COURSE INFORMATION

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N01 / 056 Master of Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)

The Master of Medicine (Geriatric Medicine) is intended to provide medical practitioners with the knowledge and skills required to deal with the needs of their older patients in a general practice setting.

 

COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

The course will be available off-campus through E-Central.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants with a recognised medical qualification will be eligible for admission.
 
YEAR ONE
GME5101 Geriatric Medicine 1: An Overview 20 
GME5102 Geriatric Medicine 2: Common Syndromes 1 20 
GME5103 Geriatric Medicine 3: Common Syndromes 2 20 
GME5104 Geriatric Medicine 4: Clinical Management 1 20 
Two electives*
 
YEAR TWO
Three units selected from:
FAM6101 Family Medicine: Principles of Applied Research 20 
HST5120 Epidemiology 20 
RES5101 Research Preparation: Methods of Research 20 
RES5102 Research Preparation: Qualitative Approaches 20 
RES5103 Research Preparation: Quantitative Research Methods 20 
 
plus
NPH6101 Masters Project 30 
NPH6102 Masters Project 30 
or three electives*
 
The option to exit with a Post Graduate Diploma is available upon completion of 6 of the 12 units, including 4 year one and 2 elective units as arranged through consultation with the course coordinator.
 
* Students must consult with the course coordinator in the selection of these units.
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 18/11/2004