Course

Doctor of Medicine

The University of Queensland · Brisbane · St Lucia Campus · Science, Medicine & Health

Doctorate On Campus

Key facts

University
The University of Queensland
Campus
St Lucia Campus · St Lucia
City
Brisbane, Queensland
Qualification
Doctorate
Duration
4 years
Delivery
On Campus
Course code
5740
CRICOS
080921G
Study area
Science, Medicine & Health

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic — 7 overall (no band below 7)

    IELTS Academic - overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQTOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.Other OET - A minimum grade of B for each sub skill (L,S,R,W).BE is not accepted. view the English proficiency policy.

  • TOEFL iBT — 100 overall

    IELTS Academic - overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQTOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.Other OET - A minimum grade of B for each sub skill (L,S,R,W).BE is not accepted. view the English proficiency policy.

Academic entry requirements

  • Provisional entry (for school leavers) If you're in Year 12, you can enter the Doctor of Medicine through the provisional entry pathway. For provisional entry, you'll need:an adjusted ATAR 95 (or equivalent ) Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English a competitive University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand (UCAT ANZ) aggregate score from the year you apply, and to attend a multiple mini-interview (MMI) . If you receive a provisional entry offer, to progress to the MD, you'll also need:to complete your first degree at UQ within the minimum time specified for the program a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your first degree, and to complete the MD subject prerequisite courses. Learn more about provisional entry pathway options Graduate entry (for university graduates) If you have completed or are in your final year of a bachelor's degree, you can enter the Doctor of Medicine through the graduate entry pathway. For graduate entry, you'll need:a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) (known as a key degree) a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your key degree a minimum score of 50 in each section of the Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) or for international applicants 504 in the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) to attend a multiple mini-interview (MMI), and successful completion of the required MD subject prerequisite courses. You'll also need to complete:your key degree within 10 years prior to the year you commence the MD, and the GAMSAT or MCAT within 4 years before the year you commence. Learn more about graduate entry pathway options For further details about admission and selection requirements, refer to Schedule 3 of the Admission to Coursework Procedure.

About this course

Doctor of Medicine is a doctorate course at The University of Queensland in Brisbane, Queensland. It is listed as 4 years of study. The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 7 (no band below 7).

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