Doctor of Medicine (MD-Ochsner)
Information valid for students commencing 2022
The Doctor of Medicine is no longer available.
Enrolment in this program is not available to Domestic students.
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2022
Semester 1 (31 Jan, 2022)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
64
Program code
5719
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston, St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
This program is only available to USA citizens/permanent residents. Applicants must apply via UQ Ochsner Enrollments. A GPA of 5 in a key degree is required and this degree must have been completed within 10 years preceding the proposed commencement date. A min score in the MCAT of 504 is required. This is a very competitive program and the final cut-off MCAT score may be higher than 504. The MCAT must be gained in the 3 years prior to commencement. English language proficiency (ELP):This program requires a higher level of ELP than the UQ minimum. For IELTS, an overall band score of 7 AND a minimum score of 7 in each sub-band of writing, reading, speaking and listening is required. Click for alternative evidence of English language proficiency. Interview: Eligible applicants will be invited to participate in an MMI in New Orleans or via videoconferencing . Invitations to interview are based on applicants having satisfied the entry requirements and places available. Intake: UQ admits approximately 90 students per year for this program. Read more about our COVID-19 contingency plans here
CRICOS Code: 0101740
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listening 59, reading 59, writing 64/6.Pearson Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.BE and OET are not accepted. view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 9
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the MDOCHSNER.
Closing Date
Applications should normally be lodged between April and June in the year preceding enrolment
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004 within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Doctor of Medicine?
The UQ Ochsner MD program is a postgraduate medical program offered in partnership with Ochsner Health System.
Students may also enhance learning with research higher degree and medical leadership opportunities.
Note: Applicants should review the recommended entry pathways. For information on applying, visit Ochsner Admissions
Inherent Requirements: This program has inherent requirements that must be met prior to undertaking placements.
What you can study
Phase 1 and 2 (years 1 and 2) is completed in Brisbane and combine biomedical sciences, public health, medical ethics and clinical skills training in a case-based learning context, focused around a series of patient-centered cases. Early patient contact, clinical reasoning and research training are embedded to develop advanced clinical skills and medical knowledge required for evidence-based clinical practice.
In Phase 2 (years 3 and 4) clinical placements are organised around ten core medical disciplines, predominantly delivered in New Orleans.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Doctor of Medicine.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Placement courses
Clinical Placements are an integral component of the MD program. Students complete an 8 week Observership at the end of Year 1. In Phase 2 (years 3 and 4) they undertake ten core clinical placements in varied disciplines, as well as a final year elective. These core clinical placements introduce students to and define the scope of each medical discipline, as well as providing a foundation on which to progress to postgraduate training.
Ochsner students undertake the majority of their clinical placements at the Ochsner Clinical School in Louisiana but must complete at least one Year 4 placement in Australia.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
See the Study at UQ website for admissions information
How to apply
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
This program is only available to USA citizens/permanent residents. Applicants must apply via UQ Ochsner Enrollments. A GPA of 5 in a key degree is required and this degree must have been completed within 10 years preceding the proposed commencement date. A min score in the MCAT of 504 is required. This is a very competitive program and the final cut-off MCAT score may be higher than 504. The MCAT must be gained in the 3 years prior to commencement. English language proficiency (ELP):This program requires a higher level of ELP than the UQ minimum. For IELTS, an overall band score of 7 AND a minimum score of 7 in each sub-band of writing, reading, speaking and listening is required. Click for alternative evidence of English language proficiency. Interview: Eligible applicants will be invited to participate in an MMI in New Orleans or via videoconferencing . Invitations to interview are based on applicants having satisfied the entry requirements and places available. Intake: UQ admits approximately 90 students per year for this program. Read more about our COVID-19 contingency plans here
Additional application requirements
<Direct Entry for Graduates: This program is only available to USA citizens/permanent residents. Applicants must apply via UQ Ochsner Enrollments so you should ignore any advice to the contrary. The key degree must have been completed within the ten year period preceding the proposed commencement date. A minimum score in the MCAT of 504 is required. Please note that a score of 504 is not a guarantee that you will receive an offer. This is a very competitive program and the final cut-off MCAT scores may be higher than 504. The MCAT must be gained in the three years preceding the year of commencement. Eligible applicants will be invited to participate in a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI). Invitations to interview are based on applicants having satisfied the entry requirements and places available.
English language proficiency:This program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum. For IELTS, an overall band score of 7 AND a minimum score of 7 in each sub-band of writing, reading, speaking and listening is required. Click for alternative evidence of English language proficiency.
Interview: Prospective students will be required to attend an interview in New Orleans or via Zoom videoconferencing.
Intake: UQ admits approximately 90 students per year for this program.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 0101740
English proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listening 59, reading 59, writing 64/6.Pearson Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.BE and OET are not accepted. View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the MDOCHSNER.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
Applications should normally be lodged between April and June in the year preceding enrolment
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
- First Aid Certificate (including CPR) (approximately $130 renewed every 3 years)
What you can do with a Doctor of Medicine
Careers
Medical practitioners may work in private practice; public health; academia/teaching; research; aid organisations; the defence forces; and/or a combination of these areas. Some of the specialties/fields available to graduates are:
- Academic medicine
- Accident and emergency
- Anaesthesia
- Dermatology
- General practice
- Intensive care
- Medical administration
- Medicine (general medicine, cardiology, etc)
- Obstetrics and gynaecology
- Occupational medicine
- Ophthalmology
- Paediatrics
- Pathology/histopathology/microbiology/haematology
- Psychiatry
- Public health medicine
- Radiology
- Rehabilitation medicine
- Sexual health
- Sports medicine
- Surgery (general surgery, neurosurgery, etc)
To find out more about where a career in Medicine can take you, view our Careers in Health guide.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Medical Board of Queensland
Accrediting body
This program has been accredited by:
- Medical Board Of Australia
Program rules for the Doctor of Medicine
To complete the Doctor of Medicine
To graduate with a Doctor of Medicine a student must have successfully completed all requirements of the program as certified by the Executive Dean. This includes courses to be taken to complete the program and any other specific conditions of the program including admission, enrolment and progression requirements.
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.
