Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine
- 27th globally for Medicine (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
What you’ll study
Unit of study table: Science and Medicine
The Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine is a vertically-integrated combined degree comprising an undergraduate coursework degree that provides a deeper understanding of the scientific fundamentals that underpin medicine, followed by an accredited postgraduate masters-level course in clinical medical training and research.
Under the Bachelor of Science, you will complete core units, along with a major from the Science disciplinary pool, and a minor or second major from the disciplinary or shared pools. You will also complete elective units as needed from the disciplinary or shared pools.
After successful completion of the undergraduate requirements you will progress to the Doctor of Medicine, wherein you will complete prescribed units within eight vertical themes:
- basic and clinical sciences
- clinical skills
- diagnostics and therapy
- research, evidence and informatics
- population health
- indigenous health; ethics and law
- professionalism and interprofessional teamwork
You will complete a minimum of 2310 hours of practical clinical experience, and in year three you will also complete a research project.
Fees
Admission criteria
How to apply
Before applying
Quota
Each year, approximately 30 domestic and 10 international places can be offered (this includes both the Bachelor of Arts/Doctor of Medicine and the Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Medicine double degrees).
Timeline for entry
Please note: dates for 2025 entry may be subject to change. Please use the below as a guide.
Wed 3 April 2024 |
UAC applications open |
Mon 30 September 2024 |
Close of on time UAC applications |
Thu 3 October 2024 |
Online assessment for international applicants |
Thu 31 October 2024 |
Close of direct international applications to the University |
Wed 4 December 2024 |
Online assessment for international applicants |
Sun 15 December 2024 |
Close of adding this degree as a preference to be considered for domestic assessment day 1 |
Wed 18 December 2024 |
ATARs released Important Note: For assessment day 1, invitations will be emailed to eligible applicants on the morning of ATAR release, with RSVPs due by 2pm. Applicants are advised to pay close attention to their emails. |
Thu 19 December 2024 |
In-person assessment day 1 for domestic applicants - assessment dates and assessment modes are not negotiable and eligible candidates must attend the first assessment day after the release of their ATAR (or other secondary education qualification) results. |
Mon 23 December 2024 |
UAC December Round 2 offers released (Domestic) |
Mon 13 January 2025 |
Close of adding this degree as a preference to be considered for domestic assessment day 2 |
Mon 20 January 2025 |
In-person assessment day 2 for domestic applicants - assessment dates and assessment modes are not negotiable and eligible candidates must attend the first assessment day after the release of their ATAR (or other secondary education qualification) results. |
Thu 23 January 2025 |
UAC January Round 2 offers released (Domestic) |
Wed 29 January 2025 |
Online assessment for international applicants |
Submit application
Submit an application through our portal.
This course has limited places available. Not all applicants who meet the application deadline and requirements may be successful.
