Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (Joint Medical Program)

The Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (Joint Medical Program) is offered jointly by the University of Newcastle and University of New England in partnership with Hunter New England and Central Coast Local Health Districts. There is a common curriculum across both campuses.

The program provides students with the skills and knowledge to begin a career focused on helping restore, maintain, and promote individual and community health in Australia and around the world. Doctors act as key players on multidisciplinary health teams to diagnose and treat patients.

The program provides students with the skills and knowledge to begin a career focused on helping restore, maintain, and promote individual and community health in Australia and around the world. Doctors act as key players on multidisciplinary health teams to diagnose and treat patients.

You’ll gain a world-class qualification in five years and learn from leading clinicians and researchers who are actively involved in breaking research discoveries. Our advanced simulated learning environments and educational technologies will ensure you get the most out of your time on clinical placement. 

This degree has been developed in close consultation with doctors, other healthcare providers, health service representatives, graduates of the program and current students to ensure it is relevant and responsive to the rapidly changing health environment. The degree creates work-ready interns with a dedication to excellence in all aspects of patient care, and a commitment to self-directed, lifelong learning.

Applicants successful in gaining entry to this program will be offered a place at either university based on their stated enrolment location preferences listed on their JMP direct online university application. There is no guarantee that candidates will be allocated their preferred location.

Applicants who gain entry to the University of Newcastle will have the opportunity to
commence and study their program at the Central Coast Clinical School located at Gosford Hospital. Applicants will be able to express their interest in commencing at the Central Coast Clinical School location on the JMP direct University application.

Students enrolled in this program are required to undertake clinical placements at locations away from their university of enrolment. These placements may be outside the standard University semester dates. In third, fourth and fifth years, clinical placements are completed within the six JMP clinical schools. Students will have the opportunity to apply or may be required to spend up to one year at a rural clinical school(Armidale/Taree/Tamworth). All students are required to complete one year at a metropolitan clinical school (Hunter/Central Coast/Maitland).

This degree requires students to participate in clinical placements in NSW Health facilities. During placements, students will be subject to policies and procedures laid down by NSW Health. Students must also meet all NSW Health verification requirements before attending.

Students enrolling in this degree are required to obtain a WorkCover-approved Provide First Aid Certificate during semester one; those students enrolling at the University of New England are also required to obtain a Working with Children Check.

Prospective students will be required to perform all aspects of medical practices, such as physical examination and routine medical and surgical procedures, to meet program requirements. Students may be required to practice hands-on examinations and simulated treatments/procedures with other students in laboratory classes. For more information refer to Inherent Requirements.

Applicants who may be unsure of their ability to complete the program and work in the profession should contact the University prior to applying.