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The MD Project is a core component of Western Sydney University's 5-year undergraduate entry Doctor of Medicine (MD) program. It offers medical students the chance to conduct an in-depth, hands-on investigation into a health-related topic under the guidance of a supervisor. This project aims to equip students with skills essential for their future careers by providing practical experience. Students will also receive support from the WSU MD Project team and access to online learning resources. Projects can be undertaken individually or collaboratively in small groups on specific aspects of a topic, but each project must address a unique question or aim. Projects are expected to meet the standards of scholarship for a Professional Master's degree and are allocated approximately 9 weeks of dedicated focus time in Year 4, alongside other coursework. Supervisors must arrange ethics approval before research involving humans or animals begins.
Curriculum
The MD Project can focus on research, education, or service learning, preparing students for roles as doctors, scientists, educators, and community leaders. Projects must be scholarly, proportionate in scope, have clear aims and outcomes, and use methods addressing scientific, educational, clinical, or community health questions. Projects can be standalone, extensions of existing work, utilize existing data, or employ established methods.
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Careers
The MD Project aims to prepare students for diverse roles in their medical careers by developing skills as scientists, educators, and community leaders.
- Doctor as Scientist
- Doctor as Educator
- Doctor as Community Leader
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MD Project?
- The MD Project is a core component of Western Sydney University's 5-year undergraduate entry Doctor of Medicine (MD) program. It is an in-depth, hands-on investigation into a health-related topic undertaken under the guidance of a supervisor.
- What is the duration of the MD Project?
- The MD Project has approximately 9 weeks of dedicated focus time allocated in Year 4 of the Doctor of Medicine program. This is alongside other coursework during that year.
- What career outcomes are associated with the MD Project?
- The MD Project aims to prepare students for diverse roles in their medical careers, including Doctor as Scientist, Doctor as Educator, and Doctor as Community Leader.
- How do I apply for the MD Project?
- The MD Project is an integral part of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program. Therefore, application details and entry requirements apply to the overall MD degree, not specifically to the MD Project itself.
- What support is available for students undertaking the MD Project?
- Students receive support from the WSU MD Project team and have on-demand access to online teaching resources to assist with their learning.
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Fee information is not available for the MD Project specifically. Please refer to the main Doctor of Medicine (MD) program for tuition and living cost details.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MD Project?
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The MD Project is a core component of Western Sydney University's 5-year undergraduate entry Doctor of Medicine (MD) program. It is an in-depth, hands-on investigation into a health-related topic undertaken under the guidance of a supervisor.
What is the duration of the MD Project?
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The MD Project has approximately 9 weeks of dedicated focus time allocated in Year 4 of the Doctor of Medicine program. This is alongside other coursework during that year.
What career outcomes are associated with the MD Project?
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The MD Project aims to prepare students for diverse roles in their medical careers, including Doctor as Scientist, Doctor as Educator, and Doctor as Community Leader.
How do I apply for the MD Project?
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The MD Project is an integral part of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program. Therefore, application details and entry requirements apply to the overall MD degree, not specifically to the MD Project itself.
What support is available for students undertaking the MD Project?
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Students receive support from the WSU MD Project team and have on-demand access to online teaching resources to assist with their learning.