How to apply

The Application process
Admission requirements
Selection
Direct Application Information Sheet

The application process

All applicants

  1. must apply for entry to the Masters program through the Universities Admission Centre (UAC). The application form is available from September each year at: www.uac.edu.au/postgraduate
    • AND
  2. must supply specific information direct to the University of Newcastle - details are provided via links from the UAC website. The Direct Application Information Sheet is available here.

In addition, NSW Health employees seeking NSW Health sponsorship

  • must apply directly to NSW Health. An application form is available on the NSW Health website.
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Admission requirements

Applicants must provide evidence of the following:

  1. Evidence of MBBS or equivalent qualification
  2. Completion of a minimum of three years full-time postgraduate medical experience
  3. Current contract for continuous employment for at least one year at 0.5 FTE or above or statement from hospital executive indicating that the applicant is anticipated to remain in current employment situation for at least twelve months.
  4. Appropriate clinical performance, as evidenced by structured referees reports from two senior clinicians who have experience of the candidate's workplace performance in the clinical area in which they have been working
  5. Commitment to ongoing professional development, as evidenced by a summary of the CPD activities undertaken in the previous 12 months
  6. “Letter of Support” from their departmental or organisational supervisor confirming that the candidate has organisational commitment to undertake the program

A Direct Application Information Sheet provides detailed advice about how to present your supporting documentation.

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Selection

Applications will be considered by a selection committee. Applicants who have satisfied the requirements listed above may be required to undertake a selection process based on:

  • A structured selection interview (possibly by tele- or video- conference)
  • Confirmation of Referees reports
  • Discussion with supporting Clinical Referee and 'sponsoring' organisation
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Direct Application Information Sheet

The Direct Application Information Sheet can be found here.

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