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.
Graduates of this program move onto further study or research within the field of medical general practice.
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| Intakes | First semester, second semester | First semester, second semester |
| Course Content | University handbook entry for this course | University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 2 years part-time | |
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Fees for 2009
Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course. Domestic fee per 48 credit points |
International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year $18,730 AUD |
| Monash course code | 1759 | 1759 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Contact |
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 |
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 |
Australian: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
International: Medical Council of Hong Kong
Applicants must have a minimum of two years postgraduate experience and be currently registered by the medical board in their respective state, or have a qualification which is eligible to be registered in a state of the Commonwealth. Preference will be given to applicants currently employed and who have been active in general practice for a minimum of two years.
Statement outlining number of years working as a GP
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.
Applications for this course are made directly to the department.
Applications for this course are made directly to the department.
Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.
IELTS 6.5 with individual band scores required at 6.5 for Reading, 6.5 for Listening, 6.0 for Writing and 6.0 for Speaking; TOEFL 580 with a TWE score of at least 4.5; Computer-based TOEFL, a minimum score of 237 with an ER of at least 4.5; or an internet-based TOEFL, an overall score of 90 with at least 22 in the written section, and no section lower than 20.
Statement outlining number of years working as a GP
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.
Applications for this course are made directly to the department.
Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.
Applications for this course are made directly to the department.
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