Master of Medicine (MMed)
Information valid for students commencing 2026
Duration
2 year part-time program
Commencing 2026
Semester 1 (16 Feb, 2026)
Semester 2 (20 Jul, 2026)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
16
Program code
5398
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Teaching Location
External
Attendance mode
External
Entry requirements
AQF level
AQF level 9
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 16 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 16 of the year of commencement.
Enquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Medicine
Email: med.enquiries@uq.edu.au
Phone: (07) 3346 4922
Duration
2 year part-time program
Commencing 2026
Semester 1 (16 Feb, 2026)
Semester 2 (20 Jul, 2026)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
16
Program code
5398
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Teaching Location
External
Attendance mode
External
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in medicine, plus 2 years full-time equivalent post qualification clinical practice, and
- you must have access to and have obtained any necessary permission for the use of appropriate and sufficient clinical cases in order to complete the program.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.BE - A minimum overall grade of 5 plus a minimum grade of A in all macro skills.CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.OET - A minimum score of 350 in each sub-skill view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 9
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 16 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 16 of the year of commencement.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004 Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
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What you can study
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Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Medicine.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Master of Medicine
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
See the Study at UQ website for admissions information
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 16 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 16 of the year of commencement.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in medicine, plus 2 years full-time equivalent post qualification clinical practice, and
- you must have access to and have obtained any necessary permission for the use of appropriate and sufficient clinical cases in order to complete the program.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
Additional application requirements
This program is only offered in external mode. International students must study from their home country and will not be eligible for an Australian student visa. By accepting this offer, applicants are confirming that they have access and any necessary permissions for the use of appropriate and sufficient clinical cases in order to facilitate the completion of the program.
Visa requirements
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
English proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.BE - A minimum overall grade of 5 plus a minimum grade of A in all macro skills.CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.OET - A minimum score of 350 in each sub-skill View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 16 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 16 of the year of commencement.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Program rules for the Master of Medicine
To complete the Master of Medicine
To graduate with a Master of Medicine a student must have successfully completed all requirements of the program as certified by the Executive Dean. This includes courses to be taken to complete the program and any other specific conditions of the program including admission, enrolment and progression requirements.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
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