Medical Program*

Prerequisite requirements The prerequisite requirements for direct entry to the Bond Medical Program in 2022 have changed to better reflect the diversity of doctors that Australian society requires.The prerequisite for the Bond Medical Program from 2022 will be English, English as an Additional Language, Literature, or English & Literature Extension (QCAA General Subject, Units 3 and 4 at Grade C or better).Applicants must be able to produce documentary evidence of meeting the prerequisite to QTAC by the time applications close for the relevant application period.Please refer to the tables below for a list of approved equivalents for the English prerequisite. The following information will be updated from 15 May to 15 December each year for the following year's Bachelor of Medical Studies intake.Secondary school interstate and international equivalencyLocationSubjectSuccessfully Completed Subject/CourseQLDQSA EnglishEnglish for ESL Learners4SA or better4SA or betterQueensland External SeniorEnglish2 semesters at year 12 level with an exit achievement of Sound AchievementInternational BaccalaureateEnglish A1, English A2, English B (HL or SL)English AB, English Literature, English Language and Literature (HL or SL) HL: 3 or better; SL: 4 or betterGeneral Certificate of Education (GCE)AS or A Level General PaperAS or A Level General StudiesAS or A level English LanguageAS or A level English LiteratureAS or A level English Language and Literature Grade of C or better ACTEnglishLanguage and LiteratureWorld LiteratureESL (English as a Second Language) 50%+ (as percentage grade) in T Majors only NSWEnglish StandardEnglish AdvancedESL (English as a Second Language)English Extension 1 or 2 50%+ (average of examination mark and school assessment) SA/NTEnglishEnglish StudiesESL (English as a Second Language)English CommunicationPre 2010: D or better (from publicly Examined Subjects (PES) only)From 2010: C- or better TASEnglishLiteratureWriter's WorkshopWorld LiteratureEnglish StudiesEnglish CommunicationsEnglish Writing SA or better (exit level of achievement) VICEnglishESL (English as a Second Language)LiteratureEnglish Language 25+ (scaled study score) WAEnglishEnglish (Stage 2 or 3)English for ESL StudentsEnglish LiteratureEnglish CourseEnglish as an Additional Language or Dialect 50%+ (subject scaled mark)New Zealand NCEA Level 3 or 4 (from 2004 onwards) EnglishMinimum of 20 credit points at NCEA level 3 achievement standard, with a grade average of 2.0 or betterFaculty approved bridging/preparatory courses for EnglishLocationInstitution NameSuccessfully Completed Subject/CourseCourse CodeQLDCentral Queensland University (CQU)Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS)N/ASenior External ExaminationEnglishN/ASouthern Cross University - Preparing for Success ProgramN/ATAFE Queensland 10765NAT Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (CATP)N/A UQ College Tertiary Preparation ProgramN/AUniversity of Southern Queensland (USQ) Tertiary Preparation Program TPP7122 and TPP7123University of the Sunshine Coast - Tertiary Preparation Pathway - Academic Skills for SuccessTPP101NSWTAFE NSW10767NAT Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation Program (CATP)N/AOtherInternational English Language Testing System (IELTS) AcademicMinimum overall score of 7.0 (no sub-score less than 6.5)N/APearson Test of English (PTE) AcademicMinimum 65N/ATest of English as a Foreign Language Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT)Minimum 98N/AAny Tertiary Qualification from a recognised institution (where tuition was undertaken and assessed in English in one of the countries listed below)^At least 1 year full time equivalent study, with an overall GPA of 4 or better (on a 7 point scale)N/AUNILEARN(Statement of achievement required)Senior EnglishUNL14^Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Scotland, South Africa, United States of America, Wales Entry requirements Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt)The Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt) is open to Year 12 school leavers and to students who have started or completed an undergraduate program, with a competitive ATAR/OP or GPA. Bond University will be offering 80% of total places to undergraduate applicants and 20% of total places to graduate applicants.For entry into the Medical Program, the following definitions apply:Undergraduate - An applicant who has completed High School Senior Certificate (equivalent to Queensland Year 12) with, or without, incomplete tertiary studies.Graduate - An applicant who has completed a bachelor degree.Enrolments in the program are strictly limited to ensure small class sizes and sufficient clinical placements. As such, entry is extremely competitive.Domestic and international** students who graduate from the following Bond University programs: Bachelor of Biomedical Science (in the Pre-Health Professional major), the Master of Occupational Therapy, the Doctor of Physiotherapy or the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice, meeting the minimum required GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 (Bond grading) will be eligible to apply for selection to enter Year 2 of the Bachelor of Medical Studies (BmedSt). Domestic and international** students who graduate from the Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Innovations or Master of Healthcare Innovations who completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Science prior to their Healthcare Innovations award and meet the minimum required GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 (Bond grading) may also be eligible to apply for selection to enter Year 2 BmedSt. Such eligibility is dependent on a check of transcripts from the Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree to determine eligibility on a case-by-case basis.The selection process for the BmedSt will be based on GPA, psychometric testing and an interview. Places in Year 2 of the BmedSt for the graduates of the programs listed are limited and dependent on availability.Currently, these are the only pathways into the Bachelor of Medical Studies and Doctor of Medicine available to international students. Successful students will commence in Year 2 of the Bachelor of Medical Studies and will be allowed to progress to the Doctor of Medicine (MD).Doctor of MedicineEntry into the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program is only via the Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt) program at Bond University.For more information regarding entry requirements visit the Entry requirements page. Selection criteria Applications are evaluated on the following criteria:Applicant TypeAcademic Results*Subject PrerequisitesInterviewPsychometric TestingUndergraduateYesYesYesYesGraduateYesYesYesYes*Unless otherwise stated, the qualification/s used for assessment must have been undertaken within nine years immediately preceding the close of applications for the relevant application period. Assessment Enrolments in the program are strictly limited to ensure small class sizes and sufficient clinical placements. As such, entry is extremely competitive; therefore, applicants are selected through a rigorous assessment process:Step 1: Academic AssessmentStudents will be assessed on their prior academic record through their application on QTAC. Approximately 50% of applicants will be invited to complete Step 2 of the admissions process. Step 2: Psychometric TestFrom 2018, the Medical program will introduce a step in the selection process: Psychometric testing. Approximately 50% of applicants will be offered the opportunity to complete an online psychometric test based on their academic achievement. This test will incur a fee, to be paid by the applicant direct to the test provider.Step 3: InterviewThe results of the psychometric test will determine eligibility for being offered an interview as the next step of the assessment process. Interviews will be held in person at Bond University on the Gold Coast, where their general suitability to medicine and preparedness to undertake a highly demanding course will be examined in a structured multi mini interview (MMI).Applicants will be assessed on the following:Outstanding academic achievementDemonstrated ability to achieve graduate outcomes of:Knowledge and critical thinkingLeadershipInitiative and teamworkCommunication skillsResponsibilityEthical decision-making skillsMotivationNon-verbal reasoning. Domestic / international entry requirements Entry into the Bachelor of Medical Studies is currently only open to Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, holders of an Australian Humanitarian visa and New Zealand citizens (but not New Zealand permanent residents).Important note for international/overseas students: Students, including New Zealand citizens, who will not be Australian citizens or permanent residents at the time of enrolment, may not be automatically entitled to registration, internship, and access to a provider number in Australia. Graduates who wish to stay in Australia after graduation must make their own enquiries regarding their situation related to these matters as they lie beyond the control of the University. In Australia, the number of internships is controlled by the Department of Health or Human Services in each state/territory and Australian citizens and permanent residents currently receive priority for internship access. Graduates wishing to register in their home country or graduates wishing to practise medicine in countries other than Australia must contact the professional medical associations in that country to determine requirements to practice. Bond University is not responsible for organising any internship or medical registration of students upon their graduation.For more information regarding entry requirements visit the Entry requirements page.Please note that the Undergraduate Medicine Admission Test (UMAT) and Graduate Medical School Admission Test (GAMSAT) is no longer required for the Medical Program application. Pathways into medicine Domestic and international** students who graduate from the following Bond University programs: Bachelor of Biomedical Science (in the Pre-Health Professional major), the Master of Occupational Therapy, the Doctor of Physiotherapy or the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice, meeting the minimum required GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 (Bond grading) will be eligible to apply for selection to enter Year 2 of the Bachelor of Medical Studies (BmedSt). Domestic and international** students who graduate from the Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Innovations or Master of Healthcare Innovations who completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Science prior to their Healthcare Innovations award and meet the minimum required GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 (Bond grading) may also be eligible to apply for selection to enter Year 2 BmedSt. Such eligibility is dependent on a check of transcripts from the Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree to determine eligibility on a case-by-case basis.The selection process for the BmedSt will be based on GPA, psychometric testing and an interview. Places in Year 2 of the BmedSt for the graduates of the programs listed are limited and dependent on availability.Currently, these are the only pathways into the Bachelor of Medical Studies and Doctor of Medicine available to international students. Successful students will commence in Year 2 of the Bachelor of Medical Studies and will be allowed to progress to the Doctor of Medicine (MD). Monday, 20 June 2022Applications for Year 2 Lateral Entry open to current students and graduates of Bond University in the following programs:Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Pre-Health Professional Major)Doctor of PhysiotherapyMaster of Nutrition and Dietetic PracticeMaster of Occupational TherapyMaster of Healthcare Innovations^Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Innovations^^ Must have completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Science prior to their Healthcare Innovations award.Conditions**Students who are achieving cumulative GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 (Bond grading), completing the above mentioned programs by end of 2022 will be eligible to apply. (Please note the current Medical Program subject pre-requisite requirements still apply.)Graduates who have completed the above mentioned programs and achieved cumulative GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 (Bond grading) will be eligible to apply. (Please note the current Medical Program subject pre-requisite requirements still apply.)GAMSAT not required.Upon meeting conditions above, applicant may be invited to complete the following:Complete a psychometric testing online, and if successfulInvited to a Medical interview* Applicants who have already completed psychometric testing through Bond University prior to September 2021 will be required to sit the test again. If a psychometric test was completed after September 2021, these results will be used in the application process. Applicants will be informed individually of this requirement. Note: As you are a Bond student, academic transcript need not be provided as Faculty requests academic information from central student systems.Wednesday, 14 September 202210.00am to 11.00amInformation Session for students in the following program applying to Year 2 Lateral Entry - Medical Program:Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Pre-Health Professional Major)Doctor of PhysiotherapyMaster of Nutrition and Dietetics PracticeMaster of Occupational TherapyMaster of Healthcare InnovationsGraduate Diploma in Healthcare InnovationsWednesday, 28 September 2022 - 4.00pmExpressions of Interest close at 4.00pm.Friday, 30 September 2022 - 4.00pmAll applications close at 4.00pm. Applications will NOT be accepted after 4.00pm.Monday, 10 October 2022Selected applicants will be provided information for psychometric testing.Week commencing Monday, 10 October 2022Psychometric testing conducted on-line.Friday, 14 October 2022Selected applicants will be invited for interview.Friday, 21 October 2022Bond Medical Program interviews conducted at the Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine.Monday, 31 October 2022Offers to successful applicants for Year 2 Lateral Entry.Applicants to accept offer by the Offer Expiry Date on the Offer Letter.Note: those who are currently completing their program will be sent a conditional offer as conditions** still apply. Acceptance by the Offer Expiry Date is still required for conditional offers.Admissions will advise when conditions are met on completion of program.Week commencing Monday, 9 January 2023Compulsory Orientation for Year 2 Lateral Entry NEW students only. Monday, 16 January 2023Classes commence.Dates and times can be changed at any timeNotes:The Year 2 Lateral Entry to the Medical Program is open to both domestic and international students. This is the only pathway available to international students.Student numbers are strictly limited, and places must be accepted in the year for which they are offered. Successful applicants who find they cannot accept the offered place are welcome to re-apply at any future time.No further discussions will be entered into regarding the outcome of the Year 2 Lateral Entry applications (including interview).Important note for international/overseas students:Students, including New Zealand citizens, who will not be Australian citizens or permanent residents at the time of enrolment, may not be automatically entitled to registration, internship, and access to a provider number in Australia. Graduates who wish to stay in Australia after graduation must make their own enquiries regarding their situation related to these matters as they lie beyond the control of the University. In Australia, the number of internships is controlled by the Department of Health or Human Services in each state/territory and Australian citizens and permanent residents currently receive priority for internship access. Graduates wishing to register in their home country or graduates wishing to practice medicine in countries other than Australia must contact the professional medical associations in that country to determine requirements to practice. Bond University is not responsible for organising any internship or medical registration of students upon their graduation. Quota Each year, up to 120 domestic places can be offered into the Medical Program; 80% places for undergraduate applicants and 20% to graduate applicants. How to apply How to apply: Undergraduate applicantsApplications must be lodged through QTAC and should include all required documentation, providing evidence of your subject prerequisites. For information on application open dates and deadlines, please click hereApplications are via application to QTAC Course Code 020712: The Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt)Bond University will determine your eligibility based on an assessment of academic performance.Bond University will invite short-listed applicants to undertake psychometric testing and further successful applicants will be asked to attend an on-campus interview.How to apply: Graduate applicantsApplications must be lodged through QTAC and should include all accompanying documentation, providing evidence of your subject prerequisites . For information on application open dates and deadlines, please click hereApplications are via application to QTAC Course Code 020741: The Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt) (Graduate Entry)Bond University will determine your eligibility based on an assessment of academic performance.Bond University will invite short-listed applicants to undertake psychometric testing and further successful applicants will be asked to attend an on-campus interview.For more information on semester intakes, please go to important dates and deadlines. Please contact QTAC for any questions regarding preferences and/or supporting documentation. Key dates and timeline for 2022 admission IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES - MEDICAL PROGRAM^ - 2022 INTAKEMonday, 22 November, 2021(5.00pm to 6.00pm QLD Time)Medical Program Information Session for 2022 intake via Zoom - register here.Thursday, 13 January, 2022(9:00am QLD time)QTAC applications open for the Medical Program^ applicants (all Domestic applicants apply through QTAC regardless of where they live - either in Australia or overseas). Applications to the Medical Program^ is via application to one of:Undergraduate: 020712: The ^Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt) and the ^Doctor of Medicine (MD);Graduate: 020741: The ^Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt) and the ^Doctor of Medicine (MD) (Graduate Entry) Thursday, 13 January, 2022(5.00pm to 6.00pm QLD time)Medical Program Information Session for 2022 intake via Zoom - register here.Thursday, 27 January, 2022(Midnight QLD time)QTAC applications close to the Medical Program^ (Undergraduate and Graduate) Friday, 28 January, 2022(4.30pm QLD time)Deadline for all supporting documentation to be provided to QTAC by applicants where QTAC requests additional documents.Friday, 4 February, 2022Psychometric Testing invitations will be sent out by email progressively to selected applicants.Tuesday, 8 February toMonday, 14 February, 2022Psychometric Testing conducted on-line from Tuesday 8 February to Monday 14 February 2022.Friday, 18 February, 2022Interview invitations will be sent out by email progressively to selected applicants from Friday, 18 Feb 2022 until all available interview spaces are filled.Tuesday, 1 March, Wednesday, 2 March, Thursday, 3 March and Friday, 4 March, 2022Medical Program^ interviews coordinated and conducted at the Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine.Interviews will usually take approximately 3 hours to complete from registration.*Friday, 11 March, 2022*Revised date: Friday, 18 March, 2022(8.30am QLD Time) Round 1 offers released and available from QTAC website. Round 1 offer letters released by Bond University.*Offers for the 2022 Bond University Medical Program will be issued on Friday, 18 Mar 2022 (not 11 Mar 2022 as previously advertised). There were many factors that led to this decision including the recent severe weather events, and the decision to delay offers was not made lightly. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this causes. Tuesday, 22 March, 2022Lapse date for Round 1 offers.May 2022 Commencement Tuesday, 10 May, 2022O-Week commences (compulsory attendance for medical students)Monday 16 May 2022Classes commenceSeptember 2022 Commencement Tuesday, 6 September, 2022O-Week commences (compulsory attendance for medical students)Monday, 12 September, 2022Classes commence^ The Medical Program is comprised of two sequential degrees - the Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt) and the Doctor of Medicine (MD). All students selected for entry into the Medical Program^ will have to complete both the BMedSt and MD to be eligible for registration as a medical practitioner in any state or territory in Australia or New Zealand.Note: The above information is correct at the time of publication. Dates and information may be subject to change. Domestic enquiriesOffice of Future StudentsToll-free: 1800 074 074 (in Australia)Tel: +61 7 5595 1024 (international)Email: [email protected]Enquiries for domestic applicants living overseasOffice of Future StudentsTel: +61 7 5595 1024 Email: [email protected] Program fees and financing options The below fees are based on the total estimated program fee divided by the number of standard full-time semesters required to complete the program. Fees may vary based on which subjects are selected and the number of subjects enrolled in for each semester.Semester program fees:Program fees 2022: $29,420* per semester, over 14 semestersProgram fees 2023: $30,160* per semester, over 14 semestersWhen considering the fees associated with your studies, keep in mind that Bond's accelerated schedule means you can finish your degree sooner and be out in the workforce up to a year earlier than most other universities.This time saving also represents a substantial reduction in accommodation and living costs, plus a full year of extra earnings.Find out your financing options and other costs to consider. If you are an Australian Citizen, a holder of a permanent humanitarian visa, or a New Zealand Special Category Visa holder, you may be eligible for assistance under the Australian Government program called FEE-HELP.Bond University does not offer scholarships for the Bachelor of Medical Studies or Doctor of Medicine. All students of the Bachelor of Medical Studies can apply for external scholarships during their first year.* The fees listed are average costs displayed to provide an indicative program cost only, they may differ to the indicative fee included in the Bond University offer letter due to differences in individual and exact study schedules.Tuition fees are subject to change on an annual basis and will be charged at the appropriate fee for the year of enrolment. Deferral Student numbers are strictly limited and applicant places must be accepted in the year for which they are offered. Successful applicants who are unable to accept their offered place are welcome to re-apply at any future time. No exemptions and advanced standing Subject credits are not available for previous studies. For further information, please contact Student Business Centre: [email protected] Professional recognition and career opportunities The Bachelor of Medical Studies and Doctor of Medicine degrees are accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) ensuring that they meet or exceed the agreed national guidelines for medical education. Upon successful completion of both of the degrees, graduates are eligible for registration as a medical practitioner in any state or territory in Australia or New Zealand.Graduates of the Medical Program (BMedSt and MD) will have the appropriate knowledge, attitudes and skills to work effectively as interns in Australian hospitals and will be ideally positioned to undergo further training in any of the Australasian specialty colleges. Our previous Medical graduates have secured internships in hospitals across Australia and New Zealand.Hospitals (listed alphabetically) include:Adelaide (Northern Adelaide Local Health Network)Ballarat Health Services, VICBankstown Hospital, NSWBlacktown Hospital, NSWBundaberg Hospital, QLDCaboolture Hospital, QLDCairns Base Hospital, QLDDunedin Hospital, New ZealandGold Coast Hospital, QLDGoulburn Valley Health, VICGreenslopes Hospital, QLDHornsby Hospital, NSWIpswich Hospital, QLDLiverpool Hospital, NSWLogan Hospital, QLDMackay Base Hospital, QLDMater Hospital, QLDModbury Hospital, SAMt Isa, QLDNambour Hospital, QLDNepean Hospital, NSWNorthwest Regional, TASPrincess Alexandra Hospital, QLDRedcliffe Hospital, QLDRockhampton Base Hospital, QLDRoyal Adelaide Hospital, SARoyal Brisbane Hospital, QLDRoyal Brisbane & Women's Hospital, QLDRoyal Perth Hospital, WASir Charles Gardiner Hospital, WASt George Hospital, NSWToowoomba Hospital, QLDTownsville Hospital, QLDTweed Hospital, NSWWestmead Hospital, NSWWollongong Hospital, NSWInternship places are assessed by individual states and are separate from universities. Compliance As a student in the Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine, as part of your chosen program you may be required to attend clinical placements, which can be scheduled in a range of health facilities in Australia. To be eligible to attend placements, students must satisfy what is referred to as compulsory compliance requirements such as police checks, vaccinations and induction processes. It is therefore essential that students meet the compliance requirements particularly for placement in health facilities in QLD and NSW.The Compliance requirements schedule outlines the requirements for each Health Sciences & Medicine program.Your compliance requirements are due in Orientation Week (O-Week) of your first semester to assess your Compulsory Compliance Requirements and associated forms and evidence. Once you have received a letter of offer to the program, you will receive an email from the compliance officer with further details regarding your compulsory compliance requirements. Detailed information including all forms and documentation can be found in the Information Booklet. Students who are unable to provide documented evidence of compliance or who have not otherwise met the requirements by specified deadlines will risk their ability to undertake placements and therefore could be at risk of progressing in the program. There is a significant amount of paperwork to complete and evidence of compliance to gather, thus it is imperative that you begin working through these requirements as soon as possible. Find out more informationFor a list of approximate associated costs, please see Additional compulsory costs.If you require clarification or have any question in relation to the information provided or have any compliance questions, please contact the HSM Compliance Officer on [email protected] or +61 7 5595 5825. Structure and subjects Program structure and subjectsThe Bachelor of Medical Studies and The Doctor of Medicine are integrated case based learning programs built around four themes:ThemeTitleContent1Scientist and ScholarBasic and clinically applied science, critical appraisal, research and teaching.2Clinical PracticeCommunication, consultation, physical examination, procedural skills from simulation to clinical practice.3Health and SocietyDevelop knowledge of planetary health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, health inequity, health systems to enhance advocacy.4Professionalism and LeadershipApplying in practice the principles of professionalism, ethics, medico-legal and self care.These four themes are integrated throughout the programs, but with a particular emphasis at different points in the curriculum. Throughout the course, training in clinical and communication skills is provided to ensure students can communicate clearly with patients.The Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt)Years 1 - 3 "The Preclinical Years"In the first two years (5 semesters) of the Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt), learning and teaching occurs mainly in small group sessions comprised of interactive cases through case based learning, as well as clinical skills laboratories, simulation activities, community and clinical placements and a cultural immersion experience.The program extensively uses a problem-based learning (PBL) approach, where each week introduces a clinical case around which the learning is integrated.In the third year, students are located at the Bond University Clinical Education and Research Centre at Robina Hospital. This enables students to have a full additional year immersed in the clinical environment and acts as an excellent transition from the campus based learning to the full immersion in the workplace in the Bond Doctor of Medicine (MD) program.Year 1 (2 semesters)Year 1 commences with the molecular and cellular foundations of life and then guides learning through the first cycle of the body systems, arranged in generations.This cycle focuses on:Introducing the structure and function of discrete organsPsychological basis of normal human behaviourSociological basis of the behaviours of populationsThe foundations of an effective practitioner are explored through an introduction to conducting effective observations of people both healthy and ill. This involves the beginning of the development of the understanding of and the skills involved in effective interpersonal communication, group work and collaborative learning.Collectively, integrated learning opportunities provide the foundations of:Awareness of the roles of the doctor and healthcare systemThe impact of illness on the patient, their family and societyThe ethical basis of patient-centred health careYear 1 also includes an Indigenous focus, with a cultural immersion experience occurring in Semester 2 as part of Bond University's innovative Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health curriculum.Year 2 (3 semesters)Year 2 is framed around a second cycle through the body systems and focuses on:Relationships between structure and function, building complexity into an integrative systems focusMechanisms of disease and infectious organismsNormal compensatory mechanisms for restoring normal functionKnowledge of psychosocial frameworks is deepened and broadened to explore the varied responses of individuals, groups, populations and cultures to disease as well as the exploration of psychosocial factors that contribute to disease and impact on patient healthcare, highlighting the complexities of health inequities.The foundation knowledge and skills of a competent practitioner continue with a focus on history taking and physical examination of discrete systems. The ethical complexities of health care are then further explored inclusive of the legal framework for provision of health care and placements in health care settings will provide the context for introducing healthcare systems.Year 3 (3 semesters)In Year 3, the format of learning changes from facilitator guided, problem-based learning to clinician lead, case-based learning. Bond has developed the Bond Virtual Hospital© which is a virtual clinical learning environment where students work in small groups to diagnose and manage a range of clinical cases. During Year 3, students are primarily located at the Bond University Clinical Education and Research Centre at Robina Hospital. This is an advanced simulation facility that provides an authentic context to the procedural and clinical skills that students acquire in preparation for their clinical work in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program.Over the course of the year, students complete clinical rotations which mirror where they will be placed in the final two years of the curriculum. The rotations include General Practice, Medicine, Surgery, Mental Health, Child Health, Women's Health, Emergency and Critical Care. Students are also exposed to the clinical sciences of pathology and pharmacology and learn the principles of medical imaging.Bond University also has a leading research centre, the Centre for Research in Evidence-Based Practice. In Year 3, students will have the opportunity to complete a course through this centre. Research activity is focused on understanding the gaps between research evidence and its application to practice. They will learn from academics of international standing, and gain first class skills in assessing evidence in medical practice. In addition, students complete research modules and written assessments that provide them with the foundation skills they need to complete their project requirements for the MD.Please be aware that due to placement opportunities, the length of semesters may vary compared to the standard Bond academic calendar.Doctor of Medicine (MD)Years 4 - 5 "The Clinical Years"The Doctor of Medicine (MD) is an Extended Masters Level 9 program and is undertaken through clinical rotations in hospital and community healthcare settings, as well as face-to-face teaching at timetabled education sessions. During this time, students undertake a research or professional project, or a capstone experience and prepare a portfolio of their work.Year 4 (3 semesters)Year 4 includes rotations through the following clinical disciplines:Child HealthMedicineMental HealthSurgeryWomen's HealthIn Training Assessment (ITA) is conducted throughout the year as well as end of year Written Assessment and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). Students also collect the outcomes of their work in a portfolio. Students will also plan their MD project, which will be undertaken in Year 5. The project involves a program of structured learning with independent or group research and practice based learning.Students will be able to select one of three options:A research-based projectA capstone experienceA professionally focused project.Please be aware that due to placement opportunities, the length of semesters may vary compared to the standard Bond academic calendar.Year 5 (3 semesters)Year 5 includes rotations through the following clinical disciplines:Emergency MedicineGeneral PracticeCritical Care / Anaesthetics / OrthopedicsSelective (Students have the opportunity to select an area of sub-specialty interest )Elective/ pre-internship rotation (Students have another opportunity to undertake further clinical placements either in Australia or overseas, which can be their final capstone experience).In Training Assessment (ITA) is conducted throughout the year as well as end-of-year Written Assessment and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). Students also submit their final portfolio at the end-of-year for points accrual.Students will also complete their MD project during their elective or selective, which is either a research or professional project, or a capstone experience. The project will culminate in the submission of a final report and presentation at the end-of-year conference.Please be aware that due to placement opportunities, the length of semesters may vary compared to the standard Bond University academic calendar.*Subject names and structure may change.