Doctor of Medicine

Griffith University's Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Brisbane is a four-year graduate-entry degree designed for those who already hold a bachelor's degree and are looking to become medical practitioners in Australia. Students progress through a mix of classroom-based science and clinical placements in hospitals and community settings across Queensland. The course structure covers core medical sciences, clinical practice, patient-centred care, and public health, including rural and Indigenous health, often taught across a series of units of study that build from foundational knowledge to advanced clinical skills.

Throughout the program, students undertake supervised placements in hospitals, general practices, and community health services, working directly with patients and multi-disciplinary healthcare teams. The curriculum is developed in consultation with the Australian medical profession and places a strong emphasis on professionalism, ethical practice, and communication, all within the framework of Australia's health system. Clinical skills are gradually developed through simulated practice and real patient contact, with exposure to a variety of specialties and healthcare environments.

Students complete the degree with a capstone clinical placement (often termed an intern-ready preparatory term), which helps bridge the transition into the medical workforce. Across the four years, students accrue credit points through successful completion of required units in science, clinical medicine, and research or scholarly projects. The course suits graduates from any discipline who meet entry requirements and have strong interpersonal skills, resilience, and a commitment to ethical patient care.

International students studying medicine in Australia benefit from direct links to the health sector and can work up to 48 hours per fortnight with a Student visa. After graduation, eligibility for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream may provide a pathway to further supervised practice in Australia. Please confirm all program details, including accreditation and clinical placement arrangements, on Griffith University's official page.

• Medical officer or junior doctor in Australian public or private hospitals
• General practice registrar in clinics across urban, rural, and remote Australia
• Specialist training programs (after internship and meeting relevant professional requirements)
• Medical researcher or academic with university or medical research institutes
• Roles in community health, health education, and health policy in Australian government or non-profit sectors