Doctor of Medicine

The Medical program at the University of Adelaide has a six-year full-time duration which leads to the awards of Bachelor of Medical Studies and Doctor of Medicine. Entry to the Doctor of Medicine is based on completion of the Bachelor of Medical Studies at the University of Adelaide. This masters-level degree has a dual emphasis on high-level clinical and research skills.

You will undertake multiple placements in diverse settings, including primary care, rural hospitals, outreach clinics and more. And you’ll be encouraged to broaden your horizons by doing at least one placement interstate andor overseas.

You’ll do internship rotations in medicine, emergency medicine, surgery and psychiatry, and have the opportunity to explore a discipline of particular interest in greater depth.

In the area of research, you’ll conduct two key projects in consultation with world-class University of Adelaide researchers: a minor project in year one, and major in year three.

You’ll graduate with the knowledge, skills and insight to:

Formulate and implement patients’ health management plans in consultation with other health professionals, patients, carers and communities
promote and optimise individuals’ and populations’ health and welfare
deliver safe, effective, collaborative and evidence-based health care.

Duration
3 years full-time

Start Dates
February

Location
North Terrace Campus

A completed Bachelor of Medical Studies from the University of Adelaide

English Language Requirements

IELTS - Overall 7.0 (Reading 7, Listening 7, Speaking 7, Writing 7), TOEFL - Overall 94 (Reading 24, Listening 24, Speaking 23, Writing 27), Pearsons - Overall 65 (Reading 65, Listening 65, Speaking 65, Writing 65), C1 Advanced - Overall 185 (Reading 185, Listening 185, Speaking 185, Writing 185).