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Medicine

Description

The discipline of Medicine prepares students for entry into the medical and other health-related professions.

At UNSW, the study of medicine is through the New Medicine program, a six year undergraduate program which leads to the award of the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - MB BS.

The New Medicine program aims to develop students' capabilities in:

using basic and clinical sciences in medical practice.
understanding the social determinants of health and disease.
patient assessment and management.
effective communication.
working as a member of a team.
self-directed learning and critical evaluation skills.
understanding and acting in an ethical and socially responsible manner.
development as a reflective practitioner.

Studying Medicine at UNSW

The Faculty of Medicine offers the New Medicine program and also a combined degree program with Arts. Opportunities for postgraduate study are also available.