Why study in Australia?
Safe, welcoming and diverse, Australia is one of the most popular destinations for students around the world. Discover what it is like to live and study in Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Find a medicine degree
Our medicine courses will equip you with the advanced knowledge, accreditation and experience required to become a qualified medical professional. Be prepared for a range of careers, from general practice to pathology, paediatrics and surgery with the Doctor of Medicine – and broaden your perspective of clinical medicine to include public health, legal and ethical aspects. Graduate ready to deliver excellent, patient-centered care in both clinical and professional contexts.
Undergraduate
Undergraduate (your first degree)
A Deakin undergraduate course is the foundation of your future career, usually completed in two to four years. Duration varies based on degree type, enrolment pattern and any credit received from recognition of prior learning.
Postgraduate
Postgraduate (further study)
A postgraduate qualification can be undertaken by students who have already completed an undergraduate degree or possess significant, demonstrable work experience. Postgraduate courses include graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, masters and PhDs, as well as specialist programs for industry professionals.
Looking for a medicine degree that will prepare you for the workplace?
Gain the knowledge, practical skills and industry connections needed to launch your career in the health industry.
Cutting-edge facilities
Learn in our $53 million purpose-built facilities at our Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus. They include dedicated medicine, optometry and medical imaging training environments, which replicate those found in professional practice.
Clinical placements
Test your newfound skills on-site in hospitals, optometry clinics, medical imaging centres and research institutes. You will spend between 25% and 50% of your time out of the classroom participating in clinical placements.
Professional recognition
Across many of our courses, you will be eligible to gain professional recognition, enabling you to work in Australia, as well as New Zealand in some cases.
Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry
- Deakin optometry has been awarded accreditations by the Optometry Board of Australia, following assessment by the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand.
- You may be eligible to register as an optometrist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and to Medicare as a service provider.
Bachelor of Medical Imaging
- This course has been awarded accreditation, with statutory direction provided by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.
- This course is designed to meet the requirements of AHPRA.
Doctor of Medicine
- Our Doctor of Medicine is accredited with the Australian Medical Council.
- Graduates who successfully complete pre-registration training will qualify as Registered Medical Practitioners in Australia and New Zealand.
- International students can either undertake their internship as an Australian intern or travel to their country of interest and join a residency program.
Talk Health to Me: Optometry through Mougadam’s eyes
Mougadam’s passion to pursue optometry was influenced by his chemistry teacher and the desire to make a difference in people’s lives. Deakin's accelerated course offers a hands-on approach that ensures Mougie will graduate career-ready and qualified to work anywhere in Australia and New Zealand.
Take advantage of outstanding job growth
The healthcare and social assistance sector is one of Australia’s largest and fastest-growing fields. There is high projected growth across many roles, with general practitioners (GPs) and medical imaging professionals already exceeding Australian Government employment projections.
Over the next five years, there is strong projected growth in Australia across the following roles:*
- 105,300 jobs for health professionals
- 21,000 jobs for medical practitioners
- 16,000 jobs for health diagnostic and promotional professionals
- 12,300 jobs for general practitioners (GPs) and resident medical officers.
Deakin’s Doctor of Medicine
Want a medical degree that enables you to enhance community health and wellbeing? Apply to Deakin's Doctor of Medicine and set yourself up for a range of rewarding careers, from general practice to pathology, paediatrics to surgery.
You will learn in a select cohort of 150 students and small class sizes allows you to develop close relationships with staff, physicians and classmates.
Clinical placements
Build clinical experience through placements in hospitals, general practices, and community healthcare centres. Our Rural Community Clinical School gives postgraduate students the opportunity to spend a full year attached to a general practice, pairing you with a clinical mentor for parallel consulting.
Medical research shapes your learning
Be inspired by our cutting-edge medical and health sciences research which is ranked well above world standard.
Dedicated support
The School of Medicine provides a dedicated counsellor offering mental health support to medicine students. You can also join the Deakin Medical Students’ Association to support you on your student journey.
Live on campus
Dedicated, fully furnished housing for Doctor of Medicine students in the Waurn Ponds health precinct offers a tailored living and learning environment. Join regular study sessions, and exam and assignment debriefs to support your busy study schedule.
Top university in Victoria for medicine graduate employment
100% of Deakin postgraduate medicine students find full-time employment after graduation – and 99% are employed within four months.#
How to apply for Deakin’s Doctor of Medicine
Are you applying for Deakin's Doctor of Medicine as an international student? Find out how to submit your application. There are around 15 places per year reserved for international students.
The quality of teaching at Deakin focuses much more on individual teaching. You have time to talk to most of your professors or even the Dean of Medicine. I got sent to a rural hospital for the year and met some pretty amazing people who took me under their wing.
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Doctor of Medicine
World-class teaching
Our courses are designed to give you a first-hand understanding of the dynamic challenges that medical professionals face, now and into the future.
An inclusive environment
Deakin fosters a culture of inclusiveness, respect and social accountability, with a focus on rural and Indigenous health care. You will graduate with the knowledge and skills to address and understand health issues impacting marginalised communities.
A unique regional focus
There is currently a medical workforce shortage outside of capital cities throughout Australia. To help address this, all students complete part of their clinical practice in regional and rural settings, gaining unique skills while developing important networks.
#1 university for student support
Coming to Australia to study can be the adventure of a lifetime. From orientation and welcome sessions to academic support and social activities, we are here to support you every step of the way. The School of Medicine provides a dedicated counsellor offering mental health support to medicine students. You can also join the Deakin Medical Students’ Association to support you on your student journey.
Cost of studying in Australia
Make your dream of studying at university in Australia a reality. Learn how university fees work, how to calculate and pay your fees and discover international scholarship opportunities.
Live on campus
Dedicated, fully furnished housing for Doctor of Medicine students in the Waurn Ponds health precinct offers a tailored living and learning environment. Join regular study sessions, and exam and assignment debriefs to support your busy study schedule.
Want to explore more?
Doctor of Medicine at Deakin
Set yourself up for a range of careers, from general practice and geriatric medicine through to pathology, paediatrics and surgery.
Optometry at Deakin
Study Australia's first accelerated optometry course and graduate in just 3.5 years of full-time study.
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Footnotes
Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our University rankings page.
* 2024 Employment Projections - for the five years to 2029, Jobs and Skills Australia.
^ Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) 2018
# Graduates Outcomes Survey 2021-2023, Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT)
Get help or contact Deakin
Our friendly advisers are available to speak to you one-on-one about your study options, support services for international students and how we can help you study at Deakin in Australia.
Phone: +61 3 9918 9188