Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Information valid for students commencing 2011
Duration
Please contact the faculty regarding the duration of this program.
Commencing 2011
Please contact the faculty about commencing this program.
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
8
Program code
7504
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston
Delivery mode
External
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Awards from this University: MBBS for not less than 7 years; MMedSc or MPhil for not less than 3 years; PhD in a branch of medicine.
Additional application information
A student may hold qualifications from another tertiary institution, for not less than 7 years, which is considered equivalent to the MBBS & has carried out a substantial part of the work associated with the proposed candidature at or in connection with this University.
Fees for Australian students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Closing Date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
Ms Maxine Wienert
Email: m.wienert1@uq.edu.au
Phone: +61 7 3365 5137
Duration
Please contact the faculty regarding the duration of this program.
Commencing 2011
Please contact the faculty about commencing this program.
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
8
Program code
7504
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston
Delivery mode
External
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Awards from this University: MBBS for not less than 7 years; MMedSc or MPhil for not less than 3 years; PhD in a branch of medicine.
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 overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
view the English proficiency policy.Fees for International students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Closing Date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
How to applyWhy study the Doctor of Medicine?
As the highest academic award in medicine, the Doctor of Medicine (MD) is designed to give formal public recognition to scholars who have made substantial, original and outstanding contributions to medical science as evidenced by their published work.
The MD is a higher doctorate gained by the compilation of published work on a coherent theme and is judged by national and international peers. It must demonstrate the candidate's authoritative standing in the field and achievements in the advancement of knowledge.
What you can study
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Awards from this University: MBBS for not less than 7 years; MMedSc or MPhil for not less than 3 years; PhD in a branch of medicine.
Additional application information
A student may hold qualifications from another tertiary institution, for not less than 7 years, which is considered equivalent to the MBBS & has carried out a substantial part of the work associated with the proposed candidature at or in connection with this University.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Awards from this University: MBBS for not less than 7 years; MMedSc or MPhil for not less than 3 years; PhD in a branch of medicine.
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 overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
Fees for International students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
What you can do with a Doctor of Medicine
Careers
As the highest award in Medicine, the MD is designed to give formal public recognition to scholars who have made a substantial, original and distinguished contribution to the field of medical science. Eligibility for the award is assessed on the basis of published scholarly work that is judged by national and international peers to indicate the candidate's authoritative standing in the field and achievements in the advancement of knowledge.
Program requirements for the Doctor of Medicine
Eligibility for the award is assessed on the basis of published scholarly work that is judged by national and international peers to indicate the candidate's authoritative standing in the field of medical science and achievements in the advancement of knowledge. Refer to MD rules for further information.
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.
