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In MONASH UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA Specifically designed for general practitioners who wish to expand their knowledge and skills, this course is conducted via off-campus learning. It enables doctors to meet patient and community needs while fostering critical appraisal skills in the discipline of general practice, including its clinical aspects, literature and research base. On completion of coursework, students undertake a minor thesis project. The course is open to both domestic and international students. Course Co-ordinator: Dr Heather Grusauskas Course code: 0099
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.You will also be allocated a thesis supervisor who will assist with the completion of your final work.
How long does the course take and what will I study?
The Masters of Family Medicine is a 96 credit point course and takes a minimum of four years to complete (eight semesters). Students may adjust their study program according to their professional commitments by applying for a 6 or 12 months leave of intermission (deferment of study) during enrolment in the course or by varying their pattern of study.
Year 1
Semester 1 Semester 2
MFM4000 Principles of General Practice compulsory core unit MFM4006 Introduction to Research Methods compulsory core unit Elective unit/s 1 x 12 credit point unit OR 2 x 6 credit point units Elective unit/s 1 x 12 credit point unit OR 2 x 6 credit point units
Year 2
Semester 1 Semester 2
On successful completion of Years 1 and 2 students may exit with the Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine Year 3 Semester 1 Semester 2 Elective unit/s 1 x 12 credit point unit OR 2 x 6 credit point units MFM5008 Applied Research compulsory core unit
On successful completion of Years 1, 2 and 3 (which includes successful completion of MFM5007 Learning and teaching ) students may exit with the Master of Family Medicine (Clinical) Year 4 Semester 1 Semester 2 MFM5001 Masters Thesis compulsory core unit
Assessment varies from unit to unit and is based on a continual assessment system. There are no formal examinations for this course. The thesis component is conducted over 12 months. 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 MFM5001 Minor thesis MFM5008 Applied research 12 credit point elective units MCM9204 Dermatology MCM9301 Women's sexual and reproductive health in general practice MFM5007 Learning and teaching 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 Mens sexual and reproductive health
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, with a mark of 65% or above for MFM2006 Introduction to Research Methods, will be eligible to progress to the Master of Family Medicine with 48 credit points of advanced standing. Further recognition of prior learning and/or credit transfer may not then be granted in such an instance.
How do I apply?
If you are interested in applying for the Master of Family Medicine, 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