About the course

This degree will help you take your first step on the road to becoming a doctor. Through a combination of Team-based learning, small group practical and clinical skills sessions, plus extensive clinical placements and considerable online resources, you will develop the skills, knowledge and attributes necessary to succeed as an intern. As a graduate, you will be caring and competent and have a fundamental understanding of the science of medicine. You will develop communication skills and learn about the art and science of medicine in its wider social and ethical context. You will take part in extensive clinical placements in healthcare facilities ranging from rural settings through to the Gold Coast University Hospital. You will also develop an understanding of the importance of lifelong learning and learn how to be resourceful in seeking information and adapting to new technologies. You will be prepared for multiple careers, including in specialist clinical practice, primary care medicine, rural medical practice, medical administration, medical research and medical education. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: AU$310,000

Intake	Location
Trimester 1 (March), 2024	Gold Coast
Trimester 1 (March), 2025	Gold Coast
Trimester 1 (March), 2026	Gold Coast

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Griffith University

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at Griffith University is a GRADUATE ENTRY program. As such, ALL applicants are to have completed or be in the final year of completing an undergraduate degree before they are eligible to apply for entry.

　　Applicants to the MD are encouraged from all degree backgrounds.

　　The medical selection criteria comprise three essential components:

　　completion of a Bachelor degree or other 'key degree' (see below) achieving an overall GPA of 5.0 or above on a 7-point scale calculated using the GEMSAS schema.

　　performance in a Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) or Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) - applicants must achieve a minimum score of 50 in each GAMSAT section or 123 in each MCAT section.

　　performance in a Medical Selections interview - International Medical Selections interviews are conducted via SKYPE.

　　The GPA will be added to the admissions test score (50:50) by converting GPA and admissions test result to a percentage score, in order to rank applicants for selection for interview. Once the interview has been held the interview score will be added to the GPA/Test combined rank and divided by 2 to provide a rank score used to determine whether applicants are eligible for an offer of a place in the program.

　　A minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 7.0

　　an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 94 (minimum score of 24 for listening and reading, 27 for writing and 23 for speaking)

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 94.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Griffith University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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