doctor and a, (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.
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REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have completed or be studying the final year of an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree or AQF Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree.
Admission is based on:
- Weighted GPA as approved by the School of Medicine and Psychology (25%);
- GAMSAT score (25%) and;
- Interview (50%)
The minimum Weighted GPA for interview consideration is 5.6.
An overall score of 55 with at least 50 in each of the three sections of the GAMSAT.
Postgraduate study may be considered as part of admission when ranking applicants for interview.
English Language Requirements
IELTS Academic [excluding One Skill Retake and IELTS Online] – Overall score of 7.0 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL iBT Paper Edition and TOEFL iBT [excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition] – Overall score of 100 (Reading – 22; Writing – 22; Listening – 22; Speaking – 22).
Cambridge C1 Advanced – Overall score of 185 minimum 169 in each band.
PTE Academic [excluding PTE Academic Online] – Overall score of 70 minimum 60 in each band.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The Australian National University (ANU) is a public research university and member of the Group of Eight, located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. Its main campus in Acton encompasses seven teaching and research colleges, in addition to several national academies and institutes.
