Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine
Start your medical career at one of the top medical schools in the world.* Through our six-year medical program, you’ll graduate with two degrees – the Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMed) and the Doctor of Medicine (MD). This degree will prepare you for professional practice and empower you to lead the future of health.
The program is renowned for its dynamic blend of hands-on clinical experience and research-focused learning. From your first year, you’ll be applying course content to real-world scenarios and developing your clinical skills in some of Australia’s largest metropolitan and rural hospitals. Your fourth year is dedicated to medical research, where you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to become a change leader in health.
Key features
- Combined undergraduate/postgraduate degree
We’re one of the few universities in Australia that offers a medicine degree at an undergraduate level. You’ll enter our combined program as an undergraduate student and graduate with both a bachelor’s degree and the Doctor of Medicine. After completing the six-year program, you’ll be eligible for provisional registration with the Medical Board of Australia and be ready to commence the next phase of your career.
- Progressive clinical exposure
Immerse yourself in hands-on learning with patient interactions from year one. Practical training and scenario-based learning will build your confidence as a healthcare professional, allowing you to become an innovative clinician who is proficient in teamwork.
- Research skills and experience
In your fourth year, you’ll complete either an Independent Learning Project (ILP) or honours year on a topic of your choice. Research enhances your employability, widens your knowledge as a clinician and opens doors to career opportunities beyond clinical practice, like medical research.