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Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine for 2010
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Course overview
This course is intended for general practitioners wishing to expand their knowledge and skills in areas relevant to general practice. Students will gain critical appraisal skills in reference to the nature of the discipline, its daily practice, and its literature and research base to meet their own personal and professional needs, as well as the needs of the patients and the community in which they practice. The course also aims to enlarge the pool of potential general practice teachers and researchers to enhance the quality and status of general practice among professionals and in the wider community.Students are required to complete the two compulsory core units that cover principles of general practice and introduction to research methods as well as a selection of clinical electives offered by the Department of General Practice. Opportunities may exist to upgrade to a Masters Degree. Preference will be given to applicants currently employed in active general practice. Special consideration may be given to suitably qualified overseas graduates residing in their own country.
Duration, campus, fees and application information
Career outlook
Graduates of this program move onto further study or research within the field of medical general practice.
Duration, campus, fees and application information
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Attendance type
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Intakes
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First semester, second semester
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First semester, second semester
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Course Content
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2010 University handbook entry for this course
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2010 University handbook entry for this course
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Duration
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2 years part-time
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Credit points
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48 total for course
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48 total for course
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Fees for 2010
Fees are subject to change annually.
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Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course.
Domestic fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$17,200 AUD
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International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$22,600 AUD
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How to apply
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Entry requirements and applications - domestic students
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Entry requirements and applications - international students
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Monash course code
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1759
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1759
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Faculty
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Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
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Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
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Contact
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All domestic and international enquiries should be directed to: Mrs Julieanne McLuckie, Department of General Practice, School of Primary Health Care, Building 1, 270 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill 3168.
Email: julieanne.mcluckie@med.monash.edu.au
Telephone: +61 3 8575 2216 Fax: +61 3 8575 2233
Website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/general-practice/teaching/pgrad.html
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All domestic and international enquiries should be directed to: Mrs Julieanne McLuckie, Department of General Practice, School of Primary Health Care, Building 1, 270 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill 3168.
Email: julieanne.mcluckie@med.monash.edu.au
Telephone: +61 3 8575 2216 Fax: +61 3 8575 2233
Website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/general-practice/teaching/pgrad.html
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Accreditation
Australian: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
International: Medical Council of Hong Kong
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