Overview
The Medicine course from Adelaide University begins with the three-year Bachelor of Medical Studies, followed by the three-year Doctor of Medicine. To enter the masters-level Doctor of Medicine, you must first successfully complete the Bachelor of Medical Studies at Adelaide University.
The Doctor of Medicine focuses on developing advanced clinical and research skills. You’ll experience diverse placements in primary care, hospitals and outreach clinics. You’ll have opportunities to broaden your horizons through rural, interstate and overseas placements. Gain hands-on experience through rotations in medicine, emergency medicine, surgery and psychiatry. In your final year, you can specialise in an area of interest with a professional placement.
World-class research and scholarship are integral to the program. In sixth year, you’ll complete a major project in an area of choice.
Study in the heart of Adelaide’s biomedical precinct, benefiting from state-of-the-art facilities and advanced health simulation technology. With a medical degree from Adelaide University, you’ll be a well-prepared and highly regarded graduate medical practitioner with a world of potential ahead of you.
Career opportunities:
As an Adelaide University medical graduate, you’ll have the knowledge, skills and insight to:
- Formulate and implement patients’ health management plans in collaboration with other health professionals, patients, carers and communities.
- Promote and optimise individuals’ and populations’ health and welfare.
- Deliver safe, effective, collaborative and evidence-based healthcare.
With the Bachelor of Medical Studies and Doctor of Medicine degrees you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Medical Board of Australia to work as an intern.
You’ll have the confidence and expertise to enhance health and wellbeing anywhere in the world. You might join a thriving metropolitan general practitioner (GP) clinic and become a trusted family medical practitioner. You might support a busy regional hospital, working as part of a consulting team. Perhaps you’ll work in Indigenous communities, helping to address health disparities and help close the health gap.
Beyond clinical practice, you’ll gain expertise in practice management, entrepreneurship and working with industry. Our well-rounded education ensures you’ll be ready to make a meaningful impact – wherever you choose to practise.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Medicine, Cancer and Palliative Care and Psychiatry
Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine
Preparation for Practice
Transition to Medical Practice
Professional Placement
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Gawler, Australia
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS code: 115787D
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirement and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission.
Higher education study
- A completed Bachelor of Medical Studies from the University of Adelaide or Adelaide University.
Please note: the Doctor of Medicine does not accept direct applications.
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents99000 AUD / year≈ 99000 AUD / year
Additional Details
National tuition - Commonwealth Supported
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Scholarships Information
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