The University of Notre Dame Australia
Doctor of Medicine
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)As the only medical program offered by a Catholic university in Australia, the Doctor of Medicine aims to develop and train caring and ethical doctors imbued with the values of compassion, respect, and service. All students at Notre Dame undertake a Core Curriculum component of the study that involves an exploration of bioethics in the first year of the program.
The first and second years of your studies provide a solid foundation for your medical degree. You will have the opportunity to undertake problem-based learning tutorials conducted by medically-qualified tutors, clinical and communication skills sessions, workshops, clinical debriefing tutorials and site visits. In the second year, you will begin to work on a research-based or professionally-focused project on one of 10 themes: Clinical Science, Bioethics, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Rural Medicine or Medical Leadership and Health Policy.
Delivery mode
The University of Notre Dame Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 19 Mouat St, Fremantle
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Doctor of Medicine will prepare you for the following roles.
Anaesthetist
An Anaesthetist is a medical specialist who administers anaesthesia during surgeries and medical procedures, ensuring patients are safe and pain-fr...
General Practitioner
A General Practitioner provides medical advice and treats patients for a range of health conditions. You might work in a doctors surgery or health...
Medical Practitioner
Medical Practitioners are registered doctors who diagnose and treat diseases, infections, injuries, and mental health problems. They usually work i...
Obstetrician
Obstetricians are specialist medical doctors who care for expectant mothers and their babies during pregnancy, labour, and childbirth. They diagnos...
Surgeon
A Surgeon carries out surgical procedures on patients for a range of medical issues. You might specialise in a type of surgery such as emergency ca...
Career Medical Officer (CMO)
A Career Medical Officer (CMO) provides comprehensive medical care in hospitals or clinics, typically working in specialised or general medical uni...
Gastroenterologist
A Gastroenterologist is a specialist physician who diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the digestive system, including the stomach, intestine...
Neurologist
A Neurologist diagnoses and treats disorders of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. You might work in hospitals, priv...
Oncologist
Oncologists are specialised medical practitioners who diagnose and treat cancer patients, employing various therapeutic techniques such as chemothe...
Gynaecologist
Gynaecologists are highly trained medical doctors who specialise in the treatment of women and complications of the female reproductive system. The...
Psychiatrist
A Psychiatrist is a medical doctor that specialises in treating patients’ mental health issues. You might assess and examine patients and order fur...
Paediatrician
A Paediatrician is a medical doctor that specialises in treating children and babies. You might assess patients, order tests and diagnose illnesses...
Cardiologist
A Cardiologist is employed as a medical doctor treating patients with heart issues. You may work in a hospital or other large healthcare facility o...
Radiologist
A Radiologist diagnoses patient injuries or illnesses using medical imaging techniques. You might specialise in a particular type of imaging techni...
Medical Oncologist
Medical Oncologists are specialist physicians who diagnose and treat different types of cancer using chemotherapy, specialist drugs, and biotherapi...
Radiation Oncologist
Radiation Oncologists are highly trained doctors who treat different types of cancer using radiation therapies. They generally work as part of a sp...
Anatomist
An Anatomist studies the structure of living organisms to understand their functions and mechanisms. You might work in research institutions, medic...
Endocrinologist
Endocrinologists are medical specialists who diagnose and treat disorders that involve the human glands and hormones. They are primarily known for...
About The University of Notre Dame Australia
In today’s world, thinking critically and creatively are essential life skills.
Notre Dame degrees, based in the Catholic intellectual tradition of liberal education, equip students with an increased ability to think and reason, a vital advantage not only during study but far beyond to their professional and personal lives.
Students are encouraged to expand their minds. They learn to think creatively and critically, to see the world, its opportunities and their place in it more clearly. They learn to learn for life.
