Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027
- Apply anytime.
Language
English
- PTE Academic: 64
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
144 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Gawler, Australia
Disciplines
Medicine
Overview
The Medicine course from Adelaide University begins with the three-year Bachelor of Medical Studies, followed by the three-year Doctor of Medicine. To enter the masters-level Doctor of Medicine, you must first successfully complete the Bachelor of Medical Studies at Adelaide University.
The Doctor of Medicine focuses on developing advanced clinical and research skills. You'll experience diverse placements in primary care, hospitals and outreach clinics. You'll have opportunities to broaden your horizons through rural, interstate and overseas placements. Gain hands-on experience through rotations in medicine, emergency medicine, surgery and psychiatry. In your final year, you can specialise in an area of interest with a professional placement.
World-class research and scholarship are integral to the program. In sixth year, you'll complete a major project in an area of choice.
Study in the heart of Adelaide's biomedical precinct, benefiting from state-of-the-art facilities and advanced health simulation technology. With a medical degree from Adelaide University, you'll be a well-prepared and highly regarded graduate medical practitioner with a world of potential ahead of you.
Career opportunities:
As an Adelaide University medical graduate, you'll have the knowledge, skills and insight to:
- Formulate and implement patients' health management plans in collaboration with other health professionals, patients, carers and communities.
- Promote and optimise individuals' and populations' health and welfare.
- Deliver safe, effective, collaborative and evidence-based healthcare.
With the Bachelor of Medical Studies and Doctor of Medicine degrees you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Medical Board of Australia to work as an intern.
You'll have the confidence and expertise to enhance health and wellbeing anywhere in the world. You might join a thriving metropolitan general practitioner (GP) clinic and become a trusted family medical practitioner. You might support a busy regional hospital, working as part of a consulting team. Perhaps you'll work in Indigenous communities, helping to address health disparities and help close the health gap.
Beyond clinical practice, you'll gain expertise in practice management, entrepreneurship and working with industry. Our well-rounded education ensures you'll be ready to make a meaningful impact – wherever you choose to practise.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Medicine, Cancer and Palliative Care and Psychiatry
- Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine
- Preparation for Practice
- Transition to Medical Practice
- Professional Placement
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- PTE Academic: 64
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS code: 115787D
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirement and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission.
Higher education study
- A completed Bachelor of Medical Studies from the University of Adelaide or Adelaide University.
Please note: the Doctor of Medicine does not accept direct applications.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Non-residents: 99,000 AUD / year
- National tuition - Commonwealth Supported
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Medicine.
Available Scholarships
- The Eynesbury College High Achiever Progression Scholarship – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Anytime (Merit-based) – Adelaide University, Adelaide, Australia
- The University of Adelaide College High Achiever Progression Scholarship – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Anytime (Merit-based) – Adelaide University, Adelaide, Australia
- Family Scholarship (International) – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Anytime (Merit-based) – Adelaide University, Adelaide, Australia
- The University of Adelaide College International Scholarship – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Anytime (Merit-based) – Adelaide University, Adelaide, Australia
- Global Citizens International Scholarship – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Anytime (Merit-based) – Adelaide University, Adelaide, Australia
- The Eynesbury College International Scholarship – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Anytime (Merit-based) – Adelaide University, Adelaide, Australia
- Alumni Scholarships (International) – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Anytime (Merit-based) – Adelaide University, Adelaide, Australia
- Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified (Merit-based) – Australian Government
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 – U.S. government
- Graduate Education Scholarships (Both Directions) – Grant, 40000 AUD, Deadline: 30 Sep 2026 (Merit-based) – American Australian Association (AAA)
- Veterans' Fund Indigenous Scholarships – Grant, 40000 AUD, Deadline: 30 Sep 2026 (Merit-based) – American Australian Association (AAA)
- Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 21 Nov 2026 – Australian Government Department of Education
- ServiceScape Scholarship – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 – ServiceScape
- VisaEnvoy Scholarships – Grant, 4000 AUD, Deadline: 20 Jan 2027 (Merit-based) – VisaEnvoy
- ACES Scholarships – Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 – ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified (Merit-based) – OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Destination Australia – Grant, 15000 AUD, Deadline: Not specified (Merit-based) – Province of Lower Austria
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 (Merit-based) – IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 – Voice Talent Online
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 (Merit-based) – Salvado Law
- MVC Vocational Education Scholarships – Grant, 2000 AUD, Deadline: Not specified (Merit-based) – Meridian Vocational College
- MVC Young Chef's Club Award – Grant, 2000 AUD, Deadline: Not specified (Merit-based) – Meridian Vocational College
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 (Need-based) – Anonymous Hope Fund
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 (Need-based) – Leopold Figl Foundation
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified – IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 – The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
- "The Hope For Healing" Scholarship – Grant, 5000 USD, Deadline: Not specified – FHE Health
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