Medicine

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.