Study Medicine

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Why study Medicine at Flinders?

Creating leaders in health, medicine and care.

From treating patients in health clinics, providing preventative-self care, influencing healthcare policy or undertaking life-changing research, the opportunities for a career in health and medicine are limitless. At Flinders, we offer fully accredited Bachelor degrees, including Clinical Sciences/Doctor of Medicine, Medical Science, Laboratory Medicine, Paramedicine and Public Health.

When you study at Flinders, you'll study an innovative curriculum: our Medicine degrees are developed in collaboration with industry and emphasise evidence-based practice — meaning that you'll gain future-focused knowledge and skills to meet the needs of the workforce, informed by the latest health and medical research. You'll learn from leading medical experts: our teaching staff are internationally recognised academics and researchers with years of clinical expertise.

Get hands-on training in our state-of-the-art facilities, including our clinical skills and simulation unit, research and medical laboratories, and paramedicine suites. Plus, you'll build your confidence with placement opportunities in a range of local, regional and remote environments, including the co-located Flinders Medical Centre, Royal Darwin Hospital, aged care facilities, and community care.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level, Flinders have a range of postgraduate degrees in areas such as Clinical Education, Counselling (Behavioural Health), Public Health and Remote Health Practice that will advance your knowledge or help you step up into a professional, specialist or leadership role.

Prevent, treat, cure and care at Flinders University. Explore your study options at Bedford Park, Darwin, our rural and remote campuses, and online.

Courses available in Medicine & Health

New course Available online City Campus

Undergraduate

Honours

Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) 1 year

Postgraduate

Higher degree by research

Up to 80% off fees due to Government subsidies*

Explore a range of postgraduate Medicine courses with up to 80% off fees, from Counselling (Behavioural Health) to Clinical Education, to Clinical Epidemiology to Intensive Care Paramedicine.

^{*Government subsidies enable Flinders to offer domestic applicants a reduction of up to 80% off full course fees through Commonwealth Support Places. Not all courses. Offer subject to change.}

No. 1 in Australia
in Medicine for full-time employment.

(The Good Universities Guide 2024 (postgraduate)).

No. 1 in SA
in Medicine for learner engagement, learning resources, overall educational experience, student support and teaching quality.

(The Good Universities Guide 2024 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only)

No. 2 in Australia
in Medicine for student support.

(The Good Universities Guide 2024 (undergraduate))

Start your life-changing career in Medicine.

Watch a webinar to explore medicine at Flinders. Learn more about career pathways, study options, topics, placements opportunities and more.

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Flexibility to study your way.

Stand out from the crowd. Study a combined degree

Interested in more than one area?

Flinders has a variety of Medicine combined degree options that allow you to pursue multiple passions and broaden your career opportunities.

Bachelor of Medical Science / Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours)

Help people live longer, healthier lives. Combine Medical Science and Biomedical Engineering at Flinders for a comprehensive understanding of human health and cutting-edge healthcare advancement.

Benefit from integrated work placements, interdisciplinary learning, and world-class facilities to design medical engineering solutions. This dual approach opens doors to a competitive edge in the job market.

Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours)

Doctor of Medicine / Master of Public Health (MD-MPH)

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the vital role of public health in clinical care. Join Flinders’ MD-MPH program to combine your future skills in medical practice with public health initiatives, such as education, policy development, and research.

Take your medical career to the next level. Graduate with greater career prospects and a competitive edge in the job market.

Master of Public Health

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Interested in a career pursuing life-changing research as well as treating patients in a clinical setting? Kickstart your career as a clinician scientist by integrating a PhD in your Doctor of Medicine (MD).

The three-year (full-time) PhD component is intercalated within the MD program, providing a high standard of professional medical training alongside the opportunity to make a significant contribution to knowledge in your chosen field.

Doctor of Medicine

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Study online

Find your fearless at your own pace, from your own place. Apply for online study at Flinders.

Explore our range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses available online, including:

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Northern Territory Medical Program (NTMP)

Flinders’ four-year graduate entry Doctor of Medicine (MD) is offered entirely in the Northern Territory (NT) as a collaboration between Flinders, the NT Government Department of Health and the Australian Government Department of Health through the RHMT. The NTMP provides opportunities for Territory residents to study in the NT and prioritises residents, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants from inside and outside the NT.

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South Australia Rural Medical (SARM) Program

The SARM program has been designed for aspiring rural medical professionals, oﬀering all four years of the postgraduate Doctor of Medicine (MD) program in rural South Australia. The program prioritises residents of rural South Australia, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants and applicants from interstate with rural backgrounds.

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Indigenous Entry Stream (IES)

Flinders offers Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants a pathway to the Doctor of Medicine via the Indigenous Entry Stream (IES). Successful IES applicants undertake a two-part program: Preparation for Medicine Program (PMP) and Flinders University Extended Learning in Science (FUELS). The IES provides applicants with an opportunity to facilitate relevant knowledge and skills development to assist with successful transitioning to the medical program.

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Pathways to Medicine

Students studying at Flinders University can take advantage of some flexible pathways for entry to Medicine, including:

A direct pathway for school leavers

Via the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences, Doctor of Medicine. In this stream, students can choose either a health sciences or medical science focus in the clinical sciences degree, and then may continue through to the four year postgraduate medical program.

Alternative pathways to graduate medicine

Flinders has more opportunities for students to study graduate entry Medicine. Up to 70% of places are reserved for Flinders graduates.

Specifically, up to 30% of places are reserved for students completing the Bachelor of Medical Science, Bachelor of Paramedicine and the Bachelor of Public Health.

Indigenous student entry

Indigenous applicants may apply via the Indigenous Entry Stream (IES).

If you have an undergraduate degree but do not have a valid GAMSAT score, you can apply for entry into the IES. If you have a valid GAMSAT score you can apply for direct entry through the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Sub-Quota or for entry into the Indigenous Entry Stream.

Rural student entry

Applicants with a rural background may be eligible to apply for the Doctor of Medicine through the Rural sub-quota.

Learn about our pathways to Medicine

Become an expert. Be fearless, continue your professional development with Flinders postgraduate health courses.

Further your career in health by expanding your skills in the health field. Learn today for practice tomorrow. Fit your study around work commitments via our online delivery, full-time and part-time study options, as well as weekend intensives for some courses.

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Take your medical career to the next level with a combined Doctor of Medicine / Master of Public Health (MD-MPH)

This combined program is for students who wish to combine future medical practice with work that prevents disease and improves the health of communities through implementation of education programs, development of public health policies and conducting research.

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External Student Elective program

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Partnering with the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN), Flinders University offers an External Student Elective program for external medical students to undertake 6 week (max) placements in the diciplines of Medicine, Surgery, Psychiatry, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Rehabilitation.

Fast facts

Pathways to medicine available to undergraduates and graduates
Indigenous Entry Stream available
Curriculum adopted by other medical schools in Australia and around the world
Unique clinical education options in metro, rural and remote Australia, and elective options almost anywhere in the world

Study in metropolitan Adelaide or the NT
Hands-on clinical skills development from first week of the Doctor of Medicine
Embedded in health services across Australia, including co-location with Flinders Medical Centre at Bedford Park
Students engage directly with local communities, instilling the values of social accountability and responsibility

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Start your career in Paramedicine

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Start your career in Public Health

If you are passionate about having those uncomfortable and difficult conversations, or interested in global health challenges of today, there has never been a better time to study public health.

Study Public Health

Fast-track your medicine degree with direct entry for school leavers

While most medicine degrees around Australia are graduate entry only, you can step straight into Medicine at Flinders

School leavers can complete a medical degree in six years, developing hands-on experience from the first week. As leaders in educating future doctors and medical specialists, our curriculum has been adopted by other medical schools in Australia and around the world. Co-located with Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide, you have the opportunity to undertake authentic, patient-centred clinical experiences from early on in the degree. Choose to study in Darwin, or one of our many rural hubs.

Our commitment to Indigenous health

We recognise and value the contribution that Indigenous knowledge and Indigenous doctors make to the health of our country

Our Indigenous and non-Indigenous academic staff will lead you to a greater understanding of this heritage, and teach you how to work safely and confidently in a multicultural society. You’ll have the opportunity to undertake placements in Indigenous communities and you’ll help to improve the health of our First Nations people. We also have an Indigenous entry stream, which provides greater opportunities for Indigenous Australians to study medicine at Flinders.

Seek out placements around the world

Experience a variety of health settings.

Electives and placements can be undertaken almost anywhere in the world. You can put theory into practice in metropolitan Adelaide, rural South Australia, remote communities in the Northern Territory, or international locations such as China, India, Philippines, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Germany, Canada, the US and UK. Prepare yourself for global influence in a rapidly-changing health industry, as well as improving the wellbeing of individuals. With all the opportunities on offer, you will experience a diverse array of patients and environments.

We’re here to help you every step of the way.

If you would like to talk to one of our friendly advisers about applying to university or to discuss your study options and pathways, please contact us.

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Study Medicine

Why study Medicine at Flinders?

Creating leaders in health, medicine and care.

Courses available in Medicine & Health

Up to 80% off fees due to Government subsidies*

Start your life-changing career in Medicine.

Watch a webinar to explore medicine at Flinders. Learn more about career pathways, study options, topics, placements opportunities and more.

Become a leader in health, medicine and care. Discover pathways to Medicine.

Fascinated by how the body works? Start your career in Medical Science.

Be the first on the scene at the frontline of healthcare. Explore Paramedicine.

Flexibility to study your way.