Doctor of Medicine

The Melbourne MD is the first Australian medical course at the masters level and is considered a benchmark in 21st-century medical education. It emphasises flexibility, choice, and customisation, allowing students to shape their own path and develop specialised skills. It also provides access to strong partnerships with leading hospitals and research institutes.

Yes, the Melbourne Medical School offers a Rural Pathway option that allows students to complete their entire medical degree training in rural Victoria. There are 30 Commonwealth-Supported Places (Bonded Medical Places) available: 15 reserved for graduates of La Trobe University's Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Medical) degree, and 15 for students who have completed an undergraduate degree and can demonstrate rural origins and ongoing commitment to rural life.

The North Western Pathway is a collaboration between the University of Melbourne and Victoria University, supported by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Up to eight (8) Commonwealth-Supported places are available for eligible domestic students from selected Victoria University courses. It is designed for students committed to a career in general practice and primary care in North Western Melbourne, with students based at the Western Clinical School for their clinical placements.

The Doctor of Medicine is a 4-year full-time program delivered on campus at Parkville. The intake is in January each year.

Yes, the University of Melbourne is ranked #1 in Australia and #20 in the world for Medicine, making the Doctor of Medicine program one of the most prestigious medical qualifications available.