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Master of Rural and Remote Medicine

About the course

The Master of Rural and Remote Medicine is a broad-based degree for those wishing to pursue a career in teaching or research focused on rural and remote medicine. As rural and remote medicine is a generalist discipline, the range of research topics is very wide, from large-scale epidemiological studies to educational and qualitative or clinical studies.

Course structure

Postgraduate research degrees are identified by an intensive research component. Refer to the Handbooks for information on course rules.

Core

• Take all units (12 points):
  • RMED5802 Philosophy of Rural and Remote Medicine (6)
  • RMED5803 Principles of Clinical Teaching and Learning (Rural) (6)

Option

• Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:
  • RMED5801 Rural Clinical Education Practice (6)
  • RMED5804 Research Methods for Rural Medicine (6)
  • RMED5805 Special Topics in Rural and Remote Medicine—Communication (6)
  • RMED5806 Special Topics in Rural and Remote Medicine—Clinical (6)

Option

• Take unit(s) to the value of 48 points:
  • RMED5901 Thesis Research (full-time) (48)
  • RMED5902 Thesis Research (part-time) (48)

Admission requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

(a)(i) the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; and (ii)A. completed or be completing fellowship training in a primary care or equivalent specialty college; or B. a level of prior professional rural experience which, in the opinion of the Faculty, would enable the applicant to complete the course; or (b) completed the Graduate Certificate in Rural and Remote Medicine from this University.

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.

Fees and scholarships

Domestic Student Fees

There is no current fee information available for this course. Please visit the fee calculator to browse course fees from a previous year, or other courses.

International Student Fees

Annual course fee

2025

$59,600.00

Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load. Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.

Scholarships

Postgraduate scholarships support UWA's position as one of Australia's leading research-intensive universities and the premier research institution in WA.

Research Training Program

Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens are offered a Tuition Fee Offset Scholarship which offsets the requirement to pay a contribution toward the cost of their research courses if UWA provides them with a Research Training Program (RTP) place. This Tuition Fee Offset Scholarship is applied for up a maximum of four years full-time equivalent study for the Doctor of Philosophy. The RTP is a performance-based funding scheme administered by the Australian Government Department of Education.

Careers and further study

Take your studies to a new level with a postgraduate degree and discover what career opportunities lie ahead.

Career Pathways

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

Further Study

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Quick details

• Status: Not available 2023
• Locations:
• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
• Delivery: Off-campus, On-campus, Online
• Starting dates: Semester 1, Semester 2
• Weekly contact time: The estimated time commitment for a standard full-time enrolment is approximately 46 hours per week (over 13 weeks) which includes contact hours, personal study and examinations.
• Level of study: Postgraduate
• Course Code: 90680
• CRICOS code: A
• Full time/part time duration: 1 year
• Degrees course is available in: Master of Rural and Remote Medicine