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Tuition AUD 15,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree MPhil
Duration 24 months
Delivery Hybrid
Location Wollongong, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Medicine at University of Wollongong is a MPhil programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Medicine programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Hybrid
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: AUD 15,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  6. Location: Wollongong, Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Medicine programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Special Topics in Medical Research Literature
  2. Medical Research Methodology
  3. Ethics in Medical Research

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Honours degree with 2nd class Division 2 or higher, coursework Masters with WAM 60+ or GPA of 2.8 out of 4.

Candidates with a Coursework Masters degree or a 4-year Bachelor Honours degree in the same discipline may be granted up to 24 credit points of advanced standing for the coursework component of the Master of Philosophy.\xc2\xa0

Special Admission Requirements


All applicants for research degrees must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should:
  • commence with a statement detailing any previous research or project experience you have undertaken, including if possible a copy of the abstract of such work;
  • contain, in no more than one additional page, a clearly focussed research proposal for the study you would wish to undertake throughout your registration in the course; and
  • conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course.


Students are advised to make contact with a potential supervisor to discuss their project prior to applying for admission.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 15,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: AUD 15,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Wollongong directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Wollongong

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University of Wollongong

Wollongong, Australia

University of Wollongong is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...

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  • Start Date 2018-02-26
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months