Griffith Medical School

Overview

The University of Griffith offers a Doctor of Medicine postgraduate degree. The school has a dedicated undergraduate pathway for students wishing to enrol postgraduate medical studies. The 6-year degree is intended for high-achieving secondary school leavers. Teaching for undergraduates takes place at the Nathan and Gold Coast Campus’. Graduates studying on the 4-year Doctor of Medicine degree will be based on the Gold Coast Campus or Sunshine Coast Campus.

Why Choose Griffith University Medical Program?

• Student- Centred approach – The course facilitates students to learn taking an active approach. During the first 2 years of their studies, students will be taught to become independent learners and thinkers. The programme involves PBL sessions, lectures, and communication/ clinical skills workshops. Year 3 and 4 use a Case Based Learning approach.

• Early Clinical Exposure – During 3^rd and 4^th year students spend 95% of their time studying, in hospitals. Students also attend workshops and seminars. In 2016, Griffith health students collaboratively completed 1.6 million hours of training.

• Study Facilities – Students get the opportunity to study on-campus in the Griffith Health Clinic as well as at other major city and smaller rural clinics. The 750- bed Gold Coast University Hospital offers access to cutting-edge facilities.

• Integrated approach – The degree has an emphasis on communication skills teaching the art of medicine in its wider social and ethical context.

• Non-Graded Years – The first 2 years of the degree are Pass/ Fail only – this may reduce stress and anxiety experienced by students.

• Variety of study locations – Students may be able to complete placement in Pupua New Guinea in addition to other overseas placements.

Maximise your chances of getting an offer.

• Year 12 leavers – Students wishing to study on the Bachelor of Medical Sciences degree are advised to preference the Nathan and Gold Coast programmes as their first and second preferences. Selection of similarly structured programmes at Griffith such as Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Health Science, Physiotherapy and Psychological sciences is favourable.
  • Admission onto the Bachelor of Medical Sciences degree is based upon:
    • Academic achievement in year 12 where all prerequisite subjects are met.

• Graduates – In order to gain an interview, the GAMSAT and unweighted GPA score are considered equally.