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Program Overview
This seven-year double degree combines a three-year Arts degree with a four-year Doctor of Medicine (MD). The program emphasizes small group learning, hands-on clinical experience from the second year, and global immersion opportunities. Graduates are eligible for registration with medical boards in Australia and New Zealand and can pursue various careers in medicine, research, and allied fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This qualification allows exceptional students to commence a 3-year undergraduate arts degree followed by the 4-year Doctor of Medicine (MD). Your background in arts will prove invaluable and leave you better prepared for any career in medicine.
Teaching:
The program focuses on small group, team-based learning and integrating theory with practice in the MD. The Doctor of Medicine program increases clinical exposure and immersion throughout your degree in rural and urban settings with integration into medical teams. Students are directly supervised on wards, in clinics and in community settings by experienced clinicians and educators. The entire fourth-year of the MD program acts as a pre-internship, giving students full clinical immersion. Clinical knowledge, reasoning and other skills are built on a foundation of biomedical sciences. Students will gain hands-on experience from as early as their second week of the MD program.
Careers:
Our graduates can be found in a broad range of careers and roles, including:
- General practitioner or specialist
- Surgeon
- Researcher
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Forensic anthropologist
- Government policy officer
- Medical journalist
- Aid worker
- Management consultancy
- Teaching
- Medical administration
- Medical communication
Other:
Graduates are eligible for registration by medical boards in all Australian states and territories and in New Zealand. One year of internship is required prior to full registration. Most subject areas within the double degree allow you to take part in an international exchange program. These programs enable you to enhance your skills in a language other than English and your knowledge of other societies and cultures. As a student in the Doctor of Medicine, you will have contact with patients and observe aspects of disease throughout your four years of study, with clinical placements at world-renowned institutes, and established elective placement opportunities in Europe, Africa, North America and Asia. You will have access to placement opportunities in both rural and international settings. For example, medical students can apply to undertake a one-year clinical placement in their third or fourth year at our School of Rural Health in Dubbo or Orange. The MD program offers dedicated time to complete a substantial research project in year three over a 14-week period. Students also have the opportunity to develop skills in specific areas (personalised pathways) through elective and selective studies. As a graduate of the Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Medicine, you will be committed to rational, compassionate healthcare and medical research of the highest quality.
The University of Sydney
Overview:
The University of Sydney is a renowned institution of higher learning located in Sydney, Australia. It is known for its strong research focus and diverse academic programs.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
Key Reasons to Study There:
Academic Programs:
The University of Sydney offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various fields of study, including:
- Architecture, Design and Planning
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Business
- Economics
- Education and Social Work
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Law
- Medicine and Health
- Music
- Science
Other:
The University of Sydney is actively involved in research, tackling global challenges and developing new solutions. It boasts over 150 research centers and networks, making it a leading research university worldwide. The institution also publishes numerous articles and books annually, showcasing the expertise of its academics.
Entry Requirements:
- Domestic Applicants:
- Secondary Education Qualification: A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents) is required.
- ATAR: An ATAR of 99.95 or equivalent is required.
- Assessment Process: An assessment process including a written assessment followed by a panel discussion. Domestic applicants are required to attend the assessment in-person at the University.
- Admission Pathway (Domestic Applicants Only): Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants (a minimum ATAR of 90 to be considered) and Regional and Remote Entry Scheme or MySydney applicants (a minimum ATAR of 99.5 to be considered).
- International Applicants:
- Secondary Education Qualification: A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents) is required.
- ATAR: An ATAR of 99.95 or equivalent is required.
- Assessment Process: An assessment process including a written assessment followed by a panel discussion. International applicants are required to attend the assessment online.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- International Applicants: The University of Sydney may require evidence of English proficiency for international students.
