The Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (Joint Medical Program) is delivered in partnership with the University of New England. This partnership is in collaboration with the Central Coast Local Health District and the Hunter New England Local Health District.

You will gain a world-class dual medical qualification in just five years. We are one of the few universities that provide undergraduate entry to a medical degree program that leads to internship.

You will learn from leading clinicians and researchers who are actively involved in breaking research discoveries.

Be career ready with our advanced learning environments and educational technologies. Clinical placement opportunities start early in your degree. This will help you to hone your medical knowledge and skills in real-world settings.

You'll study a Bachelor of Medical Science in years one to three, and a Doctor of Medicine in years four and five. Throughout this degree, you'll:

• Gain a thorough and broad understanding of medicine and the basic sciences, learning how to apply your knowledge to specific medical problems.
• Discover patient-centred clinical methods through problem-based learning.
• Choose to study electives that interest you, such as rural health, Aboriginal health and public health.
• Develop critical research skills that will set you in good stead for life-long learning in your medical career.

2024 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

View Bachelor of Medical Science handbook View Doctor of Medicine handbook

After graduating you’ll need to complete additional internship training as a Junior Medical Officer (JMO) at an approved training facility to enter medical practice. Following the successful completion of the internship period, many graduates elect to undertake specialist training which takes a minimum of four to five years.

On the successful completion of further study, you’ll be able to work in roles such as:

• general practitioner
• paediatrician
• medical oncologist
• obstetrician and gynaecologist
• psychiatrist
• surgeon

For doctoral degree To be eligible for admission to the Doctor of Medicine, students must have completed stage one of the Joint Medical Program, the Bachelor of Medical Science. There are no

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