Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine

Study Area

Health,Medicine and Pharmacy

Study Level

Undergraduate

University

The University of New South Wales

State

NSW

Course Detail

Campus

Kensington and Rural Clinical Schools

Intake Time

February

Standard Duration

6 years

About the Course

This six-year degree leads to the awards of Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMed) and Doctor of Medicine (MD). It aims to develop personal attributes, knowledge and skills appropriate to the professional practice of Medicine.In the BMed, Years 1 and 2 focus on basic medical sciences in relation to the human life cycle; social, ethical and legal issues related to health care; and early experience in clinical or other health-related environments. Year 3 has increased clinical content.The MD includes the independent learning project (ILP year 4), followed by a clinical transition course. Students who achieve a high standard in the BMed may undertake a one-year program of supervised research leading to the award of the BSc (Med) Honours. Years 5 and 6 have a clinical focus and include content from the basic medical and social sciences. In all phases of the degree, you will be required to travel to various clinical environments associated with UNSW.

Requirements

Average Score

ATAR 96

IELTS

7.0 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

Background Requirements

Yes

The University of New South Wales

Institute Ranking

#44 in QS World University Rankings 2021, #4 in Australia

Program Ranking

#4 in Australia for Medicine, #46 in the world. *QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020