Medicine and Health Science Programs in Australia

Australia is home to some of the best universities in the world, which is probably why more than 600,000 international students make it one of the world’s most popular foreign study destinations. Bonus? Australia is home to five of the most liveable cities in the world based on education, affordability, and quality of life. Oh, and the weather. How could we not mention the incredible weather?

For those pursuing a career in the medical field, OzTREKK provides information on various pathways. Below are the available programs categorized by discipline and entry level.

Medicine

Graduate Entry

• Deakin University Doctor of Medicine
• Flinders University Doctor of Medicine
• Griffith University Doctor of Medicine
• Macquarie University Doctor of Medicine
• Monash University Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (Graduate Entry)
• University of Melbourne Doctor of Medicine
• University of Notre Dame Australia Doctor of Medicine
• University of Queensland Doctor of Medicine
• University of Sydney Doctor of Medicine
• University of Western Australia Doctor of Medicine

Undergraduate Entry

• Curtin University Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
• Flinders University Bachelor of Clinical Sciences, Doctor of Medicine
• Griffith University Bachelor of Medical Science, Doctor of Medicine
• James Cook University Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
• Macquarie University Bachelor of Clinical Science, Doctor of Medicine
• Monash University Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (Undergraduate Entry)
• University of Western Australia Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised), Doctor of Medicine

Dentistry

Graduate Entry

• University of Melbourne Doctor of Dental Surgery
• University of Otago Bachelor of Dental Surgery
• University of Sydney Doctor of Dental Medicine
• University of Western Australia Doctor of Dental Medicine

Undergraduate Entry

• Adelaide University Bachelor of Dental Surgery
• Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Dental Science
• Griffith University Bachelor of Dental Health Science & Master of Dentistry
• James Cook University Bachelor of Dental Surgery
• La Trobe University Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours)
• University of Queensland Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours)
• University of Western Australia Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised), Doctor of Dental Medicine

Physiotherapy

Graduate Entry

• Bond University Doctor of Physiotherapy
• Curtin University Doctor of Physiotherapy
• Flinders University Master of Physiotherapy
• La Trobe University Master of Physiotherapy Practice
• Macquarie University Doctor of Physiotherapy
• Monash University Doctor of Physiotherapy
• University of Melbourne Doctor of Physiotherapy
• University of Notre Dame Australia Master of Physiotherapy
• University of Queensland Master of Physiotherapy Studies
• University of Sydney Doctor of Physiotherapy

Undergraduate Entry

• Bond University Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science / Doctor of Physiotherapy
• Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• Curtin University Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) (Honours)
• Griffith University Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
• James Cook University Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• La Trobe University Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
• Monash University Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
• University of Queensland Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
• University of Sydney Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)

Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy

International students can also access specialized programs in Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy at both graduate and undergraduate levels.

Veterinary Medicine

• University of Melbourne Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (Graduate Entry)
• University of Sydney Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (Graduate Entry)
• University of Queensland Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) (Undergraduate Entry)
• University of Sydney Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (Undergraduate Entry)

Pharmacy

• Monash University Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) / Master of Pharmacy (Graduate Entry)
• Adelaide University Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (Undergraduate Entry)
• Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Pharmacy (Undergraduate Entry)
• Curtin University Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (Undergraduate Entry)
• Griffith University Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (Undergraduate Entry)

Occupational Therapy

Students looking for advanced studies in therapy may consider the University of Queensland Master of Occupational Therapy Studies.