AMS Student Group
Advanced Medical Science (AMS)
Each year since 2001, the Melbourne School of Population Health (SPH) has welcomed between 20-40 AMS students. These students explore particular areas of interest in a yearlong research/coursework program as part of the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree (MBBS) at the University of Melbourne.
Eight AMS units are on offer across the Melbourne School of Population Health in areas including health policy, medical ethics, women's health, international mental health, epidemiology and sexual health.
The School offers the opportunity to tailor a program to your needs, whilst drawing upon the expertise and the broad scope of interest areas available.
Before finding out more about what is on offer in AMS at the SPH, listen to what past and present students have to say about their experiences.
Student Experiences
"My expectations have been surpassed. Already my AMS year has stretched my mind and challenged the way I think about things in ways I could not have anticipated. I'm looking forward to the rest of the year, and can only hope that it does not go too quickly!"
"A fantastic opportunity to study in a way that the rest of the course doesn't allow. It's a glimpse into 'real' student life and a chance to explore your interests."
"Apart from the fact that spending a year or so doing something boring like being a lab rat was seriously lacking in appeal, I chose AMS at the Melbourne School of Population Health to get a chance to look at some of the issues surrounding medical practice in Australia today."
"I got to check out Melbourne Uni outside the walls of the medical faculty. I have always wanted to try my hand at picking my own subjects for a change, and so far, I have really enjoyed this - it has been great just to do something different."
"Interesting discussions were a highlight."
"My mind has been opened to creative ideas which I am unable to experience in the medical course."
"It was great to have so much contact with academic staff."
"I have done things that I never thought I could possibly achieve."
"The way I look at the world changed. I will be a better person for it, and will be a better doctor as well."
"I learned that the field of medicine is not a neat little box as some people think."
"I was given the opportunity to develop my sense of identity."
For more detailed information about the AMS program follow the links below
General Information
Providing you with general information on what the AMS year is and who is entitled to enrol. This section includes a summary of AMS units on offer by the SPH.
Future SPH AMS Students
Find out more about the AMS program at SPH and the support and resources available. This section points you in the right direction if you are confused by the many AMS options.
Current SPH AMS Students
Current students can keep up to date by checking the yearly calendar of important events, including social functions and academic deadlines. Download an AMS Planner to help you map out your AMS year. If you are experiencing difficulties or are just unsure of where to find support, check the suggestions and links in this section.
SPH AMS Reports Online
View a sample of some of the best Final AMS Reports produced by the School's past AMS students.