Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Information valid for students commencing in 2015.
Course code | 72010 |
Course type | Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) |
Version | 5 |
Professional Accreditation Status | This course is accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC). Students enrolled in this degree will be registered with the Medical Board of Australia through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for the duration of their program of study or until they are no longer enrolled. Graduates will be eligible to apply for professional registration with the Medical Board of Australia through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). |
Course type | Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) |
Division | Tropical Health and Medicine |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | English, Maths B, Chemistry |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3b – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. Students also need to take note that in accordance with the National Registration Board’s requirement, they must hold a valid IELTS (academic module) minimum score of 7.0 in all components within 2 years prior to applying for registration |
Additional selection requirements | Interview (by invitation) |
Special admission requirements | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Clinical placement/professional practice: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements). Further information about placements can be found at: |
Post admission | Hepatitis B immunisation: Students must provide evidence of being immune to hepatitis B within the first teaching period of their studies. A blood-borne viral disease may result in a student’s inability to obtain a placement in a Queensland Health facility and consequently may result in their inability to complete the requirements of the course as accredited by the relevant professional accrediting body. If a student has not complied with the above requirement by the last day of the first teaching period of their studies, their enrolment will be terminated immediately. Suitability to Work with Children Card (blue card): This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements that may involve contact with children under 18 years of age. Students are required to obtain a Suitability to Work with Children Card (which involves a criminal history check undertaken by the Queensland Police) before the start of the first placement. Students must retain a current Suitability to Work with Children Card for the duration of their course, as failure to do so will result in the termination of their admission to the course. For more information, refer to: Current Apply First Aid and CPR Certificate: Students must hold a current First Aid Certificate before undertaking professional or clinical placements. Students are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining this certificate. Some professional/clinical placement agencies may require that students hold an advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate before undertaking a professional or clinical placement. Students are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining this certificate. Australian Federal Police check: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Some placement agencies may require students to produce a current Australian Federal Police check. This is in addition to the requirements for a Blue Card. If requested, students must provide written confirmation of clearance to the Clinical Placement Officer prior to commencement of clinical placement. Application documents can be accessed at: |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 144 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Nil |
Additional completion requirements | Nil |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the course, the graduate will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
MD1010:12 Introduction to Integrated Medical Studies Part 1 of 2
MD1020:12 Introduction to Integrated Medical Studies Part 2 of 2
Level 2
MD2011:12 Integrated Human System Pathophysiology Part 1 of 2
MD2012:12 Integrated Human System Pathophysiology Part 2 of 2
Level 3
MD3011:09 Introduction to Clinical Healthcare Part1 of 2
MD3012:12 Introduction to Clinical Healthcare Part 2 of 2
PLUS
MD3000:03 Selective Study or Select 3 credit points of subjects chosen in consultation with the course coordinator.
(Other tertiary offerings may be considered under exceptional circumstances at the Dean’s discretion. This subject provides an opportunity for students to extend themselves into an area of study where they previously have little or no background.)
Level 4
MD4011:03 Integrated Pathology and Clinical Medicine Part 1 of 3
MD4012:09 Integrated Pathology and Clinical Medicine Part 2 of 3
MD4013:12 Integrated Pathology and Clinical Medicine Part 3 of 3
Level 5
MD5010:06 Integrated Clinical Practice Part 1 of 3
MD5020:09 Integrated Clinical Practice Part 2 of 3
MD5030:09 Integrated Clinical Practice Part 3 of 3
Level 6
MD6010:06 Advanced Clinical Medicine Part 1 of 3
MD6020:09 Advanced Clinical Medicine Part 2 of 3
MD6030:09 Advanced Clinical Medicine Part 3 of 3
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 6 years full-time, not available part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 10 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 3 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Must successfully complete all subjects in each year level before attempting the next level. Students who fail a supplementary examination will be required to repeat the relevant year of study. |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Clinical placement/professional practice: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements). Further information about placements can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students |
Special assessment requirements | Refer to Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy. |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 72 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 20 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | Advanced Standing or Recognition of Prior Learning cannot be granted for selective study or alternative subject choice. It is intended as an opportunity for students to extend themselves into an area of study where they previously have little or no background; or acquire additional depth in an area of previous knowledge in relation to their current MBBS course. In circumstances where suitably qualified students are undertaking concurrent study in a relevant postgraduate course, consideration may be given to Advanced Standing for selective study at the discretion of the Dean of College. |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF MEDICINE, BACHELOR OF SURGERY |
Approved abbreviation | MBBS |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Embedded honours available |
Eligibility | At the end of year 4 the Dean of College will invite applications from students who must have obtained grades in the top 25% of their cohort over all four preceding years. A quota may be imposed on the number of students accepted for entry to the honours course depending on the availability of supervisors. |