Doctor of Medicine (WA)

Year One

• Foundations of a Medical Vocation

Year Two

• Foundations of Clinical Practice

Year Three

• Clinical Apprenticeships/ Clinical Apprenticeships in a Rural Setting
• Systematic Research Inquiry

Year Four

• Preparing for Internship

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

As a guide, interview offers for the Doctor of Medicine at Notre Dame Fremantle in 2025 intake had an average GPA and GAMSAT as shown in the table below.

Please note that interview places also take into account other factors, including Casper and bonus points. Place offers additionally take into account interview scores. Average GPA and GAMSAT scores do not include applicants who were considered on additional criteria including, but not limited to, rurality, and facilitated interview pathway eligibility.

Kimberley Centre for Remote Medical Training (KCRMT)

The KCRMT commenced in 2025 as a new end-to-end (4 year) medical program for up to 20 students. It is designed to increase access to the MD for students from rural communities and build a future medical workforce, particularly for the Broome / Kimberley, and Pilbara regions, and provide students with the opportunity to complete all their medical training in regional WA. This Rural Training Scheme is only available via the Fremantle Campus. Further information on the Kimberley Centre for Remote Medical Training can also be found on the Notre Dame website.

Upon successful completion of the Doctor of Medicine graduates will be able to:

1. Provide quality patient-centred care through the application of safe clinical skills and judgment in the context of evidence-based practice
2. Apply integrated medical and scientific knowledge to individual patients, populations, and health systems
3. Communicate with patients, their families, and their advocates with compassion, respect, and empathy
4. Advocate for the health of Aboriginal Peoples* and exercise leadership to reduce inequalities and disparities in health and healthcare delivery in rural, remote, and other under-served populations
5. Consider, apply, and evaluate strategies which address and reduce the impact of global health issues on the Australian population
6. Work professionally and collaboratively as a member of an interprofessional healthcare team
7. Use initiative and self-regulation strategies to address knowledge and skill limitations and commit to lifelong learning, reflective practice and the management of personal health and wellbeing
8. Systematically retrieve, critically appraise, evaluate, and synthesise information in health related literature and clinical systems to inform practice
9. Engage in research and scholarly inquiry to advance health, health care and health systems
10. Appreciate the intrinsic dignity of each human, and exhibit ethical, legal, and professional behaviour in all their actions
11. Evaluate the Australian healthcare system in the broader context of governance, and local, national, and international societal values
12. Demonstrate leadership in accepting responsibility for health promotion and education of health professionals and the community
13. Integrate prevention, early detection, health maintenance and chronic disease management principles into clinical practice
14. Apply a high-level knowledge of therapeutic interventions and treatments to ensure safe and quality patient care; and
15. Communicate effectively with their profession, their peers, and the wider community.

For information regarding alternative entry and facilitated interview pathways, please visit Pathways to Medicine.

Casper Testing Dates 
UNDA MD domestic applicants for the 2025-2026 admissions cycle:

Please see the GEMSAS website for further details on admission requirements for the Doctor of Medicine.

Clinical Placements and rural work experiences are included in this program.

Students are required to complete:

• MEDI6100 Foundations of a Medical Vocation
• MEDI6200 Foundations of a Clinical Practice
• MEDI6300 Clinical Apprenticeships
• MEDI6400 Preparing for Internship

A Doctor of Medicine degree can lead to many career opportunities depending on your area of specialisation or interest. Careers include Medical practitioners, cardiologists, physiologists, obstetricians, gastroenterologists, neurologists, and oncologists.

As with all our degrees, the Doctor of Medicine places a strong emphasis on practical training and experiential learning. Throughout the four years of your study you will undertake clinical placements in a variety of settings including aged care facilities, public and private hospitals and general practice.

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) is accredited by the Australian Medical Council as meeting national standards of medical education, permitting graduates to receive provisional registration and become a junior doctor (also known as a doctor-in-training) and enter the medical workforce.

This Program has the following loan scheme(s) available for eligible students:

Year One

• Foundations of a Medical Vocation

Year Two

• Foundations of Clinical Practice

Year Three

• Clinical Apprenticeships/ Clinical Apprenticeships in a Rural Setting
• Systematic Research Inquiry

Year Four

• Preparing for Internship

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

International Applicants will be selected for admission based on the following criteria:

• A Bachelor’s degree that has been recognised as equivalent to an Australian Bachelor’s degree, AQF Level 7 and which has been taught and assessed in English within the last 10 years, or to be in the final year of an eligible Bachelor’s degree.
• An overall weighted Grade Point Average of 5.2 or higher on a 7 point scale, calculated from the applicant’s most recent three years of undergraduate study.
• Unweighted GAMSAT Score of at least 50 (in all sections and overall) or overall MCAT score of at least 500.
• This year the School of Medicine is using a live online panel interview for all international candidates. This is to help all of us to get to know each other. All candidates will be asked the same interview questions by the panel and there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions at the end.

At Notre Dame, we welcome international students to our community and our various campuses across Australia.

For general information about becoming an international student at Notre Dame, please visit International students.
To apply, and for details of required documentation, please see How To Apply: International students.
If you have any questions, contact the International Students Office.

How to apply

International applicants for the Doctor of Medicine are required to submit the following*:

• Completed international application form
• Certified copies of academic transcripts
• Certified proof of English language proficiency
• Certified copies of GAMSAT or MCAT results
• Additional documents as outlined in the international application form

*International applicants should apply directly to the University, not through GEMSAS

Applications must be submitted online at www.notredame.edu.au/forms/apply

Contact us

To find out more, visit www.notredame.edu.au or contact the International Office on international@nd.edu.au

Upon successful completion of the Doctor of Medicine graduates will be able to:

1. Provide quality patient-centred care through the application of safe clinical skills and judgment in the context of evidence-based practice
2. Apply integrated medical and scientific knowledge to individual patients, populations, and health systems
3. Communicate with patients, their families, and their advocates with compassion, respect, and empathy
4. Advocate for the health of Aboriginal Peoples* and exercise leadership to reduce inequalities and disparities in health and healthcare delivery in rural, remote, and other under-served populations
5. Consider, apply, and evaluate strategies which address and reduce the impact of global health issues on the Australian population
6. Work professionally and collaboratively as a member of an interprofessional healthcare team
7. Use initiative and self-regulation strategies to address knowledge and skill limitations and commit to lifelong learning, reflective practice and the management of personal health and wellbeing
8. Systematically retrieve, critically appraise, evaluate, and synthesise information in health related literature and clinical systems to inform practice
9. Engage in research and scholarly inquiry to advance health, health care and health systems
10. Appreciate the intrinsic dignity of each human, and exhibit ethical, legal, and professional behaviour in all their actions
11. Evaluate the Australian healthcare system in the broader context of governance, and local, national, and international societal values
12. Demonstrate leadership in accepting responsibility for health promotion and education of health professionals and the community
13. Integrate prevention, early detection, health maintenance and chronic disease management principles into clinical practice
14. Apply a high-level knowledge of therapeutic interventions and treatments to ensure safe and quality patient care; and
15. Communicate effectively with their profession, their peers, and the wider community.

Clinical Placements and rural work experiences are included in this program. Students are to complete all clinical placements including after-hours work and attend all rural experiences.

Your third and fourth years are clinically-based and present the opportunity to explore the different disciplines of medicine. You will complete discipline-based rotations in a clinical setting.

• Year 3 rotations include: Paediatrics,  Obstetrics & Gynaecology, General Practice, Surgery, and Medicine.
• Year 4 rotations include: General Practice, Surgery, Medicine, ICU -  Intensive Care, ED - Emergency, and Psychiatry.

Students are required to complete:

• MEDI6100 Foundations of a Medical Vocation
• MEDI6200 Foundations of a Clinical Practice
• MEDI6300 Clinical Apprenticeships
• MEDI6400 Preparing for Internship

A Doctor of Medicine degree can lead to many career opportunities depending on your area of specialisation or interest. Careers include General practice, Surgery, Physician, Public health, Medical Education, Medical research, Government departments, Not-for-profit organisations.

As with all our degrees, the Doctor of Medicine places a strong emphasis on practical training and experiential learning. Throughout the four years of your study you will undertake clinical placements in a variety of settings, including aged care facilities, public and private hospitals and general practice.

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) is accredited by the Australian Medical Council as meeting national standards of medical education, permitting graduates to receive provisional registration and become a junior doctor (also known as a doctor-in-training) and enter the medical workforce.

Indicative Fee: $81,000

The figure quoted is the indicative annual fee for 2025 for international students. The exact fee for an individual student will depend on the mix of courses studied. All costs and fees are provided in Australian Dollars (AUD$).

All international enquiries should contact the International Students Office on international@nd.edu.au.

This Program has the following loan scheme(s) available for eligible students: