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Doctor of Medicine
Our Doctor of Medicine (MD) is a masters-level degree that provides students with world-class clinical and research training. On completion, graduates are eligible for provisional registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a medical practitioner. Who is it for? Our Doctor of Medicine (MD) is suitable for graduates from…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Our Doctor of Medicine (MD) is a masters-level degree that provides students with world-class clinical and research training.
On completion, graduates are eligible for provisional registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a medical practitioner.
Who is it for?
Our Doctor of Medicine (MD) is suitable for graduates from any discipline who are interested in becoming a doctor and have a passion for healthcare.
Career paths
Most junior doctors make their career choice during their second postgraduate year, most commonly opting for general practice or one of the specialties.
Clinical training under the supervision of one of the specialist colleges (RACGP, RACP, RACS, etc) takes between three and six years in most instances.
Australia is in special need of doctors for rural and remote practice, including Indigenous health care.
Other careers for Sydney medical graduates include:
medical research
teaching
medical administration
medical communication or journalism
consulting and overseas aid work
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The Australian National University (ANU) is one of Australia’s premier universities and ranked amongst the best in the world. It was created by Federal Parliament in 1946 to drive the nation forward and advance Australia’s international standing through research and education of the highest quality. ANU is distinctive because of its national mission, international focus and impressive record in research and education for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Our leading researchers drive our educational programs and shape the ANU learning experience. Students at ANU enjoy excellent staff-student ratios and great employment prospects. They benefit from award-winning and challenging teaching, first-rate facilities and the collegial atmosphere of a residential campus.
The University of Sydney, located in Sydney, Australia, is a world-renowned institution that is ranked in the top 20 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2024). Students come from all over the globe to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Students have the choice of selecting from Australia’s widest range of programmes and disciplines. Offering over 400 study areas to select from, the university has two subjects that are ranked in the top ten in the world, with an additional 30 disciplines ranked amongst the top 50 in the world (QS 2023 Subject Rankings). Career opportunities for students are enhanced through internships and work experience, as well as the option of studying abroad for part of their degree through one of the university’s overseas programmes.
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