Master of Medicine (Primary Medical Care)

This course is not open to new students and is being phased out. Refer to the Master of Philosophy instead.

The information provided is for currently enrolled students only.

Course Objectives

Part 2

585-XX? Primary Medical Care 1

An approved MBBS degree or recognized equivalent of at least two years standing and not less than two years experience as a medical officer in a hospital affiliated to an appropriate university for the purpose of teaching; and successful completion of Part 1 or has been granted exemption from Part 1; and has been approved for admission by the faculty.

Applicants may be granted exemption from Part I of the examination for the degree of Master of Medicine if they have passed a comparable examination offered in a relevant discipline by an approved body. The following have been approved to date as exemptions for the purpose of proceeding straight to Part II candidature and other relevant experience or examinations may also be approved for this purpose from time to time:

Australian College of Dermatologists (Part I, FACD)

Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP Examination)

A Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom (MRCP)

University of Singapore (Master of Medicine)

Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Part I, FRACS)

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) - for Part II Primary Medical Care

Royal Australasian College of Radiologists (Part I, FRACR) - for Part II Radiology

Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (Part 1 FANZCA) - for Part II Anaesthetics by research

Royal College of Pathologists of Australia (Part I, FRCPA) - for Part II Haematology

Royal College of Pathologists (UK) (MRC Path) - for Part II Haematology

Royal Australian College of Ophthalmologists (Part I, FRACO) - for Part II Ophthalmology

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability