Degree: Doctor of Medicine (MD) – Graduate Entry
Duration: 4 years (following a bachelor’s degree)

Overview & Structure

• Australia’s oldest medical school, renowned for research intensity and affiliations with premier teaching hospitals in the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.

• The first year includes a strong emphasis on foundational subjects such as anatomy, physiology, and the “Discovery” subject, which covers population and global health.

Teaching Approach

• Case-based and team-based learning facilitate the integration of theoretical and clinical knowledge.

• Students work closely in small groups to analyse real patient cases, promoting collaborative learning and problem-solving.

Clinical Experience

• Clinical rotations at leading Melbourne hospitals: The Royal Melbourne Hospital, St Vincent’s, the Austin, and others.

• Optional rural clinical school placements and international electives expand exposure to diverse healthcare settings.

Unique Features

• Located within the Parkville Precinct, a global biomedical hub fostering cutting-edge research.

• Strong international reputation and multiple research opportunities, including the possibility of undertaking an MD-PhD pathway.

Approximate Entry Scores

• GAMSAT: Many successful applicants have 65+ overall (with balanced section scores).

• Undergrad GPA: ~ 6.0+ on a 7-point scale is considered highly competitive.

• Interview: MMI or semi-structured, focusing on ethical reasoning, communication, and teamwork.

Tips

• If aiming for the MD at Melbourne, consider completing a BSc or Biomedicine degree at UoM for a streamlined pathway.

• Ensure consistent preparation across GAMSAT sections, particularly Section 2 (writing tasks) and Section 3 (science-based reasoning).