Medicine at Deakin

Studying the Doctor of Medicine at Deakin

Deakin is one of three universities in Victoria offering postgraduate medicine.  Based at the Waurn Ponds campus, this 4-year course has a unique focus on rural and regional medicine, Indigenous Health, the development of human capabilities and service to marginalised communities.  There are three entry streams available for applicants: General Entry Stream, Rural Training Stream, and the Indigenous Entry Stream. 

The first two years of the Doctor of Medicine include face-to-face learning activities at Waurn Ponds (Geelong).  In years one and two, students learn in simulated clinical environments and dedicated medical sciences teaching spaces, along with small group learning sessions.  Teaching activities are conducted both online and face-to-face.  Students are also exposed to clinical experiences from early in the course, through placements with healthcare providers.

During years three and four students will undergo intensive clinical training within health services attached to one of Deakin’s clinical schools: the Rural Community Clinical School, Ballarat, Warrnambool, Geelong or Eastern Health.  Students get to conduct their learning in the clinical environment, guided by experienced staff associated with the clinical schools.

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