Future-proof yourself against the evolving demands of the medical world

Medicine, the branch of health science concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of human diseases, is a rapidly advancing field of study and research. It is an area of fast-paced technological development with many opportunities for career progression when combined with specialisations. The field requires experts who can adapt to changes in areas such as preventative medicine and clinical practice.

UNE offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and specialisations in medicine designed to provide you with the knowledge you'll need to meet the future requirements of the evolving health sciences. Our extensive experience in training adults for ever-changing workplaces means that you will have hands-on training opportunities throughout your studies and gain a deep understanding of the biomedical, behavioural and social sciences, enabling you to keep pace with rapid advances in this discipline. You’ll learn from leading experts who are engaged in cutting-edge research and have the experience to help you secure your career in medicine.

Most of our students prefer online education, where they join a community of adults and use their life and work experiences to establish practical networks for the future. On-campus students have the opportunity to use campus accommodation, sporting and support services. Whether online or on-campus, you can choose to study full-time or part-time over three trimesters.

With UNE, you’ll graduate feeling prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in medicine, whether you choose to pursue a career as a GP or a hospital-based specialist, in town or in a remote area. By choosing UNE, you’ll be studying with an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning. Year after year, students award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.

Explore medicine courses and specialisations on offer at UNE. 

Courses by study level

Do you dream of a career where you’re helping to address the big issues facing humanity? Or perhaps you crave the excitement of being at the forefront of scientific discovery? Maybe you wish to instil your passion for the environment into future…

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

Be ready to adapt to the challenges of the rapidly changing world of science and technology with UNE's Bachelor of Biomedical Science. Our course is an ideal foundation if you are interested in health and medical research, or you are fascinated…

Duration
  • 3 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

The Joint Medical Program (JMP) is a two stage five year program comprising of a Bachelor of Medical Science (stage one) and Doctor of Medicine (stage two), offered jointly in partnership by the University of Newcastle and the University of New…

Duration
  • 5 years full-time
Start
  • JMP Semester 1
Mode
  • On Campus

The world of medicine is rapidly advancing. UNE's innovative Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours course is Australia's first and only accredited undergraduate pharmacy degree and can be studied online, with intensive schools, as well as on…

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online

Constant technological disruption and new discoveries in science influence every aspect of our lives, meaning that there has never been a better time than now to safeguard your future career with scientific knowledge and practical skills. With 20…

Duration
  • 3 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online

Studying the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws at UNE will equip you with an extensive portfolio of knowledge and skills to future proof your career. In this comprehensive program of study, you will develop contemporary skills in how to write…

Duration
  • 5 years full-time
  • Up to 12 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

In a rapidly changing world, there has never been a better time to expand your understanding of science and technology. UNE’s Bachelor of Scientific Studies is designed to provide you with broad scientific background to assist with future employment …

Duration
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

Are you interested in studying science and want to explore the topics that interest you? UNE’s Diploma in Science is ideal if you are new to university study and want to get started in science, or if you wish to develop a foundation of skills and…

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

Develop specialised subject knowledge in the rapidly changing world of health and medical science and undertake a research project in your area of interest with UNE’s Bachelor of Medical Science with Honours. Designed for students who have…

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
Mode
  • On Campus

Contribute to world class research by completing a Bachelor of Science with Honours at UNE. Position yourself with advanced scientific knowledge in an era of rapid change. Our honours course goes beyond the normal practical and field training and…

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

Adapt to an evolving workplace and open the door to new career opportunities with UNE's Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice. Whether you want to create more career choices, hone your specialist skills, or take a new…

Duration
  • 0.5 years full-time
  • 2 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online

In the rapidly changing world of science and technology, it has never been more important to refine and expand your expertise. UNE's Graduate Certificate in Science, flexibly delivered online or on campus, gives you the opportunity to complete…

Duration
  • 0.5 years full-time
  • Up to 2 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

Design a bespoke course and prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace with the UNE Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice. Whether you want to advance your career, hone your skills or embark on a new career direction, we'll work …

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online

Whether you want to upgrade your expertise or pivot to another scientific speciality, UNE's Graduate Diploma in Science allows you to hone your skills and future fit your career. Flexibly delivered, and with a wide range of majors in diverse…

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

With a wide range of majors in both the pure and applied sciences, UNE's Master of Scientific Studies provides you with specialised training in your chosen scientific discipline. Do you want to be able to respond to constant technological…

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • Up to 6 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online

A Doctor of Philosophy is the pinnacle of academic study. Using rigorous and systematic research, combined with critical analysis, you will add to society's understanding of complex issues at the cutting-edge of your discipline or profession.…

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • 8 years part-time
Start
  • Research Period 1
  • Research Period 2
Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online

High quality research and analysis allows us to better understand the complex issues we face in industry and society. With UNE's Master of Philosophy by research, your original findings and insights will add to the body of knowledge and inform…

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Research Period 1
  • Research Period 2
Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online
Master of Science

Understanding and discovery in science drives advancement, providing solutions to the world's health, environmental, agricultural and technological challenges. UNE's Master of Science allows you to study flexibly, to gain expertise and…

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Research Period 1
  • Research Period 2
Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online

If you are enrolled at another university, you can choose to study subjects at UNE that will count towards your course. Apply as a cross institutional student directly and complete one or several individual subjects (units) from the full scope of…

Duration
  • 1 trimester full-time
  • 1 trimester part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus
Non-Award

The world is full of possibilities, with so much to discover and learn. There are endless opportunities to enrich your knowledge to prepare for the future, but what if you don’t want to undertake a full degree? And how can you zero-in on the…

Duration
  • 1 trimester full-time
  • 1 trimester part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus
  • Bespoke Graduate Certificate: design your own  4 unit postgraduate course and have your work experience recognised in the process.
  • ‘Fundamental’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four  fundamental units from a traditional degree. If you are planning a new direction, or adding a new set of skills to your portfolio, you may want to start with this option. These units provide a foundation, or a ‘base camp’, to return to if you want to later progress to a full degree.
  • ‘Advanced’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four  advanced units from a full degree. This is a great strategy for staying current in your field, or advancing your knowledge.
  • ‘Critical Content’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four units any of the available units in a degree to create a  Critical Content Bespoke Course. This option lets you get the knowledge you need without the time and cost of a full degree.
  • ‘Mix and Match’ Bespoke Course: combine two, three or four units from different degrees and disciplines to design your  mix and match Bespoke Course. This option lets you diversify your knowledge.

2024 Health scholarships

Starting a UNE Health course in 2024? Get up to $12,000 toward your studies. For more information about the range of health scholarships and subsidies available, register your interest now.

What our students say

UNE medicine student Valerie Bockos stands and smiles in the entrance of a study lab

I decided to return to study because I had always wanted to be a doctor, but wasn’t sure if it would provide the work-life balance I wanted. This was the main reason for choosing UNE for this degree.

Valerie Bockos, Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine student

Find the right major or specialisation for your studies in Medicine

With demand for health professionals strong and rising, UNE’s medicine study offerings will help you to stay at the forefront of rapid changes to the health industry. Strengthen your position as a confident, capable practitioner in the medical field. Explore your medical study options now.

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Biochemistry
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Learn from UNE's highly regarded academics and develop the cutting-edge techniques and data analysis skills to secure your future in a pathology lab environment. Safeguard your career in the advancing world of biochemistry that is forecast to…

Learn from UNE's highly regarded academics and develop the cutting-edge techniques and data analysis skills to secure your future in a pathology lab environment. Safeguard your career in the advancing world of biochemistry that is forecast to see both technological and environmental changes.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Science with Honours Major Bachelor Honours
Master of Scientific Studies Major Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Science Major Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Science Major Postgraduate
Biomedical Research
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Benefit from UNE's expert biomedical academics and develop the skills to diagnose, analyse and treat diseases. Use emerging tech and research techniques and be future-fit for a career in the rapidly changing field of scientific research. Be…

Benefit from UNE's expert biomedical academics and develop the skills to diagnose, analyse and treat diseases. Use emerging tech and research techniques and be future-fit for a career in the rapidly changing field of scientific research. Be ready for changes in data usage and precision medicine.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Biomedical Science Minor Undergraduate
Biomedical Science
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
UNE's expert biomedical science educators will help you develop a deep understanding of the body and how it works then teach you how to analyse, diagnose and treat disease so you are future-fit for a career in the world of medical science.…

UNE's expert biomedical science educators will help you develop a deep understanding of the body and how it works then teach you how to analyse, diagnose and treat disease so you are future-fit for a career in the world of medical science. Secure your position in a changing global environment.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Biomedical Science Specialist Course Undergraduate
Master of Scientific Studies Major Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Science Major Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Science Major Postgraduate
Chemistry
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Benefit from UNE's established reputation in chemistry and develop the practical lab skills and the theoretical and analytical skills to have an impact in the rapidly changing world of chemistry; a field set to see advances in instrumentation,…

Benefit from UNE's established reputation in chemistry and develop the practical lab skills and the theoretical and analytical skills to have an impact in the rapidly changing world of chemistry; a field set to see advances in instrumentation, tech, sustainability and global collaboration.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Education (In-service Conversion) Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching) Teaching Area Undergraduate
Bachelor of Education (Secondary STEM) Teaching Area Undergraduate
Bachelor of GeoScience Minor Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science with Honours Major Bachelor Honours
Master of Scientific Studies Major Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Science Major Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Science Major Postgraduate
Environmental Health
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Gain the advanced knowledge you need to become an expert in environmental public health with UNE. Develop multi-disciplinary analytical and research skillsets in the One Health approach and meet demand for experts in public health ready to tackle…

Gain the advanced knowledge you need to become an expert in environmental public health with UNE. Develop multi-disciplinary analytical and research skillsets in the One Health approach and meet demand for experts in public health ready to tackle issues such as climate change and natural hazards.

Courses Type Level of Study
Master of Public Health (One Health) Minor Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Public Health (One Health) Minor Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Public Health (One Health) Specialist Course Postgraduate
Global Health
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Become an expert in the rapidly developing field of global public health with UNE. Using the interdisciplinary One Health approach, build the research, collaboration and communication skills needed to succeed as you prepare to face disease outbreaks …

Become an expert in the rapidly developing field of global public health with UNE. Using the interdisciplinary One Health approach, build the research, collaboration and communication skills needed to succeed as you prepare to face disease outbreaks and environmental hazards at a global level.

Courses Type Level of Study
Master of Public Health (One Health) Minor Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Public Health (One Health) Minor Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Public Health (One Health) Specialist Course Postgraduate
Medical Pathology
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Australia's ageing population requires more specialists in the fast-paced field of medical pathology. UNE's expertise will help you develop the knowledge of biology and physiology that you will need to explore growing areas such as…

Australia's ageing population requires more specialists in the fast-paced field of medical pathology. UNE's expertise will help you develop the knowledge of biology and physiology that you will need to explore growing areas such as bioinformatics, personalised medicine, and medical genetics.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Biomedical Science Minor Undergraduate
Medicinal Chemistry
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Drug development is becoming increasingly complex, raising demand for medicinal chemistry graduates. The experts at UNE will help you to develop the laboratory skills and chemical knowledge needed to discover and improve medications, and contribute…

Drug development is becoming increasingly complex, raising demand for medicinal chemistry graduates. The experts at UNE will help you to develop the laboratory skills and chemical knowledge needed to discover and improve medications, and contribute to growing fields such as personalised medicine.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Biomedical Science Minor Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws Major Undergraduate
Master of Scientific Studies Major Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Science Major Postgraduate
Neuroscience
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Growing recognition of the importance of mental health is driving demand for neuroscience specialists. Future-fit yourself with cutting-edge knowledge of brain imaging, diagnostic criteria and the brain-behaviour relationship. Learn from the…

Growing recognition of the importance of mental health is driving demand for neuroscience specialists. Future-fit yourself with cutting-edge knowledge of brain imaging, diagnostic criteria and the brain-behaviour relationship. Learn from the renowned experts in our Brain Behaviour Research Group.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Biomedical Science Minor Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws Major Undergraduate
Master of Neuroscience Specialist Course Postgraduate
Master of Neuroscience and Business Specialist Course Postgraduate
Master of Neuroscience and Education Specialist Course Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Neuroscience Specialist Course Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Neuroscience and Business Specialist Course Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Neuroscience and Education Specialist Course Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Science Major Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience Specialist Course Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Business Specialist Course Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Education Specialist Course Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Science Major Postgraduate
Organisational Health
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Specialise in organisational public health with the experts at UNE. Develop the strategic planning, policy and information management skills to lead and manage from a One Health perspective. Meet growing demand for organisational public health…

Specialise in organisational public health with the experts at UNE. Develop the strategic planning, policy and information management skills to lead and manage from a One Health perspective. Meet growing demand for organisational public health specialists who have interdisciplinary skillsets.

Courses Type Level of Study
Master of Public Health (One Health) Minor Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Public Health (One Health) Minor Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Public Health (One Health) Specialist Course Postgraduate
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Why study with us?

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Careers in Medicine

By studying medicine with UNE, you will have the future-proof skillset to secure positions in a wide range of careers within the health industry. With the need for technical expertise set to rise, professionals with a degree in medicine can find work in a variety of settings.

  • General practitioner
    Treat all common medical conditions and refer patients to hospitals and other medical services for urgent and specialist treatment.
  • Rural generalist
    Provide continuing primary care, as well as care in emergencies, hospital-based care and care in other medical specialist areas.
  • Surgeon
    Perform surgical procedures to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. Specialise in areas such as cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery or plastic surgery.
  • Medical specialist
    Diagnose and treat complex medical conditions within specific fields such as cardiology, dermatology, oncology or radiology.
  • Anaesthesiologist
    Specialise in administering anesthesia and monitoring vital signs during surgical procedures or other medical interventions.
  • Emergency medicine physician
    Work in emergency departments, providing immediate medical care to patients with acute illnesses or injuries.
  • Medical consultant
    Provide expert advice and guidance to healthcare organisations, pharmaceutical companies, insurance companies or legal firms.
  • Medical researcher
    Conduct scientific studies to advance medical knowledge and contribute to medical breakthroughs.

A five-star experience

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Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row

UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience

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No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience

QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience

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Five Stars for
Teaching Quality

UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality

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What happens next?

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3. Receive an offer, enrol and start studying

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