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Doctor of Medical Science

PhD / Doctoral.
The University of Notre Dame Australia

1000

in world overall ranking*

79

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Doctor of Medical Science is a professional doctorate awarded on the basis of a body of research work completed over a medical career. Candidates submit a thesis that includes an original exegesis and a curated portfolio of publications, synthesised by a unifying paper. The program supports experienced medical practitioners to integrate professional practice with scholarly inquiry in medicine at doctoral level. The programme advances scientific inquiry through supervised laboratory or field research, data analysis, and thesis-based discovery.

Career outcome

This professional doctorate supports established medical practitioners to strengthen research capability and academic standing through a portfolio and thesis examination. Graduates may progress to senior clinical-academic roles, research leadership positions, supervision and mentoring responsibilities, or advisory roles in health services and professional bodies. It is suited to clinicians seeking to lead evidence-informed change and knowledge development in medicine at doctoral level. Preparing graduates for scientific research, R&D leadership, and doctoral study in the sciences.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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Information

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0.5 years

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February, July

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Fremantle
Broome
Sydney

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6903

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconTHE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME INTERNATIONAL WELCOME SCHOLARSHIP (POSTGRADUATE)

20% of tuition fees

tick iconTHE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME INTERNATIONAL WELCOME SCHOLARSHIP FOR NURSING

20% of tuition fees

tick iconTHE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME INTERNATIONAL WELCOME SCHOLARSHIP (UNDERGRADUATE)

25% of tuition fees

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