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MEDICINE 2019
WE ARE WESTERN SYDNEY
Located in the heart of one of Australia’s fastest growing economic regions, Western Sydney University offers unlimited potential to students with the talent, drive and ambition to succeed. Western Sydney is an exciting place to be. As the nation’s third largest economy, and one of the fastest growing population and employment centres, it is an increasingly important, dynamic and culturally diverse hub of business, industry and innovation. With a large multicultural population of more than two million people from 170 nations, Western Sydney’s global links are creating unlimited opportunities for international business, investment, education and cultural exchange. Ranked amongst the top two per cent of universities in the world, Western Sydney University values academic excellence, integrity and the pursuit of knowledge. We are globally focused, research led and committed to making a positive impact on the communities we engage with. Your success starts here.
MEDICINE 2019 WHY STUDY AT WESTERN SYDNEY? 6 Western Sydney University
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≥ BE A LIFE SAVER ≥ FIVE FOCUSED YEARS ≥ A LOCAL AND GLOBAL
Advances in medicine rely on advances in The five years of your medical degree EXPERIENCE
knowledge. It’s why 11 years ago Western at Western will prepare you for the Across the five years of your medical degree,
Sydney University created a new kind of opportunities and challenges of a you will be experiencing hospital, general
School of Medicine. Since then we’ve seen medical career with real health care practice and community services across
over 600 graduates enter the medical environment learning from week one. Sydney, and Western Sydney in particular.
profession and make a difference. Our You will also experience health care in rural
Doctor of Medicine offers an innovative New South Wales during the later part of
degree that combines problem-based ≥ IT’S A SHARED EXPERIENCE the program and identify and organise your
learning and intensive clinical practice You will begin your journey through small own elective experience in your final year.
with leading research that will position group learning that will foster strong This might be in Australia, but it could also
you for the career of your choice. As you relationships with fellow students, who will find you (as it has previous students) in
progress through the degree you’ll find also become your lifelong colleagues. As Nepal, Japan, South America, the United
yourself moving from classroom to clinical a School recognised for inclusiveness, our Kingdom or Fiji – just to name a few.
placements ensuring the utmost competence students reflect the diversity of the Australian
and confidence in your future career. community and of Western Sydney. As well
as learning together, you will be joining a ≥ FUTURE POSSIBILIITES
student community packing birthing kits as Western Sydney Medical School is proud
≥ PURPOSE-BUILT FACILITIES part of global health campaigns, playing an of its engagement with its community
Our innovation doesn’t stop with how you’ll annual soccer match against staff, hosting and contribution to the growth of the
learn. It carries through to where you’ll career development nights and working health services of the region, especially
learn too. Starting at our Campbelltown together on student well-being initiatives. Campbelltown, Liverpool and Blacktown/
campus, our world class facilities boast Mt Druitt Hospitals. We are also proud of
state of the art research facilities and our graduates who are undertaking and
our brand new neuroscience behavioural ≥ RESEARCH PATHWAYS completing specialist training in disciplines
investigation laboratory. It’s why our School The field of health and medical research can including: Surgery, Cardiology, General
of Medicine is one of the most advanced make such a difference to people’s lives, Practice, Dermatology and Radiation
medical training centres in Australia. As a and during your medical degree at Western Oncology. You may even meet some
graduate you won’t just be highly skilled, Sydney, we will not only make sure that on campus who have returned to teach
you’ll be highly prepared for your internship you understand how to apply research to those who follow in their footsteps.
and have a range of career paths to choose your work and for your patients, but also
from including Medical Practice, Medical explore questions in different environments
Research and Medical Education. (laboratories, hospitals, general practices ≥ FREE DIGITAL TEXTBOOKS
and the community). If you discover a Western was the first university to provide all
The clinical schools you’ll be based in during
particular research interest, we will help the digital textbooks for your first year units
Years 1 &2 are brand new and purpose built.
identify the best pathway for you to pursue for free. We are pleased to be offering the
The Blacktown/Mt Druitt Clinical School was
it, supervised by experienced and well- benefit of free digital textbooks for first year
opened in 2014 and the new facility for the
regarded researchers based at the School. units to students once again in 2019! That’s
Macarthur Clinical School at Campbelltown
Hospital welcomed students in 2017. up to $800 in value. Why? Because money
shouldn’t stand between you and opportunity.
Discover more about free digital textbooks
at westernsydney.edu.au/textbooks
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Future thinking.
Unlimited possibilities.
The Academy at Western
Sydney University.
Success is not just about The Academy at Western Sydney ≥ unprecedented opportunities for
University offers advanced industry and real-life experience
getting a degree, but also degrees that prepare you to thrive
developing the critical in the face of change and seize ≥ world-class research,
researchers, teachers,
thinking and leadership success at every opportunity.
experts and innovation labs
Whether your dream is to achieve
skills to support a as a professional, an entrepreneur ≥ travel to national and
successful career. or an academic, you will learn to international leadership
think differently and creatively experiences and conferences
It’s about learning skills in whatever you do.
for your chosen life, not The Academy offers high-
≥ a range of professional
and personal development
just a job. achieving students a unique, workshops
hands-on approach to learning in
an interdisciplinary environment. ≥ internship, service learning and
Led by Professor Jonathon Allen, volunteering opportunities
The Academy draws on the unique
experience of leading thinkers, ≥ personalised career planning
social change agents, community
≥ mentorship programs
leaders, and high-achieving
students both past and present. ≥ applied leadership experience in
student-led, community-focused
With a focus on ethical leadership
projects.
and critical thinking, built on
the pillars of academic rigour, Visit westernsydney.edu.au/
community engagement, and theacademy for more information.
professional and personal
development, The Academy
offers students access to:
The Academy
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MEDICINE 2019
Doctor of COURSE UAC
CODE
CRICOS
CODE
WS
CODE
INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
Medicine Doctor of Medicine
Recommend Studies: Chemistry.
725505 097592B 4758 March Campbelltown 5F N/A
Key: F = Full-time; N/A = Not applicable, additional selection criteria apply. See Applicant Checklist page 18.
Advanced professional skills and lifelong PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
learning are needed to work effectively in
Our graduates are eligible for registration
medicine today. Western Sydney University’s
with the Medical Board of Australia (via the
Medical Program provides that foundation
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation
through a combination of intensive problem-
Agency) and its equivalent in New Zealand,
based and clinical learning, underpinned
and will be able to apply for registration in
by research. As a first and second year
overseas countries. General registration in
student, you will apply the Problem-Based
Australia also requires successful completion
Learning (PBL) method using authentic,
of an approved internship after completing
case-based materials to link with bedside
your degree. Please note that many countries
teaching in real clinical settings.
require foreign graduates to undergo
additional assessments before they are
From third to fifth year, you will learn through
registered to practice in that country.
immersion in clinical and community settings,
working as a member of healthcare and
community teams to ensure that you are MEDICAL RESEARCH
competent and confident for your future There are many opportunities to participate
career. in and conduct your own medical research
during your degree. All MD students will
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE complete a project in either research,
education, clinical practice or community
In third to fifth years you will rotate through
service, adding career building skills to
clinical placements across Western Sydney
their portfolio. Students can also choose
and rural and remote NSW. Starting in the
to undertake an additional year of focused
first week of Year 1, you will learn with real
research anytime after second year, adding
patients in hospital and community settings.
a Bachelor of Medical Research to their
A distinctive feature of the curriculum is three
qualifications. After the research year,
full years of immersive learning in clinical and
they can return to the medical program to
community-based placements. These range
graduate with dual medicine and research
from tertiary specialist and general hospitals,
degrees. Some of these students also choose
GP practices, community-based services and
to continue their research with a PhD before
unique to our program, Aboriginal Medical
returning to the course and graduating with
Services in Western Sydney and across NSW.
MD and PhD.
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What will your
Medicine experience
involve?
Medicine is an integrated curriculum, using CAREER OPPORTUNITIES LOCATIONS
problem-based learning to place learning
As a graduate of the Medical Program, you will In the first two years of the course, you
about medical science in a clinical context.
be able to choose and combine from a range will study at the purpose-built medical
Four themes run throughout the course:
of career options, including: school on the Campbelltown campus and
Patient Care; Health in the Community;
≥≥ medical practice – the degree prepares a clinical school at Campbelltown, Camden
Personal and Professional Development; and
students to become practising doctors or Blacktown/Mt Druitt Hospitals.
Scientific Basis of Medicine. Clinical exposure
(contact with patients) begins in the first year within Australia, New Zealand and many
In the later years, you will be required to spend
and intensifies throughout the program. other countries in the world. To practise
one or more clinical rotations outside the
in Australia or New Zealand, you must
Sydney metropolitan area, as well as rotating
complete a one year approved internship
CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES through a number of different locations within
to be eligible for general registration. To
metropolitan and rural NSW Sydney, to give
To graduate with a Doctor of Medicine, then qualify in a medical specialty, you must
you the experience you need to be a doctor in
you will be required to complete the core complete additional training. The training
the 21st century.
units required across the five years of required varies with the specialty chosen
the program. For detailed information and can take from three to six years.
This will be across hospitals, general practices,
about the course structure and units, ≥≥ medical research – as a Western Sydney community organisations and Aboriginal
visit westernsydney.edu.au/future University medical student, you will receive Medical Services.
foundational training in medical research
You will be exploring key areas of medical
skills to set you up for future opportunities Approximately 25 per cent of our students
practice across your degree including,
to do research. In addition, you have the will have the chance to study medicine for
specialties of Internal Medicine and Surgery,
chance to acquire an additional research 12 months at one of our rural clinical schools,
Paediatrics, Mental Health, Oncology, Critical
qualification (Bachelor of Medical based at Bathurst and Lismore. Subsidised
Care and General Practice. And during your
Research), by adding one year to the purpose-built student accommodation is
elective or through a research projects, you
degree. available at both sites.
can choose to deepen your experience and
interest in a specific area of clinical practice. ≥≥ medical teaching – medical teaching
careers can involve an academic post in a
university, or you may teach students and
junior doctors as part of your clinical work.
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Entry How to apply
Requirements
Selection to the medical program is on Please see the Future Student website DOMESTIC STUDENTS
the basis of: academic merit (ATAR or its (westernsydney.edu.au/future) for more
In accordance with Government policy,
equivalent, for those without a completed information on the Rural Entry Access Scheme.
28.5 per cent of our students will be
degree; Grade Point Average (GPA) in their
offered Bonded Medical Places. For
most recent degree, for graduate applicants); ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT more information about the Bonded
results of an aptitude test, and performance at ISLANDER OPPORTUNITIES Medical Places Scheme, please see the
an interview. For academic merit entry into the
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students information on the Department of Health
Doctor of Medicine for the 2019 cohort,
with an interest in being a doctor and helping website – health.gov.au/bmpscheme
an ATAR or equivalent of at least 95.5 (93.5
for applicants from Western Sydney) is others through medical care are strongly
required for school leavers or those with an encouraged to apply. The School of Medicine INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
incomplete degree. For graduates, a GPA of recognises the large Aboriginal and Torres
If you are an international student completing
5.6 is required (or 5.1 for WS applicants). See Strait Islander population in Western Sydney
one of the following qualifications in 2018, you
westernsydney.edu.au/future for more and the need for more Aboriginal and Torres
must apply through UAC International:
information. Strait Islander doctors.
≥≥ an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ≥≥ an International Baccalaureate
RURAL ENTRY ACCESS SCHEME applicants should have successfully
≥≥ a New Zealand National Certificate of
The Rural Entry Access Scheme (REAS) offers completed at least the equivalent of the
Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.
a minimum of 15 places specifically for rural NSW HSC. It is desirable, but not essential,
students to study medicine, commencing to sit an aptitude test for medicine. You can lodge your application online at
in 2019. It is open to current school leavers, uac.edu.au/international
non-current school leavers and graduates. The most important criteria for admission
will be assessment of the applicant’s All other international students must
REAS is available for candidates who have lived desire to study medicine and their apply direct to Western Sydney University.
in an RGSA-RA of two to five for a minimum likelihood of succeeding in the course. Western Sydney University international
of five years consecutively or 10 cumulative These will be determined by the School tuition fees and further information about
years, commencing from the age of five. of Medicine on a case-by-case basis. studying and living in Australia can be found
at westernsydney.edu.au/international
Selection is on the basis of: academic Please contact the Course Information Centre
merit (ATAR or its equivalent, for those on 1300 897 669 for further information. If you have any questions about applying
without a completed degree; grade point as an international student, call
average in their most recent degree, The School of Medicine website is located at
02 9852 5499 or email
for graduate applicants); results of an westernsydney.edu.au/medicine with
internationalstudy@westernsydney.edu.au
aptitude test; and performance at an information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
interview. For academic merit, an ATAR or Islander applicants available on the
equivalent of at least 93.5 is required for How to Apply pages.
school leavers or those with an incomplete
degree, and for graduates a GPA of 5.1).
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Bachelor of COURSE UAC
CODE
CRICOS
CODE
WS
CODE
INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
Medical Research B Medical Research
Recommend Studies: Chemistry.
N/A 063557G 4647 March Campbelltown 1F/2P N/A
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time; N/A = Not applicable.
Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes.
This course gives students enrolled in the ≥≥ An 80 credit point inserted program,
Western Sydney University Doctor of Medicine specific to the new degree (Bachelor of
degree the opportunity to undertake a year of Medical Research), which can be taken
research while taking leave from the medical following the 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of the
course for 12 months full-time or 24 months Doctor of Medicine program, comprised of
part-time. The additional degree may be
undertaken anytime after the second year ≥≥ A compulsory 60 credit point new unit,
of the medical program and provides more Medical Research Project, and a choice
in-depth experience in medical research. of one of two existing course work
Students can return to the Doctor of Medicine combinations, totalling 20 credit points over
on completion of the Bachelor of Medical two semesters.
Research. The degree is also available as an
exit point for those who do not wish to resume For more detailed information about
medical studies. course structure and units, visit
westernsydney.edu.au/future
CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES
Years 1 and 2 of the Bachelor of Medical
Research are identical to Years 1 and 2 of
Doctor of Medicine.
Qualification for this award requires the
successful completion of 240 credit points,
which include:
≥≥ A common 160 credit point core,
comprising the first two years of the Doctor
of Medicine program
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A ONE OF A
KIND DEGREE IN
DATA SCIENCE. In the world of tomorrow, data skills will be essential
– no matter what other qualifications you may have.
Western’s new Bachelor of Data Science is a one
of a kind. It’s unique because it can only be studied
in conjunction with another degree. This is a real
advantage in a competitive environment. Graduates
who understand the intricacies of extracting
information and knowledge from data are highly
sought after, whatever their discipline.
Blend Data Science with courses like Marketing,
Engineering, Information and Communications
Technology, Science or Psychology to graduate
with a combined degree.
It will all add up to an unstoppable future.
Find out more about what our Bachelor
of Data Science degree can offer.
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APPLICANT
CHECKLIST
1
ONLINE
2
REGISTER AND SIT
3
INTERVIEWS
4
BE SELECTED
REGISTRATION UMAT or those applicants who meet
F Applicants are selected in
In addition to your UAC Register and sit the both UMAT and academic competition with other eligible
application, submit an online Undergraduate Medicine threshold, attend an interview in applicants based on:
registration form with Western and Health Sciences Sydney in late November 2018.
(a) academic merit
Sydney University by 5pm Admission (UMAT) at
The interview is via a Multistation (b) results of UMAT
Sunday 30 September, 2018. umat.acer.edu.au with
Mini Interview (MMI) where
Late applications will not be the Australian Council (c) p
erformance at the interview.
applicants are asked a series of
accepted. Applicants currently for Education Research.
questions, each by a separate
(or previously) enrolled in an Registrations open in early A declaration regarding
interviewer at a separate
accredited medical degree at 2018 and close in June of Western Sydney eligibility
interview station.
another university, including a the same year. Strict closing forms part of the School of
combined medical degree, are not dates apply. Medicine Registration form. Visit
eligible to apply via this pathway. westernsydney.edu.au/future
These applicants must apply via
the Transfer Request process. For
details, visit westernsydney.edu.
au/medicine/som
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES
If you are an international student completing THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS
one of the following qualifications in 2018, Western Sydney University is not only about
you must apply through UAC International: obtaining an education. We also challenge
≥ an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia ourselves to engage students who will
≥ an International Baccalaureate get involved and make a difference to the
University and wider communities. The
≥ a New Zealand National Certificate of University has a unique set of scholarships
Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3. on offer, reflecting our strong commitment
to academic excellence and opportunity
You can lodge your application online at
for Western Sydney students. Our
uac.edu.au/international
scholarships support students who have
All other International students must apply diverse interests and skills, and who make
direct to Western Sydney University at an active contribution to the community.
westernsydney.edu.au/international/apply
The University works closely with business,
For information about studying at Western industry and the community to ensure we
Sydney University, including courses, offer scholarships that meet the needs of
tuition fees, English requirements, intakes, our students. Our scholarships provide
assessment methods, accommodation our students with support and give them
options and living in Australia, visit the opportunity to establish professional
westernsydney.edu.au/international relationships while they study.
If you have any questions about applying as an Take the time to examine our scholarships
international student call 02 9852 5499 or email and make the most of your opportunities for
internationalstudy@westernsydney.edu.au success. For details on scholarships, including
the eligibility criteria and how to apply, refer
to westernsydney.edu.au/scholarships
or call 1300 897 669.
Medicine is not included in any of the early offer programs.
IMPORTANT DATES GET CONNECTED
2018
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DISCLAIMER
Western Sydney University reserves the right at all times to withdraw or vary courses listed within this publication. Variations
may include but are not limited to location of its courses on the University’s campuses or other locations. In the event that a
course within this publication is to be changed or withdrawn, applicants will be advised by mail to the address specified by them
on their UAC application before the last date for the change of preferences for the main round. In respect of course location
change, students should be aware of the need to accommodate such changes for the whole or part of courses for which they
enrol. The University also reserves the right to update, amend or replace online versions of this publication without notice.
Published 2018. CRICOS Provider Number 00917K.
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study@westernsydney.edu.au
Western Sydney University
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