Doctor of Medicine

    Doctor of Medicine

    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 99,000 / year(s)

    Doctor of Medicine

    About

    Adelaide University’s medical program is an integrated six-year full-time program that prepares you to become a knowledgeable, empathetic and highly skilled medical practitioner. The program 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.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    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.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 65
    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 94

    Career

    Career outcomes

    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.  

    Industry trends 

    Medicine is an in-demand profession with excellent job prospects. Globally, there is a strong demand for skilled medical practitioners. In their 2023 Global Monitoring Report, the World Health Organization predicted the global health workforce shortage will reach 10 million by 2030. In Australia, there is a national skills shortage of general practitioners in every state (Jobs and Skills Australia, 2024).  

    There are also significant opportunities in health and medical research. New discoveries, advances in artificial intelligence, gene therapy and personalised medicine are revolutionising health and care. Adelaide University is well positioned to be at the forefront of this education and research courtesy of our rich history of world-class teaching in health and our flagship facility in the heart of the Adelaide BioMed City precinct.  

    Accreditation

    This program is accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC). Graduates are eligible for provisional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency to undertake an internship and, upon successful completion, will be eligible for general medical registration in Australia.

    Fee Information

    Doctor of Medicine

    University of Adelaide

    University of Adelaide

    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide