HIMG Bridging Course in Clinical Practice For International Medical Graduates
VU course code:HIMG | Level of study:Short course (non-award)
Duration
12 weeks
Delivery mode
In person
Fees
AU$9,600
Course fee is subject to change.
Location
Industry
Applications closed
Overview
Overview
Prepare for success in the Australian Medical Council (AMC) clinical exam required for overseas-trained doctors to practise medicine in Australia, with the Bridging Course in Clinical Practice For International Medical Graduates at Victoria University.
Learn to apply your medical qualifications within the Australian health system. You'll practise patient care in an Australian context through a range of methods, including:
communication classes, focused on patient–doctor interactions within Australian cultural and legal frameworks
role-playing for using Australian medical reference material in a treatment setting
hospital placements with tutorials and lectures from medically qualified instructors.
If you have passed the first AMC exam (multiple choice questions), this course will help you to prepare for the second phase of medical registration – the clinical examination.
As well as practical learning, you'll revise your diagnostic, management and consulting theory in relation to surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, general practice, paediatrics and psychiatry as practised in the Australian health system.
Developed by Health Education Australia Limited (HEAL, formerly VMPF) in partnership with Victoria University, this course covers requirements of the AMC for overseas qualified doctors whose medical qualifications are not yet recognised in Australia.
HEAL has offered clinical bridging courses since 1981, and there are very few courses of equal quality.
Apply for this short course
Applications are managed through our delivery partner, Health Education Australia Limited (HEAL).
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course.
Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.
Entry criteria
Participants are overseas qualified doctors whose medical qualifications are not yet recognised in Australia. Participants must have already passed the first part of the Australian Medical Council (AMC) examinations - the AMC MCQ Examination.
Special entry programs
If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.
If you don't currently have the English, maths, or other skills needed to complete this course, our
English and Preparation courses
may help you transition into tertiary learning.
You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.
Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.
Course structure
This course requires students to complete the following four units:
This course allows students to defer fees through a government loan scheme called FEE-HELP. To access FEE-HELP, you must hold Australian citizenship or permanent residency in Australia (no temporary visa holders). When enrolling, you will be asked to provide proof of your residency as well as other relevant documentation.
More information about FEE-HELP is available on the Study Assist website.