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Doctor of Medicine

Have a career in one of the most exciting and challenging professions. Save and improve lives. Become a doctor.

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Delivery ?

On Campus

Duration

4 years full-time

Starts

GSM Ph1 S1 2025
GSM Ph1 S1 2026

Codes

CRICOS: 089196C
UOW: 1646

Overview

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) aims to produce knowledgeale, caring and competent graduates who are well prepared to commence vocational training in any area of medicine. The MD is a four-year degree, with each academic year being approximately 42 weeks in length. It is offered only as a full-time degree and uses a combination of face-to-face teaching and learning sessions, clinical placements, blended and online learning, and self-directed learning. Teaching and learning happens at either of three campuses (UOW Wollongong, UOW Shoalhaven and UOW Southern Highlands) and one of eight rural hubs.

Application into the MD is via one of four pathways:

General Entry Pathway – for most Australian/New Zealand students
Rural Entry Pathway – for domestic students from a rural/regional background
International Entry Pathway
Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Pathway

More information on this course and how to apply for this degree is available on the Doctor of Medicine website.

See the course handbook for more information on subjects.

The first 18 months is based on campus, with some community placements. The following two and a half years are predominantly immersed in clinical settings. This includes 12 months (Phase 2) focused on a range of clinical disciplines and the following 12 months (Phase 3) in an 'integrated clinical clerkship'.

The MD has a strong focus on regional, rural, and remote healthcare so many clinical placements are in those locations in NSW. For some students, all clinical placements will be undertaken in a rural location. Students in Phase 2 may also be placed in one of the rural campuses, and all domestic students will experience Phase 3 in a regional or rural location. The final 6 months of the MD focusses on working in healthcare teams in clinical settings and readiness for clinical practice as an intern. A rural placement cannot be guaranteed for international students.

Accreditation & professional recognition

The UOW's medical program is accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC). The UOW Doctor of Medicine is an internationally recognised medical degree and students may undertake postgraduate training in a number of countries outside of Australia including Canada, USA, UK and New Zealand.

On completion of the UOW MD, all graduates must undertake a prescribed period of pre-vocational training to be eligible for unconditional registration as a medical practitioner in NSW. This training (referred to as internship) occurs under supervision as determined by the NSW Health Education & Training Institute (HETI). Graduates who satisfactorily complete pre-vocational training will be registered as Medical Practitioners in NSW and eligible to apply for registration in Australia and New Zealand.

International graduates of the MD program are not automatically entitled to internship, registration, or access to a provider number in Australia. Please visit the NSW Health Education & Training Institute (HETI) website. for information on Internships in NSW. More information on practicing medicine in Australia can be found on the Medical Board AHPRA website.

Admissions information

Full information on how to apply for this degree is available by selecting the relevant pathway on the Doctor of Medicine website.

The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team or email MD-enquiries@uow.edu.au.

Entry Requirements
Additional information

Entry requirements for the Doctor of Medicine is available by selecting the relevant pathway on the Doctor of Medicine website.

English Language Requirements

For the Doctor of Medicine program, the following English language requirements apply for International students:

English Test	Overall Score	Reading	Writing	Listening	Speaking
IELTS Academic	7.0	7.0	7.0	7.0	7.0
PTE	69	69	69	69	69
TOEFL (Internet-based)	94	24	27	24	23

Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

Compulsory Work Based Placement
Your study program requires you to attend workplace experience or clinical placements within a range of health-related settings, completed over 115 weeks (totaling 2760 hours). Before you can commence a placement within a NSW Health facility, you must meet NSW Health’s mandatory requirements for a police check, code of conduct, and immunisation/vaccination.
Details of these and other pre-placement requirements can be found on the UOW Health Placements site

Workload
Full-Time Study Load

As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.
Credit for Prior Learning
Credit for prior learning is not available in the Doctor of Medicine program.

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Fees

International Course fees table
Campus	Delivery method	Session fee*	Course fee*
Wollongong	On Campus	$37248 (2025)	$297984 (2025)
Shoalhaven	On Campus	$37248 (2025)	$297984 (2025)
Shoalhaven	On Campus	Fee not available (2025)	Fee not available (2025)
Southern Highlands	On Campus	Fee not available (2025)	Fee not available (2025)
Wollongong	On Campus	$37248 (2026)	$297984 (2026)
Shoalhaven	On Campus	$37248 (2026)	$297984 (2026)
Southern Highlands	On Campus	Fee not available (2026)	Fee not available (2026)
Southern Highlands	On Campus	Fee not available (2026)	Fee not available (2026)
Shoalhaven	On Campus	Fee not available (2026)	Fee not available (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

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