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. 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.
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*:
- 101,400 jobs for health professionals
- 21,000 jobs for medical practitioners
- 14,600 jobs for health diagnostic and promotional professionals
- 12,000 jobs for general practitioners (GPs) and resident medical officers.
Study at a top medical school
Deakin is ranked ‘well above world standard’ for a range of medical research^, such as medical and health sciences, paediatrics and reproductive medicine, clinical sciences and medical physiology.
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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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.
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.
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 list of sources.
*2023 Employment Projections - for the five years to 2028, Jobs and Skills Australia.
^Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) 2018
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