Doctor of Medicine
Health and welfare
Today’s rapidly evolving and globally focused healthcare landscape requires medical professionals who not only excel in clinical expertise, but who also understand the complexities of healthcare policy, ethical decision-making and the social determinants of health. Doctors who are patient-centred, safety-focused and culturally responsive, and who are equipped to work within digital health systems, are in demand. The four-year graduate-entry Doctor of Medicine will embed you within Macquarie University Health – Australia’s first university-led integrated health centre. Home to the nation’s only not-for-profit hospital on a university campus and 30 specialist clinics, this cutting-edge environment seamlessly integrates learning with patient-centred clinical care, and world-class health and medical research. Structured Australian and international clinical experiences are integral to the degree, giving you unrivalled opportunities to experience diverse health systems, cultures and clinical presentations. You may also apply for our GP Intensive Stream: created to address workforce shortages, it will prepare you to become a specialist GP.
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Extended)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- North Ryde
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 095798D
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Course overview
Today’s rapidly evolving and globally focused healthcare landscape requires medical professionals who not only excel in clinical expertise, but who also understand the complexities of healthcare policy, ethical decision-making and the social determinants of health. Doctors who are patient-centred, safety-focused and culturally responsive, and who are equipped to work within digital health systems, are in demand. The four-year graduate-entry Doctor of Medicine will embed you within Macquarie University Health – Australia’s first university-led integrated health centre. Home to the nation’s only not-for-profit hospital on a university campus and 30 specialist clinics, this cutting-edge environment seamlessly integrates learning with patient-centred clinical care, and world-class health and medical research. Structured Australian and international clinical experiences are integral to the degree, giving you unrivalled opportunities to experience diverse health systems, cultures and clinical presentations. You may also apply for our GP Intensive Stream: created to address workforce shortages, it will prepare you to become a specialist GP.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
AQF Level 7 bachelor's qualification (or NOOSR recognised equivalent) Minimum GPA of 5.0 out of 7.0 Graduate Medical School Admission Test (GAMSAT). A Minimum Score of 50 overall and 50 in each section (domestic applicants and international applicants residing in Australia or New Zealand) OR Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) A minimum overall score of 500 (international applicants residing outside Australia) Satisfactory Multiple Mini-Interview Performance Qualifications considered for admission must have been completed within 10 years of intended enrolment. GAMSAT and MCAT scores submitted must be within four, and three years, respectively of intended enrolment. Interview opportunity and offers are competitive, meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee offer of admission Comprehensive admissions information is provided on the Macquarie MD website, including details about alternative admission pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
Prior degree GPA
5 / 7
71.43%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 7 · R 7 · W 7 · S 7
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
AQF Level 7 bachelor's qualification (or NOOSR recognised equivalent) Minimum GPA of 5.0 out of 7.0 Graduate Medical School Admission Test (GAMSAT). A Minimum Score of 50 overall and 50 in each section (domestic applicants and international applicants residing in Australia or New Zealand) OR Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) A minimum overall score of 500 (international applicants residing outside Australia) Satisfactory Multiple Mini-Interview Performance Qualifications considered for admission must have been completed within 10 years of intended enrolment. GAMSAT and MCAT scores submitted must be within four, and three years, respectively of intended enrolment. Interview opportunity and offers are competitive, meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee offer of admission Comprehensive admissions information is provided on the Macquarie MD website, including details about alternative admission pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | North Ryde | 22 February 2027 | — | $89,600per year | International students |
Where it is taught
North Ryde
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Doctor of Medicinemq.edu.au
- Macquarie Universitymq.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Academic Entry for International Students - Undergraduate (July 2026)Official source
- Macquarie Undergraduate Course Guide 2027Official source
- Academic entry requirements for international studentsOfficial source
- Macquarie official 2027 Coursefinder pagesOfficial source
- Macquarie English language requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source