Master of Medicine (MMed)
Information valid for students commencing 2016
Duration
2 Years part-time (only available as part-time study)
Commencing 2016
Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
Semester 2 (25 Jul, 2016)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
16
Program code
5398
Faculty
Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Teaching Location
External
Delivery mode
Web Based
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol in the program, a person must
- hold an approved degree in medicine; and
- have completed two years full-time (or equivalent) post-qualification clinical practice, approved by the executive dean.
AQF level
AQF level 9
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Enquiries for Australian students
School of Medicine
Email: postgrad@uq.edu.au
Phone: (07) 3346 5210
Duration
2 Years part-time (only available as part-time study)
Commencing 2016
Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
Semester 2 (25 Jul, 2016)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
16
Program code
5398
Faculty
Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Teaching Location
External
Delivery mode
Web Based
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol in the program, a person must
- hold an approved degree in medicine; and
- have completed two years full-time (or equivalent) post-qualification clinical practice, approved by the executive dean.
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 9
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004 Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Master of Medicine?
This program offers continuing profession education for primary care and specialist doctors working in specialist practice with a special interest in skin cancer. It is also aimed at doctors preparing for a Fellowship pathway in one of the relevant Medical or Surgical Colleges, including:
- surgical oncology
- ENT
- plastic surgery
- anatomical pathology
- dermatology
- radiation oncology
- primary care
- specialist practice.
Note that the indicative fee refers to full-time study only. Part-time students are typically liable for 50% of the full-time fee per annum.
Only continuing students may enrol in the General Practice study plan which is being discontinued.
What you can study
This Master of Medicine degree is by coursework rather than research and is thus structured to provide comprehensive teaching on skin cancer diagnosis and treatment. The program is delivered online as a series of courses in sequential order.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Medicine.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Master of Medicine
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
To enrol in the program, a person must
- hold an approved degree in medicine; and
- have completed two years full-time (or equivalent) post-qualification clinical practice, approved by the executive dean.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
To enrol in the program, a person must
- hold an approved degree in medicine; and
- have completed two years full-time (or equivalent) post-qualification clinical practice, approved by the executive dean.
Additional application requirements
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status. See Department of Immigration and Border Protection for further details.
Visa requirements
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Program rules for the Master of Medicine
To complete the Master of Medicine
To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Medicine, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #16 from the MMed list in the chosen field of study. Refer to the MMed Rules for further information.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs:
