Postgraduate
Doctor of Medicine
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Address
Student Central
The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009
Telephone
131 UWA (131 892)
International
(+61 8) 6488 1000
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Career Pathways
Following graduation from the MD, further studies can be undertaken with a professional college for specialisation in a medical discipline, such as anaesthesia, obstetrics or psychiatry.
Further Study
Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education, Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education, Master of Health Professions Education, Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases, Master of Infectious Diseases, Graduate Diploma in Neonatology, Master of Neonatology, Graduate Certificate in Rural and Remote Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy.
Fees and scholarships
Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course.
Domestic Student Fees
Eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students can use the HECS-HELP loan program to pay their tuition fees. For Full-Fee Paying (FFP) places, students are charged an annual course fee.
Find out more information about tuition fees, or visit the fee calculator for a more accurate cost.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
International Student Fees
Find out more about tuition fees or visit the fee calculator for the estimated total course fee.
Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below
School leaver entry to Medicine for domestic applicants
Australian citizens (including dual citizenship holders), permanent residents and New Zealand citizens are domestic students.
You may be eligible to apply for a school leaver place if you are currently completing high school ATAR (or equivalent level studies) or on a gap year, and have not commenced in university degree studies or vocational training at diploma level or above.
Domestic school leaver entry is a competitive process based on ATAR or equivalent, UCAT ANZ score and an interview process.
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Graduate applicants require at least two successful years of full-time or equivalent degree studies undertaken in Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States of America. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 7.0. For more information visit ELC requirements.
Bonded Medical Program
The Australian Government’s Bonded Medical Program aims to provide more Australian trained doctors where there are workforce shortages, particularly in regional, rural and remote Australia.
School leaver entry to Medicine for international students
International school leavers do not hold Australian citizenship, permanent residency or New Zealand citizenship and are currently completing high school ATAR (or equivalent level studies) or a gap year, and have not commenced in university degree studies or vocational training at diploma level or above. Further information regarding International student status can be found below under the heading Which entry pathway is for me?
International school leaver entry is a competitive process based on ATAR or equivalent, ISAT score and an interview process.
Which entry pathway is for me?
MD - availability of places
There are 206 domestic places in this course and a further 40 places for international students. 50% of places are allocated via school leaver entry and all remaining places via graduate entry.
Within the domestic quota up to 10% of places are allocated for Indigenous students, and 30% for Rural students. Twenty of the school leaver places are allocated to students from Broadway schools.
28.5% of all domestic places are Bonded Medical Places.
Graduate entry to Medicine
Bachelor degree holders or students who are close to completing their first bachelor’s degree may be eligible to apply for graduate entry into the Doctor of Medicine (MD).
Graduate entry into the MD is a competitive process based on GPA, GAMSAT (or equivalent) score and an interview process.
Graduate entry: GPA calculation and accepted degrees
The selection GPA (sGPA) forms part of the eligibility and selection criteria for graduate entry into this course. The UWA Admissions team will calculate the sGPA. Applicants must meet the specified minimum sGPA to be considered for a place in this course.
Interview
Inherent Requirements
The UWA Medical School supports the national framework outlined in Every Doctor, Every Setting and the MDANZ Inclusive Medical Education. We prioritise the well-being of all our medical students and foster a nurturing and supportive learning environment.
If you’re a prospective student and have any concerns about fulfilling the inherent requirements of the course, the Medical School will assess your situation and explore ways to make teaching and assessments more accessible on an individual basis.
If you have any concerns or queries, contact the UWA Admissions team via email to seek further information and/or support.
How to apply
The application process to the Doctor of Medicine is different for the assured and graduate entry pathways, and for international and domestic applicants.
Refer to the below regarding application processes for each of the pathways to study the Doctor of Medicine at UWA. More information regarding admission requirements and prerequisites for each pathway can be found on the 'Admission Requirements' tab.
Domestic Pathways to the Doctor of Medicine
- Domestic Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via TISC. Refer to TISC Online for current course codes and application deadlines.
- Domestic Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via GEMSAS, which open and close in accordance with the GEMSAS timeline. All domestic applicants must submit a valid GAMSAT score by the application closing date.
International Pathways to the Doctor of Medicine
- International Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.
- International Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.
Course details
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time only
- On-campus
- January
- There will be approximately 20 hours per week of face-to-face contact time, in addition to at least 20 hours per week of personal study and completion of online modules. Each academic year is 42 weeks long. Weekly contact time section applies to the first three semesters of the course. For Semesters 4 to 8, the contact time is full time, with contact up to 40 hours per week plus some after hours and weekend placements.
- Postgraduate
- 91850
- 089788A
Important dates
- January
- Domestic school leaver applications for 2025 commencement will open in line with TISC timelines around May 2024.
- International school leaver applications for 2025 commencement open 1 January 2024.
- Graduate applications for domestic students for 2025 commencement will open early May in line with GEMSAS timelines.
- Graduate applications for international students for 2025 commencement open 1 January 2024.
- Domestic school leaver applications close end of September in line with TISC timelines.
- International school leaver applications for 2025 commencement close 30 June 2024.
- Graduate applications for domestic students close end May in line with GEMSAS application timelines.
- Graduate applications for international students for 2025 commencement close 30 April 2024, with a second application round closing 30 June 2024.
Refer to Admissions Requirements for information on eligibility criteria and how to apply.
Course Accreditation
The Doctor of Medicine (91850) is accredited by The Australian Medical Council (AMC).
Clinician Student Professional Development and Mentoring Program
About the course
Top reasons to study Medicine at UWA
- At the UWA Medical School we offer cutting edge education and research opportunities, industry connections and state-of-the-art facilities at QEII, producing some of Australia’s finest medicine graduates.
- We are WA’s first and highest ranked medical program where we teach a modern medical curriculum with more clinical time than any other program. We're highly ranked in clinical medicine: 35th globally and 3rd in Australia (GRAS 2023).
- UWA is the only Australian medical school to have a longitudinal mentoring program whereby all medical students have a qualified health profession as a clinical mentor involved in the student’s professional development for the duration of the course, from day one.
- You are taught by leaders in research, and will experience immersive hands-on learning whilst shaping the future of healthcare.
- You will have the opportunity to collaborate with renowned institutes like the Lions Eye Institute, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, PathWest, The Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science, and The Kids Research Institute Australia, ensuring a rich, hands-on learning experience alongside leading researchers and clinicians.
- We have a strong emphasis on teamwork and mentorship which will help you develop essential skills and build professional networks.
Doctor of Medicine six core themes
The course is structured around six core themes:
- Professional
- Leader
- Advocate
- Clinician
- Educator
- Scholar
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
Doctor of Medicine final year preparation for Internship Ward Simulation
Western Australian Student Society (WAMSS)
- The Western Australian Student Society (WAMSS) has been the peak representative body of UWA medical students since it was founded in 1946.
- WAMSS contributes significantly to student events and welfare. Their flagship events include the Annual Medical Dinner, Allied Health, and Red Party.
- In collaboration with the Western Australian Medical Students Society (WAMSS) and the UniMentor program, UWA Medical School has expanded the UWA Student Services UniMentor program specifically for medical students. The Student MeDMentoring runs parallel to the Clinician-Student mentoring.