Key facts
Duration
4 years full-time.
The course is only available to students on a full-time basis.
This is a four-year graduate entry program for students who have already completed an undergraduate degree.
Locations
Rural Training Stream (RTS) students. A blended learning offering of online and campus, held at Warrnambool Campus or East Grampians Health Service Ararat.
Course overview
Apply to Deakin's Doctor of Medicine if you want to make a real difference to human health and wellbeing. The course has a unique focus on rural and regional medicine, Indigenous health, patient-centred communication skills and service to marginalised communities.
You will develop the foundational skills essential for a career in medicine and be given the opportunity to experience healthcare in multiple specialist areas; setting you up for a range of rewarding careers, from general practice to pathology, paediatrics to surgery. With the emphasis on rural and regional medicine, this course aims to satisfy the critical shortage of doctors in regional areas; ensuring our graduates are highly employable.
Want a medical degree that enables you to enhance community health and wellbeing?
Deakin's Doctor of Medicine Program takes you beyond the classroom to work with patients and their families across western Victoria. You’ll learn how medicine is practised in regional and rural areas, while building valuable relationships with communities and clinical teams that genuinely value and welcome you once you graduate.
The course shines a light on Indigenous health as well as helping you broaden your perspective on clinical medicine to encompass public health, legal and ethical perspectives.
Be part of a community of learners and teachers who support each other as you grow your understanding and capabilities. Be confident in the support provided by the School of Medicine as you learn in an environment where a culture of diversity, inclusiveness, respect and social accountability is built, together.
Start your journey with the first two years focussing on the foundations of medicine, encompassing medical sciences, clinical capabilities, public health, medical ethics and law, and Indigenous health. You will learn to solve the kinds of problems you will face in your future career in a supportive environment, while developing your confidence in foundational clinical skills, clinical reasoning and the high-level human capabilities necessary for excellent person-centred care.
You will build on this strong foundation by acquiring real-world clinical experience through placements in a range of healthcare settings, from hospitals and general practices to community health centres. Students will spend their third and fourth years on full-time placement during the Professional Practice of Medicine phase of the course at one of our Deakin Medical School sites: the Rural Communities, Ballarat – Grampians, Warrnambool – South West, Geelong – Barwon or Eastern Health.
All of our Deakin Medical School sites, in rural and metropolitan areas, offer access to experiential learning in the clinical environment and immersion in a wide range of patient care settings, including hospital and primary care. The Rural Communities site offers a more in-depth exposure to community-based care, with students being paired with a clinical mentor and afforded opportunities to contribute directly to the health and wellbeing of patients in rural area for an extended period during their training.
Across years three and four, you will gain hands-on experience, underpinned by essential knowledge and skills. You will undertake authentic clinical tasks to prepare you for both professional practice as a doctor and the lifelong training and development required for a career in medicine. You will also undertake a pre-internship rotation that offers a first-hand taste of the day-to-day life of a graduate doctor.
Our Doctor of Medicine program is committed to ensuring that applicants from all backgrounds who meet the requirements of entry are able to gain access to study with us. We therefore reserve up to seven domestic places for Indigenous Australian applicants applying through the Indigenous Entry Stream, and around 30 places for applicants applying through the Rural Training Stream. These streams are designed to remove some of the barriers to entry that Indigenous or rural applicants may experience when seeking out a career in medicine. Similarly, we offer bonuses for entry in the General Stream for applicants who have experienced financial disadvantage or come from a rural background.
We also recognise the wealth of experience that applicants with diverse study and work experiences bring into both the Doctor of Medicine program and their future professional practice. We therefore do not have any prerequisite training requirements; applicants may have completed a bachelors-level qualification in any area, from nursing to music, engineering to physiotherapy.
Situated within the Deakin School of Medicine, The Damion Drapac Centre for Equity in Health Education will produce highly skilled cohorts of vocational doctors equipped to meet the needs of the communities they will serve, in particular, rural, Indigenous, marginalised or under-served community groups.
The Damion Drapac Scholarship for Vocational Doctors supports students who are experiencing financial limitations due to personal barriers. This $15,000 per year scholarship is for students commencing the Doctor of Medicine who are from medically underserved populations and can demonstrate a genuine passion for community medicine. Find out more about the scholarship here.
Current Deakin students
To access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook
- Award granted
- Doctor of Medicine
- Year
2026 course information
- Deakin code
- H911
- CRICOS code?Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students
- 096842G Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
- Level
- Higher Degree Coursework (Masters and Doctorates)
- Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition
The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9
Course structure
To complete the Doctor of Medicine, you must pass 32 credit points. This includes:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period
- 32 credit points of core units.
As a full-time student you will study four credit points per semester and usually undertake two semesters per year.
All students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
Note:
- Students must pass all units including all components of units in the course. Assessments will involve a range of written and performative tasks and are structured to progress across the units of the course
- Students in the Doctor of Medicine may also enrol in an optional Extracurricular Research Program
- The first 2 years of the Doctor of Medicine include face-to-face learning. Students learn in simulated clinical environments and dedicated medical sciences teaching spaces, along with small group learning sessions. Teaching activities will be conducted both online and face-to-face. Students will also be exposed to clinical experiences from early in the course, through placements with healthcare providers
- During years 3 and 4 students will undergo intensive clinical training within health services attached to one of our Deakin Medical School sites: Rural Communities, Ballarat – Grampians, Warrnambool – South West, Geelong – Barwon or Eastern Health. Students will conduct their learning in the clinical environment, guided by experienced staff associated with the clinical schools
Year 1 - Semester 1
Year 1 - Semester 2
Year 2 - Semester 1
Year 2 - Semester 2
Year 3 - Semester 1
Year 3 - Semester 2
Year 4 - Semester 1
Year 4 - Semester 2
^Corequisite unit: HME911
Intakes by location
The first two years will be undertaken at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus for General Entry Stream students, or either Ararat or Warrnambool for Rural Training Stream students. Years 3 & 4 for all students will be undertaken at one of our Deakin Medical School sites. For students in the Rural Training Stream, years 3 & 4 must be undertaken at a rural site.
- Start date: January
- Available at:
Waurn Ponds
Mandatory student checks
All students are required to undertake a Police Record Check and Working with Children Check at the commencement of their course. Students who fail to do so prior to the commencement of clinical placement will not be able to undertake clinical placement and this will impede progress in the course.
Students are also required to declare their immunisation status to satisfy the requirements of health organisations where they will be undertaking their clinical learning experience. A health organisation may refuse to accept a student for placement if the student’s immunisation status is not satisfactory to the health organisation.
The School will provide commencing students with specific information on their compliance requirements.
Workload
As a student in the Doctor of Medicine program, you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include lectures, small group learning activities, practical experiences, workshops, online interaction, and clinical placements. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
All four years of the Doctor of Medicine require a full-time study commitment, with a substantive load of required learning activities and study time. The School endeavours to provide timetables in advance of each semester to enable students to coordinate any work, caring, health or other requirements.
Participation requirements
There are extensive clinical placements throughout the course – see individual unit descriptions for full details. Years three and four require students to undertake placements most days of the week for the full year.
The School of Medicine encourages potential applicants who have a disability or ongoing health condition to reach out for a confidential and constructive discussion regarding the requirements of the course and the potential for reasonable accommodations. Please contact the School of Medicine
Students who accept a position in the Doctor of Medicine through the Rural Training Stream make a commitment to undertake the first two years of their course at either our Warrnambool Campus or the East Grampians Health Service in Ararat. Years three and four of their course will then be conducted through one of our Deakin Medical School Sites.
Entry requirements
Selection is based on holistic consideration of merit, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances.
There are three entry streams available for applicants: General Entry Stream, Rural Training Stream and the Indigenous Entry Stream. Please note that course transfer applications from other Medical Schools are not generally accepted due to restrictions on the numbers of places in the course.
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet the following criteria based on the type of applicant you are:
Domestic General Stream applicants:
Domestic general stream applicants apply through GEMSAS and are selected for Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) on the basis of the following factors:
- a final GPA (weighted) of 5.0 or greater in an approved bachelor, honours, graduate certificate, graduate diploma or masters by coursework*. The GPA is calculated on the most recent three full-time-equivalent years (FTE) of study
- performance in the GAMSAT^
A minimum score of 50 in each of the three sections of the Graduate Australian Medical Schools Admission Test (GAMSAT), and an overall score of 50 or greater
- applicable adjustments based on information provided in the GEMSAS application form. ##
Please note: As a minimum requirement, applicants must hold a completed bachelor degree (with a minimum weighted GPA of 5.0) or be in the final year of a bachelor degree (scheduled for completion by 23 December in the year of application) to be considered for selection.
General stream applicants are ranked for MMI offer based on: Equal weighting of GPA + GAMSAT score^ + applicable adjustments.
Applicants are selected for MMI based on their ranked order. Following the MMI#, a final aggregate score is calculated as follows:
- final aggregate = equal weighting of GPA + GAMSAT + applicable adjustments (50%) + MMI interview score# (50%)
Applicants are ranked according to their final aggregate score and course offers will be made to applicants based on ranked order and the number of places available. Please note: a minimum 50% of all course places (RTS + general stream) will be offered to students meeting rural background criteria.
In 2026, our student intake had an average GPA of 6.72 and an average GAMSAT of 65.9.
Domestic Rural Training Stream (RTS) applicants:
Rural Training Stream (RTS) applicants apply through GEMSAS and will be assigned one of the following rurality tiers, based on the documentation provided to GEMSAS as part of the rurality assessment:
- tier 1: Deakin’s rural footprint, as defined by evidence of rural background in the geographic area and available here ^^
- tier 2: evidence of rural background in MM2-7 in in Rural Victoria
- tier 3: evidence of rural background in MM2-7 in other areas of Rural Australia
RTS applicants are selected for MMI on the basis of the following factors listed below:
1. The number of interview places available2. Tier order (tier 1 > tier 2 > tier 3)3. Ranked order within each tier based on the aggregate score applicable to their assigned tier (see below)
Following the MMI, RTS offers are made on the basis of:
- the number of RTS places available
- tier order (tier 1 > tier 2 > tier 3)
- ranked order within each tier based on the aggregate score applicable to their assigned tier (50%) + MMI score (50%)
RTS Notes:
- acceptance into the RTS is a commitment to undertake training in a rural location for all four years of the course. Students cannot undertake their training at the Geelong Waurn Ponds campus in Years 1 and 2 or the Geelong – Barwon or Eastern Health Deakin Medical School sites in Years 3 and 4. A student declaration confirming this commitment is required to confirm enrolment.
- transfers from the RTS to the general stream are not possible and exit from the RTS would be a forfeit of the position within the course
- RTS applicants apply through Graduate Entry Medical School Admissions System (GEMSAS). Applicants who may be ineligible for the RTS stream, will be considered for entry via the General Stream. They must, however meet all admission requirements for the General stream including satisfactory completion of the GAMSAT and the recency of study requirement, (noting that the GAMSAT and recency of study is not a requirement for Tier 1 RTS applicants).
Requirements for Tier 1: Deakin’s rural footprint Tier 1 applicants must provide required rurality assessment documentation to GEMSAS that demonstrates 5 years continuous or 10 years cumulative residence in the geographic area defined as Deakin’s rural footprint^^. Selection of Tier 1 applicants for MMI will be based on ranking using an aggregate score comprising:
- academic performance in an approved bachelor, honours, graduate certificate, graduate diploma or masters by coursework. Minimum requirement if a final GPA (weighted) of 5.0 or greater. The GPA is calculated on the most recent three full-time-equivalent years (FTE) of study
- applicable adjustments to the GPA as based on information provided in the GEMSAS application form
- written application score. RTS applicants are required to submit a written application demonstrating rural community connection and commitment, and evidence of preparedness for tertiary study. Written applications will be assessed by rural community and academic members or clinical practitioners
Tier 1 applicants are ranked for MMI offer within their tier based on: GPA + applicable adjustments (50%) + written application score (50%) Applicants are selected for MMI based on their ranked order.
Following the MMI, a final Tier 1 aggregate score is calculated as follows: Final aggregate = GPA + applicable adjustments (25%) + RTS written application (25%) + MMI interview score3 (50%)
Applicants are ranked according to their final aggregate score and course offers will be made to applicants based on ranked order and the number of places available.
Requirements for Tier 2 (Rural background MM2-7 in Rural Victoria) and Tier 3 (rural background in MM2-7 in other areas of Rural Australia Tier 2 and 3 applicants must provide required rurality assessment documentation to GEMSAS that demonstrates 5 years continuous or 10 years cumulative residence in their chosen rurality tier. Selection for MMI will be based on ranking using an aggregate score comprising:
- academic performance in an approved bachelor, honours, graduate certificate, graduate diploma or masters by coursework*. Minimum requirement if a final GPA (weighted) of 5.0 or greater. The GPA is calculated on the most recent three full-time-equivalent years (FTE) of study
- applicable adjustments to the GPA based on information provided in the GEMSAS application form- Performance in the GAMSAT^. A minimum score of 50 in each of the three sections of the GAMSAT, and an overall score of 50 or greater
- written application score. RTS applicants are required to submit a written application demonstrating rural community connection and commitment, and evidence of preparedness for tertiary study. Written applications will be assessed by rural community and academic members or clinical practitioners
Tier 2 and 3 applicants are raked for MMI offer within their tier based on: (equal weighting of GPA + GAMSAT + applicable adjustments (50%)) + written application score (50%)
Following the MMI, a final tier 2 or 3 aggregate score is calculated as follows: Final aggregate = equal weighting of GPA + GAMSAT + applicable adjustments (25%) + RTS written application (25%) + MMI score# (50%).
Applicants are ranked according to their final aggregate score and course offers will be made to applicants based on ranked order and the number of places available.
Please note: As a minimum requirement, applicants must hold a completed bachelor degree (with a minimum weighted GPA of 5.0) or be in the final year of a bachelor degree (scheduled for completion by 23 December in the year of application) to be considered for selection.
For more information go to Deakin’s School of Medicine Rural Training Stream (RTS) webpage.
Indigenous Entry Stream applicants
Indigenous Entry Stream (IES) applicants apply directly to the School of Medicine through the IES and must demonstrate eligibility to apply as an Indigenous Australian. An aggregate score is then allocated and applicants are ranked according to:
- academic performance in an approved bachelor, Honours, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters by coursework*. A final GPA (weighted) of 5.0 or greater. The GPA is calculated on the most recent three full-time- equivalent years (FTE) of study
- information provided in the IES application form
- performance in an interview*~
Offers will be made to applicants based on rank order and the number of places available under the IES.
Please note: As a minimum requirement, applicants must hold a completed bachelor degree (with a minimum weighted GPA of 5.0) or be in the final year of a bachelor degree (scheduled for completion by 23 December in the year of application) to be considered for selection.
For more information go to Deakin’s Indigenous Entry Stream webpage.
Disclaimers:
*Degree must have been awarded within 10 years of the projected commencement date of the Doctor of Medicine.
Applicants whose degree was completed outside this 10 year period may be considered if they have completed the equivalent of one half year of approved tertiary study (0.5 FTE) at Australian Qualifications Framework level 8 or higher at an institution recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework (or equivalent overseas institution determined by Deakin) and completed by 31 July in the year of application. It must also be completed within the 10 years of commencement date of the course. Note – this requirement is not applicable for RTS Tier 1 students
^ GAMSAT or MCAT score must be obtained within four years preceding the year of application.
# A minimum overall score of 50% at MMI. Eligible applicants scoring less than 2 on any station will undergo review.
##There is no cap on the number of additional points that can be awarded to eligible applicants.
~Score based on performance at the interview in which applicants must achieve a minimum overall score of 50%
^^ The Deakin University rural footprint is all locations in the Western Victorian Primary Health Network area that are classified as MM3-MM6 (Large Rural Towns, Medium Rural Towns, Small Rural Towns, Remote Communities). It will also include MM2 (Regional Centres) locations surrounding and including Ballarat, given Ballarat is the location of one of the Deakin Medical School sites. All other MM1 and MM2 locations within the Western Victorian Primary Health Network area and the MM3 and MM4 location on the Bellarine Peninsula are excluded from the Deakin University rural footprint (Tier1).
To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:
- bachelor degree from a recognised English-speaking country
- IELTS overall score of 7.0 (with no band score less than 7.0) in each component of test
- other evidence of English language proficiency (learn more about other ways to satisfy the requirements)
Please note that deferrals are not permitted. Applicants accepting a medical place at Deakin University must carefully consider their personal circumstances to ensure they are able to successfully commence and undertake the course.
Guidelines for applicants and students with a disability:
Deakin University and the School of Medicine seeks to provide an inclusive and supportive environment for all students, including those with a disability. The School encourages potential applicants who have a disability or ongoing health condition to reach out via email for a confidential and constructive discussion regarding the requirements of the course and the potential for reasonable accommodations. The Medical Deans of Australia and New Zealand have provided guidelines for medical students and applicants with a disability.
Adjustment (bonus) information
Applicants may be eligible for the following adjustments (bonuses) which will count towards your aggregate score for interview consideration. For detailed information on the adjustments (bonuses) please refer to the Admissions Guide on the GEMSAS website.
Rural/Regional residency
Applicants who meet defined rural and regional residency criteria have additional points added to the combined grade point average (GPA) and Graduate Australian Medical School Admission Test (GAMSAT) score. To qualify for an adjustment for rural/regional residency, applicants must have lived for at least 10 years cumulatively or any 5 years consecutively after birth in a place classified by the Modified Monash (MM) category as level 2-7 or Geelong MM1. Residence in:
- MM2 or Geelong MM1: an adjustment of 4% of the combined GPA and GAMSAT score
- MM3-7: an adjustment of 8% of the combined GPA and GAMSAT score
Please note that applicants with a rural background are also eligible to apply for entry through the dedicated Rural Training Stream (RTS).
Further information on Rural Training Stream course structure and eligibility criteria.
Prior Clinical Experience
Applicants who have completed one year (12 months) of full-time clinical practice (minimum of 36 hours per week for one year consecutively or minimum of 1872 hours cumulatively) as an AHPRA registered health professional, or in speech pathology or dietetics, may have a 4% adjustment (bonus) added to the combined GPA and GAMSAT or GPA score.
Applicants with international clinical practice and registration that aligns with the professions listed on the AHPRA website including speech pathology and dietetics, may also be eligible to receive this adjustment (bonus).
Applicants who claim the Work Experience adjustment (below) are not eligible to apply for this adjustment.
Work Experience
Applicants who have worked full-time (minimum of 36 hours per week for 2 years consecutively or 3744 hours cumulatively over a 4 year period) may have a 2% adjustment (bonus) added to the combined GPA and GAMSAT or GPA score.
Applicants who claim the Prior Clinical Experience adjustment (above) are not eligible to apply for this adjustment (bonus).
Financial Disadvantage
Applicants who can demonstrate financial disadvantage which may have impacted on academic performance during their recent study may qualify for an adjustment. The following benefits are recognised as providing eligibility for the adjustment:
- Centrelink income support payments and allowances: ABSTUDY, AUSTUDY, Parenting Payment, Youth Allowance, Newstart Allowance Disability Support Pension, Carer Payment, JobSeeker, JobKeeper, Farm Household Allowance
- Department of Veteran’s Affairs income payments and Veteran’s Children Education Scheme (VCES)
- other Australian Federal or State Government income payments of similar amounts may be considered
- StudyLink benefits (exclusive of StudyLink loans) apply for applicants from New Zealand
Applicants who are able to demonstrate that they have been in receipt of an approved Centrelink/StudyLink benefit for at least 12 months during their recent study, may have a 2% adjustment (bonus) added to the combined GPA and GAMSAT or GPA scores.
Deakin Graduate
Applicants who at the time of application meet the following requirements may have a 4% adjustment added to their combined GPA and GAMSAT or GPA score:
- have completed and graduated with an undergraduate or postgraduate degree from Deakin University with a minimum of two thirds of their course requirements completed at Deakin University
- will be completing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree with Deakin University in the year of application and have completed a minimum of two thirds of their course requirement at Deakin University
Note: Recognition for Prior Learning granted for study at another institution may impact on the two years’ full-time equivalent (FTE) completion requirement.
Interview Process
Eligible applicants are invited to attend a Multi-Mini Interview (MMI) which consists of up to 6 five minute stations addressing a range of key areas, that may include:
- Communication Skills
- Commitment to Rural and Regional Practice
- Evidence-based Practice
- Self-directed learning
- Teamwork
- Motivation for a Career in Medicine
- A commitment to social justice
- Professionalism
- Effective Use of Resources
- Health promotion
Interviews are conducted in September. Further information will be provided on the selection update page.
Learn more about Deakin courses and how we compare to other universities when it comes to the quality of our teaching and learning.
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of prior learning will not be granted for this course.
Fees and scholarships
Fee information
Estimated tuition fee - (CSP) ?Enrolling in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) means the Australian Government pays part of your course fees directly to Deakin, and you pay a 'student contribution'.
$13,558 for 1 yr full-time - Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS)
Learn more about fees.
The available fee places for this course are detailed above. Not all courses at Deakin have Commonwealth supported places available.
The 'Estimated tuition fee' is provided as a guide only and represents the typical first-year tuition fees for students enrolled in this course. The cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the length of your course and any approved Recognition of prior learning you have.
One year full-time study load is typically represented by eight credit points of study. Each unit you enrol in has a credit point value. The 'Estimated tuition fee' is calculated by adding together eight credit points of a typical combination of units for your course.
You can find the credit point value of each unit under the Unit Description by searching for the unit in the handbook. Learn more about fees and available payment options.
If you are an international student it is important that you are aware the Australian Government caps Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for the Doctor of Medicine. This means if you are enrolled in this course past your first study period and transfer from an international student visa or other temporary visa to a permanent visa, you are unlikely to receive a CSP place. You would however be eligible for a domestic full fee-paying place. Additionally, any scholarship or bursary held as an international student will not be transferred if you move from an international student to a domestic student.
Scholarship options
A Deakin scholarship can open the door to new opportunities. Whether you have something unique to offer or simply need a bit of extra support to reach your goals, we’re here to help. Scholarships can assist with course fees, living costs and study materials – so you can focus on achieving your best. Explore the range of opportunities and find the right fit for you.
Search or browse through our scholarships
Damion Drapac Scholarship for Vocational Doctors
This $15,000 per year scholarship is for students commencing the Doctor of Medicine who are from medically underserved populations and can demonstrate a genuine passion for community medicine. If you are experiencing financial limitations due to personal barriers, then this scholarship is for you.
Apply now
Register to sit the Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions test (GAMSAT)
The Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) has been developed to assess applicants' capacity to undertake studies in an intellectually demanding course.
Apply through GEMSAS
All applications to the Doctor of Medicine must be made through the Graduate Entry Medical School Admission System (GEMSAS)
Changes due to COVID-19
COVID-19 has disrupted the studies of many students. As a result, the School of Medicine has made changes to the selection process for the Doctor of Medicine to avoid any advantages or disadvantages to applicants.
Pathways
Alternate exits
- Master of Health and Medical Sciences (H720)
Career outcomes
Doctor of Medicine graduates are highly sought-after for internship positions with healthcare providers in Australia and abroad. Deakin’s Doctor of Medicine program allows you to develop a deep understanding of the challenges and nuances of rural medicine, putting you in a strong position to address the shortfall of doctors in regional and rural areas.
In order to qualify as Registered Medical Practitioners with the Medical Board of Australia, our graduates are currently undertaking accredited internships at a number of prominent Victorian and interstate hospitals.
After successfully completing an intern year, graduates can apply for entry to specialty training programs that lead to a broad range of medical careers including in the specialty of General Practice or the emerging Rural Generalist program.
Professional recognition
The Doctor of Medicine is accredited with the Australian Medical Council. Graduates of the Doctor of Medicine are granted provisional registration as a Medical Practitioner in Australia and New Zealand, and are eligible to undertake paid work as an Intern to become eligible for full registration. Domestic graduates are guaranteed an Internship position in Victoria.
Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Diagnose and manage clinical conditions, and carry out practical procedures to provide safe patient care. |
| Communication | Select appropriate communication modes to share complex knowledge and concepts with patients, carers, colleagues and communities. |
| Digital literacy | Use digital technology responsibly to enhance medical practice. |
| Critical thinking | Critically appraise and apply knowledge to problem solve and make sound professional and patient care decisions. |
| Problem solving | Formulate healthcare solutions using research skills to evaluate, interpret and implement evidence-based practice. |
| Self-management | Demonstrate professional obligation and responsibility to patients, the profession and self as work ready doctors; and show a life-long commitment to reflective learning through practice, research and teaching. |
| Teamwork | Demonstrate collaborative practice within a health care team to provide safe, high quality medical care. |
| Global citizenship | Prioritise prevention and implement holistic approaches to enhance the health and well-being of individuals, communities and populations; advocate for public health and demonstrate a commitment to advancing the health and well-being of rural, remote, Indigenous and marginalised individuals and communities. |
*Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our University rankings page.
100% of Deakin medicine graduates find full-time employment. Source: Graduates Outcomes Survey 2021-2023, Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), based on full-time employment for domestic medicine postgraduates
