Program Overview

Clinical Neurophysiology Program Details

Overview

The Clinical Neurophysiology program offers various degrees, including Master of Medicine, Master of Science in Medicine, Master of Medicine (Advanced), Master of Science in Medicine (Advanced), Graduate Diploma in Medicine, Graduate Diploma in Science in Medicine, Graduate Certificate in Medicine, and Graduate Certificate in Science in Medicine.

Degree Requirements

• Master of Medicine (Clinical Neurophysiology) and Master of Science in Medicine (Clinical Neurophysiology): Students must complete 48 credit points, including:
  • 12 credit points of compulsory units of study
  • 24 credit points of stream-specific units of study
  • 12 credit points of stream-specific or general elective units of study
• Master of Medicine (Advanced) (Clinical Neurophysiology) and Master of Science in Medicine (Advanced) (Clinical Neurophysiology): Students must complete 60 credit points, including:
  • 48 credit points of study as required for the Master of Medicine/Master of Science in Medicine
  • 12 credit points of project units of study
• Graduate Diploma in Medicine (Clinical Neurophysiology) and Graduate Diploma in Science in Medicine (Clinical Neurophysiology): Students must complete 36 credit points, including:
  • 6 credit points of compulsory units of study
  • 24 credit points of stream-specific units of study
  • 6 credit points of stream-specific or general elective units of study
• Graduate Certificate in Medicine (Clinical Neurophysiology) and Graduate Certificate in Science in Medicine (Clinical Neurophysiology): Students must complete 24 credit points, including:
  • 24 credit points of stream-specific units of study

Units of Study

Compulsory Units

• CEPI5100 Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology: 6 credit points
• CLNP5001 Basic Sciences in Clinical Neurophysiology: 6 credit points

Stream-Specific Units

• CEPI5100 Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology: 6 credit points
• CLNP5001 Basic Sciences in Clinical Neurophysiology: 6 credit points
• CLNP5002 Diagnostic Electroencephalography: 6 credit points
• CLNP5003 Clinical Neurophysiology Techniques: 6 credit points, corequisite: CLNP5001
• CLNP5004 Advanced Electroencephalography: 6 credit points, prerequisite: CLNP5001 and CLNP5002
• CLNP5005 Neuromonitoring in Anaesthesia: 6 credit points, assumed knowledge: This unit of study is primarily targeted at Medicine students. Science in Medicine students should contact the unit coordinator to discuss enrolment in this unit of study, corequisite: CLNP5001
• CLNP5006 Intraoperative Monitoring I: 6 credit points, corequisite: CLNP5001
• CLNP5007 Intraoperative Monitoring II: 6 credit points, prerequisite: CLNP5001 and CLNP5006
• CLNP5008 Applied Clinical Neurophysiology: 6 credit points, assumed knowledge: This unit is suitable for students with clinical experience. If you have not practised, we recommend that you complete CLNP5001 Basic Sciences in Clinical Neurophysiology and CLNP5003 Clinical Neurophysiology Techniques prior to undertaking this unit of study, corequisite: CLNP5001
• CLNP5009 Neurophysiology Professional Practice: 6 credit points, assumed knowledge: Clinical neurophysiology experience is required for this unit. Students without clinical experience should enrol in CEPI5200, corequisite: CLNP5001
• INTM5002 Basic Neurology: 3 credit points, assumed knowledge: This unit of study assumes theoretical and practical knowledge at least at the level of a registered medical practitioner
• INTM5102 Advanced Neurology: 3 credit points

General Elective Units of Study

• FMHU5007 Safety and Quality in Healthcare: 6 credit points, assumed knowledge: Clinical experience as a registered health professional and/or employment in a health service management role or health policy role
• CEPI5215 Writing and Reviewing Medical Papers: 6 credit points, assumed knowledge: Some basic knowledge of summary statistics is assumed, prerequisite: PUBH5010 or CEPI5100 or BSTA5011, prohibition: CEPI5214
• FMHU5002 Introductory Biostatistics: 6 credit points, prohibition: PUBH5018
• HPOL5012 Leadership for Health: 6 credit points, assumed knowledge: Students are expected to have at least 3 years of work experience in a health practice, policy, or administrative role
• MEDF5002 Teaching in the Clinical Environment: 6 credit points
• SLEE5101 Introduction to Sleep Medicine: 6 credit points

Project Units of Study

• MEDF5301 Project (Advanced Masters): 12 credit points
• MEDF5302 Project (Advanced Masters) (Part A): 6 credit points
• MEDF5303 Project (Advanced Masters) (Part B): 6 credit points, prerequisite: MEDF5302

This program provides comprehensive education and training in clinical neurophysiology, preparing students for careers in this specialized field. The various degrees and units of study are designed to cater to different needs and interests, ensuring that students gain the necessary knowledge, skills, and expertise to succeed in their chosen path.