Doctor of Medicine

Faculty of Medicine and Health

Doctor of Medicine

Become a doctor at Sydney Medical School

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Doctor of Medicine

Become a doctor at Sydney Medical School
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Our Doctor of Medicine (MD) program is an excellent training platform on which to build a career in medicine. Our graduates provide professional, diligent and ethical care to the community.

Our MD curriculum and course structure enhances learning opportunities through earlier clinical exposure, added personalisation options, new research opportunities, and immersive clinical placements in the last year of the program, preparing students for practice as a doctor.

Key benefits of our program

Earlier clinical exposure

The program increases clinical exposure and immersion throughout the degree. You will gain hands-on experience from as early as your second week.

Research opportunities

The program integrates a substantial research project in year three over a 14-week period with access to some of the world's leading researchers, institutes and networks.

Pre-internship year

The entire fourth year of the program acts as a pre-internship, giving students full clinical immersion.

Admission pathways

There are two ways to enter the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program.

After completing any bachelor's degree students can apply for entry into our four-year postgraduate course.

Undergraduate admission is available for high school leavers who have achieved exceptional results. Only 30 domestic and 10 international places are available in these degrees. The seven-year double degree medicine pathway combines the Doctor of Medicine (MD) with an undergraduate degree in arts or science.

Admission process

The admission process for the Doctor of Medicine (MD) is very detailed, please follow our step-by-step timeline and download the latest version of the Admissions Guide available on the relevant course page.

How to become a doctor

To pursue a career in medicine you need to finish year 12 and graduate from a bachelor’s degree. You then need to complete a four-year postgraduate medical program. To be fully registered, you must also complete an intern year.
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Why study the MD at Sydney?

  • Diverse student cohort: A biomedical science degree is not a prerequisite.
  • Preparation for entry: A foundational knowledge course is available to all students on enrolment to ensure assumed knowledge in anatomy, physiology, molecular and cell biology is met.
  • Innovative curriculum: We focus on small group, team-based learning and integrating theory with practice.
  • Early clinical contact: You will gain hands-on experience from as early as your second week through our extensive network of clinical schools.
  • Placements: You will have access to placement opportunities in both rural and international settings to develop your experience in a wide range of medical environments.
  • Research excellence and training: You will have access to some of the world's leading researchers, institutes and networks. 
  • Accreditation: The Doctor of Medicine is fully accredited by the Medical Board of Australia.
  • Study abroad opportunities: Sydney Medical School has extensive international connections. You can undertake a four to eight week clinical or research placement overseas during your elective term.
  • International student opportunities: If you are an international student, there are a number of opportunities for you to undertake rotations in your home country.

I absolutely love the degree so far. It's all-consuming in every aspect, but I’ve also met the best people and experienced some pretty wild things in the hospital.

Maddi Eveleigh

Doctor of Medicine

“I absolutely love the degree so far. It's all-consuming in every aspect, but I’ve also met the best people and experienced some pretty wild things in the hospital.”

Maddi Eveleigh Doctor of Medicine

Complete your medical degree in Dubbo

The University of Sydney’s postgraduate Doctor of Medicine is offered in two streams - the Metropolitan Stream based in Sydney, and the Dubbo Stream delivered at the School of Rural Health in Dubbo.

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