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Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (Joint Medical Program)

This five year full time program leads to both a science degree and a medical doctorate, run jointly by two universities with a shared curriculum.

  • Duration: 5 years
  • Study mode: On campus

Where you can study this course

  • The University of Newcastle

    No listed website
    Campuses
    University of Newcastle
    Duration
    5 years
    Full time
    Study mode
    On campus
    Full fee
    Not yet checked

    What students say

    Students speak highly of the facilities and campus, though some found the organisation and admin frustrating, and opinions are mixed on student support.

  • The University of New England

    No listed website
    Campuses
    6 campuses
    Duration
    5 years
    Full time
    Study mode
    On campus
    Full fee
    Not yet checked

    What students say

    Many students found organisation and admin frustrating, and some had issues with communication and cost. Some rate the facilities and campus highly and value the student support and teaching.

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Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check the ones you are considering.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, it helps to have:

    • an interest in the science of the human body
    • a genuine wish to help people
    • good communication skills
    • the patience to study for several years

    What will you learn?

    It aims to prepare graduates to start work as a doctor, beginning with an internship. Teaching uses clinicians and researchers along with simulated learning. The available description is from one provider, so check the course page for the detailed content and structure.

    • Medical science foundations
    • Clinical medicine
    • Simulated clinical learning
    • Community and individual health
    • Medical research

    Data from Course Seeker, run by the Tertiary Admissions Centres and the Australian Government Department of Education, and the Australian Bureau of Statistics (CC BY 4.0).