Information for new students
We are here to support your transition to medicine and have outlined key dates, resources and information to guide and inform you through your journey.
Updated 04 Apr 2025 4:22pm
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We are here to support your transition to medicine and have outlined key dates, resources and information to guide and inform you through your journey.
Updated 04 Apr 2025 4:22pm
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Current students
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Additional information for current students can be found on our MD Info website (Monash student login required).
General Information
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First Aid Certificates
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It is highly recommended that students hold or attain by the end of Semester 1, a current registered Level 2 or Senior First Aid Certificate.
The following providers are recommended:
Incoming Overseas Students
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For medical students from overseas institutions wanting to complete an elective rotation, please visit the Monash Abroad website.
For long-term accommodation, please visit the university’s Residential Services page to explore the range of on-campus and off-campus options.
If you’re undertaking temporary (i.e. 6-week) placements at The Alfred, or Monash Medical Centre, Airbnb is an ideal short-term accommodation option. Both hospitals are also close to public transport.
Please see the Victorian Train Network map here, and view their website for information on tickets, planning your journey and downloading the PTV app.
International Student Information
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Studying overseas comes with a unique set of challenges and we understand students from other countries have a lot to consider. That's why we offer a wide range of services that support you before and after you arrive in Australia.
Wellbeing and Support
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Student wellbeing is a high priority at the University. Medicine students have a dedicated Wellbeing page under the ‘MD Info’ unit on our student portal (Moodle). It hosts tailored support resources and contact information.
Students on clinical placement should speak to the Student Wellbeing and Liaison Officer and the Director of Clinical Training (DCT) at your clinical school in the first instance for referral to appropriate support services.
For general support information, as well as safety, security and incident reporting, please go to the university’s Student Support Services page.
Disability Support
Monash promotes access and equity for students who have a disability, ongoing medical or mental health condition. Please see our Disability Support Services page to learn more.
School News
To learn about current medicine student and staff events, achievements and other highlights, please visit our School News page.
Clinical Placements
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Clinical placements are a vital part of medical education across Years 3B, 4C and 5D. In the event that students miss placement due to illness, they may have to make up the time during the university break.
Students accepting a place in the Monash medical program should expect to complete clinical placements in both metropolitan and rural settings. While students can submit location preferences, these are not guaranteed. Students need to be prepared to travel, and in some cases seek temporary accommodations for placements. The University’s Residential Services team provides comprehensive care and support. Please also be mindful that there may be unavoidable disruptions to work and other outside commitments.
Acceptance of the offer of a place in the Monash medical course indicates acceptance of the subsequent clinical placement allocation. See our list of Clinical sites website for more information.
Assessments
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In line with many medical schools both in Australia and overseas, we use competency or non-graded assessments only; there are no ranked or numerically graded assessments. Internship selection in Victoria is not determined by grades but using references, video interviews and application letters. We find this pass grade only approach has reduced psychological stress in a cohort who have all already proved excellence and are high achievers. There is a limit to the value of competition at this level and reducing focus on one’s own performance and grades shifts the focus to patient care and inspires a more collaborative cohort. Students who consistently perform at a high level can still receive prizes and commendations and apply for scholarships.
Exams
Students whose exam results are within the borderline range are given the opportunity to sit supplementary exams in January the following year. Deferred or Supplementary written exams are conducted online, however practical exams require in-person attendance.
Year 1 students
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Enrolment information session: Wed 12 of February at 2.00pm, online via zoom. The zoom link will be sent to enrolled students the week prior to the session. The session will be recorded for those unable to attend in real time.
Online Session (Webinar & recording – information to be provided)
This session will provide information about mandatory requirements of your course: immunisations, police checks and working with children checks.
If you are unable to attend either session, read the information in the 2025 Orientation booklet carefully.
Further information is available here.
The MedStart Orientation program will be held on campus on Thursday 27 February (9.00am to 5.00pm) and Friday 28 February (9.00am to 5.00pm).
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to find out what it's really like to study Medicine at Monash, to meet your peers and senior students. It is really important that you attend both days. There will be free BBQ’s held on both days.
This will be held on campus at Clayton – venue to be confirmed.
Students who are accepted into this program but have not completed Year 12 Biology are strongly advised to undertake the free, full- online Biology bridging program that commences in mid-January each year, in order to catch up with students who will enter the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine program with a strong background in Biology.
Students should be prepared to spend 20 hours or more per week for a period of 5-7 weeks.
Applicants who are under 17 years of age at the time of commencement in the course will be required to meet with the Deputy Dean (Monash School of Medicine), or representative, and may have additional requirements, such as deferral of their place in the course imposed on them.
Please see Year 1 and 2 School of Medicine textbook list HERE. (PDF, 0.65 MB)
Year A students
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MEDREADY is compulsory for all new to course Medicine students. At Monash, we view transition as a period of significant adjustment, development and change affecting all aspects of students’ lives.
During MEDREADY students will begin the transition process by participating in a range of activities that are designed to assist them to:
MEDREADY Program 2025 (compulsory)
To complete enrolment International students will need to apply for a Monash University Student ID card. Domestic students have already completed a Monash University degree. However, Domestic students will need to obtain a new student ID card for the duration of your new course enrolment. You will be required to display your Monash ID Card for clinical placements, various assessments and examinations. Please refer to the attached flyer for more information on obtaining this card.
Follow the instructions on our website to get your student ID card.
Given that the Year A, Monash Rural Health - Churchill facility is located on the Federation University, Australia Gippsland Campus, students will be required to obtain a Federation University Associate ID card. This card will ensure students can access the services on campus such as the library and after-hours access to the Monash Rural Health Churchill common room and selected tutorial rooms. Details regarding the Federation University ID card will be sent to new students prior to commencement. You will be required to complete a google sheet and upload a passport size photo.
Students will be invited by email to access the Year A Timetable located on a Google Calendar, this will occur prior to commencement. This timetable will be accessible by Moodle and / or on your electronic device. Moodle is the learning management system used by Monash University, containing lecture notes, videos, worksheets, etc. You will be notified by email when you have access. Please note Allocate is not used for the M6018 course program.
Please see Year A School of Medicine textbook list HERE (PDF, 0.54 MB).
The Community-Based Placement (CBP) program is an exciting and innovative educational activity incorporated in medical education at Monash University. The CBP program offers students an opportunity to understand issues of social justice and equity and to relate these to the study of medicine. Through the completion of a community-based placement, students have the opportunity to observe the outstanding human skills of multi-disciplinary teams in a community setting and, through their placement, contribute to the work of the agency.
Year A students commence clinical placements early in Semester 1 and will be allocated to one of six hospitals across the Gippsland region. These sites include:
Students undertake clinical placements across Year 3B, 4C and 5D of the Monash medical course. In Year 3B about 80% of students are placed in metropolitan clinical schools and their associated clinical sites.
The remaining 3B students are placed at one of the following Monash Rural Health sites:
North West
South East
Applicants should note that acceptance of the offer of a place in the Monash medical course indicates acceptance of the subsequent clinical placement allocation.
Students studying at the School of Rural Health - Churchill have access to, and are strongly encouraged to apply for, accommodation provided by Federation University Australia at the Gippsland campus. A number of accommodation options are available and for more information or to apply, please contact FedUni Living Gippsland:
There is an expectation that students fully participate in teaching, learning and assessment activities.
In some classes, such as anatomy and clinical skills, peer-to-peer examination is a key learning activity. Please refer to Peer-to-Peer Examination Guidelines (PDF, 0.21 MB) for more information.