(a) For Masters by coursework and Graduate Diplomas requiring a medical degree (MMed, MSpMed, MPM, Graduate Diplomas in Sports Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Paediatrics), a candidate for the degree shall have been awarded a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of New South Wales or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution at a level acceptable to the Higher Degree Committee of the Faculty of Medicine AND shall have had at least one year's full-time experience in the practice of medicine. Additional prerequisites may be specified by the program authority.

(b) For other Masters by coursework and Graduate Diploma programs, a candidate for the degree shall have been awarded an appropriate degree of Bachelor of four full-time years duration (or the part-time equivalent) from the University of New South Wales or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution at a level acceptable to the Higher Degree Committee of the Faculty of Medicine OR shall have been awarded an appropriate degree of Bachelor of three full-time years' duration (or the part-time equivalent) and have had at least three years' relevant experience. Additional prerequisites may be specified by the program authority.

(c) For Graduate Certificates requiring a medical degree (Sports Medicine and Geriatric Medicine), a candidate for the degree shall have been awarded a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of New South Wales or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution at a level acceptable to the Higher Degree Committee of the Faculty of Medicine. Additional prerequisites may be specified by the program authority.

(d) For other Graduate Certificate programs, a candidate for the degree shall have been awarded an appropriate degree of Bachelor of three fulltime years' duration (or the part-time equivalent) from the University of New South Wales or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution at a level acceptable to the Higher Degree Committee of the Faculty of Medicine. Additional prerequisites may be specified by the program authority.

For detailed information about individual programs, please refer to the relevant program record in the Online Handbook. Eligibility for admission to postgraduate research programs is determined by the Higher Degree Committee of the Faculty of Medicine.

(a) Candidates with an Honours degree (at least Class 2 Division 1) in a relevant discipline, or with an MB BS from an Australian or New Zealand university, are in general considered eligible for admission to a PhD program.

(b) Candidates with Honours below Class 2 Division 1, or who have not been awarded an Honours degree, need to demonstrate appropriate research experience and are in general considered eligible for admission to a PhD program if able to provide evidence of first authorship on at least one refereed paper in a journal of sufficient standing. The eligibility of all such candidates is determined on a case-by-case basis.

(c) Candidates with an MB BS or other medical degree from another country need to demonstrate outstanding academic performance, relevant experience or other qualifications to enrol in a PhD, but are in general considered to be eligible to enrol in a Masters by research.

(d) Candidates with a Bachelor degree (not an Honours degree) and experience in a research laboratory, but no first author publications in refereed journals of sufficient standing, are in the first instance considered to be eligible to enrol in a qualifying program, subject to availability of a place. Those applying for a PhD will usually be advised to enrol for an MSc, with later upgrade to a PhD if appropriate.

For detailed information about individual programs, please refer to the relevant program entry in the Online Handbook or refer to the Faculty website.

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