Doctor of Medicine (NSW)

As the only medical program offered by a Catholic university in Australia, the Doctor of Medicine aims to develop and train caring and ethical doctors imbued with the values of compassion, respect, and service. All students at Notre Dame undertake a Core Curriculum component of the study that involves an exploration of bioethics in the first year of the program.

The first and second years of your studies provide a solid foundation for your medical degree. You will have the opportunity to undertake problem-based learning tutorials conducted by medically-qualified tutors, clinical and communication skills sessions, workshops, clinical debriefing tutorials and site visits. In the second year, you will begin to work on a research-based or professionally-focused project on one of 10 themes: Clinical Science, Bioethics, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Rural Medicine or Medical Leadership and Health Policy.

In the third year, you will undertake a series of clinical placements in in hospitals and community settings where you will engage with patients, their families and the healthcare professionals caring for them. This strong focus on experiential learning is further complemented by a series of weekly 'Back-to-Base Days', in which you will return to your principal Clinical School for short case tutorials, grand rounds, journal club sessions and expert guest lectures.

Your fourth and final year will see you complete further clinical placements. You will explore a range of disciplines in a range of health settings and present your project for examination in the Applied Research Project course of study. Following the fourth-year end-of-year examinations, you will commence a four-week elective learning period where you can extend your medical knowledge in an area of personal interest.

Essential elements of our Medical postgraduate degree include:

• Access to innovative clinical skills training
• Learning from clinical academics who are experts in their fields
• Aboriginal health, rural and remote placements
• A problem-based learning curriculum delivered in small groups in years one and two
• Clinical placements in both the public and private sector hospitals in years three and four
• A liberal arts education in bioethics
• Applied research project in an area of interest to you

Medicine Information Session

Please note that interview places also take into account other factors, including Casper and bonus points. Place offers additionally take into account interview scores. Average GPA and GAMSAT scores do not include applicants who were considered on additional criteria, including but not limited to, rurality, and facilitated interview pathway eligibility.

Kimberley Centre for Remote Medical Training (KCRMT)

The KCRMT commenced in 2025 as a new end to end (four-year) medical program for up to 20 students. It is designed to increase access to the MD for students from rural communities and build a future medical workforce, particularly for the Kimberley and Pilbara regions, and provide students with the opportunity to complete all their medical training in regional WA. This Rural Training Scheme is only available via the Fremantle Campus. Further information on the Kimberley Centre for Remote Medical Training. can also be found on the Notre Dame website.

Career opportunities

A Doctor of Medicine degree can lead to many career opportunities depending on your area of specialisation or interest. Careers include Medical practitioners, cardiologists, physiologists, obstetricians, gastroenterologists, neurologists, and oncologists.

You can apply directly to the University and there is no application fee.

To apply, please complete the online application form and submit it with all supporting documents.

If you prefer, you can download a print version of the international application form. The application form also contains questions relating to Genuine Temporary Entrant assessment. For more information, please download the International Program Guide.

• What you'll need to apply

  • Certified copies of your academic basis for entry
  • Certified copies of proof of English language proficiency
  • Certified copy of your proof of citizenship/residency
  • Certified copies of existing Australian visa and/or OSHC (if applicable)
  • Evidence of your ability to pay tuition fees and living expenses while in Australia

• Admissions process

  Our admissions process comprises four easy steps:

  1. Apply – direct or via an education agent
  2. Receive your offer – successful applicants receive an offer via email
  3. Accept - your offer and make fee payment
  4. Enrol – receive your eCoE and apply for your student visa (if applicable), and enrol at Notre Dame