Macquarie University
Doctor of Medicine
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)In an increasingly global world, the demand for medical professionals who are patient-centred, safety-focused and culturally responsive, and who are equipped to work within digital health systems has never been greater.
The four-year graduate-entry Doctor of Medicine integrates applied medical sciences with clinical sciences, professionalism, research and cultural responsiveness. You’ll study at MQ Health – Australia’s first university-led integrated health campus – where learning is fully integrated with outstanding patient-centred clinical care, and high-quality health and medical research. Structured Australian and international clinical experiences are embedded throughout the program, giving you the opportunity to experience different health systems, cultures and clinical presentations.
Delivery mode
Macquarie University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Level 24, 123 Pitt Street (Angel Place), Sydney
- 4–6 Eastern Road, Macquarie University
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Admission Requirements:
- AQF Level 7 bachelor's qualification (or NOOSR recognised equivalent)
- Minimum GPA of 5.0 out of 7.0
- Graduate Medical School Admission Test (GAMSAT) with a Minimum Score of 50 overall and 50 in each section (for domestic applicants) OR Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) with a minimum overall score of 500 (for international applicants residing outside Australia)
- Satisfactory Personal Statement
- Satisfactory Multiple Mini-Interview Performance
- Qualifications considered for admission must have been completed within 10 years of intended enrolment. GAMSAT and MCAT scores submitted must be within two and three years, respectively, of intended enrolment.
- Interview opportunity and offers are competitive; meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission.
Comprehensive admissions information is provided on the Macquarie MD website, including details about alternative admission pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
English Language Requirements:
When applying to study at Macquarie University, you’re required to provide evidence of proficiency in English. You may satisfy the English language requirements by:
- Passing an approved English language test at the required level
- Holding a qualification from an approved country with English as the language of instruction
IELTS band: Overall 7
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$308,800
$334,800
$308,800
$334,800
Career opportunities
The Doctor of Medicine will prepare you for the following roles.
Anaesthetist
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General Practitioner
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Medical Practitioner
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Medical Researcher
A Medical Researcher plays a pivotal role in advancing healthcare through scientific investigation, typically working in laboratories or clinical s...
Obstetrician
Obstetricians are specialist medical doctors who care for expectant mothers and their babies during pregnancy, labour, and childbirth. They diagnos...
Surgeon
A Surgeon carries out surgical procedures on patients for a range of medical issues. You might specialise in a type of surgery such as emergency ca...
Career Medical Officer (CMO)
A Career Medical Officer (CMO) provides comprehensive medical care in hospitals or clinics, typically working in specialised or general medical uni...
Gastroenterologist
A Gastroenterologist is a specialist physician who diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the digestive system, including the stomach, intestine...
Neurologist
A Neurologist diagnoses and treats disorders of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. You might work in hospitals, priv...
Oncologist
Oncologists are specialised medical practitioners who diagnose and treat cancer patients, employing various therapeutic techniques such as chemothe...
Gynaecologist
Gynaecologists are highly trained medical doctors who specialise in the treatment of women and complications of the female reproductive system. The...
About Macquarie University
Macquarie University is recognised globally for its pre-eminence in key research disciplines, as well as producing graduates who are among the most sought-after professionals in the world.
Since our foundation in 1964, we have aspired to be a different type of university: one unbound by ivory towers and sandstone walls. Rather, we are focused on fostering collaboration between students, academics, industry and society, encouraging all to traverse the boundaries of their own perspectives and effect change.
Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community – a place of constant stimulus and human interaction. Together, we advance world-class theoretical thinking and translate it into real-world solutions.
We’re connecting people across the most diverse fields of knowledge to create bold new possibilities: for their careers, intellectual endeavours, enterprises and the common good.
