Bachelor of Medical Studies / Doctor of Medicine

Forge an exciting career in health with the most in-demand degree in NSW.* The UNSW Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine equips you with the research skills and clinical experience you need to navigate the complex and ever-changing medical industry. Start your medical career at one of the top medical schools in the world.

Commencing Terms Term 1 Duration 6 Year(s) Delivery Mode Face-to-face (includes blended) Kensington Codes UAC code 428000 Program code 3805 CRICOS code 077423G Entry Requirements ATAR/2024 lowest selection rank ATAR + UCAT ANZ + interview View all admission criteria 2024 Indicative first year full fee 2024 Indicative full fee to complete degree 2024 Indicative first year full fee 2024 Indicative full fee to complete degree

Registration pathway
Clinical exposure
Research options

Overview
Overview
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
What will I study?
What will I study?
Careers in medicine
Careers in medicine
How to apply
How to apply
Fees & Scholarships
Fees & Scholarships

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.

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.

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 – 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.