Doctor of Medicine and Surgery
- Australian National University
- Course CRICOS Code：077442D
- World Ranking (QS)：NO.31
- Course Duration：208 Weeks
- Australian State：Australian Capital TerritoryACT
- Australian City：Canberra
- Course Intake：Semester 1,Semester 2
Course Description
The Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, Medicinae ac Chirurgiae Doctoranda, (MChD) is an AQF Level 9 Extended qualification, leading to pre-registration as a junior doctor. It aims to produce graduates who are committed to compassionate, ethical health care and the expansion of medical knowledge. The MChD is underpinned by four themes. Medical sciences covers a vast scope of ever changing and expanding knowledge that forms the basis of modern medicine. Clinical skills ensures the acquisition of knowledge is accompanied by communication skills, the ability to examine patients and critically appraise information. Population health addresses the relationship between humans, their society and environment. Professionalism and leadership develops these vital skills of a good doctor.The curriculum is built on important frameworks that explore the social foundations of medicine, develop understanding of the indigenous health context in Australia, and provide insights and experience in health care in rural and/or remote Australian settings. Consistent with the research intensive nature of ANU, our program also develops the research skills of our students and provides opportunity for high achieving students to pursue a concurrent research focused degree.
Basic Information
| Course Discipline |
Medicine |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Medicine |
| Qualification Level |
Doctoral Degree (PhD) |
| 2025 Course Tuition Fee (Annual) |
$AUD 80,136 |
| Course Duration |
208 Weeks |
| Campus(es) |
Canberra |
Entry Requirements
| Academic Requirements |
Applicants must have completed or be studying the final year of a Bachelor Degree. The Bachelor degree must be an AQF Level 7 qualification, at a minimum.
All applicants must meet the University's English Language Admission Requirements for Students
Admission is based on:
Weighted Grade Point Average (GPA) (25%);
GAMSAT score (25%) and;
Interview (50%)
The minimum weighted GPA for interview consideration is 5.6.
The GPA calculation is based on the last three years of full-time equivalent study (3.0 EFTSL) in your most recently completed eligible degree/s. For the purpose of the GPA calculation, eligible degrees include Bachelor, Honours and Masters by Coursework programs only. |
| English Requirements |
IELTS 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0) |
| Portfolio Required |
NO |
| Work Experience Required |
NO |