Doctor of Medicine

• Study the first Australian medical course at the masters level.
• Experience flexibility and choice as you build your future in the redesigned MD course, tailored for those committed to professional medical training.
• Develop as a well-rounded medical professional, equipped with advanced clinical and academic training to thrive in complex environments and lead change.

The Melbourne MD is a benchmark in 21st-century medical education, designed to support both your personal and professional growth. Through this course, you'll receive comprehensive training to prepare you for the challenges of internship and an increasingly diverse medical career.

Who is the Doctor of Medicine (MD) for?

The MD is designed for students who have completed their undergraduate studies and are committed to pursuing a professional medical career. It caters to those passionate about becoming well-rounded medical professionals, equipped to thrive in complex healthcare environments and drive positive change.

Why study the Doctor of Medicine (MD)?

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) program’s curriculum is designed to nurture your leadership abilities, empowering you to become an agent of change in the healthcare industry. As an MD student, you'll have access to strong partnerships with leading hospitals and research institutes, exposing you to cutting-edge developments and enriching your educational experience.

With an emphasis on choice and customisation, the Melbourne MD allows you to shape your own path. You'll have the opportunity to explore various areas of interest and develop specialised skills to become a leading medical professional, ready to make a positive impact in the healthcare industry.

North Western Pathway

The Melbourne Medical School offers a North Western Pathway option within the Doctor of Medicine.

The North Western Pathway is a collaboration between the University of Melbourne and Victoria University. The universities and the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing are working to enter into an agreement and the universities acknowledge the generous support of the Commonwealth to strengthen the general practice and primary care medical workforce in the Western and North Western Melbourne growth corridor.

• Up to eight (8) Commonwealth-Supported places are available for eligible domestic students from selected Victoria University courses to enter the Doctor of Medicine.
• Students will receive priority access to the Enhanced Primary Care Stream of the MD and will be based at the Western Clinical School for their clinical placements.
• For students who are committed to a career in general practice and primary care in North Western Melbourne.

For further information please see 'Entry Requirements'.

Rural Pathway

As part of the University of Melbourne's commitment to rural health, the Melbourne Medical School offers a Rural Pathway option for the Doctor of Medicine. This unique pathway allows you to complete your entire medical degree training in rural Victoria.

The Rural Pathway intake commenced in 2022, offering 30 Commonwealth-Supported Places (Bonded Medical Places) offered for admission into the Doctor of Medicine program.

• 15 places are reserved for graduates of La Trobe University's Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Medical) degree, based in Bendigo and Albury-Wodonga. Students must apply through VTAC or UAC, and inquiries should be directed to La Trobe University.
• The remaining 15 places are available for students who have completed an undergraduate degree and can demonstrate their rural origins and ongoing commitment to rural life. Applications for these places are made directly to the University of Melbourne. For more information on the application process, please refer to the "How to Apply" section.

For detailed information about the Rural Pathway, please visit the dedicated Rural Pathway page.