Primary medical qualification (physician entry)
Bachelor of Medical Studies and Doctor of Medicine (BMD)
Adelaide University School of Medicine · Adelaide, Australia
Qualification and identity
- Exact qualification
- Bachelor of Medical Studies and Doctor of Medicine Source: amc.org.au · verified October 13, 2026
- Qualification purpose
- Primary medical qualification (physician entry)
- Awarding institution
- Adelaide University
- Faculty / school
- Adelaide University School of Medicine
- Campus
- Adelaide
- Country
- Australia
- Entry route
- Combined / integrated route Source: adelaide.edu.au · verified October 14, 2026
- Progression to the medical stage
- The Doctor of Medicine admits only graduates of the Bachelor of Medical Studies from the University of Adelaide or Adelaide University. Source: adelaide.edu.au · verified October 14, 2026
Program structure
- Duration
- 3-year Bachelor of Medical Studies + 3-year Doctor of Medicine, full-time only Source: adelaide.edu.au · verified October 14, 2026
- Intake
- February Source: adelaide.edu.au · verified October 14, 2026
- Graduation requirements
- Not verified
Bachelor of Medical Studies · Years 1-3
Three-year full-time Bachelor of Medical Studies
Location: Adelaide City Campus
Source: adelaide.edu.au · verified October 14, 2026Doctor of Medicine · Years 4-6
Three-year full-time Doctor of Medicine, entered only from the Bachelor of Medical Studies
Source: adelaide.edu.au · verified October 14, 2026
Teaching language
Admissions
Domestic and general requirements
- Grade requirements · RequiredSecondary qualification equivalent to SACE with adjusted ATAR-equivalent selection rank of 90.00 or higherSource: adelaide.edu.au · verified October 14, 2026
- Entrance examination · RequiredSit the UCAT ANZSource: adelaide.edu.au · verified October 14, 2026
- Interview · RequiredInterview (if invited), selected on UCAT ANZ resultsSource: adelaide.edu.au · verified October 14, 2026
- University-credit requirement · OptionalHigher education pathway: one to two years of full-time bachelor studySource: adelaide.edu.au · verified October 14, 2026
International and non-EU applicants
- Language requirement · Required · International applicantsIELTS 7 overall and in each band (international students)Source: adelaide.edu.au · verified October 14, 2026
Examinations and language tests
- UCAT ANZ — RequiredSource: adelaide.edu.au · verified October 14, 2026
- IELTS — Required (International applicants) · minimum 7.0 overall, 7 in each bandSource: adelaide.edu.au · verified October 14, 2026
International admissions: International applicants accepted Source: adelaide.edu.au · verified October 14, 2026
Deadlines
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis | Year / stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indicative annual fee, Bachelor of Medical StudiesNot an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident | A$103,000 | per academic year | preclinicalSource: adelaide.edu.au · verified October 14, 2026 |
| Indicative annual fee, Doctor of MedicineNot an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident | A$103,000 | per academic year | clinicalSource: adelaide.edu.au · verified October 14, 2026 |
Living costs, travel, insurance and clinical-stage charges are separate from tuition. Comparing costs across countries.
Clinical training
Recognition and accreditation
National authorization or recognition
Permission from the national education or health authority to run the program or award the degree.
Not verified yet
Institutional accreditation
Accreditation of the university or institution as a whole.
Not verified yet
Medical-program accreditation
Accreditation of the medical degree program by a medical-education accreditor.
Australian Medical Council Active
until March 31, 2029
Source: amc.org.au · verified October 13, 2026
Directory listing
An entry in a directory such as WDOMS. A listing is not accreditation or endorsement.
No directory reference recorded
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ECFMG Sponsor Notes
No ECFMG Sponsor Note recorded. ECFMG does not accredit schools; a Sponsor Note describes ECFMG's own requirements for graduates of particular years. Check the WDOMS profile of the school for current wording. Sponsor Notes explained
Sources and verification
- https://adelaide.edu.au/study/degrees/bachelor-of-medical-studies/ · Government / ministry · verified October 14, 2026
- https://adelaide.edu.au/study/degrees/doctor-of-medicine/ · Government / ministry · verified October 14, 2026
- https://www.amc.org.au/accredited-organisations/medical-schools/accredited-medical-schools/ · Accrediting body · verified October 13, 2026