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Introduction to Specialisations

A specialisation is a focused collection of courses within a programme that allows you to gain deep, targeted knowledge in a specific sub-field. Normally these courses make up more than 50 percent of a qualification, some of which lead to registration within a certain field. They may be interdisciplinary, professionally oriented, or designed to meet accreditation requirements. Specialisations often restrict elective choice in favour of a clearly defined study plan.

Completed specialisations will appear on your academic transcript.

Please see the main programme link below for further details.

Subject Overview

Medicine is a field of study with exciting challenges and great rewards.
Studying Medicine will prepare you with the medical knowledge, clinical and research skills, attitudes, awareness and enthusiasm for a vocation in a range of medical fields.
You will also learn how to develop a rapport with patients from a diverse range of cultures – gaining their trust as well as learning how to work effectively with colleagues in other healthcare professions.

Knowledge and Skills

A doctorate may enhance your career opportunities and, for those with a medical degree, may support an application for further study. Research is often collaborative and ranges from biomedical science through to clinical trials and population health.
We welcome research proposals in topics relating to the following specialisations:
- Heart health research
- Neurology
- Endocrinology
- Diabetes
- Geriatric medicine
- Bone research
- Respiratory disease

Potential Careers

There are many possible career options in medicine. You may want to become a general practitioner (GP) or specialise in one of the fields below.
- Anaesthesiology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Emergency medicine, General medicine, Geriatric medicine, Gynaecology, Medical research and education, Neurology, Obstetrics, Oncology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Psychiatry, Public health, Radiology, Surgery

Plan Schedule / Plan Rules

Disclaimer

Please note that while regulations and programme rules for future academic years may be displayed or made available in advance, they remain subject to change. Official, final approved programme regulations for the upcoming academic year will be available when the University Calendar is published in late October of the preceding year. Any information available prior to Calendar publication should be treated as provisional.