University of Newcastle
5 years
A prestigious five-year dual medical degree combining Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine, designed for aspiring doctors seeking early clinical experience and world-class medical training in Australia's top-ranked medical program.
Applicants must have completed a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC). International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency with IELTS overall minimum 7.0 and section minimum 7.0. Students must meet UCAT ANZ requirements, though the Regional Excellence Pathway provides an exception for HSC graduates from the Hunter New England or Central Coast Local Health Districts with an ATAR of 99.00 or higher. Applications should be submitted a minimum of 12 weeks before the intended start date.
The program comprises core courses across five years: Clinical Sciences, Scholarship and Practice (years 1-2), Contexts of Clinical Practice (year 4), and Research for Medical Professionals (year 5). Students study fundamental medical sciences, basic sciences application to medical problems, patient-centered clinical methods through problem-based learning, and can choose electives in rural and global health, Indigenous health, laboratory medicine, medical education, and entrepreneurship. Specialty placements in final two years include general practice, women's and children's health, mental health, general medicine, surgery and trauma, intensive care, anaesthetics, and emergency medicine.
The University of Newcastle is ranked 9th in Australia for Medicine and is one of the few universities offering undergraduate entry to a medical degree program leading to internship. The program is delivered in partnership with the University of New England and leading health districts, providing access to leading clinicians and researchers actively involved in breaking research discoveries. The university offers advanced learning environments, educational technologies, extensive clinical placement networks across urban, rural, and regional settings, and has graduated over 145 Indigenous doctors, demonstrating commitment to diverse medical education.
Graduates complete a one-year internship as a Junior Medical Officer at an approved training facility before entering medical practice. Following internship, many graduates pursue specialist training lasting a minimum of four to five years. Career opportunities include Emergency Medicine, General Practice, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Child Health, Medicine, and Surgery. Graduates achieve 100% employment within four months of graduating with a median starting salary of AUD $76,000, and can apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Medical Board of Australia.
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