Doctor of Medicine and Surgery
The Australian National University (ANU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level:
CRICOS: 00120C
The Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, Medicinae ac Chirurgiae Doctoranda, (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.
Structure
The Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, Medicinae ac Chirurgiae Doctoranda, requires the completion of 192 units
Standard entry 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
- The minimum Weighted GPA for interview consideration is 5.6
- Weighted GPA as approved by the ANU Medical School (25%)
- GAMSAT score (25%) and
- Interview (50%)
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Canberra | International: $370,600 | No |
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