The University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (Joint Medical Program)
New South Wales, Australia
Level
Bachelors Pass
Duration
5F
Campus
Newcastle - Callaghan or Armidale (NSW)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$14,046 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
2027-02-15
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (Joint Medical Program) at The University of Newcastle in New South Wales, Australia is a bachelors pass 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
34,808
Staff Ratio
29.2:1
International
17.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
80.0%
of graduates employed
Costs & Living
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (Joint Medical Program)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (Joint Medical Program) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (Joint Medical Program)
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- All applicants Applicants must meet the Essential Requirements for admissions outlined above.
- Applicants with higher education study If you have completed or partially completed higher education studies, your grade point average can be converted into a selection rank for admission into our undergraduate programs.
- Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study If you completed or partially completed competency-based vocational education and training (such as TAFE, a private Registered Training Provider, or vocational studies undertaken in high school), this can be used to determine your eligibility for admission.
- Applicants with work and life experience If you do not have an ATAR (or equivalent) or formal qualification, Newcastle University offers a range of pathways toward your dream degree.
- No matter what your age or experience, there is a place for you. --> Explore University of Newcastle entry options.
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
34,808
Total students
Staff Ratio
29:1
Students per staff
International Students
17%
Of student body
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
80%
Employed after graduation