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The University of Queensland

Doctor of Medicine (MD) (Provisional Entry for School-Leavers)

St Lucia, Queensland, Australia

  • Level

    Bachelor (Honours)

  • Duration

    7F

  • Campus

    Herston/St Lucia (QLD)

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Intake

    February 2027

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Course Overview

Doctor of Medicine (MD) (Provisional Entry for School-Leavers) at The University of Queensland in St Lucia, Queensland, Australia is a bachelor (honours) programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

57,130

Staff Ratio

13.0:1

International

39.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

80.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£42,660

First-year earnings

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Doctor of Medicine (MD) (Provisional Entry for School-Leavers)
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Doctor of Medicine (MD) (Provisional Entry for School-Leavers) topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Doctor of Medicine (MD) (Provisional Entry for School-Leavers)
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • 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
  • Course restrictions apply
  • Interview | If you receive a provisional entry offer you 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. There are several recommended programs to prepare you for the MD
  • refer to You must complete your first bachelor program at UQ within the minimum time specified for that program and achieve a minimum GPA of 5.0 before progressing to the medical program. On admission to the medical program, further requirements must be met. For further details visit: . | For additional information about the admissions criteria for UQ and for this course, refer to UQ's website.

Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

57,130

Total students

Staff Ratio

13:1

Students per staff

International Students

39%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Mild coastal

Safety Index (indicative)

8.0/10

Transport

Good (close to station or regional airport)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Global / diverse | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual

University Stats

Total Students57,130
Student-to-Staff Ratio13:1
International Students39%
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

80%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£42,660

Average first-year salary

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

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