Credit transfer into program at the University of Newcastle.

A world-class medical program, delivered locally.

Launch your medical career in a world-class medical degree program. This program has been designed to ensure it is and remains relevant to a rapidly changing health care environment. You will graduate having learned the medical expertise and skills to help maintain and promote individual and community health in Australia and around the world.

Gain your qualification with support from medical education experts and medical and inter-professional health care practitioners. The five-year Bachelor of Medical Science degree and Doctor of Medicine – Joint Medical Program (MD-JMP) is offered by the University of Newcastle in partnership with the University of New England and Hunter New England Local Health District and Central Coast Local Health District.

Why study with us?

A world-class qualification in five years - with the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of medicine we are one of only a handful of universities that provide undergraduate entry to a medical degree program that leads to internship in five years.
Our medical graduates get jobs - 100% of our Medicine students find full-time employment within four months of graduating with us (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019).
Learn from research leaders - you will be taught by leading active clinicians and researchers when you study the Joint Medical Program. Which will keep you at the forefront of breaking research discoveries.
Access advanced educational technology throughout your degree - including simulated learning environments with life-like manikins suffering from real health problems.
Hands-on training - clinical placements start in your first year of studies, helping you hone your medical knowledge and skills in a real-world environment.