How Many Medical Schools Are in Australia? Complete List of MD Programs (State-by-State) 2025-26

As of 2025-26, the Australian Medical Council (AMC) currently lists 23 Australian medical education provider entries across Australia.

Some university ranking lists show 20–22 because joint programs are counted as one. For example, the University of Newcastle / University of New England operates as a single joint medical program.

Important for Indian Students:

Australia does NOT have DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) degrees like the USA. In Australia, all primary medical degrees are either Doctor of Medicine (MD — 4 years graduate entry) or Bachelor of Medical Studies / MBBS / BMedSc/MD (5–6 years undergraduate entry). Both lead to the exact same general registration and license to practice as a medical doctor with Ahpra.

Complete List of Medical Schools in Australia by State

1. NEW SOUTH WALES (NSW) — 8 Schools [Highest Number]

NSW has the highest number of medical schools grouped by state.

University	Current Degree	Duration	Entry Type
University of Sydney	MD	4 years	Graduate — GAMSAT
UNSW Sydney	BMed/MD	6 years	Undergraduate — UCAT
Western Sydney University	BClinSci/MD	5 years	Undergraduate — UCAT
University of Newcastle / UNE (Joint Program)	BMedSc/MD	5 years	Undergraduate — UCAT
University of Wollongong	MD	4 years	Graduate — GAMSAT
Macquarie University	MD	4 years	Graduate — GAMSAT
University of Notre Dame (Sydney)	MD	4 years	Graduate
Charles Sturt University	BClinSci/MD	5 years	Undergraduate

2. VICTORIA (VIC) — 3 Schools

University	Current Degree	Duration	Entry Type
University of Melbourne	MD	4 years	Graduate
Monash University	BMedSc/MD	5 years (UG) / 4 years (Grad)	Both (UG & Grad)
Deakin University	MD	4 years	Graduate

3. QUEENSLAND (QLD) — 4 Schools

University	Current Degree	Duration	Entry Type
University of Queensland	MD	4 years	Graduate
Griffith University	MD	4 years	Graduate
Bond University	BMedSt/MD	4.7 years	Undergraduate
James Cook University	MBBS	6 years	Undergraduate

4. SOUTH AUSTRALIA (SA) — 2 Schools

University	Current Degree	Duration	Entry Type
University of Adelaide	BMedSt/MD	6 years	Undergraduate — UCAT
Flinders University	MD	4 years	Graduate

5. WESTERN AUSTRALIA (WA) — 3 Schools

University	Current Degree	Duration	Entry Type
University of Western Australia (UWA)	MD	4 years	Graduate
Curtin University	MBBS	5 years	Undergraduate
University of Notre Dame (Fremantle)	MD	4 years	Graduate

6. TASMANIA, ACT & NORTHERN TERRITORY — 3 Schools

University	State / Territory	Current Degree	Duration
University of Tasmania	TAS	BMedScMD	5 years
Australian National University (ANU)	ACT	MChD	4 years
Charles Darwin University (Menzies)	NT	BClinSci/MD	5 years

Undergraduate vs Graduate Entry — Which Should You Choose?

Direct-Entry / Undergraduate (After 12th)

Tailored for high school leavers. Requires high Year 12 / ATAR equivalent + UCAT ANZ + IELTS 7.0.

Schools: Monash, UNSW, Adelaide, Bond, Curtin, James Cook, Tasmania, Charles Darwin, Charles Sturt, Western Sydney, Newcastle/UNE Joint Program.

Graduate-Entry (After Bachelor's Degree)

For graduates holding a recognized bachelor's degree. Requires competitive GPA + GAMSAT or MCAT. 4-year MD program.

Schools: Sydney, Melbourne, UQ, ANU, Deakin, Griffith, Wollongong, Macquarie, Flinders, Notre Dame, UWA.

Top 5 Best Medical Schools in Australia (THE Ranking 2026)

According to Times Higher Education Medicine Rankings 2026, the top five accredited schools are:

University of Melbourne
Monash University
University of Sydney
University of Queensland
UNSW Sydney

All medical schools must hold AMC accreditation before graduates can seek general registration with Ahpra, ensuring high medical teaching and clinical standards across all 23 schools.

Conclusion for Medupreneurs Students

If you are an Indian student planning an MBBS/MD in Australia:

After 12th: Apply for undergraduate 5–6 year programs (Requires UCAT ANZ + high 12th Board marks + IELTS 7.0).
After Bachelor's degree: Apply for graduate 4-year MD programs (Requires competitive GPA + GAMSAT/MCAT).

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