Monash Mildura General Practice Academy
If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a doctor and serving your local community, now is your chance. Monash University is extending world-class medical training in Mildura through the Monash Mildura Primary Care Training Pathway: Regional Entry Scheme —a program designed for passionate health graduates who want to study local, stay local and make an impact where it matters most.
Monash University’s medical course is a leading source of the nation’s GPs. We are proud to expand our reach and provide more opportunities for people living in rural areas to study medicine close to home.
What you’ll study
Year 1: In the first year, students will engage in a blended learning experience combining face-to-face and online sessions. The curriculum includes professionalism, law and ethics, health sociology, evidence-based medicine, biomedical sciences, and clinical skills, complemented by local clinical and community-based placements.
Every effort will be made to ensure curriculum commitments adhere to regular and predictable hours, enabling students to maintain paid employment and/or fulfill childcare responsibilities.
Year 2: Clinical placements will occur at Mildura Base Public Hospital, Mildura Health Private Hospital, GP clinics, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs), and community health services, while the academic program continues concurrently.
Year 3: This is a specialty year encompassing placements in obstetrics and gynaecology, children's health, psychiatry, and general practice. The academic program continues alongside placements.
Year 4: Six 6-week placements in each of emergency medicine, general medicine, surgery and Aged Care, General Practice, Scholarly Intensive Project and an elective/specialty.
Semester dates
- Semester 1: Monday 9 February - Friday 5 June 2026
- Mid-year break: Monday 8 June - Friday 27 June 2026
- Semester 2: Monday 29 June - Friday 23 October 2026
How to Apply
The program is open to students who have lived in Mildura or another rural area for at least five years consecutively, or 10 years cumulatively, and have graduated with an eligible health degree.
You can check your eligibility and apply for the course through Monash Mildura Primary Care Training Pathway: Regional Entry Scheme.
Important dates
Applications for 2026 entry have closed. Check back soon for 2027 application dates.
For details on course fees, please click here.
Contact Us
For Admissions enquiries, please contact Monash University Medicine Admissions at medicineadmissions@monash.edu
For other enquiries about the course, please contact A/Prof Fiona Wright, Director of Monash Rural Health Mildura at mrh-mildura@monash.edu or call on 03 50225500.
Hear from our students
Explore Mildura
Mildura is located directly on the Murray River and offers warm weather all year round. Getting around town is easy with various cafes and restaurants, all within walking distance in the city centre. In addition to the large rural town centre, the outdoor and riverside activities in the Mildura region are endless. If you enjoy bush walking, kayaking, fishing,swimming and beachside picnics then Mildura could be for you.
Mildura Base Public Hospital has over 145 beds, with over 23,000 admissions and 29,000 Emergency Department presentations each year. The small team environment in Mildura allows students to access more clinical experiences in a supportive learning environment. Monash Rural Health Mildura is located right next to the hospital, making it easy to get from classes to placement, practise clinical skills in our lab and study with friends.
