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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2027-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
Program Overview
The Doctor of Medicine is a postgraduate qualification that provides advanced professional training. It is an AQF Level 9 Masters Extended degree, accredited by the Australian Medical Council.
Key Facts
- Campus: Gold Coast
- Duration: 4 years full-time
- Commencing in: Trimester 1
- Academic Career: Postgraduate
- Code: 5099
- Student Type: International
Fee Information
- Indicative annual tuition fee: $84,500
- Credit points: 320
- Degree code: 5099
- Cricos code: Not specified
Entry Requirements
- A recognized Bachelor degree or key degree with a minimum GPA of 5.0
- Performance in the Graduate Medical School Admission Test (GAMSAT) or Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) with a minimum score of 50 in each GAMSAT section or 123 in each MCAT section
- English language requirements: IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the listening, reading, and speaking components, and a minimum score of 6.5 in writing
Program Structure
The program consists of 320 credit points of core courses, including:
- Introduction to Clinical Practice 1 and 2
- Community Medicine and Professional Practice 1 and 2
- Foundations of Medicine 1 and 2
- Clinical Medicine Year 3 and 4
- Advanced Communication, Law and Ethics
- Preparation for Research
- Transition to Clinical Practice
MD/PhD Pathway
A concurrent enrollment in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is available. This pathway allows students to complete the first two years of the MD program before commencing two years of full-time PhD work in clinical research.
Program Learning Outcomes
The program learning outcomes communicate the value of the Griffith educational experience as benchmarked against national qualification standards. Students will gain knowledge, skills, and application of knowledge and skills in the field of medicine.
Program Director
The Program Director ensures that the published program information is accurate and helpful for students' enrollment and progress. The Program Director provides students with guidance on program-related matters, including making decisions on specific aspects of a student's study program, enrollment, progress, credit, and eligibility to graduate.
Similar Degrees
Similar degrees offered by Griffith University include:
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Health Science
- Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
Accreditation and Recognition
The program is accredited by the Australian Medical Council, and graduates will be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).