Bachelor of Medical Studies / Doctor of Medicine

About the course

UNSW’s Bachelor of Medical Studies / Doctor of Medicine is a six-year undergraduate entry medical program integrating medical science with early and progressive clinical experience. You’ll learn through a mix of campus-based study and hands-on placements, developing skills in patient care, communication, ethics and evidence-based practice. This Bachelor-level Medicine pathway prepares you for medical registration and further specialist training. The programme advances health sciences research through evidence-based inquiry, clinical context, and supervised thesis development.

Career outcome

Graduates typically pursue roles as medical interns and junior doctors in hospitals and health services, progressing through supervised practice toward general registration. Career pathways can lead to specialist training in areas such as general practice, physician specialties, surgery, paediatrics, emergency medicine, psychiatry and public health, as well as opportunities in research and health leadership. This Bachelor-level Medicine program supports entry to clinical medical careers.

Living Costs in Sydney**

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

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)