Medical Program* Bachelor of Medical Studies, Doctor of Medicine

This program is not available to international students who intend to apply for a student visa to undertake this program.

Where will this degree take you?

Upon successful completion of the Medical Program, graduates are eligible for registration as a medical practitioner in any state or territory in Australia or New Zealand.

Graduates will have the appropriate knowledge, attitudes, and skills to work effectively as interns in Australian and New Zealand hospitals and will be ideally positioned to undergo further training in any of the Australasian specialty colleges, for example General Practice.

Please note that internship places are assessed by individual states. Graduates from Queensland Medical schools, including Bond, are currently guaranteed an offer of an internship place in Queensland.  

General practitioner

General practitioners (GPs) are medical doctors and likely the first point of contact in matters of personal health, caring for patients in a whole of person approach and in the context of their work, family, and community. GPs care for patients of all ages across all disease categories, across their lifetime. They will provide advice and education on health care and can refer patients to see other specialists. General practice is a medical speciality (in some countries called family medicine). 

Medical specialists

Medical specialists are responsible for diagnosing patients and performing medical procedures according to their areas of expertise. They are committed to maintaining professional standards through continuing education and peer review. Medical specialists also play a key role in health prevention and advocacy of health issues in the community. Areas of expertise includes paediatrics, cardiology, general surgery, ophthalmology, emergency medicine, dermatology and respiratory to name a few.

Other careers for doctors

Graduates of the Bond Medical Program can also pursue careers in public health, research, policy, industry, and academia.

Professional accreditation

The Bachelor of Medical Studies and Doctor of Medicine degrees are accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) ensuring that they meet or exceed the agreed national guidelines for medical education. Upon successful completion of the Medical Program, graduates are eligible for registration as a medical practitioner in any state or territory in Australia or New Zealand.

Emergency simulations: real-world learning

Medical students take part in unique simulations recreating an entire emergency department, offering real-life situations they will encounter in their chosen profession. 

Career readiness

I spent my summer break with flying doctors and nurses. Here's what I learned

Medical student Spiro Livanes spent two weeks learning from the doctors, paramedics, nurses, pilots, and aircrew of the Aeromedical Operations Team of NSW Ambulance, thanks to the support of Bond's Student Opportunity Fund.

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A day in the life of a medical student

Medical Program student Maddy Condren takes us through a typical (busy!) day in her life.

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5 things I learned on my way to becoming a doctor

Recent Medical Program graduate Anthony Pham reflects on his studies at Bond.

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Future Tense: Medicine in 2049

What will the world of medicine look like, 30 years from now?

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Medicine students experience being on the frontline on placement during the pandemic

Two final year students completed their placements and gained invaluable experience working in hospital environments during the pandemic in 2020.

Bond Medical Program alumni: Where are they now?

As we celebrate 1,000 Medical Program graduates, we're looking back on some of our incredible alumni and catching up on what they've accomplished since leaving Bond.

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From Brazil to Bond, biomedical science and becoming a doctor

From Brazil to BUC to biomed and now medicine, Caio's journey hasn't been simple - but it's been incredibly rewarding.

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Finding family and forging a new frontier | Warda’s story

Bond alumni often refer to the University community as their second family, and for recent Bond Medical Program graduate Warda Nazah Ahmed, advice from a trusted mentor actually changed the course of her life.

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Frequently asked questions

All students must complete both the Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt) and the Doctor of Medicine (MD) at Bond University to be eligible for registration as a medical practitioner in any state or territory in Australia or New Zealand. Both degrees are awarded at the completion of the MD program. Please view our frequently asked questions page for more detailed information.

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