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Degree in medicine, dentistry,
veterinary medicine or optometry

Modified on March 9, 2010

Part A - Plain language definition:

Information showing that the person has completed a program of study in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry.

Part B - Detailed definition:

Refers to the possession of a degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry, regardless of whether the individual is active in the associated profession(s) and regardless of whether or not other non-university qualifications are held.

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