Bachelor of Clinical Science (Medicine) / Doctor of Medicine

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Intensive school

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

We're the first step in training for your career in medicine. When you graduate you'll be qualified to be a medical intern in Australia and New Zealand.

We need more doctors in the regions, for the regions. You'll be well prepared to combat the shortage of doctors in regional Australia and will have the opportunity to address Indigenous health issues and rural and remote community needs. You could also pursue a career in medical science research, working to help develop cures for illnesses.

After graduation from your medical studies, you'll begin your career as an intern, managed in New South Wales by the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI). After one year you'll be eligible for general registration to begin the next phase of your medical training.

You could go on to become a general practitioner (GP) and have a strong impact on your local community's health. You'll use your specialised medical skills to diagnose and treat a broad range of physical and mental illnesses. You'll also assist in the prevention of illness and disease and build your network in community health as you refer your patients to specialist medical practitioners. Whether in general practice or another specialty area, you'll undertake training through one of the medical colleges while working in that area, and enjoy many career opportunities as a health professional, in a hospital, community setting or elsewhere. Will you become a surgeon, a paediatrician, a radiologist, an emergency physician or perhaps a future Chief Medical Officer?

Standard enrolment patterns

For enrolment pattern please refer to the handbook.

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If you wish to transfer to the Bachelor of Clinical Science (Medicine)/Doctor of Medicine (BClinSc[Med]/MD) program at Charles Sturt University from another Australian medical school program, you must satisfy all the criteria and follow the application process below.

To be considered for transfer into the BClinSc(Med)/MD program, you must:

1. be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
2. be currently enrolled in a primary medical program at an Australian accredited medical school
3. present extenuating circumstances supporting the intent to transfer to Charles Sturt University
4. provide evidence of good academic standing
5. provide evidence that the transfer is supported by your current Medical Dean.

Please read the SRM inherent requirement statements and consider whether you may have challenges in meeting these requirements.

1. Transfer applications will be assessed on an annual basis. Applications close on 30 September, and we will provide a decision on your application on 31 October.
2. You may nominate a preferred rural clinical school as part of your application. Clinical school allocation is dependent on currently enrolled student allocation and availability at a rural clinical site, so your preferred clinical school is not guaranteed, and acceptance into the program may be based on placement at another clinical school at the discretion of the SRM Admissions and Allocation Committee.
3. Your application must include:
   • A completed transfer application request form. This form and any accompanying documents should be sent to medicine@csu.edu.au
   • Details about the reasons for the transfer request. You may provide supporting documentation.
   • Academic transcripts.
   • Subject outlines and/or learning guides of relevant subjects.
4. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
5. A transfer will be considered if placements are available in the relevant year of transfer.
6. If you hold a BMP at your current institution, you will remain allocated a BMP when you transfer to Charles Sturt University.

1. All applicants will be assessed for credit as part of their transfer application. This process will determine the specific course in the program to which students will be transferred.
2. In assessing the equivalence of a student's previous formal study for credit, the school will apply the following criteria:
   • Breadth of learning
   • Depth of learning
   • Level of learning
   • Learning activities
   • Practical learning and/or workplace learning including acquired skills and knowledge that meet expectations for safety in the workplace
3. The school may require the applicant to undertake an assessment. The student will be advised of the date and location of the assessment, and whether it is written, practical or a combination of the two.

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