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University of Melbourne - Melbourne Medical School
Melbourne, Australia
"The University of Melbourne's medical school, teaching the graduate-entry MD"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#22 (QS)
PSW VISA
2-3 years (subclass 485)
About University of Melbourne - Melbourne Medical School
Melbourne Medical School is part of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences at the University of Melbourne and was founded in 1862. Its main degree is the four-year graduate-entry Doctor of Medicine (MD), taught at the Parkville campus with clinical training in Melbourne hospitals. The University of Melbourne was founded in 1853 and is ranked #=22 in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
Rankings & Recognition
#22
The University of Melbourne is ranked #=22 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (#19 in QS 2026).
Accreditations & Memberships
Group of Eight (Go8)
Universitas 21
APRU
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of Melbourne - Melbourne Medical School's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
99.7#
Employer Reputation
97.4#
Faculty / Student
20.5#
Citations / Faculty
94.8#
Intl. Faculty
96.7#
Intl. Students
100.0#
Intl. Research Network
96.9#
Employment Outcomes
98.3#
Sustainability
98.2#
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Key Facts
1862
School Founded
1853
University Founded
#=22
QS 2027 (Univ.)
4 years full time
MD Duration
AUD 122,976
MD Fee 2026 (Year 1)
Popular Programs
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Biomedicine
Clinical Sciences
Surgery
Paediatrics
Psychiatry
Application Details
Application Route
Direct to University of Melbourne
MD Intake
January
MD English (IELTS)
7.0 (W 7.0, others 6.5)
Campus
Parkville, Melbourne
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
IELTS - Doctor of Medicine
|
7.0 (W 7.0, no band below 6.5) |
|
IELTS - UniMelb Level 1
|
6.5 (no band below 6.0) |
|
TOEFL iBT - Level 1
|
81 (W/S 19, R/L 16) |
|
PTE Academic - Level 1
|
64 (each part 60) |
|
Cambridge C1 - Level 1
|
169 overall |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
82%
I-20 Processing
Student visa (subclass 500)
Post-Study Work
2-3 years (subclass 485)
Green Card Pathway
Skilled migration (points test)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
N/A
Career Outcomes
2-3 years (subclass 485)
Post-Study Work
24
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
UniMelb Staff — Nearly 10,000 (all staff)
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Teaching is at the University of Melbourne's Parkville campus, next to Melbourne's hospital precinct, with clinical placements in partner hospitals.
Campus Details
Parkville
campus + clinical placements
Campus Forecast
Parkville
Melbourne hospital precinct
Clinical placements
Temperate oceanic climate
Student Life & Housing
Housing
University residential colleges and Carlton / Parkville rentals
Dining
Union House food outlets and Lygon Street cafes
Health & Wellness
OSHC health cover required; on-campus health and counselling
Activities & Clubs
UMSU clubs
MUMUS medical society
Melbourne Uni Sport
Diversity & Demographics
UniMelb Students
50,000+
International Students
40% (approx. 20,000)
Cost Deep-Dive
MD Year 1 (2026)
AUD 122,976
Living Cost (Govt minimum)
AUD 29,710 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
The MD starts in January each year at Parkville. International applicants apply directly to the University of Melbourne; check the MD how-to-apply page for the next round dates.
Scholarships at University of Melbourne - Melbourne Medical School
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Graduate-entry only; take a bachelor degree such as Biomedicine first.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree, admissions test and interview; IELTS 7.0 (W 7.0).
English Proficiency
IELTS - Doctor of Medicine
7.0 (W 7.0, no band below 6.5)IELTS - UniMelb Level 1
6.5 (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT - Level 1
81 (W/S 19, R/L 16)PTE Academic - Level 1
64 (each part 60)Cambridge C1 - Level 1
Required Documents
Passport copy
Bachelor degree transcripts
GAMSAT or MCAT result
GPA calculation documents
English test result (IELTS)
Financial capacity evidence
OSHC health cover
Application Process
1
Check eligibility
Check the the University of Melbourne MD entry rules: degree, GPA and GAMSAT or MCAT.
2
Sit the test
Sit GAMSAT or MCAT within the accepted test window.
3
Apply direct
Apply directly to the University of Melbourne for international MD entry.
4
Interview
Shortlisted applicants are invited to an interview.
5
Offer & CoE
Accept the offer, pay the deposit and buy OSHC to receive your CoE.
6
Student visa
Apply for a Student visa (subclass 500) and arrive for the January start.
Campus & Location
Teaching is at the University of Melbourne's Parkville campus, next to Melbourne's hospital precinct, with clinical placements in partner hospitals.
Doctoral (MD)
1
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Doctoral (MD)
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Bachelor's
2
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Bachelor's
Bachelor of Biomedicine
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Bachelor's
Bachelor of Science
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