Program Overview

Doctor of Medicine

The Doctor of Medicine is a graduate coursework program that offers students the opportunity to study the first Australian medical course at the master's level. This program is designed to support both personal and professional growth, providing comprehensive training to prepare students for the challenges of internship and an increasingly diverse medical career.

Overview

The Melbourne MD is a benchmark in 21st-century medical education, designed to nurture leadership abilities and empower students to become agents of change in the healthcare industry. With an emphasis on choice and customization, the Melbourne MD allows students to shape their own path and explore various areas of interest.

Who is the Doctor of Medicine (MD) for?

The MD is designed for students who have completed their undergraduate studies and are committed to pursuing a professional medical career. It caters to those passionate about becoming well-rounded medical professionals, equipped to thrive in complex healthcare environments and drive positive change.

Why study the Doctor of Medicine (MD)?

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) program's curriculum is designed to nurture leadership abilities, empowering students to become agents of change in the healthcare industry. As an MD student, you'll have access to strong partnerships with leading hospitals and research institutes, exposing you to cutting-edge developments and enriching your educational experience.

Course Details

• Course code: MC-DMED
• Duration: 4 years full-time
• Location: On campus (Parkville)
• Intake: January
• Fees: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available

Entry Schemes

• Access Melbourne is available

Rural Pathway

The Melbourne Medical School offers a Rural Pathway option for the Doctor of Medicine. This unique pathway allows students to complete their entire medical degree training in rural Victoria. The Rural Pathway intake commenced in 2022, offering 30 Commonwealth-Supported Places (Bonded Medical Places) for admission into the Doctor of Medicine program.

• 15 places are reserved for graduates of La Trobe University's Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Medical) degree, based in Bendigo and Albury-Wodonga.
• The remaining 15 places are available for students who have completed an undergraduate degree and can demonstrate their rural origins and ongoing commitment to rural life.

Related Study Areas

• Health
• Medicine

Program Structure

The Doctor of Medicine program is designed to provide students with comprehensive training in medical education, preparing them for the challenges of internship and an increasingly diverse medical career. The program's curriculum is designed to nurture leadership abilities, empowering students to become agents of change in the healthcare industry.