Graduate Diploma of Rural and Remote Medicine
Information valid for students commencing in 2020.
Graduate Diploma of Rural and Remote Medicine
Handbook year | 2020 |
Course code | 74507 |
Course type | Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) |
Division | Tropical Health and Medicine |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Applicants must be registered health practitioners with AHPRA: and
or
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Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3a – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points |
Course learning outcomes | The Graduate Diploma of Rural and Remote Medicine enables doctors working in rural and remote Australia to complete a postgraduate qualification to enhance their clinical, academic and research skills. They will develop knowledge, skills and attitudes to contribute to clinical, academic work and research relating to rural and remote medicine. Graduates will work to foster their practice through professional development and the application of evidence-based practice. Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Rural and Remote Medicine will be able to:
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Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements | Inherent requirements are the fundamental abilities, attributes, skills and behaviours needed to complete the learning outcomes of a course while preserving the academic integrity of the university’s learning, assessment and accreditation processes. Students and prospective students must be able to demonstrate that they have acquired or have the ability to acquire the inherent requirements for their degree. For more information refer to Inherent Requirements page. |
Reasonable adjustments | Reasonable adjustments may be made to assist students manage additional circumstances impacting on their studies provided these do not change the academic integrity of a degree. Reasonable adjustments do not alter the need to be able to demonstrate the inherent requirements of the course. |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
HS5405:03 Teaching for Learning in the Health Professions
HS7405:03 Research Methodologies for Health Professionals
MD8001:03 Foundations of Rural and Remote Medicine
MD8002:03 Rural and Remote Medicine Reflections on Practice
TM5510:03 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
OPTIONS
Select one 3 credit point postgraduate subject
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of level 5 TM; level 5, 6 or 7 HS; or level 8 MD subjects or other combination of postgraduate subjects as agreed by the Course Coordinator
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 5 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 2 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for a credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure. |
Maximum allowed | 6 credit points |
Currency | Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 6 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 11 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | Nil |
Award Details
Award title | GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF RURAL AND REMOTE MEDICINE |
Approved abbreviation | GDipRurRemM |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable – this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Students who complete this course are eligible for entry to the Master of Rural and Remote Medicine and may be granted credit for relevant subjects completed under this course. |