University of Queensland Faculty of Medicine

• Herston Health Precinct: A massive biomedical hub shared with the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. It houses the Gross Anatomy Facility and the Integrated Pathology Learning Centre.

• St Lucia Campus: Early years often involve time at the main St Lucia campus for "Foundations of Medicine" coursework.

• Innovative Learning: UQ uses a Case-Based Learning (CBL) model, focusing on clinical reasoning and small-group problem-solving from the first year.

• MD-Ochsner Pathway: A unique program where students spend Years 1–2 in Brisbane and Years 3–4 at the Ochsner Clinical School in New Orleans, USA.

UQ students have access to the largest and most diverse clinical network in Queensland:

• Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH): A 900+ bed flagship hospital directly adjacent to the medical school in Herston.

• Princess Alexandra Hospital (PA): A major center for trauma, oncology, and transplantation in southern Brisbane.

• The Prince Charles Hospital: A world leader in cardiothoracic medicine and heart-lung transplants.

• Greenslopes Private Hospital: Australia’s largest private teaching hospital.

• Rural Clinical School (UQRCS): Students can undertake 1–2 years of clinical training in regional hubs like Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Bundaberg, or Hervey Bay.

Tuition fees for international students are substantial, reflecting UQ's global standing.

• International Tuition Fee: Approx. AUD 104,120 per year (as of 2026 entry).

• Domestic (CSP): Commonwealth Supported Places are available for domestic students, with a student contribution of approx. AUD 13,560 per year.

• Student Services Fee (SSAF): Approx. AUD 350 per year.

• Other Costs: Budget approx. AUD 2,000 for immunizations, medical equipment, and blue cards (working with children checks).

• Vibe: Known as the "River City," Brisbane is modern, safe, and subtropical. It is currently preparing for the 2032 Summer Olympics, leading to massive infrastructure growth.

• Transport: The TransLink network includes buses, trains, and the iconic "CityCat" ferries. Students receive a 50% discount on all fares.

• Climate: Subtropical. Warm to hot summers (occasional storms) and exceptionally pleasant, dry winters (approx. 21°C).

• Safety: Very high. The Herston area is well-patrolled, and Brisbane is considered one of Australia's safest capitals.

• UniLodge Herston: Modern student housing located directly next to the Herston medical campus.

  • Cost: AUD 300 – AUD 450 per week (Shared loft vs. private studio).

• St Lucia Residential Colleges: (e.g., King’s, Emmanuel, Women’s) These are traditional colleges that offer full catering (3 meals a day).

  • Cost: AUD 550 – AUD 800 per week.

• Private Rentals: Many students live in surrounding suburbs like Kelvin Grove, Windsor, or Fortitude Valley.

  • Rent: AUD 350 – AUD 550 per week for a room in a shared modern apartment.

• Food/Dining: Brisbane has a huge "foodie" culture. Self-catering students spend approx. AUD 150 – AUD 200 per week.

• Provisional Entry (High Schoolers): Minimum ATAR 95.0, competitive UCAT ANZ score, and successful Multiple Mini Interview (MMI).

• Graduate Entry (Postgrad): * GPA: 5.0/7.0 minimum.

  • GAMSAT (Domestic): Minimum 50 in each section.

  • MCAT (International): Minimum 504 overall.

• English Proficiency: High bar—IELTS 7.0 (no band < 7.0) or TOEFL iBT 100.

• NEET (For Indians): Required if you plan to return to India to practice.

• Placement Requirements: All students must complete mandatory first aid/CPR training and meet QLD Health vaccination requirements before clinical start.