Doctor of Medicine (Research) (DMed(Res))
Information valid for students commencing 2026
Duration
Please contact the Graduate School regarding the duration of this program.
Commencing 2026
Please contact the faculty about commencing this program.
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
8
Program code
7515
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston
Attendance mode
External
Entry requirements
Please refer to the entry requirements set out in PPL 4.70.04 Higher Doctorates - Procedures, Schedule 1.
AQF level
AQF level 10
Fees for Australian students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the University of Queensland Graduate School.
Closing Date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
UQ Graduate School
Email: graduateschool@uq.edu.au
Phone: (07) 3346 0503
Duration
Please contact the Graduate School regarding the duration of this program.
Commencing 2026
Please contact the faculty about commencing this program.
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
8
Program code
7515
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston
Attendance mode
External
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Please refer to the entry requirements set out in PPL 4.70.04 Higher Doctorates - Higher Doctorate Admission Requirements Schedule.
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
Minimum English language proficiency requirements apply, please refer to information on the Graduate School website and
view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 10
Fees for International students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the University of Queensland Graduate School.
Closing Date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
UQ Graduate School
Phone: +61 (07) 3346 0503
Why study the Doctor of Medicine (Research)?
The Doctor of Medicine (Research) 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.
As the highest academic award in medicine, the Doctor of Medicine (Research) 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 works.
What you can study
n/a
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Please refer to the entry requirements set out in PPL 4.70.04 Higher Doctorates - Procedures, Schedule 1.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the University of Queensland Graduate School.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Please refer to the entry requirements set out in PPL 4.70.04 Higher Doctorates - Higher Doctorate Admission Requirements Schedule.
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
Minimum English language proficiency requirements apply, please refer to information on the Graduate School website and
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the University of Queensland Graduate School.
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.
Program requirements for the Doctor of Medicine (Research)
To be eligible to apply to be admitted to a higher doctorate program an applicant must satisfy the minimum admission requirements set out in PPL 4.70.04 Higher Doctorates - Higher Doctorate Admission Requirements Schedule.
Program requirements are set out in PPL 4.70.04 Higher Doctorates (Policy and Procedures).
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.
