Bachelor of Medical Studies / Doctor of Medicine

Bachelor

Start your medical career at one of the top medical schools in the world.* Through our six-year medical program, you'll graduate with two degrees - the Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMed) and the Doctor of Medicine (MD).

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

6 - 6 years full-time

Study Mode

In person

Domestic Fees

$10,000 per year / $570,500 total

About this course

Overview

Start your medical career at one of the top medical schools in the world.* Through our six-year medical program, you'll graduate with two degrees - the Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMed) and the Doctor of Medicine (MD). This degree will prepare you for professional practice and empower you to lead the future of health.

The program is renowned for its dynamic blend of hands-on clinical experience and research-focused learning. From your first year, you'll be applying course content to real-world scenarios and developing your clinical skills in some of Australia's largest metropolitan and rural hospitals. Your fourth year is dedicated to medical research, where you'll gain the skills and knowledge to become a change leader in health.

*Ranked 54th globally according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

Key features

Combined undergraduate/postgraduate degree

We're one of the few universities in Australia that offers a medicine degree at an undergraduate level. You'll enter our combined program as an undergraduate student and graduate with both a bachelor's degree and the Doctor of Medicine. After completing the six-year program, you'll be eligible for provisional registration with the Medical Board of Australia and be ready to commence the next phase of your career.
Progressive clinical exposure

Immerse yourself in hands-on learning with patient interactions from year one. Practical training and scenario-based learning will build your confidence as a healthcare professional, allowing you to become an innovative clinician who is proficient in teamwork.
Research skills and experience

In your fourth year, you'll complete either an Independent Learning Project (ILP) or honours year on a topic of your choice. Research enhances your employability, widens your knowledge as a clinician and opens doors to career opportunities beyond clinical practice, like medical research.

Why study this degree at UNSW?

Study the most in-demand degree in NSW
The Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine was the most popular first preference choice in NSW for the last six years running (2018 - 2023).*

Learn within a world-class biomedical precinct

You'll be learning within the Randwick Health and Education Precinct

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- a world-leading health, education and research environment. Attracting the best clinicians and academics from around the world, the precinct fosters collaboration between healthcare professionals, providing an environment for ground-breaking research.
Leverage UNSW's industry connections

Our strong industry links give you the opportunity to learn within Australia's best hospitals and private practices. Gain valuable exposure to one of the world's best healthcare systems and work and study as part of interdisciplinary teams on hospital wards. Study alongside some of Australia's best medical researchers through our affiliated Independent Medical Research Institutes. Leverage our connections to gain professional opportunities and start building your own professional network.

Join our innovative health community

Our health community features award-winning educators, clinicians and leaders in medicine. You'll have close engagement with our distinguished alumni community of celebrated doctors and researchers. You'll be welcomed into our supportive community of healthcare professionals, who are working together to improve life for all.

*Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) 2018 - 2023
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Program Code

3805

CRICOS Code

077423G

Campus

Kensington

UAC Code

428000

Total Units of Credit (UOC)

288

Indicative Enrolments

1,572

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Entry requirements

Entry requirements

2023 Lowest Selection Rank 1

ATAR + UCAT ANZ+ Interview

2023 A Levels 2

A Levels + UCAT ANZ + Interview

2023 IB Diploma 3

IB + UCAT ANZ + Interview

2023 Lowest ATAR 4

97.05 (local) 91.55 (rural)

The 2023 Lowest Selection Rank (LSR) is the adjusted rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2023.

The 2023 A levels score is based on four Advanced Level (A2) subject. Entry scores are calculated from the best three or four A2 subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. At most one Applied A Level subject may be included in the best four subjects used to calculate the aggregate.

The 2023 IB Diploma is an indication of the IB you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2023. It is to be used as a guide only.

The 2023 Lowest ATAR is the lowest ATAR (before adjustment factors were applied) to which an offer was made. Where <5 is listed, this indicates that less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made and so the score has not been published. N/A indicates no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
At UNSW, we are committed to ensuring prospective students have all the information they need in order to make informed decisions about their study options.

To assist you in gaining a better understanding of how Admissions works at UNSW, we have provided you with a summary of ATAR offers and the student profile.

We hope this information will help you identify the degree that is right for you.

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Additional Selection Criteria

All applicants must complete an external test (UCAT ANZ) and also complete an interview. Please see here for more info on applying to Medicine.

Assumed knowledge

English Standard. English as a Second Language and Fundamentals of English are not considered suitable preparation

Adjustment Factors

Educational Access Scheme (EAS)

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Factors such as illness, financial hardship, language difficulties or attending a particular school can mean you don't always get the best possible marks in Years 11 and 12. If one of these situations applies to you, submit an application for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) via UAC. Eligible students can receive between 1 and 10 points towards their chosen UNSW degree.

Admission pathways

Our students come to us from many backgrounds and all walks of life. We offer a range of entry schemes to ensure the brightest minds have the opportunity to study with us. Explore your options below and get in touch, opens in a new window

with our future student advisors to discuss your path to UNSW.

Visit the special entry schemes, opens in a new window page for detailed information on our medicine pathways, including:

Gateway Entry Scheme
Lateral Entry Scheme
Rural Entry Scheme
Indigenous Entry Scheme
Students from other medical schools.

English language requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If you're completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.

If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

English language tests and university English courses
Prior study in the medium of English
Other qualifications

If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.

Expectations of medical students

Prior to accepting your offer familiarise yourself with the Expectations of Medical Students.

International entry

I studied in:


Qualifications	Direct entry requirement
International ATAR	96
UNSW Foundation Studies GPA	9
Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)	17 All applicants must present a minimum of two Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry Scores are calculated from the best two, three, or four A2 Level subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1.
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)	38 Results based on scores required for entry into UNSW in 2019 and are only applicable if the Diploma has been completed. Students currently attempting the IB can apply directly to UNSW or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). For more details, visit www.uac.edu.au
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)	1370 Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) based on the total of evidence-based reading and writing and mathematical test scores. Must be provided in conjunction with evidence of successful completion of senior secondary studies.

We do not accept secondary qualifications from this country. We may accept tertiary study results, please contact us for more information.

Please contact us for direct entry requirements.

Additional Selection Criteria

All applicants must complete an external test (UCAT ANZ or ISAT) and also complete an interview. Please see here for more info on applying to Medicine.

Admission pathways

If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with UNSW College. UNSW College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your UNSW journey with confidence.

English language requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

English language tests and university English courses
Prior study in the medium of English
Other qualifications

If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.

Check the specific English language requirements for this program

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