The Medicine/Arts program is an alternative program of study in which, over a 7 or 8 year period, a student may complete the degree of Bachelor of Arts, together with the degrees of Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine. This program is only open to students who have been accepted for entry into UNSW Medicine. In order to complete the combined program in 7 years, students are required to undertake an approved arts-focused Independent Learning Project as well as to complete an additional Arts course above the normal Semester load (24 UOC) in at least one Semester. All other students will require 8 years to complete the combined program. Learning Outcomes Bachelor of Arts Articulate disciplinary theories and practices, and integrate them with cross-disciplinary concerns and connections. Articulate a broad and coherent body of knowledge about foundational aspects of society, culture and/or the arts from local, national and international perspectives. Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry and analysis Collaborate effectively with others. Communicate and debate complex ideas in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media Exhibit initiative and self-direction Critically and creatively employ disciplinary bodies of knowledge and appraise disciplinary perspectives in professional practice and/or scholarship. Justify a position in relation to foundational aspects of society, culture and/or the arts Engage proactively with complex problems in professional practice and/or scholarship. Continuously acquire knowledge and skills and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment. Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly Medicine Effective communication Working as a member of a team Development as a reflective practitioner Using basic and clinical sciences in the practice of Medicine Understanding the social and cultural aspects of health and disease Patient assessment and management Self-directed learning and critical evaluation skills Understanding ethics and legal responsibility in Medicine and acting in anethical and socially responsible manner