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   The Foundation Studies in Medicine (FSM) program provides international students with a pathway into the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine at the University of Newcastle. The FSM is a one-of-a-kind program in Australia that can be completed in two or three trimesters. Successful applicants receive a packaged offer for both FSM and the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (Joint Medical Program [JMP]).    

Program Structure
Eight core courses (Program Plans for Tri 1 and Tri 2)

• English for Academic Purposes
• Introduction to Academic Communication
• IT for Academic Studies
• Australian Studies
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Human Biology
• Introductory Mathematics

Leading to: Bachelor of Medical Science
The Joint Medical Program is a two stage five year program comprising of a Bachelor of Medical Science (stage one) and Doctor of Medicine (stage two), offered jointly in partnership by the University of Newcastle and the University of New England.

The program consists of three phases across the five years where stage one comprises of Phase 1 and 2. Phase 1 focuses on the biomedical, behavioural and social sciences and is taught through problem based learning. In problem based learning tutorials, students learn about the body systems such as the cardiac and respiratory systems using clinical presentations as a trigger to guide the learning. The tutorials are supported by sessions in the laboratory, lectures from biomedical scientists or clinicians, and practical clinical skills teaching. During Phase 1, students will be introduced to the clinical environment with clinical placements in the hospital, nursing homes and general practice to practice history taking and clinical examinations.

Phase 2 is one year in duration and consists of clinical placements in medicine and surgery in hospital and general practice/community-based care. Case-based learning replaces the problem based learning tutorial from Phase 1 and builds on the foundational knowledge of Phase 1 with clinical cases being the trigger to guide the learning.

During Phase 2, students will consolidate their research method skills and develop a research project proposal for a project that will be completed in stage 2 (Phase 3).

On completion of stage one, students will have completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Medical Science.

To graduate from the Joint Medical Program students must complete both stage one and two. The Bachelor of Medical Science and the Doctor of Medicine will be awarded on a single testamur on completion of stage two.