Master of Advanced Medicine
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Overview
This degree provides you with clinical education and training in one of the subspecialties of medicine with an emphasis on the workplace and competency-based assessment of performance. This is a competency-based degree for qualified physicians and cover core topics of ethics, law, professionalism, and critical appraisal as well as specific topics related to your chosen specialisation.
You will have access to the Macquarie University Hospital and cutting edge-technology including; Australia's first gamma knife, cyclotron for the manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals, world's first child magnetoencephalography facility, and a 3T MRI.
Key features
- The Australian School of Advanced Medicine is the only Australian medical school providing post-fellowship training in subspecialties.
- You will develop essential surgical qualities including a commitment to lifelong learning, research, teaching, ethics and professionalism.
- You can choose a specialisation: cardiac imaging, interventional cardiology, or musculoskeletal medicine.
- New state of the art Surgical Skills Centre and Simulation Laboratory.
Minimum course duration
2 years (part time)
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Suitable if you are a qualified physician holding a postgraduate qualification relevant to the educational program, e.g. FRACP, FRACGP, FRANZCR, or Vocational Registration or equivalent. This degree is intended for physicians who wish to develop specific expertise in a medical subspecialty.
Course fee
AUD $30,016.00 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
- Possess a MB BS (or equivalent registrable qualification) from a recognised medical school;
- Completion of at least one year of postgraduate medical practice;
- Full registration as a medical practitioner in jurisdiction of residence or citizenship;
- Certificate of Good Standing with registration authority in jurisdiction of residence or citizenship;
- Eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner in Australia
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
Demonstrated experience in the relevant specialty.
Notes:
You should contact The Australian School of Advanced Medicine before applying to the University for more information about specialisation options.
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 32 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this master
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | either | AMED836 | Ethics, Law and Professionalism | ||
| or | MGSM884 | Negotiation: Theory and Practice | 4 | ||
| Required | either | AMED884 | Basic Concepts in Education and Critical Appraisal | ||
| or | MGSM876 | Leadership and Motivation | 4 | ||
| Required | MAMP801 | MAMed Medical Elective 1 | 4 | ||
| Required | MAMP802 | MAMed Medical Elective 2 | 4 | ||
| Required | MAMP803 | MAMed Medical Elective 3 | 4 | ||
| Required | MAMP804 | MAMed Medical Elective 4 | 4 | ||
| Required | MAMP805 | MAMed Medical Elective 5 | 4 | ||
| Required | MAMP806 | MAMed Medical Elective 6 | 4 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this master | 32 | ||||
Notes
- The following specialisations are available for study: Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine, Musculoskeletal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Imaging. Please refer to ASAM for further details. Note not all specialisations are available in 2012.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
Subpecialist medical practice in the public and private sectors, and academic appointments in research and teaching.
