Introduction
Our medical program is one of the most highly regarded degrees of its kind in Australia and is taught by experts who are passionate about a host of medical specialties. During your studies you’ll master clinical sciences and a range of practical skills, to be prepared for the challenges and rewards of being a doctor.
The Doctor of Medicine is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and personal qualities expected of leading junior doctors.
The program is structured in two phases: Clinical Preparation and Clinical Practice. Across the program, you’ll transition from studying specific cases in classes with a tutor to undertaking clinical placements in hospitals.
Clinical Preparation (years 1 and 2) combines the study of basic and clinical sciences with training in research, ethics, public health and clinical skills. You’ll also complete an apprentice-style Observership to gain insight into life as a doctor.
Clinical Practice (years 3 and 4) involves undertaking placements at a UQ clinical unit in a range of disciplines. There are eleven clinical units located in Brisbane, four across rural Queensland, and the Ochsner Clinical School in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Programme Structure
Phase 1
Year 1, Semester 1
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| MEDI7111 | 3 | Clinical Science 1 |
| MEDI7121 | 2 | Clinical Practice 1 |
| MEDI7131 | 1 | Ethics and Professional Practice 1 |
| MEDI7101 | 2 | Health, Society & Research 1 |
Year 1, Semester 2
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| MEDI7112 | 3 | Clinical Science 2 |
| MEDI7122 | 2 | Clinical Practice 2 |
| MEDI7132 | 1 | Ethics & Professional Practice 2 |
| MEDI7102 | 2 | Health, Society & Research 2 |
Year 2, Semester 1
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| MEDI7211 | 3 | Clinical Science 3 |
| MEDI7221 | 2 | Clinical Practice 3 |
| MEDI7231 | 1 | Ethics and Professional Practice 3 |
| MEDI7201 | 2 | Health, Society & Research 3 |
Year 2, Semester 2
6 units for-
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| MEDI7212 | 3 | Integrated Clinical Studies |
| MEDI7222 | 2 | Clinical Practice 4 |
| MEDI7232 | 1 | Ethics and Professional Practice 4 |
2 units from-
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| HLTH7283 | 2 | Creative Writing for Clinical Excellence |
| MEDI7280 | 2 | Urban LInCC |
| MEDI7281 | 2 | Foundations of Medical Research |
| MEDI7282 | 2 | Preparation for US Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 |
| MEDI7284 | 2 | Introduction to Rural and Remote Medicine |
| MEDI7285 | 2 | Introduction to Digital Health |
| PUBH7286 | 2 | Qualitative Research for Medicine |
| PUBH7287 | 2 | Introduction to Environmental Health for Medicine |
| PUBH7288 | 2 | Health Promotion in Public Health for Medicine |
| PUBH7289 | 2 | Communicable Disease Management & Control for Medicine |
| PUBH7290 | 2 | Introduction to Biostatistics for Medicine |
| PUBH7291 | 2 | Global Health Policy in Practice for Medicine |
Phase 2
Year 3
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| [ MEDI7316 | 4 | Year 3 Workplace Learning Portfolio |
| [ or | ||
| [ MEDI7318 | 4 | Year 3 Workplace Learning Portfolio |
| MEDI7317 | 4 | Year 3 Supplementary Workplace Learning Portfolio |
Year 3 Hospital Practice
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| MEDI7311 | 3 | Surgery |
| MEDI7314 | 3 | Medicine |
Year 3 Comprehensive Clinical Practice
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| MEDI7312 | 2 | Mental Health |
| MEDI7313 | 2 | General Practice |
| [ MEDI7315 | 2 | Rural and Remote Medicine |
| [ or | ||
| [ MEDI7321 | 2 | Medicine in Society |
Year 4
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| [ MEDI7417 | 4 | Year 4 Workplace Learning Portfolio [1] |
| [ or | ||
| [ MEDI7419 | 4 | Year 4 Workplace Learning Portfolio [2] |
| MEDI7418 | 4 | Year 4 Supplementary Workplace Learning Portfolio |
Year 4 Woman’s and Children’s Health
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| MEDI7411 | 2 | Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
| MEDI7412 | 2 | Paediatrics & Child Health |
| MEDI7413 | 2 | Personalised Learning Course |
Year 4 Advanced Hospital Practice
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| MEDI7414 | 2 | Medical Specialties |
| MEDI7415 | 2 | Critical Care |
| MEDI7416 | 2 | Surgical Specialties |
Admission Requirements
Graduate Entry: GPA of 5 in a key degree, GAMSAT or MCAT (international applicants) and interview. GAMSAT must be completed within 2 years prior to the year of commencement and MCAT 3 years. Applicants must achieve a min. score in the GAMSAT (50 per section) or MCAT (504). GAMSAT/MCAT will be used to rank for an invite to interview. Entry is competitive based on GPA, GAMSAT/MCAT and interview score. The key degree must be completed within 10 years prior to commencement.
Dates & Fees
Dates
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Fees
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Contact Details
The University of Queensland
Brisbane QLD 4072
Australia
Tel: +61 7 3365 1111