Monash University Medical School

Overview of The Monash School of Medicine Undergraduate Course

Monash University provides medical training programmes for both graduates and undergraduates. Their Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine 5-year programme uses an integrated curriculum. The degree allows medical students to learn in a variety of environments both on campus and in clinical environments. Small group work and patient-based presentations are used through the 5 years of the degree. From 3^rd year onwards students are delivered clinical teaching as part of clinical rotations.

The degree prepares medical students to become compassionate and competent doctors of the future. The first 2 years of the degree prepares students with basic medical science knowledge. Students are exposed to clinical skills learning through patient orientated learning. The 5^th year of study is based upon a trainee internship model exposing students to the realities of clinical work.

To be considered for a place on the Direct Entry Medical programme at Monash University, you will need to have a competitive UCAT and ATAR result. Students are selected for MMI interviews based on their ranking in these areas. The UCAT, ATAR and MMI are then equally weighted to select applicants.

Why choose Monash School of Medicine

New evidence based medical programme – In 2017 the University redesigned their programme. The programme uses integrated case learning sessions, work in groups of 12-15 to study clinical scenarios. Students begin preparation for clinical rotations from year 1 with early clinical placements in hospitals. Content is taught through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and simulation sessions. The community-based practice programme integrates indigenous health learning activities into the curriculum.

Rural and urban experience – Clinical placements take place in a variety of settings exposing you to urban medicine in Melbourne and practice in a rural environment in Victoria. Placements take place in leading hospitals across Australia including Monash Medical Centre, The Alfred Hospital and Eastern Health. The Australian Government Rural Clinical Training and Support Program emphasis’ the importance of exposure to practice in a rural environment. A cohort of students studying at Monash will have the opportunity to spend 2 years in rural settings.

Facilities– The patient Safety programme exposes students to stimulation and clinical skills workshops. This provides practical hands-on stimulation experiences of authentic scenarios from clinical practice.

Research Component – Studying at The Monash School of Medicine not only helps students to become competent clinicians but prepares them for the variety of opportunities in the working environment of a doctor. For students interested in research or simply intermission from the medicine degree, students may study an honours year focusing on an area of medical science research. Basic research skills will also be developed in Year 3B.