The Doctor of Medicine (MD) program aims is to nurture and educate future medical graduates who are clinically capable, team players, kind and compassionate, serve responsibly and are dedicated to the continual improvement of the health of people and communities. There are two entry pathways: Provisional Entry (for school leavers) or Direct Entry (for university graduates). Students gain a world-class, hands-on education that enables them to become an exceptional doctor capable of working in any global setting.
Students four-year medical journey begins in year 1 with the foundations of medicine – learning fundamental concepts of medical sciences, clinical and professional skills and the role of the doctor and the health system. Year 2 will concentrate on developing the knowledge and skills required for medical practice, with a focus on the pathophysiology of common conditions. From year 3, students will be immersed in various clinical environments – both in hospital and the community. This clinical immersion will culminate in a ‘transition to practice semester’ in Year 4 providing students with the opportunity to be an active pre-intern member of a clinical team. Higher research opportunities are also available. For more information, visit
Doctor of Medicine at UQ.
Refer to the course entry for 721302 Doctor of Medicine (MD) (Provisional Entry for School-Leavers) for more information about THE CENTRAL QUEENSLAND – WIDE BAY REGIONAL MEDICAL PATHWAY (RMP), the THE DARLING DOWNS – SOUTH WEST MEDICAL PATHWAY (MP) and the ALTERNATIVE ENTRY PATHWAY for students with an Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander background.
BONDED MEDICAL PLACES:
This UQ and Australian Government initiative aims to proactively improve health services and reduce doctor shortages outside metropolitan areas across Australia. In 2024, 28.5% of all Commonwealth-supported places will be allocated to this scheme. If you accept an offer under this scheme, in return you commit to work in an eligible regional, rural and remote area for a specified period after completion of the MD program. The commitment is referred to as a Return of Service Obligation (RoSO). Specific requirements apply; see https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/bonded-medical-program.
RURAL BACKGROUND STUDENTS:
This UQ and Australian Government initiative aims to proactively widen UQ MD program access to applicants from rural and remote backgrounds. This initiative is designed to reduce doctor shortages and improve health services in rural and remote areas of Australia. In 2024, 28% of places will be designated to applicants who have lived for a minimum length of time in a rural area in Australia. Specific requirements apply; see https://future-students.uq.edu.au/admissions/undergraduate/review-admission-schemes/rural-access-scheme.
Inclusive Medical Education Guidelines for studying medicine: The UQ Medical School is committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all applicants. We encourage you to familiarise yourself with the Medical Deans of Australia and New Zealand publication, Inclusive Medical Education – Guidance on medical program applicants and students with a disability, before applying.
Further information is available here https://medical-school.uq.edu.au/current-students/medical-school-student-support/inclusive-medical-education.
Students accepting an MD offer under the Bonded Medical Program (BMP) scheme must commit to working in an area of workplace shortage for a specified period after they have completed their professional training. A Deed of Agreement (the BMP contract) is signed at the end of the first degree. Students who receive a provisional entry offer may choose any bachelor level program at UQ (minimum three year degree). Enrolment in the first degree is subject to meeting all additional entry requirements for that degree, such as subject prerequisites or auditions. Provisional entry students should note the recommended entry pathways; refer to Pathways to medicine. All students must complete their first bachelor program at UQ within the minimum time specified for that program, achieve a minimum GPA of 5.0 and complete two subject prerequisites before progressing to the medical program. On admission to the medical program further requirements must be met. For further details visit https://medical-school.uq.edu.au/getting-started?p=1#1 s.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for UQ and for this course, refer to UQ’s website.
English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Applicant must be a Current Year 12 student; Interview
QTAC applications and changes of preferences close 29 September 2023.
Applicants must sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand (UCAT ANZ) in the year of application and undertake a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI). Please note that a minimum of 50% of the domestic applicants invited to the MMI will be Queensland Year 12 students. An adjusted ATAR 95 or equivalent is required. The Doctor of Medicine (MD) is a postgraduate medical training program. Provisional entry sets aside a future place in the program and is available to domestic and international students completing Year 12 (at their first attempt) in the year of application. To progress to the MD program, applicants must complete their first bachelor level degree in the minimum timeframe at UQ (minimum of three years study prior to entry), achieve a minimum GPA of 5.0 and complete two subject prerequisites. Entry to this course is highly competitive, and not all applicants with an adjusted ATAR/selection rank 95 will be offered a place. Offers will be based on the following criteria: number of places available and the applicant’s final ranking, based on the combined score of ATAR, MMI total score and aggregate UCAT ANZ score. Details of the UCAT ANZ, including registration procedures, are available at ucat.edu.au.
Rural Background Student Sub Quota: To help address shortages of medical professionals in rural areas, 28% of the places available are designated to students from a rural background. Visit future-students.uq.edu.au/rural-background-sub-quota for more information regarding the Rural Background Student Sub Quota.
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
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Highest Rank to receive an offer
Median Rank to receive an offer
Lowest Rank to receive an offer
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
99.95
99.50
91.75
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
99.95
99.95
95.75
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
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Graduates are ready to embark on a host of different and complementary career pathways. They may become experts in patient care, public health, clinical academia and teaching, research or work for aid organisations, the defence forces or set up their own private practice.
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