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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Graduate Certificate in Rural and Remote Medicine

  • Graduate Certificate

This course is a broad-based degree for those wishing to pursue a career in teaching or research focused on rural and remote medicine.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Course Code
90220

About this course

The Graduate Certificate in Rural and Remote Medicine is a broad-based course for those wishing to pursue a career in teaching or research focused on rural and remote medicine.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b)(i) completed or be undertaking fellowship training in a primary care or equivalent specialty college; or
(ii) a level of professional rural experience considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b)(i) completed or be undertaking fellowship training in a primary care or equivalent specialty college; or
(ii) a level of professional rural experience considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Pathways
This course will prepare you for a career in teaching or research focused on rural and remote medicine.
Career Pathways This course will prepare you for a career in teaching or research focused on rural and remote medicine.
Further Study
Master of Rural and Remote Medicine (Thesis), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Further Study Master of Rural and Remote Medicine (Thesis), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Course structure

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
77.5%
Overall satisfaction
86.3%
Skill scale
71.3%
Teaching scale
84.3%
Employed full-time
$67.4k
Average salary
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