Master of Medical Practice
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Overview
This degree will provide you with clinical education and training in the general medical care of patients in hospital. It covers a range of subjects including patient assessment and communication, hospital therapeutics, resuscitation, clinical procedures and ethics.
Key features
- The Australian School of Advanced Medicine's comprehensive education techniques will help you to develop your technical skills.
- You will develop essential surgical qualities including a commitment to lifelong learning, research, teaching, ethics and professionalism.
- You will have access to the Macquarie University Hospital - the only hospital owned and operated by a university in Australia.
- Part time study mode gives you flexibility in managing and scheduling your studies.
Minimum course duration
2 years (part time)
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Suitable if you are a hospital doctor (Career Medical Officers and other medical staff employed in public and private hospitals) who does not have, and are not in the process of acquiring, a specialist medical College qualification, but who wish to acquire a university qualification which signals mastery of the skills and competencies required for the safe, effective and efficient management of patients in hospital.
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 Australia;
- Certificate of Good Standing with registration authority in jurisdiction of residence or citizenship;
- Evidence of continued medical study since graduation;
- Interview, portfolio of experience, together with support based upon previous direct supervision by hospital physicians.
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 relevant experience.
Notes:
You should contact The Australian School of Advanced Medicine before applying to the University.
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 | AHMC801 | Safety and Quality in Hospital Medical Care | 4 | ||
| Required | AHMC802 | Patient Assessment and Communication | 4 | ||
| Required | AHMC803 | Hospital Therapeutics | 4 | ||
| Required | AHMC804 | Resuscitation and Clinical Procedures | 4 | ||
| Required | AHMC805 | Topics in Hospital Care 1 | 4 | ||
| Required | AHMC806 | Topics in Hospital Care 2 | 4 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this master | 32 | ||||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
Medical appointments in public and private hospitals
