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Doctor of Medicine

PhD / Doctoral.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) is a postgraduate coursework program providing integrated clinical and research training for graduates from any discipline who want to become medical practitioners. Across four years you complete core medical science and clinical units, substantial supervised placements and a research project, building capability to respond to patient and community health needs and contribute to health-system improvement. This is a Doctoral-level qualification in Medicine.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared to enter medical practice pathways leading to registration in Australia, beginning with provisional registration and subsequent internship and supervised practice. The degree supports careers in hospital and community clinical settings, rural and regional health, public health services and research-informed clinical work. The program’s strong placement and research components also provide a foundation for future specialisation and academic medicine in the Doctoral-level field of Medicine.


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)

Costs

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A$97,000 per year

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CSP: A$13,240

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Information

tick icon Duration

4 years

tick icon Upcoming Intakes

February

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The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus) OR Dubbo
NSW (domestic students only) - School of Rural Health

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MAMEDICI6000

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS SCHEME

Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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