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About the course
UWA’s Doctor of Medicine (MD) is a four-year, postgraduate, on-campus degree designed to prepare students for clinical practice with a strong emphasis on patient-centred care, community health and cultural safety. You’ll develop scientific and clinical reasoning alongside professional and ethical capabilities through integrated learning and supervised placements. This is a Masters-level qualification in Medicine. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue a pathway to registration as a medical practitioner in Australia, typically commencing with a 12-month internship (pre-registration year) followed by further supervised training. Career directions include hospital-based medicine, general practice and a range of medical specialties after postgraduate training, working across public and private healthcare settings. This outcome aligns with a Masters-level qualification in Medicine. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.
Living Costs in Perth**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321 |
Average Salary***
