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Most students choose medicine because they have a fascination with science, a curiosity about the workings of the human body and adesire to help others.
Some applicants may have first-hand experience of illness and that experience has inspired them to practice medicine. Whatever the reason, a career in medicine requires a dedication to life-long learning, a passionate and inquisitive mind, and a compassionate heart. Students will learn amazing things and will be challenged. They will also have the satisfaction of knowing that they can make a difference. Medicine is a highly respected profession and it is a privilege to join the ranks of those who have achieved so much in service to humanity. But, medicine is not an easy career choice. The hours are long and the work will often be emotionally difficult. It requires years of education and preparation before students can achieve the specialist qualification that will allow them to fully practice as a doctor. But, there are many rewards. Medicine offers a lifetime of opportunities with a large variety of career options, both nationally and internationally. Rural Australia depends upon people who live and work outside the city and suburbs, and there are pathways designed for students with an interest in rural practice. Whether a student wants to become a general practitioner or a general surgeon, the University of Adelaide Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program will qualify students to pursue these specialties, and many others, after graduation. The progression of medical knowledge depends upon research, and the University of Adelaide can assist students whose interests lie in becoming a clinical researcher. The MBBS program is designed to help students achieve their specific goals. The medical program at the University of Adelaide is the third oldest in Australia with a long and rich history dating back to 1885. Amongst the Universitys notable alumni are Nobel Prize winners, pioneering researchers and world-renowned doctors. The last three South Australian Rhodes Scholars have been medical students from the University of Adelaide MBBS program. The University has over 125 years of teaching, learning, research and achievements that continue to transform health care in Adelaide and the wider world. Students studying medicine at the University of Adelaide are provided with state-of-the-art education, training, and facilities, to ensure that they are ready to face the challenges of medical practice in the twenty-first century.
The medicine degree at the University of Adelaide provides countless opportunities for its students, whether it be volunteering in developed countries, participating in student societies, undertaking research or teaching other students. Allyou have to do is make the most of them.
Sathish Paramasivan Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery Honours degree of Bachelor of Medical Sciences
Yaitya Purruna
Supporting Indigenous students in the Faculty of Health Sciences Yaitya Purruna assists Indigenous students studying nursing, medicine, dentistry, oral health, psychology or health sciences with their study program, delivering specialised support services and facilities to provide a culturally appropriate and safe study environment. Call 8313 6275 or 8313 1680 to find out more or like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/yaitya) or visit ua.edu.au/health/populationhealth/yaitya
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The Clinical Skills and Medical Professional and Personal Development courses begin in Week 1 and assist students to acquire the skills required for effective clinical practice. The clinical practice tutorials in Years 1 and 2 are led by senior clinicians in a state-of-the-art clinical skills facility. In Year 3, clinical skills training is conducted primarily in the public teaching hospitals. Students will then bring this core learning to their clinical placements in Years 46. These placements will be held in a wide range of organisations, including the public teaching hospitals and the broader medical and health community. There are some clinical placements that all students must take, but there are also opportunities for students to choose from a range of electives, including the option of undertaking Year 5 in a rural setting. Year 6 is focused on what students need to know for their internship. The major barrier exam is conducted at the end of Year 5 and, with the pressure of exams reduced, students can focus on their clinical practice and professional development.
Career opportunities
After graduation and before being admitted to full registration as a medical practitioner in Australia, graduates must serve at least twelve months as an intern in an approved hospital. After successfully completing the internship and obtaining full registration to practice, students will need to make a career decision about entering a training program offered by a professional college. There are a wide range of opportunities and students may choose to pursue a career in areas such as general practice, surgery, medicine or public health. They may choose to work in a rural area of Australia, or, as a university clinical academic, they may choose to combine clinical practice with research and education. MBBS graduates from the University of Adelaide are now working in a diverse range of fields or have begun additional study in specialisations such as psychiatry, ophthalmology or paediatrics. Potential career paths will become apparent as you progress through the program.
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Years 46
The program in Years 46 is an exciting mix of placements in teaching hospitals and in community settings. Students may choose to take the entire fifth year in a rural area where they can find themselves helping to deliver a baby and then assisting a patient to take up a more healthy lifestyle. The Medical and Scientific Attachments are three-week elective placements that include opportunities to explore speciality areas as diverse as oncology, dermatology, geriatrics, cardiology or gastroenterology. Between Years 5 and 6, there is the prospect of an overseas or interstate attachment. Year 6 focuses on preparing students to undertake their internship year. The timetable in Years 46 may look similar to the one below.
>> Year 1: Fundamentals of Biomedical Science >> Year 2: M edical Microbiology and
Immunology + elective
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18 weeks Medical Surgical Home Unit Attachments (incorporates School of Medicine Teaching Series) 6 weeks Psychiatry Assessment and break 6 weeks Musculoskeletal Medicine (Orthopaedics and Trauma, Rheumatology, Rehabilitation Medicine) 6 weeks 3-week Medical and Scientific Attachment 3-week Medical and Scientific Attachment
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School of Medicine Teaching Series 6 weeks 3-week Medical and Scientific Attachment 3-week Medical and Scientific Attachment 3 weeks 3-week Medical and Scientific Attachment 3 weeks 3-week Anaesthetics/ ICU/Pain Attachment 6 weeks Geriatrics and General Practice Assessment and break 9 weeks Human Reproductive Health 9 weeks Paediatrics and Child Health SWOT Assessment
How to apply
All applicants must ensure they stay informed about the application requirements for undergraduate programs in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Detailed information about the eligibility requirements and the selection process can be found at http://health.adelaide.edu.au/ admissions Failure to access and read the information on this website and related pages will not be grounds for special consideration.
Selection
Domestic students Selection will be based on three components:
>> Performance in the UMAT >> Performance in a structured oral
Domestic students There are two distinct parts to the applicationprocess. The first is an application to sit the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT). Applicants must register to sit the UMAT before the application closing date: for dates please refer to www.umat.acer.edu.au The second is the SATAC application. Applicants who have registered with UMAT must lodge their SATAC application by 27 September 2013. They will be asked to enter their UMAT identification number when they lodge their application on SATACs UniWeb: www.satac.edu.au/uniweb International students studying in Australia All international applicants must submit a formal application online via www. international.adelaide.edu.au/apply/ application The online application also serves as the registration to sit the PQA and students will be prompted to select the relevant PQA test venue when applying. Application and payments must be submitted prior to the 30 June 2013. Students who have not yet completed their current qualification will still be required to apply by this date. Late submissions will not be accepted. In addition to this application, please note that any student studying for an Australian Year 12 qualification or for the IB in Australia must also apply directly to SATAC before the SATAC closing date of 27 September 2013.
assessment
>> Achievement of an Australian Tertiary
Admission Rank (ATAR) of 90 (or IB equivalent) or above for appropriate Year 12 studies, or a Credit average for tertiary studies, or STAT rank in the top decile. International students studying inAustralia Selection will be based on three components:
>> Performance in the Personal Qualities
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>> Performance in a structured oral
assessment
>> Achievement of an Australian Tertiary
Admission Rank (ATAR) of 90 (or IB equivalent) or above for appropriate Year 12 studies, or a Credit average for tertiary studies, or STAT rank in the top decile.
Application process
All applicants must track the progress of their application through the Faculty of Health Sciences application tracking website: http://health.adelaide.edu.au/tracking Important information, such as self-booking of oral assessments times will only be available on this website. All contact between the faculty and candidates is made via the announcement boards on this website. Failure to monitor this website regularly will not be grounds for special consideration.
Further information
Preparing for study
Before attending clinical placement, students must provide proof of clearance in the following areas. Without these clearances you will not be allowed to attend clinical placements and will be at risk of not being able to complete your program, as clinical placements are compulsory components. For further information, visit http://health.adelaide.edu.au/currentstudents/clinical-placements is conducted by the South Australian Tuberculosis Services (SATB).
Student registration
Students undertaking a program including clinical placement at a hospital or other health facility require student registration with the relevant National Board. This process is undertaken by AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency). There is no fee for student registration. This is completed on the enrolment of the student in their program and does not require action by the student. The student will be advised when they have been registered.
Rural placements
Enrolment in the Undergraduate Degree of Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery at The University of Adelaide requires students to undertake rural clinical placements. Commonwealth supported students (in both bonded and unbonded places) need to complete four weeks of rural placements before graduation, with 25% of students required to complete one year of clinical training in a rural site. If these places are not filled by students voluntarily, all students in Commonwealth supported places will be included in a random ballot to be allocated to one of these year-long rural placements.
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There are information sessions for future students and parents, as well as entertainment, tours and exhibitions for the whole family! Dont miss the opportunity to explore our campus and discuss your study and career options with our friendly staff. For more information go to our Open Day website or call the University Contact Centre on 8313 7335.
www.adelaide.edu.au/openday
Global Learning
The University of Adelaide is committed to offering all its students the opportunity to study overseas through a range of programs including student exchange, study tours and summer and winter schools. There are many exciting opportunities in the Americas, Europe and Asia. For the most up-to-date information about these programs please visit www.adelaide.edu.au/student/ study_abroad
activities on the Royal Adelaide Hospital campus, the Medical School and the Basil Hetzel Institute associated with The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The School of Population Health brings together the academic Disciplines of Public Health, General Practice and Rural Health and is concerned with:
>> preventing disease and promoting health in
populations
>> providing health services which are the first
to improve health and quality of life, as medicines to treat and prevent diseases or, as a research tool to further explore the function of the human body
>> understanding the acute chronic
physiological responses to exercise and physical activity. The School of Paediatrics and Reproductive Health comprises the Disciplines of Paediatrics, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The school is a leader in Child Health and Reproductive Health in the areas of teaching, clinical education, research, research training, translation of research into health practice, communication and guidance to the community, government and health services. The school contributes to the teaching of medical students during their first, second and fifth years, with fifth year students attending the Womens and Children Hospital for a nine-week period. The school is principally located at three sitesthe University of Adelaide Medical School, the Womens and Childrens Hospital and the Lyell McEwin Hospitaland has close interactions with other University departments and hospitals.
The Discipline of Rural Health provides opportunities for medical students to be trained in a range of clinical specialties in rural Australia, offering students a unique learning environment, often with increased clinical and hands-on experience. The School of Medical Sciences offers a dynamic research-intensive environment that fosters excellence in interdisciplinary research and teaching, and nurtures the development of students to reach their full potential. The school encompasses the disciplines of Anatomy and Pathology, Pharmacology and Physiology and focuses on:
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Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Environmental) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Environmental) with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Structural) and Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Structural) and Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Environmental) Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Structural) with Bachelor of Finance Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Structural) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Structural) with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) and Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) with Bachelor of Finance Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) and Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) with Bachelor of Finance Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) and Bachelor of Science (Physics) Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) and Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) with Bachelor of Finance Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Aerospace) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Aerospace) with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic) and Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum) and Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum) and Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Structural) Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum) and Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum) and Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum) and Bachelor of Science (Geology and Geophysics) Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications) and Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications) with Bachelor of Finance Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences with Bachelor of Finance
Honours degrees: Honours degree of Bachelor of Music Honours degree of Bachelor of Music (Performance and Pedagogy) Honours degree of Bachelor of Music (Classical Performance) Honours degree of Bachelor of Music (Composition) Honours degree of Bachelor of Music (Jazz Performance) Honours degree of Bachelor of Music (Music Education) Honours degree of Bachelor of Music (Musicology) Honours degree of Bachelor of Music (Popular Music and Creative Technologies) Honours degree of Bachelor of Music (Sonic Arts) Double degree: Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Music Non-degree programs: Advanced Diploma in Aboriginal Studies in Music Diploma in Aboriginal Studies in Music Diploma in Instrumental Music Diploma in Music (Classical) Diploma in Music (Jazz) Diploma in Music (Sound Engineering) Certificate IV in Music (Classical) Certificate IV in Music (Jazz) Certificate IV in Music (Technology) Certificate III in Music
Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing Honours degree: Honours degree of Bachelor of Nursing
Psychology
Bachelor of Psychological Science Honours degree: Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Health Sciences
Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours degree: Honours degree of Bachelor of Health Sciences Double degrees: Bachelor of Health Sciences with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Health Sciences Bachelor of Social Sciences with Bachelor of Health Sciences
Sciences
Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science (Advanced) Bachelor of Science (Animal Science) Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) Bachelor of Science (Evolutionary Biology) Bachelor of Science (Laser Physics and Technology) Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology) Bachelor of Science (Molecular Biology) Bachelor of Science (Molecular and Drug Design) Bachelor of Science (Nanoscience and Materials) Bachelor of Science (Natural Resources) Bachelor of Science (Petroleum Geoscience) Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) Bachelor of Science (Space Science and Astrophysics) Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology Honours degrees: Honours degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences Honours degree of Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science Honours degree of Bachelor of Science Honours degree of Bachelor of Science in High Performance Computational Physics Honours degree of Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology Double degrees: Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Environmental) with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Structural) with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Aerospace) with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Teaching with Bachelor of Science
Law
Bachelor of Laws Double degrees: Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Computer Science Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Development Studies Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Finance Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Health Sciences Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of International Studies Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Media Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Social Sciences
Medicine
Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery Honours degree: Honours degree of Bachelor of Medical Science
Music
Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music (Classical Performance) Bachelor of Music (Composition) Bachelor of Music (Jazz Performance) Bachelor of Music (Music Education) Bachelor of Music (Musicology) Bachelor of Music (Performance and Pedagogy) Bachelor of Music (Popular Music and Creative Technologies) Bachelor of Music (Sonic Arts)
Teaching
Double degrees: Bachelor of Teaching with Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Teaching with Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Teaching with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Bachelor of Teaching with Bachelor of Science
How to apply
Applications to University of Adelaide undergraduate programs are made online via SATAC UniWeb: www.satac.edu.au/uniweb The application closing date for 2014 entry is: 27 September 2013. Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery and Dental Surgery applicants should also refer to the UMAT website for information on the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test, including application and test dates: http://umat.acer.edu.au International students should refer to www. adelaide.edu.au/study/international/apply
Program intake
Many undergraduate programs will allow students to begin study in February or July. Please refer to individual programs on Degree Finder (www.ua.edu.au/degrees) to check whether midyear entry is available. Where Degree Finder states subject to availability applicants will need to check with the University Contact Centre whether midyear entry is available.
Scholarships
The University of Adelaide has a generous scholarship program for students in financial need; students from rural, regional or remote areas; and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Comprehensive information about scholarships and how to apply can be obtained from the UniversityContact Centre (refer below for details), Hub Central (when on campus) andthe Scholarships website: www.adelaide.edu.au/scholarships
Entry pathways
There are many pathways applicants can take to apply to study at the University ofAdelaide, including the SACE, STAT, TAFE,preparatory programs, foundation study, and more. To find out more about available pathways, visit www.adelaide.edu.au/study/pathways
Additional costs
Students may be required to pay for specialist equipment, reading materials etc. Students are advised not to purchase any equipment until they receive their faculty/school handbook, available during orientation. Information on other program related fees and charges is available from www.adelaide.edu.au/ student/finance/otherfees
Accommodation
We understand that finding the right accommodation is important to successful study. For accommodation options and costs please visit www.adelaide.edu.au/accommodation
Disclaimer: The information in this publication is current as at the date of printing and is subject to change. You can find updated information on our website at www.adelaide.edu.au With the aim of continual improvement the University of Adelaide is committed to regular reviews of the degrees, diplomas, certificates and courses on offer. As a result the specific programs and courses available will change from time to time. Please refer to www.adelaide.edu.au for the most up to date information or contact us on 1800 061 459. The University of Adelaide assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of information provided by third parties. CRICOS 00123M The University of Adelaide Published March 2013
Bonus points
Bonus points are available to school leavers who successfully completed Specialist Mathematics and Languages Other Than English (LOTE) subjects, as well as through our Fairway schemes. For full details please visit www. adelaide.edu.au/study/high-school/getting-in
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