Duration
4 years full time
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake
January
Key dates
Key dates
Fees
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
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Entry schemes
Access Melbourne is available
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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.
English language requirements
All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:
- English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE); LanguageCert Academic; Michigan English Test. If a test displays N/A, it is not accepted for this course.IELTS
7.0
with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.5TOEFL
94+
with writing 27; speaking 20; reading 19; listening 20PEARSON
72+
with written communicative skill of 75 and no other communicative skill below 64CAMBRIDGE
185+
with no less than 185 in writing and no less than 176 in each other skillLANGUAGECERT ACADEMIC
-
MET
-
About selection
When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- Prior academic performance
Entry Score calculation
For eligible Standard, Rural and Indigenous pathway applicants, your performance in previous studies will be assessed using a Grade Point Average (GPA) computed in a manner approved by the Academic Board for the Doctor of Medicine.
When assessing your prior academic performance, your most recent bachelor's degree results (including honours*) will be used for the purposes of calculating your GPA regardless of any subsequent graduate studies completed. Your GPA will be measured by considering the last three years of your undergraduate coursework studies (including honours*). Weightings will be applied by weighting the first of the final three years by 1, the second year by 2 and the final year by 2.
For eligible Guaranteed pathway applicants, your Bachelor degree Weighted Average Mark (WAM) rather than GPA is used as the entry score for the Doctor of Medicine.
Further information about the entry score, including the treatment of 2020 results can be found at:
*Please note: GPA will be measured by considering the last three years of the applicant’s undergraduate coursework studies, only including Honours where the Honours degree is completed by June, and the results are available by 15 July.
Selection
Standard Pathway selection
Eligible standard pathway applicants will be shortlisted for the Multi-Mini Interview (MMI) on the basis of:
- their performance in their previous studies using a Grade Point Average (GPA) computed in a manner approved by the Academic Board for the Doctor of Medicine; AND
- their results in the GAMSAT or MCAT. All sections in the GAMSAT will be weighted equally to determine the GAMSAT score
Final selection into the course will be made on the basis of a combined ranked list where the interview will contribute 50%, the GPA will contribute 25% and the GAMSAT (or MCAT) will contribute 25%
Guaranteed Pathway
All eligible guaranteed pathway applicants will be invited to attend the Multi-Mini interview. Applicants must perform satisfactorily in the Multi-Mini Interview (MMI) to receive a course offer.
Rural Pathway (domestic applicants only)
Eligible rural pathway applicants will be shortlisted for a rural focused Multi-Mini Interview (MMI) based on their performance in their previous studies using the Grade Point Average (GPA) computed in a manner approved by the Academic Board for the Doctor of Medicine.
Rural pathway applicants who have been shortlisted for the rural focused Multi-Mini Interview (MMI) may be asked to provide a personal statement regarding their connection with their rural or regional community as a part of this process.
Final selection into the course for rural pathway applicants will be made on the basis of a combined ranked list where the interview will contribute 70%, the GPA will contribute 30%.
North Western Pathway (domestic applicants only)
Eligible North Western pathway applicants will be shortlisted for a North Western focused Multi-Mini Interview (MMI) based on their performance in their previous studies using the Grade Point Average (GPA) computed in a manner approved by the Academic Board for the Doctor of Medicine.
Final selection into the course for North Western pathway applicants will be made on the basis of a combined ranked list where the interview will contribute 70%, the GPA will contribute 30%.
Indigenous Pathway (domestic applicants only)
All eligible Indigenous pathway applicants who achieve a Grade Point Average (GPA) computed in a manner approved by the Academic Board for the Doctor of Medicine, of 5.0 or above, will be invited to attend a Multi-Mini Interview (MMI).
If you satisfy these minimum requirements, you will be invited to attend an interview with a panel chaired by the Associate Dean (Indigenous) of the Faculty, or their nominee, and other appropriate Indigenous representatives.
For further information, please browse to the Establishing your Eligibility webpage and/or contact access-participation@unimelb.edu.au
Further information on selection, for all pathways including those domestic applicants applying for Graduate Access Melbourne can be found at:
The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
Additional information
Inherent requirements
In line with University of Melbourne education, and diversity and inclusion strategies, the Melbourne Medical School (MMS) is committed to Doctor of Medicine students' experiences being powerful, engaging and tailored to the individual, and nurturing excellent students from all backgrounds that better reflect our local, regional and global communities. The Melbourne MD prepares future medical professionals to provide culturally safe, high-quality patient-focused healthcare across the population of Victoria and Australia, including First Nations people, people living in rural and remote communities, and people who disproportionately experience adverse health care interaction and health outcomes.
The Inherent requirements for the MD program are the essential functional abilities that form the basis of knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary for a student to successfully achieve the course learning outcomes. In addition to describing the inherent requirements required to engage successfully with the MD program, these requirements also support the retention, promotion and graduation of medical students. Inherent requirements help maintain the academic integrity, assessment and accreditation processes of the Melbourne MD. The Melbourne MD has course learning outcomes in four domains: as a clinician scholar and scientist, medical practitioner, health advocate and a professional and leader. Medical students are expected to achieve the course learning outcomes by the completion of the program. The Melbourne MD course learning outcomes are in line with the Graduate Outcomes statement set out by the Australian Medical Council required of all medical students at the time of graduation from an accredited medical program in Australia. It is essential that all students can demonstrate the inherent requirements during the course activities including placements within health care settings.
| Inherent requirement | Description of ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) |
|---|---|
| Learning and Assessment for Learning | Medical students acquire knowledge, skills, and behaviours through a variety of modalities, including, but not limited to, classroom-based activities; laboratory instruction, including cadaver lab; physical demonstrations, small-group, bedside, team, and collaborative activities; participation in the provision of patient care in clinical settings; individual study; preparation and presentation of reports; and use of technology. Medical students will be assessed on the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and behaviours through a variety of assessment modalities including, but not limited to, written or computer-based examinations; workplace-based assessments and Mini Clinical Evaluations; reflective activities (written and oral); long case presentations and standardised case based discussions and observed structured clinical examinations, as required by the Program for advancement, promotion, and graduation. |
| Knowledge integration | Medical students interpret and synthesise information obtained by interview, observation, examination, diagnostic procedures and investigations, and medical research, based on scientific principles; to understand and problem solve the complex medical needs of patients, whilst also considering the context of the patient's circumstances and the health system they are working in. |
| Communication |
Medical students actively communicate, conveying information effectively and sensitively in person and virtually: · with peers, administrative staff, multidisciplinary team members, and preceptors to enable learning and effective participation in the program; · with patients and their supporters, building rapport and eliciting their perspectives, and collaborating in management; and recording elicited information clearly and accurately. This applies to listening, speaking, reading, writing, and the capability to use these different modes to elicit information from people in a culturally safe way. |
| Patient Safety and Quality |
Medical students practice within their level of competence to recruit or deliver patient-centred care. This includes: · Participating as a team member in responding to patient safety situations in a timely manner, recognizing that team roles are not limited to performing procedures or directing emergency responses; · Carrying out a range of procedures suitable to their level of capability; · Complying with safety standards in the learning and clinical environment, following universal precaution procedures. |
| Professionalism |
Medical students will be expected to demonstrate capabilities consistent with those of a medical professional and will · Engage in self-reflection to identify personal and professional learning needs to maintain competence; · Respect boundaries, confidentiality, and privacy for patients and colleagues regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, age, race, colour, sexual orientation, religion, disability, political beliefs, or any other protected status; · Limit their actions to the ethical and legal norms of the medical profession. Students must comply with Fitness to Practice Rules, which are accessible from Schedule 1 of the Student Fitness to Practice Policy (MPF1345) and the University of Melbourne MD Code of Professional Conduct. |
The MD Course Inherent Requirements are designed in reference to the Medical Deans of Australian and New Zealand Inclusive Medical Education: Guidance on medical program applicants and students with a disability 2021 and builds upon work undertaken by the Association of Faculties of Medicine Canada (AFMC).
Issakhany D, Crampton P. Inclusive medical education for students with disabilities: a new guidance document from Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand. The New Zealand medical journal. 2023;136(1575):65-71. doi:10.26635/6965.6035
Holmes, C, Bulk, L, Lear, N, et al. Core Competencies for Students Entering Medical School: Reaching Pan-Canadian Consensus for Inclusive and Accessible Medical Education. Acad Med. 2025;100(10S):S152-S160. doi:10.1097/ACM.0000000000006132.
Informed decision making
The MMS considers applicants from a variety of backgrounds and is committed to social responsibility, accountability, and being an accessible and inclusive program. Prospective students, and enrolled students should read the information provided in this section on inherent requirements alongside the course learning outcomes to assist you to make informed decisions as to whether a medical career and the Melbourne MD is suitable for you, and about your ability to engage successfully with the course.
Students with disability are invited to consider the type of reasonable adjustments that could be put in place to assist you to participate in the course. In consultation with you, the University will make reasonable adjustments provided this does not compromise the academic integrity of the course.
To assist you in your decision making we are developing an Inherent Requirement Self-Assessment for you to undertake. By undertaking this activity with careful consideration, it will provide you with our recommendations on whether you should have an early discussion about reasonable adjustments. This is an optional exercise, however we strongly encourage all students, particularly those with disability, to undertake this activity prior to commencing the course and ideally when you are considering a career in medicine and the Melbourne MD. As soon as finalised, the tool will be made available on this page.
Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities are welcomed, supported and provided equal opportunity to successfully complete the program requirements, including the provision of reasonable adjustments. We strongly encourage re-enrolling students to raise questions or concerns about a disability that has occurred, arisen or changed during their time in the course.
Reasonable adjustments
The University of Melbourne recognises disability and provides reasonable adjustments to students with disability in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) and the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). The University of Melbourne respects the lived experiences of students and expertise in their own disability, and strive to have early, open and constructive dialogues with students about what reasonable adjustments may be possible. Students with disabilities may require reasonable accommodation to demonstrate their abilities. Reasonable adjustments may be provided to meet inherent requirements. If you have an approved reasonable adjustment, it is not an adjustment to the inherent requirements of the course, but an adjustment to how you can meet the
inherent requirements for the course. The inherent course requirements need to be met, with or without reasonable adjustments. Reasonable adjustments could include
- Alternate exam arrangements
- Provision of adaptive equipment
- Participation support
- Flexible teaching material
These reasonable adjustments:
- Must not fundamentally change the nature of the inherent requirement,
- Be reasonable, and
- Cannot compromise the academic integrity of the course.
A significant amount of learning in the MD is within health care settings. This setting would also need to be considered when discussing reasonable adjustments, ensuring the priority for health care settings of providing safe and quality patient care. Consultation maybe required between the provider, student and University to facilitate reasonable adjustments in a clinical context. The MMS strives to provide accessible learning spaces and materials to support all students to meet the course learning outcomes. Students should flag issues with accessibility with the course so that it can be addressed in a timely manner. Discussions are often most successful when a collaborative effort is made to explore all possible reasonable adjustments and services available. Students are strongly encouraged to share information about their disability to commence open and constructive dialogues about reasonable adjustments as early as possible, or when applying. If you have a disability or health condition and are seeking advice as a prospective student, please reach out to Future students for advice. As an enrolled student, you can open this conversation with your subject or course coordinator listed in the handbook or students are strongly encouraged to register with Student Equity Disability Services.
Student Equity and Disability services allows you to meet with a member of the team who can
- Assess your needs and identify what support you may need at university
- Work with you and the MMS to determine the reasonable adjustments to assist you to meet the inherent requirements
- Provide guidance regarding other study options in the case where it is determined that inherent requirements cannot be met with reasonable adjustments
Students are assured that personal or sensitive information you provide to support an accommodation request is treated confidentially and respectfully. Ongoing conversations and communications take place with student consent, particularly when the adjustment requirements need to be shared with people to implement the required accommodation.
The success of this process is reliant on a mutual commitment from you and the program to engage early and openly in the process.
The earlier these discussions occur, the more likely we will be able to support you to be successful, implement reasonable adjustments, or if reasonable adjustments cannot be made to support you to meet the inherent requirements, constructive discussions about career and study options can be undertaken.
Registration and Accreditation Standards
The Melbourne MD program is externally accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC). To be an accredited program, the course must meet standards set by the AMC and graduating students must meet the AMC Graduate Outcomes. Graduates from an accredited program, will be eligible to apply for registration to the Medical Board of Australia, if registration is granted, practice as a doctor.
Enrolled students
Students enrolled in the MD are required to be registered with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for the duration of their enrolment. A registered student is required to meet and continue to meet the registration standards. When you are enrolled in the Melbourne MD, the University must pass on your details to Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) for registration purposes. The Board has developed facts sheets and frequently asked questions about student registration.
On graduation
To be registered to practice as a medical practitioner after graduation, graduates must meet the Australian Medical Board’s registration standards including those for English language skills and criminal history. Universities do not determine a student’s eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner after graduation, and this decision is made by the Medical Board of Australia, based on regulatory requirements. The course will strive to provide counsel about possible limitations or challenges to future professional registration, internship or employment, recognising that the final decision lies with the Medical Board of Australia.
University Policy – Code of Conduct
Students must conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the codes, guidelines, policies and any other directives specified by the course, University, employer or placement organisation and the professional or registering body.
University of Melbourne have essential policy information regarding enrolment, assessments, exams and student behaviour.
Students must comply with the Fitness to Practice Rules, which are accessible from Schedule 1 of the Student Fitness to Practice Policy (MPF345).
The Melbourne Medical School consulted widely in the development of the University of Melbourne MD Student Code of Conduct. This code is referenced in the inherent requirement on professionalism and is a standard of conduct expected of all MD students.
MD Code of Professional Conduct
The Doctor of Medicine (MD) is a professional degree, and students are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, respect and responsibility from the moment they enter the program. The MD Code of Professional Conduct outlines the behaviours, values and expectations that guide students as learners, clinical trainees, and emerging clinicians. It explains what it means to act ethically, work respectfully with peers and health professionals, engage safely with patients, and contribute to culturally safe and compassionate healthcare.
Prospective students are encouraged to review this Code as part of their decision to pursue medicine at the University of Melbourne. It reflects not only what the program requires, but also the qualities that underpin trusted, patient-centred medical practice.
Clinical placements
Clinical Placements are undertaken as part of this course.
Successful applicants are allocated to a clinical school region (Metropolitan or Rural) at the point of offer into the course and then to a primary clinical school within their clinical school region for the duration of their studies. Refer to the Doctor of Medicine Clinical School Region and Site Allocation Procedure for further information on this allocation process.
All students must undertake a Police Record Check, obtain a Working with Children Check and comply with immunisation requirements. Refer to the following pages for important information:
Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM)
We encourage domestic students to explore eligibility for Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM). GAM offers an opportunity for admission to this course even if your tertiary marks are below the standard entry requirements. GAM applicants may also be considered for financial bursaries and Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) where available.
GAM categories include coming from a rural area, being an Indigenous Australian, experiencing financial hardship or personal difficulties, having refugee status, or living with a disability or medical condition. In assessing applications, we look to balance opportunity and your capacity to succeed.
Advanced Standing
Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).
Advanced Standing, also known as credit or recognition of prior learning, is not considered for the Doctor of Medicine
For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.