Master of Rural and Remote Medicine

Masters (Coursework)

Tackle the questions important to those who live in the bush - questions that may only be explored in a local context. Indigenous health is a special focus.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Course Code

90680

About this course

As rural and remote medicine is a generalist discipline, the range of research topics is very wide, from large-scale epidemiological studies to educational and qualitative or clinical studies.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a)(i) the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; and
(ii)A. completed or be completing fellowship training in a primary care or equivalent specialty college; or
B. a level of prior professional rural experience which, in the opinion of the Faculty, would enable the applicant to complete the course;
or
(b) completed the Graduate Certificate in Rural and Remote Medicine from this University.

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Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a)(i) the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; and
(ii)A. completed or be completing fellowship training in a primary care or equivalent specialty college; or
B. a level of prior professional rural experience which, in the opinion of the Faculty, would enable the applicant to complete the course;
or
(b) completed the Graduate Certificate in Rural and Remote Medicine from this University.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENT

Research and coursework supplementary form

Applicants to this course are required to submit a completed Research and Coursework Supplementary Form [PDF, 385KB] when applying.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENT

Research and coursework supplementary form

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Take your studies to a new level with a postgraduate degree and discover what career opportunities lie ahead.

Career Pathways

The Master of Rural and Remote Medicine is a broad-based degree for those wishing to pursue a career in teaching or research focused on rural and remote medicine.

Career Pathways The Master of Rural and Remote Medicine is a broad-based degree for those wishing to pursue a career in teaching or research focused on rural and remote medicine.

Further Study

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Further Study Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Course structure

Core

Take all units (12 points):

Option

Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:

Option

Take unit(s) to the value of 48 points:

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).

77.5%

Overall satisfaction

86.3%

Skill scale

71.3%

Teaching scale

84.3%

Employed full-time

$67.4k

Average salary

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