Medical Science and Medicine - M6011
The Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD) course is a five-year program of study with direct entry from high school. The first two years are campus based and the final three years are hospital and community based.
We are the only Victorian university to offer a direct entry medical program for students completing year 12 as well as a graduate entry program leading to the same degree – Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD).
Practical experience at Victoria’s leading healthcare providers
You will have access to the largest healthcare provider network in Australia, which includes the Monash Medical Centre and The Alfred, Melbourne's major casualty hospital.
An emphasis on clinical communication skills and hands-on experience with clinical visits to medical practices, community care facilities and hospitals, is a feature of the Monash course.
Our MD Program
Our main focus is on improving outcomes for patients by making sure that medical students are strongly connected with our academic experts and clinicians.
- Variety of learning styles Learning modes include lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and simulation sessions.
- Research component You will undertake a scholarly intensive placement under the supervision of a researcher or clinician.
- Integrated case learning (ICL) ICL sessions are small group tutorials that are structured around a clinical scenario.
- Professional Development Professional behaviour, and its importance in health service delivery, is nurtured along with the development of other skills.
- Early clinical exposure Interact with healthcare professionals through a variety of medical contact visits to hospitals and community clinics from early on in your degree.
- Simulations and clinical skill workshops Simulations and clinical skills workshops are designed to provide practical hands-on experiences and authentic scenarios from clinical practice.
- Final year training The final year of the course is based upon a trainee internship model.
Graduate entry medicine
We also offer a four-year graduate entry pathway into our medical program, if you’ve completed an approved undergraduate degree.
Accreditation
On completion of the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD) you are eligible for provisional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and the Medical Board of Australia. After serving a compulsory internship year of residence in an approved hospital, you become eligible for final registration in Victoria and other states of Australia.
At a glance
Subject prerequisites
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Course Details
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UCAT admissions test
If you're a domestic student considering studying medicine, you'll need to register for the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT), replacing the UMAT in 2019. International students need to undertake the ISAT.
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Improve health in regional communities
The Monash Extended Rural Cohort allows you to complete the majority of your clinical placements in regional Victoria. Be part of a collaborative team, with plenty of hands-on experience and patient care.
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Boost your chances of entry into Medicine
If you grew up outside of a big city, you might be eligible for the Dean's Rural List. This can boost your chances of getting at interview.
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Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
There are many ways to be considered for entry to a Monash University degree depending on your educational background and history. The below options reflect the academic requirements for the different applicant categories (or the highest level of education previously completed) to be considered for this Monash course. All applicants must satisfy equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites or equivalent tertiary units including the English language requirements.
Qualifications
Please Note: This Direct Entry course is not available to non-school leaver applicants. Only applicants who have completed VCE (or equivalent) no more than two years prior to applying, and who have NOT commenced any other form of tertiary study are eligible to apply.
Completing Year 12 in the Current Year or within the Last 2 Years
Applicants with Recent Secondary Education
Started or Completed a TAFE Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma
Applicants with VET Study
Started or Completed a Bachelor Degree
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Finished Year 12 More than 3 Years Ago with No Further Study
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Alternative qualifications and prerequisites
For other domestic and international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course use the study credit and admissions eligibility search.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Extra Requirements
Interview
Applicants may be invited (via email) to participate in an online interview. Only a set number of applicants will be invited for an interview and this selection will be based on a ranking of their UCAT (December round) or UCAT and aggregate score (January round).
For important dates - please see: Important dates - Domestic applicants
Police checks
Students must have a current Police check regarding their suitability to undertake placements. Refer to the faculty's website police checks page.
Working with Children checks
Students must have a current Working with Children check regarding their suitability to undertake placements. Refer to the faculty's website Working with Children checks page.
Immunisation and infection requirements
In accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council recommendations, this course requires that students comply with the faculty's Immunisation and vaccination policy and procedures.
These are designed to provide maximum protection against the increased risk of some vaccine- preventable diseases for students, patients and workers in a health care setting.
Refer to the faculty's Immunisation and Infection Risk page for more information.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
As a healthcare student you will be required to wear PPE to prevent the transmission of Covid-19 on clinical placements. The removal of facial hair may be required for fit testing of masks as a lawful and reasonable direction by healthcare settings.
First Aid
It is highly recommended that students hold or attain by the end of first semester of the medicine program, a current registered level 2 or senior first aid certificate.
* Note: Applicant checks are not required prior to offer, but after acceptance of offer prior to commencing clinical placements.
Assessments / written submission
Admission test for domestic applicants
All Australian and New Zealand citizens and Australian Permanent Resident applicants are required to sit the UCAT ANZ (University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand) in July.
To register for the test visit: ucat.edu.au
For more information about the UCAT ANZ, please visit: ucat.edu.au
NOTICE: *UCAT ANZ (University Clinical Aptitude Test). For more information about the UCAT ANZ, please visit: ucat.edu.au
Indigenous Entry Scheme
Indigenous Australian applicants can apply for entry into the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine through the Indigenous Entry Scheme. Applicants will be exempt from competitive ranking and will instead complete a panel interview. The interview involves meeting with an all-Indigenous panel which includes academics, student engagement staff, and a community member. The interview replaces the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) and the University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand (UCATANZ). For more information, please contact med.indigenoushealth@monash.edu
Inherent requirements
To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements.
Find out more about inherent requirements for this course.
The course develops through theme studies in personal and professional development; population, society, health and Illness; scientific basis of clinical practice; and clinical skills, all of which come together in professional practice demonstrated in the clinical placement units.
Theme I: Personal and Professional Development
Theme II: Population, Society, Health and Illness
Theme III: Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice
Theme IV: Clinical Skills
Units are interdisciplinary, with themes woven through each semester.
Alternative exits
Australian campuses only:
You may be eligible to exit the double degree program and graduate with a Bachelor of Medical Science after three years of study and successful completion of 144 credit points, provided you have satisfied the requirements for that award.
Making the application
Future students
Note: Please make sure you read the extra requirements before you apply.
- Students can only apply for this course during the timely applications for VTAC.
- Offers will only be issued in the January and February VTAC rounds due to the interview requirement. No offers will be made in the December VTAC Round. For more information on VTAC offer dates, please visit the VTAC website.
Semester one (February)
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
The average annual student contribution amount for 2025 is:
A$13,500
Note: see information on how fees are calculated.
Fee assistance
As a Commonwealth supported student, you may be able to either:
- pay all of your student contribution upfront, or
- defer payment through the HECS HELP loan scheme.
Fee information specific to this course
DOMESTIC STUDENTS ONLY
Domestic students in this course may apply for Austudy payments from Centrelink / the Department of Human Services. See the Austudy site for details.
*Additional eligibility criteria apply.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other fees
The Student Services and Amenities Fee applies to some students each calendar year.