Doctor of Medicine and Surgery

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.

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Key details

Duration

4 years full-time

Course Code

8950XMCHD, 077442D

Fees

$36,480 per year / $145,920 total

About this course

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.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have completed or be studying the final year of an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree or AQF Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree.

All applicants must meet the University's English Language Admission Requirements for Students

Admission is based on:

weighted grade point average (GPA) calculated from the results of the last three years of the most recent Bachelor Degree (25%);
GAMSAT score (25%) and;
Interview (50%)

The minimum GPA for interview consideration is 5.6.

All sections of the GAMSAT must be passed and an Overall Score of 55 or more achieved.

A bonus for completed graduate study will be added to the combined score GPA and GAMSAT scores when ranking applicants for interview.

Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee an interview.

For detailed information about how to apply, visit the ANU Medical School website

To Apply

Domestic applicants apply through GEMSAS

You are a domestic applicant if you are:
• An Australian Citizen
• A New Zealand Citizen
• An Australian permanent resident
• An Australian humanitarian visa holder
Or if you are an International student who is undertaking:
• Australian Year 12 inside or outside of Australia
• An International Baccalaureate Diploma
• A New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA)

If you meet any of these criteria, please click here to apply.

International applicants apply here.

Indicative fees Domestic International Annual indicative fee for domestic students $36,480.00

For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees

Annual indicative fee for international students $80,136.00 Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

Level of Study

Bachelor

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Medicine courses at Australian National University (ANU).

80.4%

Overall satisfaction

80.7%

Skill scale

35.1%

Teaching scale

100%

Employed full-time

$68k

Average salary

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