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Graduate Studies Office
School of Primary Health Care
Monash University
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Phone: +61 3 9902 4495
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Email: genprac@monash.edu
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Master Family Medicine
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We are currently in the process of writing a new Master of Family Medicine Program and details will be available later in the year.
Specifically designed for general practitioners who wish to expand their knowledge and skills, this off-campus course enables doctors to meet personal and professional needs as well as those of their patients and the community. It provides the opportunity to develop clinical and teaching skills within a general practice setting and is open to both domestic and international students.
Course Co-ordinator: Dr Heather Grusauskas
Course Code 2677
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Family Medicine?
- Why study Family Medicine at Monash?
- What is Off Campus Learning?
- Is the course accredited?
- What are the pre-requisites for entry?
- How long does the course take and what will I study?
- What are the course fees?
- Am I eligible for recognition of prior learning or credit transfer?
- What are the English Language requirements?
- How do I apply?
What is Family Medicine?
Family medicine “the medical specialty … concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty of breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioural sciences.” (American Board of Family Medicine).Primary medical care in Australia, and in many other countries, is largely delivered by general practitioners and has a long and proud history as a clinical discipline. As medical information and knowledge develop, general practitioners/ family physicians need the skills to manage contemporary trends in practice as well as the ability to access information and critically analyse literature.
Why study Family Medicine at Monash?
Ranked in the top 50 of the world's universities, Monash has over 50,000 students, 200,000 alumni and a powerful network of international alliances. By studying at Monash you become an active member of this global Monash community.
“This course has been very fruitful for me... I have learnt a lot on the concepts of family medicine and the role and scope of the family doctor.” International Family Medicine student
“I now understand the principles of general practice which will be very useful for the rest of my career." Australian Family Medicine student
What is Off Campus Learning?
More than 14,000 Monash students take advantage of the flexibility off-campus programs provide. This mode of study allows you to study when and where you choose.
We provide comprehensive course materials, to let you learn at your own pace, and tutor contact for academic queries. Our courses are assessed by coursework which means you submit work by designated due dates.
Is the course accredited?
The RACGP QA & CPD program has approved this course for the 120 (Category 1) Higher Education Points in the 2011-2013 triennium.
The course is also accredited by the Medical Council of Hong Kong as a ‘quotable qualification’.
Please note, successful completion of the Master of Family Medicine (Clinical) will not entitle non-Australian registered general practitioners/family physicians to work in Australia. For information about working in Australia, please refer to the Australian Medical Council website: www.amc.org.au
What are the pre-requisites for entry?
Applicants must have a medical degree and be currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or a similar local national registration body. A minimum of two years work experience in general practice is essential for both Australian and International applicants with preference being given to applicants who are currently employed and have been in active general practice for a minimum period of two years.
How long does the course take and what will I study?
The Master of Family Medicine (Clinical) is a 72 credit point course and takes a minimum of 3 years to complete (6 semesters).
Students may adjust their study program according to their professional commitments by applying for a 6 or 12 month leave of intermission (deferment of study) during their enrolment in the course, or by varying their pattern of study.
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | MFM4000 Principles of general practice compulsory core unit |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | MFM4006 Introduction to research methods compuslory core unit | |
| Year 2 | Semester 1 | Elective unit/s 1 x 12 credit point unit OR 2 x 6 credit point units |
| Semester 2 | Elective unit/s 1 x 12 credit point unit OR 2 x 6 credit point units | |
| On successful completion of Years 1 and 2 student may exit with the Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine | ||
| Year 3 | Semester 1 | MFM5007 Learning and teaching compulsory core unit |
| Semester 2 | Elective unit/s 1 x 12 credit point unit OR 2 x 6 credit point units | |
Assessment varies from unit to unit and is based on a continual assessment system. There are no formal examinations for this course. For further information about the units of study please click on the links below:
12 credit point compulsory core units
MFM4000 Principles of general practice
MFM4006 Introduction to research methods
MFM5007 Learning and teaching
12 credit point elective units
MCM9204 Dermatology
MCM9301 Women's sexual and reproductive health in general practice
6 credit point elective units
MCM9014 Musculoskeletal medicine
MCM9017 Medical ethics
MCM9019 Ophthalmology
MCM9201 Depression and Anxiety Disorders in General Practice
MCM9302 Stress management
MCM9306 Issues in general practice prescribing
MCM9308 Men’s sexual and reproductive health
What are the course fees?
Fees are payable to the University on a semester by semester basis. Students are not required to pay the full amount at the beginning of the course. The Masters of Family Medicine (Clinical) is a full fee paying course. For more information on fees please see the following weblink: http://www.monash.edu.au/study/coursefinder/course/2677/
Am I eligible for recognition of prior learning or credit transfer?
Credit for previous learning (Advanced Standing) may be granted where this is assessed as equivalent to Monash University study. Credit towards the course for previous learning may include credit transfer and recognition of prior learning. Up to a maximum of 50% of the course credit points may be granted for previous postgraduate learning in a
- university or
- TAFE course or
- accredited course offered by a Registered Training Organisation, or
- overseas equivalents of these.
Recognition of prior learning may be granted for previous non-accredited formal study such as professional development or on-the job-training.
Holders of the FACRRM, FRACGP or equivalent (MRCGP) qualification are entitled to 24 credit points of advanced standing. All other requests will be assessed on a case by case basis.
Credits may not be granted to studies or learning completed more than seven years prior to the date of enrolment in the current course.
Students who have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine with Monash University will be eligible for 48 credit points of advanced standing. Further recognition of prior learning and/or credit transfer may not then be granted in such an instance.
What are the English Language requirements?
Students are expected to be proficient in English and must satisfy the minimum English language requirements of the university. You can meet these requirements in one of the following ways:
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You have achieved a satisfactory level of performance in an English subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. For postgraduate study, a study score of at least 30 in units 3 and 4 in any VCE English subject is required.
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Satisfactorily completed a sufficient period of study, at a sufficiently advanced level, in an English-medium institution, ie; an undergraduate degree within the five years prior to commencement of the course of intended enrolment.
Completion of an Australian TAFE, Singapore Polytechnic or Malaysian College diploma will satisfy this requirement.
Documentary evidence in the form of a letter or transcript is required from the institution at which the study was undertaken.
- You have undertaken an English language proficiency test within 24 months prior to your study commencement date and have achieved the following results:
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System - academic) minimum test score of 6.5with no individual band score less than 6.5. Please refer to important IELTS information below. For more information on IELTS go to www.ielts.org
- TOEFL (American Test of English as a Foreign Language) minimum test score of 580 with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of at least 4.5 or a minimum test score of 237 in the computer-based TOEFL with an Essay Rating (ER) of at least 5. You must include the original TOEFL or TWE test report with your application. For more information on TOEFL go to www.ets.org and select TOEFL.
- You have successfully completed the Monash University English Language Bridging Program, or equivalent programs, at the appropriate level. For further information on the Monash University English Language Bridging Program, visit http://www.monashcollege.edu.au/courses/english-language/index.html
- All of your secondary schooling was in English and you have successfully completed at least two university level subjects in an institution where English is the language of instruction and assessment.
How do I apply?
If you are interested in applying for the Masters of Family Medicine (Clinical), please use the Application for Admission 2013 (PDF)
Regrettably, faxed or e-mailed forms cannot be accepted, please submit the original form with supporting documents to the address on the Application form.
If you have any further questions or wish to discuss your application to the course, please contact
genprac@monash.edu
Graduate Studies
Department of General Practice
School of Primary Health Care
Student profiles
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Balbinder Kaur
The Master of Family Medicine has been a great experience at Monash University. It has given me the opportunity to broaden my understanding of General Practice and to better comprehend the intricacies of primary health care. The programme offers a wide range of topics which has allowed me to focus on my areas of interest. The programme itself gives a highly interactive course material which dwells on the local practice of the candidate and allows them to apply their understanding with pertinent patient management issues. It is a highly motivating yet challenging course which encourages student interaction with supervisors, utilizing the medium of writing and audiovisual aids to achieve core course objectives. I am indebted to all people who contributed to this experience particularly Suva Private Hospital where most of the work is based. Apart from the achievement of the Masters degree during this period, I also must admit that I attained my biggest happiness in life, my baby boy Nihal. My course supervisors and the administrative staff were highly supportive and together we managed to get through both. Thank you Monash!
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Muraya Alshahrani
My name is Muraya Alshahrani, a Family Physician from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. I have been trained in the Family Medicine program at Alhada Hospital in Taif, and graduated in 2005 (Saudi Specialty Certificate in Family Medicine and Arab Board in Family Medicine).
My main interest is in chronic disease management as it has become a major health problem in most countries and for this reason I joined the Clinical Fellowship Postgraduate Training Program in Chronic Disease Management in the Department of General Practice, Monash University from March 2012
