Bachelor of Medicine

Bachelor of Surgery

MBBS

COURSE STRUCTURE

Learning themes

Four themes run through the Bond Medical Program. These themes are projected throughout the entire medical program but with a particular emphasis at different points in the curriculum.

Scientific Basis of Medicine. This theme includes Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Microbiology and Immunology.
Clinical Skills. This theme includes History Taking, Physical Exam, Procedural Skills and Communication Skills.
Clinical skills will be an integral part of the curriculum. In the early semesters student will be trained in effective communication, history taking and basic examination skills, to ensure they are well prepared for the more advanced training they will receive during their clinical placements.
Health & Society. This theme includes Evidence Based Medicine, Injury & Illness Prevention, Population Epidemiology, Research Methods & Indigenous Health.
Personal & Professional Development. This theme includes Ethics, Medical Law, Teamwork and IT Skills.

Semesters 1 & 2 (Year 1):

The emphasis is on the Scientific Basis of Medicine - particularly medical chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, genomics and behavioural science.

Semesters 3-7 (Years 1-3):

The Scientific Basis of Medicine theme includes physiology, anatomy, microbiology, immunology, pathology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, bio-informatics and diagnostic investigations (including imaging). All ‘body systems’ are covered in depth with extensive use of problem-based learning (PBLs). Evidence-based practice and training in research methodology are major streams of the Health and Society theme, together with health promotion and illness prevention in populations/communities. Clinical skills training occurs throughout this period so as to prepare students for their subsequent clinical rotations.

Semesters 8-14 (Years 3-4)

Students are located largely in clinical settings, both hospital and community. This extensive clinical training with students rotating though a range of specialist areas and general practice ensures that Bond graduates will always be amongst the most highly trained of any medical graduate in Australia.