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MEDICINE
| MELBOURNE | GEELONG | WARRNAMBOOL | OFF CAMPUS
2013
MEDICINE SURGERY | CLINICAL LEADERSHIP| RESEARCH DEGREES |
MEDICINE
Welcome
The Deakin Medical School is Victorias first rural and regional medical school and has been specifically designed to help alleviate the shortage of doctors in country Australia. It provides a four-year, graduate-entry medical program with a strong emphasis on early development of clinical, communication and procedural skills, management of chronic disease and interprofessional learning. The course is supported by online delivery of tutorials and extensive online resources. In keeping with the Schools rural and regional focus, it also offers a Graduate Certificate of Agricultural Health and Medicine which is focused on improving the social, physical and mental health of agricultural communities across Australia. Commencing in 2013, the School will introduce a Master of Clinical Leadership which is designed to improve the leadership and management skills of practising clinicians to better prepare them for the contemporary challenges of the Australian health care system. Our academics have strong connections to two Deakin Strategic Research Centres: Molecular and Medical Research, and Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, and also with a wide range of researchers and clinicians working in partner institutions. Research spans basic biology through to development and testing of new therapeutics, to epidemiological and health outcome studies. There is a strong emphasis on investigating the causes, prevention and management of common chronic diseases. The Deakin Medical School hosts the National Centre for Farmer Health, in Hamilton, and the Centre for Rural Emergency Medicine, in Portland and Warrnambool. Please read on to see what makes Deakin University such a vibrant and supportive place to study. Professor Lee Kennedy Head of School School of Medicine
Professor Lee Kennedy
Finding more information

2013 Postgraduate Course Guide
This guide provides a list of the postgraduate courses Deakin offers, detailed information about types of postgraduate study, how to apply, our campuses and study options, such as part time and off campus (distance education). To request a copy of this or any other brochure, phone 1300DEGREE (1300 334 733). To view brochures online visit deakin.edu.au/ future-students/ brochures.
Postgraduate study area booklets

Deakin has a range of postgraduate study area booklets. These booklets provide more information about each course, including course structures and career opportunities. To view brochures online visit deakin.edu.au/ future-students/ brochures.
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Contact us
If you require more information or would like to speak with a student adviser, phone 1300 DEGREE (1300 334 733). You can also contact us via email at enquire@ deakin.edu.au. There are numerous opportunities to talk faceto-face with Deakin staff at events such as Open Day and Postgraduate Information Nights. See the inside back cover of this guide for details.
Contents
2 Medicine at Deakin 4 Medicine coursework degree 8 Clinical leadership coursework degree 11 Related courses 13 Research at Deakin 14 Research in medicine 17 Fees and scholarships medicine 18 Fees and scholarships clinical leadership 20 How to apply 24 Find out more 25 Important dates
Using this booklet

This booklet provides you with detailed information about Deakins Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery and related research degrees, including course overviews, course structures and career opportunities. It is designed to be read in conjunction with the 2013 Undergraduate Course Guide and the 2013 Postgraduate Course Guide, which gives an overview of Deakins undergraduate and postgraduate courses, detailed information about types of study, how to apply, our campuses, student support services and study options such as part time and off campus (distance education). Detailed unit descriptions can be found online at deakin.edu.au/courses. Once you have chosen the course you want to study, applying to study at Deakin is easy. You can apply online, track the progress of your application and accept your offer at deakin.edu.au/apply. Deakin also produces course guides specifically for international students. To request a copy, phone Deakin International on +61 3 9627 4877.
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Medicine at Deakin
As a Deakin medical student you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the practice of medicine, with an emphasis on the early development of clinical, communication and procedural skills; diagnosis and management of chronic diseases; and multidisciplinary teamwork. The innovative Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery is a unique, four-year, graduateentry program. The course aims to improve the health and wellbeing of rural and regional Australians by training doctors who are skilled and motivated to pursue a career in medicine in rural and regional areas either as specialists or general practitioners. At Deakin, the main teaching method for the first two years of the course is problem-based learning (PBL). You will analyse real life clinical problems in small groups to learn the basic sciences required to practise medicine. There is a strong emphasis on information technology, which has become an essential part of clinical practice, and on early clinical experience, including simulation-based teaching.
Problem-based learning
Multidisciplinary learning
Industry accreditation and professional recognition
Deakins Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery is accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC). Graduates who satisfactorily complete an accredited intern year following successful completion of this course will qualify as registered medical practitioners in Australia and New Zealand.
Deakins Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery has a strong emphasis on interprofessional learning. As a Deakin medical student youll work with students and practitioners from a range of other health disciplines including nursing, optometry, psychology, social work, occupational therapy and dietetics. This experience introduces you to working in multidisciplinary teams and helps develop an understanding of the expertise and role of different health professionals.
Meeting workforce demands
Clinical learning
There is currently a significant medical workforce shortage throughout Australia, particularly in rural, regional and outer metropolitan locations. As a Deakin medicine graduate you will be in high demand for internships in Victoria and other states, and well prepared to enter specialty training programs in all areas of medicine, as well as work in a wide range of hospital or ambulatory settings in Australia or overseas. Following your internship, you will be able to apply for training programs for a diverse range of medical careers, including general practice, surgery, pathology, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, anaesthetics, geriatric medicine, radiology, occupational and rehabilitation medicine and many other specialities. Other possible career paths include academia, medical research and hospital and government medical administration.
The first two years of the course are based at Deakins Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus. During this time, you will also attend clinical sites (hospitals, general practices and community health centres) in the Geelong region. Students choose one of four clinical schools for the third and fourth years of the course in Geelong, Ballarat, Warrnambool or Box Hill. The Integrated Model of Medical Education in Rural Settings (IMMERSe) gives some third-year students the opportunity to spend an entire year of study attached to a general practice in one of a number of regional centres in Western Victoria, including Camperdown, Colac, Hamilton and Horsham, where students are able to develop strong community engagement. There is also an opportunity to study interstate or overseas during an elective term in fourth year for those with a desire for broader horizons.
Deakin medical students engage in multidisciplinary learning to help them develop an understanding of the expertise and role of different health professionals.
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Emphasis on rural and regional medicine
As a Deakin medical student you will have the opportunity to become familiar with the role of rural and regional general practitioners and specialists and other regional health professionals. You will develop networks in regional areas and become familiar with the way medicine is practised in the country, and with the challenges and rewards of rural practice. During the course there will be an emphasis on acquiring the procedural skills required for rural medical practice.
Facilities
Waurn Ponds, one of Geelongs western suburbs, is eight kilometres from the city centre and has good access to the nearby Surf Coast. TheDeakin Medical School building has been specifically designed to meet the requirements of students enrolled in the medical course. Levels two and three of the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus Library have been transformed into a series of contemporary learning spaces that complement the Health and Medical Library Hub on the first floor of the library. Regardless of where you live, resources can be accessed from the librarys comprehensive electronic collection at deakin.edu.au/library.
Pathways to medicine
Several undergraduate programs at Deakin provide pathways into Deakins graduate-entry medicine program. Deakin offers a full range of health disciplines including nursing, optometry, public health and health promotion, health sciences, dietetics, occupational therapy, psychology, exercise science and biomedical science.
STUDENT PROFILE
Tegan Dobbie Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus For medical student Tegan Dobbie, one of the strengths of Deakins course is the focus on clinical studies learning the skills that doctors use daily. Even seemingly simple processes like taking a medical history are complex, interesting, and valuable, and there are many variables at play, she notes. The practical learning and contact with patients reminds me why I want to do medicine, and makes the theoretical learning seem much more worthwhile. Now in the third year of the four-year course, Tegan says that Deakins support structures including being able to talk with lecturers, tutors, other students, the Division of Student Life and the Deakin University Student Association have helped her to maintain balance between her studies, work and extensive volunteering commitments. She has also represented Deakin medical students at Australian Medical Students Association events around Australia and is currently undertaking a research project for a scholarship with the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia. The opportunities to be involved in research and other extracurricular projects are part of what makes medicine so interesting and engaging, she says. Tegan is passionate about the university experience being more than just turning up for classes and encourages others to get involved in the social aspects of university life.
The opportunities to be involved in research and other extracurricular projects are part of what makes medicine so interesting and engaging.
As well as studying, Tegan is working part time as a tutor and demonstrator in Deakins School of Life and Environmental Sciences.
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Medicine Heading coursework degree

Years full time and campus
4 G
Course name
Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery
Course code
H311
Intake options
S12
Indicative 2012 annual fee FT1

$9430 (CSP)
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Information correct at June 2012, Deakin University reserves the right to alter, amend or delete course offerings and other information listed. 1 Fees quoted are for Australian domestic students and should be used as a guide only. Fees are based on a typical enrolment in one year of full-time study. All fees quoted are for Fee-Paying Places, unless indicated CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place). Actual tuition fee charged may depend on the units studied and these are subject to change. 2 The academic year for the Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery is organised into two semesters. S1 = Semester 1 FT = Full time CSP = Commonwealth Supported Place
GRADUATE PROFILE
Leigh Macdonald Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery, 2011 Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus Employed: Medical intern, Ballarat Health Services I was a motor mechanic for six years, then Services. Its been a really good experience but also re-trained as a nurse before studying medicine. challenging, and I have been working 60 hours I enjoyed nursing but it was the diagnostic side per week in core and elective rotations across the of medicine that really hospital. After finishing appealed to me (thats I chose Deakin because I was Ballarat- my intern year, I will be what I liked about being fully registered and based and I really liked the rural and a mechanic). then I hope to specialise. I chose Deakin because regional focus of the course I was Im quite passionate about also keen to be part of something that orthopaedic surgery I was Ballarat-based and I really liked the rural and I really like the physics was completely new. regional focus of the course and biomechanics that I was also keen to be part of something that are involved. In the meantime Im enjoying the was completely new. During my studies I continued challenges of being an intern, doing my best to working part time as a nurse right up until only keep people happy, and learning a different range a few days before starting as an intern doctor of skills. in January. Im now working at Ballarat Health
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KEY 3 PT B F G W X
Course duration in years Part time Melbourne Burwood Campus Geelong Waterfront Campus Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus Warrnambool Campus Off campus

4 G
Years 1 and 2
Course code: H311
Knowledge of Health and Illness the predominant theme during the firsttwo years of the course is delivered in eight system-based topics: human biology infection, defence and repair cardiorespiratory renal/gastrointestinal endocrine and life cycle musculoskeletal and metabolism brain and behaviour transition to clinical practice.
Admission requirements: All applicants are required to sit the Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) as a prerequisite to admission. For more details about GAMSAT go to www.gamsat.acer.edu.au. Selection is based on undergraduate academic record (grade point average or GPA), GAMSAT results and performance in a structured interview, which examines an applicants skills in a number of areas relevant to medical practice, including communication skills, ethics and understanding of rural and regional issues. Selection bonuses are awarded for rural and regional experience (which can be achieved through residency in a rural or regional area or through study at a rural or regional school, TAFE or university), prior clinical experience (e.g. nursing, physiotherapy, pharmacy) and financial disadvantage during undergraduate study. More detailed information is available on the School of Medicine website deakin.edu.au/health/medicine. As a Deakin medical student you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the practise of medicine, with an emphasis on the early development of clinical, communication and procedural skills; diagnosis and management of chronic diseases; and multidisciplinary teamwork. A variety of teaching methods are used and the following four broad themes are carried throughout the course: Knowledge of Health and Illness the basic biological sciences underlying the practice of medicine, including cell biology, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, microbiology, immunology, pharmacology and genetics Doctor and Patient the communication, clinical and procedural skills of medical practice Doctors, Peoples, Cultures and Institutions the social sciences relevant to medical practice including epidemiology, population health, health promotion research methods and evidence-based medicine, multidisciplinary teamwork and Indigenous health Ethics, Law and Professional Development professionalism and the ethical and legal principles of medical practice.
You will be based at Deakin Universitys Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus for the first two years of the course. During this time you will attend weekly problem-based learning (PBL) tutorials where you will analyse real-life clinical problems that have been designed to illustrate the relevance of basic social and behavioural sciences to clinical practice. PBL tutorials will be supplemented by lectures, practical classes and clinical experience in clinical skills laboratories, hospitals and other health services in the Geelong region. At the end of Year 2, clinical skills will be consolidated through a Transitionto Clinical Practice rotation in preparation for Year 3 and Year 4.
Year 3
During Year 3 most students will undergo intensive clinical training within health services attached to one of four clinical schools: three in Western Victoria Greater Green Triangle Clinical School (Warrnambool area), Grampians Clinical School (Ballarat area), and Geelong Clinical School; and one in Melbourne Eastern Health Clinical School (Box Hill). In each clinical school, clinical education will be coordinated through a series of six, seven-week rotations in hospitals, health services and ambulatory settings, including general practice. A cohort of students will spend all of third year attached to a regional general practice where they will complete the Integrated Model of Medical Education in Rural Settings (IMMERSe). These students cover the same material as those studying in hospital settings.
Year 4
Students will be based at public and private hospitals and general practices in Geelong, Warrnambool, Ballarat or Melbourne for four additional five-week rotations. The course concludes with three, six-week terms: two selectives (a pre-internship hospital rotation and either a further ambulatory, subacute or specialist rotation), and an elective rotation that can be taken in Australia or overseas.
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Medicine coursework degree

Course structure
The course comprises eight compulsory units and is only available on a full-time basis. There is no Credit for Prior Learning available to any student. You must pass all units in each semester to progress to the next semester, including assessments in each systembased topic and each theme.

Year 1 Semester 1/ Semester 2 Semester 1/ Semester 2 Semester 1/ Semester 2 Semester 1/ Semester 2 HME101 Medicine 1A and HME102 Medicine 1B Topics include: human biology; infection, defence and repair; cardiorespiratory; renal/gastrointestinal; health,cultural, social and environmental systems; ethical and legal foundations of medical practice. HME201 Medicine 2A and HME202 Medicine 2B Topics include: endocrine and life cycle; musculoskeletal and metabolism; health, cultural, social and environmental systems; ethicaland legal foundations of medical practice. HME301 Medicine 3A and HME302 Medicine 3B Rotations include: medicine, surgery, medicine/musculoskeletal; mental health; childrens health; womens health. HME401 Medicine 4A and HME402 Medicine 4B Rotations include: emergency medicine; general practice; aged care, rehabilitation and palliative care; anaesthetic/ intensivecare unit/procedures. The year concludes with a pre-internship rotation; an ambulatory, subacute or specialist selective rotation; and an elective rotation.
Year 2
Year 3 Year 4
For more detailed course information including unit descriptions, please visit deakin.edu.au/courses.
In the first two years of the course you will undertake problem-based learning, analysing real life clinical problems in small groups to learn the basic sciences required to practise medicine.
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GRADUATE PROFILE
Traudi Almhofer Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery, 2011 Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus Employed: Medical intern, St Vincents Hospital I remember having a discussion with my high Choosing to study medicine at Deakin was the school careers counsellor. Have you ever thought best decision I could have made. Ive now secured about studying medicine? he said. I laughed and an intern position at St Vincents Hospital in thought there was no way I was ever going to be Melbourne where I work closely with more senior capable of getting into an undergraduate medical doctors, assisting them in their daily tasks. It is a course, nor did I want the very well supported position responsibility and workload that Choosing to study medicine at which gives me autonomy over comes with a career in medicine. Deakin was the best decision I the basic care of my patients, So I decided to study nursing with the security of knowing could have made. instead and worked in several there is always help available for hospitals over a few years. I always enjoyed the the more complex aspects of my patients needs. patient contact but grew increasingly frustrated I am loving my job. Every day is different and by the lack of autonomy so I began to look at other exciting, and I am constantly inspired by the possible career paths. Law? Pilot? Florist? strength and spirit of the people I meet. I wouldnt want to be doing anything else!
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Clinical leadership coursework degree

Health care worldwide, and particularly in Australia, is encountering a time of dramatic change in the face of major challenges including financial constraint, increasing age of the population, and a need to shift the focus of health care towards prevention. In addition, it is recognised that clinical care needs to improve in order to drive better health, organisational and societal outcomes. Clinical leadership the active participation in leadership and management by clinicians is recognised as an essential prerequisite for fundamental change in health care delivery.
Residential study programs
Residential units complement other study modes and attract students who want to manage their work commitments by completing a unit in a condensed period of time. Of equal value is the opportunity to build professional networks and form enduring bonds with fellow participants and other managers. Each of the three dedicated clinical leadership units within the degree are offered as intensive residential programs. In this format, participants immerse themselves in leadership and management topics, and undertake innovative and experiential learning activities.
Industry relevance
In order to be effective, clinicians need skills to enable them to be more actively involved in the planning, delivery and transformation of clinical services. While clinical professionals must be technical experts in their chosen clinical discipline, being able to make meaningful change happen at various levels within the health system to improve clinical care requires leadership skills not learned in traditional professional courses. Deakins Master of Clinical Leadership provides an opportunity for experienced clinical professionals to acquire these skills in order to pursue management and leadership roles in the health care industry and affect change at all levels of health care.
Professional links
Our staff have strong links with industry groups and partner organisations, which ensures the course content remains relevant to the changing needs of the workplace. These affiliations also enable students to learn first-hand from a variety of industry experts who actively participate in the teaching program to discuss the contemporary issues relevant to the Australian health care system.
Flexible learning
Unique offering
The majority of postgraduate level masters programs in health management are largely profession specific or focused on non-clinical management within the broad health care system. Deakins Master of Clinical Leadership specifically addresses the need for clinicians to acquire increased management and leadership competencies with a focus on leadership and management within the clinical setting and the broader Australian health care system. The course is aligned with Deakins strengths and outstanding reputation in business administration, health and human services management, and public health. Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to develop leadership and management skills as a result of shared learning during intensive residential study programs and action learning in the workplace. The course has an emphasis on off-campus/online learning and provides you with the opportunity to undertake a range of elective units to explore areas of personal interest and the ability to carry out a research project if desired.
The Master of Clinical Leadership combines off-campus study with residential study programs and continues Deakins strong reputation for online learning. As an off-campus student, your studies are supported by a range of interactive teaching methods. You can take advantage of this flexibility to study when, where and how you like, and fit study around work and lifestyle commitments. In addition to flexible online learning, you will undertake a number of clinical leadership units which are offered as intensive residential programs. You will also participate in action learning activities within the workplace.
Who can apply?
The Master of Clinical Leadership is ideally suited to active and experienced clinicians who are currently employed in or wishing to pursue leadership and management positions within the Australian health care system. The course provides an opportunity to extend the knowledge acquired throughout your undergraduate health-related degree through study of the underlying principles common to Deakins established masters programs.
Career opportunities
The majority of clinicians do not undertake formal management and leadership training beyond their clinical training. As such, its not surprising that a recent study conducted by the Department of Health in Victoria suggested that only a small minority of medically-qualified, hospital-based clinical managers have formal management qualifications. Clinical leadership is an increasing area of interest in the UK, USA, Canada and indeed Australia, particularly given the current challenges within the health care industry and the shift in focus towards system improvement. As a graduate of Deakins Master of Clinical Leadership you will be equipped with clinical leadership and management competencies and well prepared to take advantage of growing opportunities in this highly-sought after area.
Deakins Master of Clinical Leadership specifically addresses the need for clinicians to acquire increased management and leadership competencies with a focus on leadership and management within the clinical setting and the broader Australian health care system.
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Pathways
The Master of Clinical Leadership is closely aligned and articulates with a number of Deakins established masters programs including the Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Health and Master of Health and Human Services Management. Students undertaking the Master of Clinical Leadership will be able to articulate to the above mentioned masters programs and vice versa. To take advantage of this opportunity, eligible students are advised to speak to the course coordinator regarding how to structure their course, to ensure the appropriate units are chosen early, which will allow this option to develop. Graduates of the Master of Clinical Leadership will be eligible to receive Credit for Prior Learning should they wish to undertake additional masters level studies at Deakin (e.g. Master of Business Administration/ Master of Public Health).
Support for off-campus students
As an off-campus student you will usually receive a course material package for each unit you are studying to ensure you have support and direction for your studies, and access to the academic material that is relevant for your course. You will also be supported by our award-winning library services and interactive learning technologies such as Deakin Studies Online (DSO), teleconferencing, eLive for online group work activities and tutorial sessions, and iLectures (online lecture recordings). These technologies facilitate student engagement in a large proportion of the specialist units. For more information regarding off-campus study and the support services available, please contact: Faculty of Health Student and Academic Services Phone: +61 3 9251 7777 health-enquire@deakin.edu.au
More information
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Clinical leadership coursework degree

Years full time and campus
1
X
Course name
Master of Clinical Leadership
Course code
H702*
Intake options2
T1, T3#
Indicative 2012 annual fee FT1

TBC**
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Information correct at June 2012, Deakin University reserves the right to alter, amend or delete course offerings and other information listed. 1 Fees quoted are for Australian domestic students and should be used as a guide only. Fees are based on a typical enrolment in one year of full-time study. All fees quoted are for Fee-Paying Places, unless indicated CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place). Actual tuition fee charged may depend on the units studied and these are subject to change. 2 Most courses start in Trimester 1. This column indicates whether you have the option of commencing your studies in Trimester 2 or Trimester 3. Not all units are offered every trimester. * Subject to University approval, this course will commence in 2013. ** To be confirmed. Please refer to deakin.edu.au/fees for up-to-date information. ^ This course will be available via a combination of off-campus study and residential study programs. # For students commencing in Trimester 3, the shortest possible time frame for completion will be four consecutive trimesters of full-time study.
Master of Clinical Leadership

1
X
Core units
^ Course code: H702*
Admission requirements: The minimum requirements are successful completion of a bachelors level qualification from a recognised Australian or overseas university in either one of the clinical professions registered under the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA) or an allied health profession. It is recommended that applicants have at least five years of clinical experience. The selection criteria for admission will be based on academic merit (as indicated by an applicants previous academic record), professional experience (including current employment within the health care system), a personal statement and professional referees. The Master of Clinical Leadership will provide students who have existing qualifications in one of the major clinical professions with the knowledge and skills they require to undertake leadership roles within the Australian health care industry. Students will be able to acquire and apply an advanced body of knowledge in a range of health care contexts for the purpose of their own professional practice and as a pathway for further learning. Graduates will have an understanding of a body of knowledge relating to recent developments in the area of clinical leadership, together with knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field of clinical leadership.
Trimester 1 HME701 Clinical Leadership 1+ HSH702 Contemporary Health Issues and Policies HSH717 Health Economics MPA751 Financial Reporting and Analysis Trimester 2 HME702 Clinical Leadership 2+ plus one course-grouped selective unit chosen from the list below plus two elective units Trimester 3 HME703 Clinical Leadership 3+ MPR706 Strategic Management+ plus two elective units
Course-grouped selective units
Course structure
The Master of Clinical Leadership consists of 12 credit points of study, comprising seven core units, one course-grouped selective unit and four elective units. Each of the clinical leadership units will be largely based around residential study programs, with all units available in off-campus study mode. The flexible nature of this course enables students to commence their studies in either Trimester 1 or Trimester 3. Part-time study options are also available. As such, the following course structure should be viewed as an example only.
MMH707 Managing Transitions and Change MPA711 Corporate Governance and Ethics MPK732 Marketing Management MPM701 Business Process Management MPM702 Audacious Leadership MPM721 Organisational Behaviour MPM722 Human Resource Management MPR707 Change Management
Elective units
To add flexibility and diversity to your studies, you may choose your elective units from approved postgraduate units offered by any Faculty of the University (subject to availability and approval of the course coordinator). You may also choose to undertake a research project during these elective units if desired.
* Subject to University approval, this course will commence in 2013. ^ This course will be available via a combination of off-campus study and residential study programs. + This unit is only offered as a residential study program.
KEY 3 PT B F G W X
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Related courses
Graduate Certificate of Agricultural Health and Medicine
1 PT X
Bachelor of Vision Science

2 G
Course code: H310
Course code: H522
Admission requirements: Applicants must hold either an appropriate undergraduate qualification or demonstrate relevant professional experience. The Graduate Certificate of Agricultural Health and Medicine aims to provide specialist knowledge and skills for those wishing to improve the social, physical and mental health of agricultural communities across Australia. The course aims to enable you to develop a broader knowledge base on the underlying causes of poor health in agricultural communities, and develop skills to recognise risks and improve the health, safety and wellbeing of rural Australians. The course is recognised by AgriSafe Australia and enables clinically trained graduates to become AgriSafe practitioners. The course is accredited to offer continuing education and professional development points through a number of professional colleges and associations, including the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, the Royal College of Nursing Australia, the Australian Association of Social Workers, the Australian Veterinary Association and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Refer to the 2013 Postgraduate Health Study Area Booklet for more information.
Admission requirements for Year 12 applicants: VCE units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English. Applications must be made through VTAC. Admission requirements for non-Year 12 applicants: Applications must be made through VTAC. Applicants are required to complete the VTAC Personal History online. Some applicants may also be required to complete the STAT Multiple Choice. As part of the Deakin Medical School, the Bachelor of Vision Science combines expertise in clinical education with a brand new, state-of-the-art optometry facility, innovative flexible learning modalities, and a modern curriculum that reflects the clinical, managerial and commercial demands on todays optometrists. This course will provide graduates with transferable academic skills that enable them to conduct research and self-guided learning at the bachelors level. It will provide graduates with an understanding of visual health issues specifically impacting on communities in regional and rural Australia and globally, as well as the underlying social and environmental factors contributing to the health gap between these communities and well-served urban population centres. Graduates will gain an understanding of the optometric profession and how optometrists operate within the greater health care system. Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Vision Science are eligible to articulate directly into Deakins Master of Optometry. Together, these sequential degrees form the Deakin optometry program Victorias only accelerated qualification in optometry that provides you with the opportunity to register to practise as an optometrist in three-and-a-half years of full-time study (10 consecutive trimesters).
Offered as two sequential degrees, Deakins optometry program makes it possible for students to obtain a professional optometry qualification in just three-and-a-half years of full-time study.
Refer to the 2013 Optometry Study Area Booklet for more information.
Master of Optometry
1.5 G
Course code: H710*
Admission requirements: Completion of Deakins Bachelor of Vision Science, or equivalent program from a recognised tertiary institution. Offered as part of the Deakin optometry program, the Master of Optometry builds on the knowledge and applied skills acquired throughout the Bachelor of Vision Science (or equivalent) to develop the attributes, discipline-specific knowledge, professional behaviours and standards required to practise as an optometrist within Australia and New Zealand. This course features case and team-based optometry modules and extensive Industry-Based Learning. Subject to accreditation, graduates who successfully complete both the Bachelor of Vision Science and Master of Optometry will be eligible to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Graduates will also be able to register as Medicare service providers and be able to embrace employment opportunities throughout Australia and New Zealand. Refer to the 2013 Optometry Study Area Booklet for more information.
* This course is scheduled to commence in 2014.
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Vitamin D, pregnancy and childhood growth

Deakin University researcher, Associate Professor Julie Pasco, has been awarded a grant from the Bupa Health Foundation to investigate the relationship between mothers vitamin D levels during pregnancy and musculoskeletal development in the offspring. The study was initiated in 2002, when expectant mothers were recruited through the antenatal clinic at Barwon Health, says Assoc. Prof. Julie Pasco, lead investigator of the study and Head of the Barwon Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit. In an early phase of the study, we showed that infants whose mothers had low vitamin D levels during pregnancy, had sub-optimal bone growth. We now have a unique opportunity to measure growth and development of these children as they turn nine. As part of this study, we will measure body size, bone growth, muscle development and adiposity in the children. Whilst it is clear that severe vitamin D deficiency in mothers is associated with soft bones (rickets) in their offspring, more information is required about the effects of moderately low levels of vitamin D during pregnancy. The study is poised to contribute new information to inform a growing policy debate regarding vitamin D supplementation recommendations during pregnancy. Osteoporosis is a major public health problem in Australia and its prevalence is set to escalate as the population ages. Therefore, attainment of the highest possible peak bone mass in all young adults is a high priority public health goal. It is likely that optimising vitamin D levels in all pregnant women will improve peak bone mass in their offspring into adulthood. The study involves about 350 children from the Geelong region and will take three years to complete.
Associate Professor Julie Pasco
Student support services

Deakin University offers a complete range of services and programs to support students throughout their studies. Study advice including time management, reading and notetaking, developing your academic English, avoiding plagiarism, critical thinking, writing essays and reports, class presentations and exam preparation. Career development and employment including career guidance, job search assistance, and interview and resume skills training. Counselling and personal support professional and experienced counsellors provide free, confidential counselling where personal concerns or stresses are affecting your studies. Financial support including interest-free loans, grants, food vouchers and rental assistance. Religious services including spiritual counselling, faith support services and worship and prayer spaces. Medical centre medical and nursing health care and advice to students across all campuses, including GP consultations, vaccinations, tests and screenings and referrals to specialists. Library access more than 1.47 million books, journals, newspapers, videos, CDs and DVDs across the campus libraries. Off-campus students located in Australia may have print material from any campus library sent to their nominated address free of charge. Many of the librarys resources are also available online. IT at Deakin all students can access 24-hour computer laboratories on each campus, and email and internet access for study purposes. Disability services the Disability Resource Centre can provide students who have a health condition or a disability (long term or temporary) that affects access or ability to study, with alternative assessment arrangements, academic support workers, study materials in accessible formats and help with assistive technology.
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Research at Deakin
Universities are about knowledge creating, discovering, analysing, sharing and dispersing knowledge. Research is at the core of these activities and helps to make Deakin University a vibrant place to study. At Deakin we take pride in being relevant to students and to their communities, not just in the courses we teach, but in the research we carry out. Studying at a university that is committed to research that matters means you have the opportunity to learn from people who are making a real difference in the world. Our academic and research staff are highly regarded and at the cutting edge in their fields of research. This is important, regardless of whether or not you want to pursue a research career, because it means that you will graduate with the latest knowledge in your chosen field. Deakin is serious about providing excellent support and experiences for our research students, most of whom have opportunities to work with partner collaborators nationally and internationally, present their work at international conferences and use world-class facilities within Australia and abroad. There has never been a more exciting or compelling time to be at Deakin as it works to not just maintain but improve its globally recognised standards in research. Deakin is building a critical mass of researchers and a distinctive, broadbased portfolio of high-quality discovery, applied and commercial research. Deakin provides research degree programs to match a variety of career plans and personal circumstances. Part-time or full-time study is available on campus and some programs may also be available off campus. The two main types of research degrees we provide are the research masters and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). A masters degree by research is awarded to a candidate for making an original contribution to knowledge achieved in one to two years of fulltime candidature or the part-time equivalent. The focus of these postgraduate degrees is on research, but some coursework may be included. A doctoral degree by research is awarded to a candidate for making a substantial original contribution to knowledge achieved in two to four years of full-time candidature or the part-time equivalent. The PhD is becoming the minimum desired qualification for pursuing a career in academia or research and is an ideal basis for many other careers. To ensure you enrol in a research degree that meets your needs and expectations, please discuss the available options with the Faculty of Health.
More information
Faculty of Health Phone: +61 3 9251 7174 health-research@deakin.edu.au deakin.edu.au/health/research Deakin Research Phone: +61 3 9251 7124 research-hdr@deakin.edu.au deakin.edu.au/future-students/research
The School of Medicine houses a vibrant program of research, including more than 30 research staff, as well as a growing cohort of research students.
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Course name Course code
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Research degrees
Bachelor of Health and Medical Science (Honours) Master of Applied Science Master of Applied Science Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Philosophy
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The Faculty of Health is deeply committed to research partnerships both within the University and also with colleagues in other universities, in industry and in government organisations. In this way, we seek to broaden our impact and ensure that our work is focused on issues that reflect national priorities. We offer research degrees to match a variety of career plans and personal circumstances. Part-time or full-time study is available on campus and some programs may also be available off campus.
Strategic Research Centres
The Faculty of Health conducts a wide variety of research activities and is affiliated with five of Deakin Universitys Strategic Research Centres (SRCs). These SRCs work with national and international partners in health communities, business, industry and government to bring about evidence-based practical, equitable health outcomes globally, nationally and in local communities. They are: Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research Molecular and Medical Research Population Health.
The centres are engaged in research programs related to patient care, mental health, molecular medicine, public health research and evaluation, population health, physical activity and nutrition, social determinants of health and wellbeing, and physical activity and health.
ACADEMIC PROFILE
Dr Karen DSouza Senior lecturer School of Medicine Four broad themes are carried throughout Deakins Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery, including Doctor and Patient for which Dr Karen DSouza is the Theme Coordinator. She brings to this role experience in general medicine and cardiac research. Dr DSouza leads a team of passionate clinicians including general practitioners, specialist clinicians and nurses who have designed and implemented a clinical skills curriculum that is benchmarked against nationally and internationally recognised frameworks (Australian Curriculum Framework for Junior Doctors, and the WHO Patient Safety Framework). Dr DSouza and her team have developed and implemented innovative teaching methods to equip Deakin medical students with advanced clinical, procedural and communication skills to facilitate their transition to work-ready interns. She coordinates a network of well-equipped clinical training facilities distributed across metropolitan, regional and rural Victoria which are capable of delivering clinical skills training using a variety of high fidelity, part-task training and simulated patient experiences. Dr DSouza also leads the Clinical Assessment Program in the School of Medicine. Her research interests include medical education and assessment, simulation design and delivery, and clinical skills logbooks.
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The School of Medicine houses a vibrant program of research, including more than 30 research staff, as well as a growing cohort of research students. The School has already established a reputation for research excellence, underpinned by success in National Health and Medical Research Council and other competitive funding schemes, and research publications in high-impact journals. A number of research groups have emerged, many of which are underpinned by strong strategic partnerships. For more information about the research opportunities offered in the School of Medicine visit deakin.edu.au/health/medicine/research.
Research groups
Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research
The primary aim of the Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research is to ensure that relevant and responsive research is undertaken in the areas of quality care, risk management, and improving patient/client outcomes across hospital, aged care, and community care settings. Research findings are also influential in policy development at local, state, national and international levels. To this end, programmatic research has been progressed in four strategic research priority areas: Clinical Risk and Symptom Management Workforce Development and Health Care Service Delivery Models Consumer Involvement in Health and Social Care Decision-Making Health Care Ethics and Policy Development.
Molecular and Medical Research
Research focus is on the molecular basis of health and disease, spanning basic gene discovery and molecular analysis through to pre-clinical development, including translational research into novel strategies for optimising health and new therapeutic targets. These researchers focus on the molecular basis of health and disease, leading to novel strategies for maintaining health and new targets for rational drug development. Research spans basic gene discovery and molecular analysis, through functional genomics and pre-clinical development, to the testing of new therapeutics. Two major research facilities exist at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus: Metabolic Research Unit principally involved in research into metabolic diseases, particularly type 2 diabetes and obesity, muscle biology and neuroscience. Molecular Medicine Research Facility focused on the basic biology of the immune system, infectious agents, cancer and development at the molecular level, and how this can be exploited for the generation of new therapeutic agents. Research staff are also located in our key research partners, CSIRO (AAHL) and Barwon Health. For more information about CSIRO visit www.csiro.au and to learn more about the AAHL visit www.csiro.au/places/aahl. More information about Barwon Health can be found at www.barwonhealth.org.au.
National Centre for Farmer Health
The National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH) is an exciting initiative in agricultural health care. This represents a research, service delivery and education centre that provides national leadership to improve the health and wellbeing of farmers, farm workers and their families across Australia. NCFH is a partnership between Deakin University and Western District Health Service and is based in Hamilton.
Centre for Rural Emergency Medicine
A joint initiative between the state government, Alcoa in Australia and the Deakin Medical School, the Centre for Rural Emergency Medicine (CREM) contributes to the coordination and delivery of effective emergency medical management in Western Victoria and provides national leadership in emergency medicine research. CREM is based at Deakins Warrnambool Campus, South West Healthcare (Warrnambool) and Portland District Health. The centre has received financial support from Alcoa, the Victorian Government and both health services.
Health Systems and Policy
The research program in Health Systems and Policy investigates global and local community health issues and policies, and their interfaces and interactions with health systems. Current projects include: governance of the global tobacco epidemic: Australias regional role the health promoting school framework in an international school health equity and urban planning at the new Armstrong Creek development.
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Possible research topic areas
A wide range of research topics are available through the research groups described on page 15. For a full list of possible research projects visit deakin.edu.au/health/medicine/research/research-projects.
Honours
Staff in the School of Medicine are involved in a range of research activities that both reflect and inform the teaching program and their involvement with community organisations. Our staff have many years of supervision experience and are enthusiastic in encouraging research degrees. The research profile of staff is facilitated by collaborative relationships with numerous hospitals, clinics, health care networks, communities and support centres, and these partnerships enable us to provide our research students with excellent opportunities to pursue their own research. Faculty of Health Phone: +61 3 9251 7174 health-research@deakin.edu.au deakin.edu.au/health/research
Supervision
The honours program in the School of Medicine is designed to build upon the skills and knowledge obtained during your undergraduate degree. The program provides students with an opportunity to pursue an independent investigative research project in an area of health and medicine. Students gain deeper knowledge in their chosen research area, as well as a suitable qualification for entry into a research degree (masters or PhD). The School of Medicine honours program, comprising coursework units and a research thesis, is undertaken over one year of full-time study. Each student is allocated a primary supervisor, who provides regular support during the honours year. Academic requirements: an undergraduate degree appropriate to the area of study from any Australian university or international equivalent a minimum 65 per cent average for the third year of undergraduate study. The course includes an independent research project that is conducted under the supervision of the nominated supervisor, and two coursework units Developing Research Skills and Research Methods. Students will be required to attend lectures during Trimester 1, some of which may be held off site. Trimester 1 HBS400 Research Methods (2 credit points) HMH401 Developing Research Skills (2 credit points) Trimester 2 HMH402 Honours Research Project (4 credit points) The honours year is an exciting year because it provides the first real opportunity to get a feel for research and students develop a wide range of research and problem-solving skills.
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More information
To find out more about honours, please visit deakin.edu.au/honours or contact the School of Medicine honours coordinator, Dr John Stambas, at john.stambas@deakin.edu.au. For a full list of possible research projects, please visit deakin.edu.au/health/medicine/research/research-projects.
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Fees and scholarships medicine

Fee information
Deakin Medical School will offer 130 Commonwealth Supported Places (HECS-HELP places) in the Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery in 2013, including 32 Bonded Medical Places. Four Medical Rural Bonded Scholarships are available. The School will also offer up to 16 places for international students.
Scholarships
A Commonwealth Supported Place is one where the government pays a proportion of the tuition costs and the student funds the balance through a Higher Education Contribution Scheme-Higher Education Loan Program (HECS-HELP) payment. Eligible students may obtain a loan via HECS-HELP to pay for all or part of their contribution. Repayments are made after graduation through the Australian Taxation Office once annual income exceeds the minimum threshold for repayment. Students accepting a Bonded Medical Place in the Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery sign an agreement with the Australian Government to work in a District of Workforce Shortage (as determined by the Department of Health and Ageing) for up to four years after completing postgraduate specialty training. You can get more information about Bonded Medical Places at www.health.gov.au/bmpscheme and more information about Districts of Workforce Shortage at www.doctorconnect.gov.au/ internet/otd/Publising.nsf.
Commonwealth Supported Places
Deakin offers a variety of scholarships to help support students financially during their studies. You will find information on a range of academic scholarships awarded to high-achieving students and a program of Access and Equity Scholarships available for people who may not otherwise have the opportunity to access higher education, by visiting deakin.edu.au/scholarships. Selection for most scholarships is based on academic merit. The primary criterion for scholarship for research degree students is the standard of honours qualification achieved. A high first-class honours degree or equivalent is required to be competitive for Australian Postgraduate Award and Deakin University Postgraduate Research scholarships. Scholarships are awarded for full-time candidature only. More detail on scholarships for students enrolling in postgraduate research degrees at Deakin is available at deakin.edu.au/research/ admin/scholarships. You can also visit the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIISRTE) website www.studyassist.gov.au for links to a range of scholarships. Many industry and community scholarships are available. Deakin Medical School students are also eligible to apply for a number of scholarships, prizes and awards that provide financial support. For more information, please visit the School of Medicine website deakin.edu.au/health/medicine/scholarships. Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery students are also eligible for Medical Rural Bonded Scholarships. These scholarships provide a tax-free living allowance during the medical course in return for a commitment to practise medicine in a rural or remote location for up to six continuous years after completing postgraduate specialty training. You can get more information about Medical Rural Bonded Scholarships at www.health.gov.au/mrbscholarships.
Bonded Medical Places
Our Alumni Community

Once you complete your Deakin degree, you will be invited to become a member of our Deakin University Alumni Community to continue your relationship with the University and the networks you have developed while studying. The Deakin University Alumni Community enables you to keep or renew contact with your student and professional networks around the world and will help develop your career after you leave the University. Members have access to many exclusive benefits including discounts, professional networking opportunities and career development services. You may also like to join the Medicine Alumni Chapter to receive notification of events and seminars related to your particular area of interest. Alumni membership is free and joining is easy. Visit deakin.edu.au/alumni/register to register for membership. Once you are registered you can then take advantage of the many benefits available.
International students
For information about fees and courses available to international students, please contact Deakin International via email deakin-international@deakin.edu.au for a copy of the Postgraduate Course Guide for International Students.
GAMSAT www.gamsat.acer.edu.au Australian Council for Educational Research www.acer.edu.au Deakin Medical School deakin.edu.au/health/medicine Graduate Entry Medical School Admissions System www.gemsas.edu.au
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Fees and scholarships clinical leadership

Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens are not required to pay tuition fees for the normal duration of their research degree candidature, i.e. up to a maximum of four years of full-time equivalent study for a doctoral candidate and two years of full-time equivalent study for a masters candidate. Deakins Master of Clinical Leadership is available on a fee-paying basis only. As a fee-paying student you may be able to defer your course payment through the FEE-HELP loan program. Tuition fees are assessed based on the unit(s) in which you are enrolled. This means you pay fees for the units you choose in your course, rather than paying a fixed course price. Different units have different costs, based on how much it costs the University to provide the particular unit. Course and unit details and associated fees can be found by using the course search tool at deakin.edu.au/future-students/courses. Please confirm fees when you are applying by visiting deakin.edu.au/future-students/fees or phoning 1300 DEGREE (1300 334 733). FEE-HELP is a loan program that assists fee-paying students to defer the payment of their tuition fees. FEE-HELP can cover all or part of your tuition fees. The Australian Government pays the amount of the loan direct to your higher education provider. Over your lifetime you can borrow up to a maximum FEE-HELP limit, which is indexed annually. For all courses except medicine the maximum limit is $89 706 (2012). Formedicine the maximum limit is $112 134 (2012). For postgraduate courses, there is no real interest charged on your debt. Your accumulated HELP debt is indexed annually to maintain itsreal value, by adjusting it in line with changes in the cost of living (asmeasured by the Consumer Price Index). FEE-HELP is administered under the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA) by the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIISRTE), the Australian Taxation Office, higher education providers and Open Universities Australia.
Research degree fees
Am I eligible for FEE-HELP?
You are eligible for FEE-HELP assistance if you: are enrolled in a fee-paying postgraduate coursework program (notresearch) are not a Commonwealth supported student are an Australian citizen or a holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa (who meets eligibility requirements) meet the Tax File Number (TFN) requirements have not exceeded the maximum indexed FEE-HELP limit. If you obtained a loan under HECS, PELS, BOTPLS or OLDPS prior to 2005, the amount you borrowed does not affect your eligibility for FEEHELP. Only the amount borrowed to pay tuition fees using FEEHELP after 1 January 2005 is counted towards the FEE-HELP limit. Holders of other permanent visas are not eligible for FEE-HELP unless they are undertaking a bridging course for overseas trained professionals.
Coursework degree fees
When do I start repaying my FEE-HELP loan?
FEE-HELP loan program*
FEE-HELP debts are added to any existing HECS or HECS-HELP debts to form a single HELP debt. Students repay their loans through the Australian Taxation Office once their income is above the minimum threshold for compulsory repayment. For more information you can download the Australian Governments 2012 FEE-HELP information brochure. Alternatively you can visit the Governments Study Assist website at www.studyassist.gov.au or phone the enquiry line on 1800 020 108. When you enrol in a postgraduate course you may be entitled to an income tax deduction for your course fees and study-related expenses. You may be able to claim for your course fees, textbooks, stationery, student association fees, depreciation on equipment (for example your computer), or some of your travel expenses between home and the University or between work and the University. For the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to allow self-education expenses to be tax deductible a direct connection must exist between your course and your existing work. If you are studying the course in order to maintain or improve a skill or specific knowledge that is required in your existing work, your course expenses might be taxdeductible. To clearly demonstrate to the ATO that a direct connection exists, you might have to provide a supporting statement from your employer. Please note that this information is provided as a guide only. For more information about study and tax arrangements, please speak with your accountant or tax adviser or visit the ATO website www.ato.gov.au.
Course fees and tax benefits
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Some employers provide financial and other support, such as study leave, for staff members who are completing study that is directly related to their employment and the employers core business. AtDeakin, many people are studying a postgraduate course with their employers help. Study support policies benefit both the employer and the employee. For employers, when they support relevant study programs, they can help attract and retain well-qualified and experienced staff members. Before you approach your employer for study assistance, you should check to see whether a support policy is in place. Try to give your employer every reason to agree to your application. It can help if you provide your employer with a written submission outlining the benefits and the direct and indirect costs involved. Thesubmission could include information about: the course you wish to study any tax-deductible aspects of the program a summary of the short and long-term benefits that would flow to you and your employer an estimate of the total course costs of fees, textbooks and other materials an estimate of the time you would be required to be away from work in order to attend classes and exams, prepare reports and so on what assistance you are requesting for aspects such as sharing of costs and granting of time off work. Many employers are willing to share the course costs. They might either reimburse you after you have successfully completed the course or pay a percentage of the individual unit fees at the end of each trimester. If your employer is reluctant to support your study application, considerforming an agreement to cover contingencies. For example, propose that if you withdraw from or fail a subject or leave your job within a year of finishing the course, you will offer to pay back some of the fees your employer has paid. Your employer might be concerned about how your studies will affect your availability and productivity at work. In the case of off-campus study it is easier to complete your studies outside working hours. In many on-campus programs, classes are held outside regular working hours.
Cost-sharing with employers
Scholarships
Deakin offers a variety of scholarships to help support students financially during their studies. You will find information on a range of academic scholarships awarded to high-achieving students and a program of Access and Equity Scholarships available for people who may not otherwise have the opportunity to access higher education, by visiting deakin.edu.au/scholarships. Selection for most scholarships is based on academic merit. The primary criterion for scholarship for research degree students is the standard of honours qualification achieved. A high first-class honours degree or equivalent is required to be competitive for Australian Postgraduate Award and Deakin University Postgraduate Research scholarships. Scholarships are awarded for full-time candidature only. More detail on scholarships for students enrolling in postgraduate research degrees at Deakin is available at deakin.edu.au/research/ admin/scholarships. You can also visit the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIISRTE) website www.studyassist.gov.au for links to a range of scholarships relevant to postgraduate study, including Australian Postgraduate Awards. Many industry and community scholarships are also available.
For information about fees and courses available to international students, please contact Deakin International via email deakin-international@deakin.edu.au for a copy of the Postgraduate Course Guide for International Students.
* Please note, at the time of printing, the government had announced that, subject to the passage of legislation, it will be amending the Higher Education Support Act 2003 to remove eligibility for Commonwealth Supported Places and the HELP schemes for Australian citizens who are not resident in Australia. If the legislation is passed, from 1 January 2013, a person will not be eligible for Commonwealth support or a HELP loan if a higher education provider reasonably expects the person will not undertake any of their course of study in Australia. For more information, please visit www.studyassist.gov.au.
International students
Deakin offers a variety of scholarships to help support students financially during their studies.
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Applying for postgraduate programs at Deakin is easy you can even track the progress of your application online.
Coursework applications for the Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery
Admission and selection
Selection for the Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery will be determined by academic performance in your undergraduate course (minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.0); an aptitude test (the Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) where a minimum score of 50 in each section and 50 overall is required); and an interview. Prior clinical experience, a rural or regional background and financial disadvantage during your undergraduate studies will also be taken into account.
Coursework applications for the Master of Clinical Leadership

Most students applying for a postgraduate coursework degree (such as Deakins Master of Clinical Leadership) will need to have previously completed an undergraduate degree; however, there are other pathways. If you have considerable work or life experience you may be able to use this to obtain admission into a graduate certificate or graduate diploma course. You may then progress to a masters degree. A postgraduate qualification can advance your career or you may use it to help change direction to a completely new industry. There are no application fees for Australian students and if you are an international student there are no application fees if you apply online. Once you have applied, you can track the progress of your application online.
The GAMSAT has been developed by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) in conjunction with the Consortium of Graduate Medical Schools to assist in the selection of students for graduate-entry medical programs. It is designed to assess applicants capacity to undertake studies in an intellectually demanding course and is open to any student who has completed an undergraduate degree. GAMSAT 2013 will be held in March. Registrations will open in midOctober 2012. For more information regarding the GAMSAT and application procedures, please visit www.gamsat.acer.edu.au and www.gemsas.edu.au. All applications for domestic students (Australian and New Zealand residents) should be made through the Graduate Entry Medical Schools Admission System (GEMSAS) www.gemsas.edu.au. Applications for international students should be made through: Deakin International Building LA, Entrance 3 70 Elgar Road Burwood VIC 3125
Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT)
Coursework application process

Step 1 Choose your program
You can select up to three course preferences.
Step 2 Register
Register as a user at deakin.edu.au/apply.
Step 3 Apply online

Start your online application.
Step 4 Documentation
Provide supporting documentation including: certified copies of your undergraduate and/or postgraduate qualification/s curriculum vitae detailing work experience applicable to your course application certified copy of name change documentation if you have previously studied at Deakin under a different name. You may also be asked to provide a personal statement outlining what you hope to obtain from your qualification.
Step 5 Submit
Submit the completed online application.
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Step 6 Verification
Once the application has been submitted you will receive an email to confirm the successful submission of the application including an application number. You can track the progress of your application by logging into deakin.edu.au/apply, where the status of your application will appear.
Honours applications
Honours is an additional year of specialised study, usually taken after the completion of a bachelors degree or embedded as part of a bachelors degree. Honours provides an excellent opportunity to learn new skills and obtain an in-depth understanding of particular study areas. Selection into Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences (Honours) requires a relevant undergraduate degree with a 65 per cent average for the final year of study and availability of an appropriate supervisor. To find out more about honours, please visit deakin.edu.au/honours or contact the School of Medicine honours coordinator, DrJohn Stambas, at john.stambas@deakin.edu.au.
Step 7 Accept your offer

If you are offered a place, you will need to accept it online within a specified timeframe.
Step 8 Enrolment
If you have been offered and accept a place you will be emailed enrolment information with further details.
Application dates
Applications for enrolment in Trimester 3, 2012 and Trimester 1, 2013 open in August 2012. Applications for Trimester 2, 2013 open in April 2013. We encourage you to submit your application early because some courses have limited places or quotas. Applications received after the quotas have been filled for Trimester 1 commencement will be considered for a place in Trimester 2. Some postgraduate courses have alternative application processes and closing dates. For more information, please visit deakin.edu.au/apply.
For more information
For more information, please contact: Division of Student Administration Phone: 1300 DEGREE (1300 334 733) enquire@deakin.edu.au deakin.edu.au/postgrad
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How to apply
Research applications
To be eligible for admission to a masters by research, you must have completed an honours degree with a minimum second class result or other equivalent qualification. To be eligible for admission to a PhD, you must have completed an honours degree with a minimum upper second class result, or a relevant masters degree that includes a research thesis component, or other equivalent qualification. Undertaking a research degree requires the candidate to complete an approved program of research under the guidance of one or more supervisors within a time period. The supervisors will be experienced and active researchers with expertise in the field of study. Research degrees can be commenced at any time of the year. As such, if you are interested in making a candidature application (but not a scholarship application) you can do so at any time. Before you apply, please discuss your research opportunities and the availability of supervision and supporting facilities such as laboratory, computing or library facilities with the relevant School, Faculty or potential supervisor. You should also discuss the nature of any preparatory or additional studies that might be required, as well as any special needs. It is advisable to make contact with a potential supervisor as early as possible in planning your research. For a comprehensive list of research projects, please visit deakin.edu.au/health/medicine/research/research-projects.
Step 4 Further documents

Other documents you are required to submit include: any published research including the name of the publication and a copy of the contents and abstract pages proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency, or New Zealand citizenship (e.g. birth certificate, passport, citizenship certificate or visa) transcripts of all of your tertiary education studies except those undertaken at Deakin University proof of your start date and evidence of any intermissions or changes of candidature (e.g. from full time to part time) if you are applying to transfer a research degree from another institution proof of any name changes (e.g. marriage certificate).
Step 5 Academic referees reports

Confidential reports from two academic referees are required. Requestreports from current or former lecturers, or academic or employment supervisors who are able to comment on your research expertise and potential.
Step 6 Apply now

Once you have the relevant information, register your application online. Visit deakin.edu.au/research/admin/hdradmin/online-forms/ hdr-application.
Research application process

Step 1 Entry pathways
Demonstrated capacity to undertake significant research in your proposed field is needed. Depending on the type of research you want to undertake, this includes: completion of an honours degree completion of a research or coursework masters degree comparable qualifications from international universities relevant postgraduate research experience independently peer-reviewed journal articles, publications, or conference papers professional reporting or prior learning research-related awards or prizes other evidence of research ability.
Step 7 Enrolment
If you have been offered a place you will receive enrolment information with further details via email.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, Deakin University reserves the right to seek further documentary evidence of English proficiency. For more information, please visit deakin.edu.au/future-students/ research/english-language-requirements. Please note, individual Faculties or Schools may have higher requirements. For more information, please phone 1300 DEGREE (1300 334 733).
Application dates
Step 2 Find our research strengths

Search our website and publications or speak to the relevant School or Faculty to confirm that Deakin has the expertise to supervise your project.
Applications for candidature without scholarship may be made at any time. Applications for scholarships have deadlines. For domestic applicants (citizens and permanent residents of Australia, and citizens of New Zealand) the scholarship round closes at the end of October. For more information, please visit deakin.edu.au/future-students/ research/scholarships.
Step 3 Research proposal

Write a 750-word proposal to demonstrate a clear vision of what you want to study, why this is a topic of personal interest and how you will approach the research question.
For more information
If you are interested in a research degree, please contact: Deakin Research Phone: +61 3 9251 7124 research-hdr@deakin.edu.au deakin.edu.au/future-students/research.
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Deakin University health researchers have found that eating less than the recommended amount of red meat is related to depression and anxiety in women. Associate Professor Felice Jacka and colleagues from Deakins Barwon Psychiatric Research Unit based at Barwon Health investigated the relationship between the consumption of beef and lamb and the presence of depressive and anxiety disorders in more than 1000 women from the Geelong region. The results are published in the current edition of the Journal of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. We had originally thought that red meat might not be good for mental health, as studies from other countries had found red meat consumption to be associated with physical health risks, but it turns out that it actually may be quite important, says Assoc. Prof. Jacka. When we looked at women consuming less than the recommended amount of red meat in our study, we found that they were twice as likely to have a diagnosed depressive or anxiety disorder as those consuming the recommended amount. Even when we took into account the overall healthiness of the womens diets, as well as other factors such as their socioeconomic status, physical activity levels, smoking, weight and age, the relationship between low red meat intake and mental health remained. Interestingly, there was no relationship between other forms of protein, such as chicken, pork, fish or plant-based proteins, and mental health. Vegetarianism was not the explanation either. Only 19 women in the study were vegetarians, and the results were the same when they were excluded from the study analyses. Assoc. Prof. Jacka says that it didnt seem to be a good idea to eat too much red meat either. We found that regularly eating more than the recommended amount of red meat was also related to increased depression and anxiety, she says. Given the results of this study, Assoc. Prof. Jacka believes following the recommended weekly intake of red meat could boost our mental health. We already know that the overall quality of your diet is important to mental health. But it seems that eating a moderate amount of lean red meat, which is roughly 34 small, palm-sized serves a week, may also be important, she says. Assoc. Prof. Jacka also suggests sticking with grass fed meats whenever possible. We know that red meat in Australia is a healthy product as it contains high levels of nutrients, including the omega-3 fatty acids that are important to mental and physical health. This is because cattle and sheep in Australia are largely grass fed. In many other countries, the cattle are kept in feedlots and fed grains, rather than grass. This results in a much less healthy meat with more saturated fat and fewer healthy fats.
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