University of Wollongong

Doctor of Medicine

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Details

University Location Wollongong, New South Wales
City Population 320,000
Student Population 35,076
Main Campus Wollongong
Program Campus Wollongong
Program Duration 4 years
Estimated Annual Tuition AUD$81,984 (2026 fees; subject to increase)*
Semester Intake January
Next Available Intake 2027
Application Deadline August 27, 2026*
International Places 10 – 15
CRICOS Provider 00102E
TEQSA PRV12062
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Overview

The University of Wollongong‘s Graduate School of Medicine is committed to engaging with and responding to the health and workforce needs of local, regional, and rural communities. Its goal is to improve health and well-being through excellence in medical education and meaningful, community-focused research.

UOW graduates become skilled, compassionate practitioners committed to improving healthcare, especially in regional, rural, and remote communities. The school’s research and teaching tackle health inequities, strengthen well-being in underserved areas, and support Indigenous-led initiatives shaped by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander priorities.

UOW’s postgraduate medicine received a 5-star rating and was ranked number one in Australia for graduates in full-time employment (Good Universities Guide 2025).

Program

The UOW Doctor of Medicine (MD) program reflects a contemporary approach to medical education. Medical practitioners from UOW local communities as well as and health practitioners from other health professions are extensively involved in all aspects of the MD program.

The MD aims to prepare graduates with knowledge of basic, medical and systems sciences, knowledge of Indigenous health, social and cultural determinants of health, health advocacy skills, skills for clinical practice  and culturally safe patient care, and research skills. The MD also prepares graduates to meet the professional expectations, as well as legal and ethical requirements of the medical profession.

The first 18 months is based on either of the three campuses, with some community placements. The following 2.5 years are predominantly immersed in clinical settings. This includes 12 months (Phase 2) focused on a range of clinical disciplines and the following 12 months (Phase 3) in an integrated clinical clerkship.

The MD has a strong focus on regional, rural, and remote healthcare, so many clinical placements are in those locations in NSW. MD students in Phase 2 may also be placed in one of the rural campuses. The final 6 months of the MD focusses on working in healthcare teams in clinical settings and readiness for clinical practice as an intern.

On completion of the UOW MD, all graduates must undertake a prescribed period of pre-vocational training to be eligible for unconditional registration as a medical practitioner in NSW. This training (referred to as internship) occurs under supervision as determined by the NSW Health Education & Training Institute (HETI). Graduates who satisfactorily complete pre-vocational training will be registered as Medical Practitioners in NSW and eligible to apply for registration in Australia and New Zealand.

Admission Requirements

1. Completed bachelor’s degree
Completed bachelor’s degree with a weighted GPA of roughly a 3.2/4.0. Weightings applied by weighting the first of the final three years by 1, the second of the final three years by 2, and the final year by 3.

2. Admissions test
Must have achieved a minimum MCAT score of 495 overall with a minimum 123 in each section. Results must be from tests written in within preceding 4 years. GAMSAT with a minimum of 50 in each section will also be considered.

3. Completion of situational judgment test
Casper scores are used to rank international applicants for interview offers.

4. Interview
Applicants who meet the qualifying threshold hurdles for GPA and GAMSAT/MCAT performance are ranked for interview using Casper score. International applicants may be offered an interview in one of the interview rounds offered from late March to late September, depending on the time of application processing.

International interviews will be conducted in live online multiple-mini-interview (MMI) format. Interviews will reflect UOW’s values in medical education and are blueprinted to assess areas such as communication skills, empathetic and ethical approach, reflective manner, teamwork, and decision-making skills in clinical and community contexts. Important principles such as the delivery of health care to rural, regional, and remote communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health will also be assessed.

Admissions Timeline

*See the Graduate Medicine Admissions Timeline for details. You’re encouraged to apply as early as possible.