The UWA Medical School, established in 1957, is the oldest and most prestigious medical school in Western Australia.
Location: Primary pre-clinical teaching at Crawley Campus; clinical training at the UWA Health Campus (QEIIMC, Nedlands).
Degree Awarded: Doctor of Medicine (MD).
Duration: 4 years (Postgraduate entry) or 6 years (Assured Pathway for high school leavers).
Language of Instruction: English.
Accreditation: Fully accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC).
Pre-Clinical Years: Taught at the picturesque Crawley Campus on the Swan River.
Clinical Transition: Students move to the UWA Health Campus situated at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre (QEIIMC), one of the largest medical precincts in the Southern Hemisphere.
Innovative Facilities: Includes the Clinical Training & Evaluation Centre (CTEC), which provides surgical skill workshops and medical simulation models using fresh frozen cadaveric teaching.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
UWA is affiliated with a vast network of tertiary and specialist hospitals:
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH):
Royal Perth Hospital (RPH):
Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH):
Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH):
King Edward Memorial Hospital: The state's flagship for women and newborn health.
Rural Clinical School (RCSWA): In their penultimate year, 25% of students can opt for a full-year placement in rural hubs (e.g., Broome, Kalgoorlie, Albany).
State University Affordability
International Tuition Fee: Approx. AUD 85,800 – AUD 90,900 per year (Total course approx. AUD 363,600).
Domestic (CSP): Commonwealth Supported Places are heavily subsidized (approx. AUD 12,700 per year student contribution).
Scholarships: The Global Excellence Scholarship (up to AUD 12,000/year) is available for high-achieving international students.
Vibe: A vibrant, sun-drenched coastal city known for Kings Park (one of the world's largest inner-city parks) and Cottesloe Beach.
Transport: Students receive a 40% discount on "Transperth" buses, trains, and ferries. The Purple CAT bus provides free transport between Crawley campus and the Health Campus.
Climate: Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters.
Safety: Perth is consistently ranked as one of the world's most liveable and safe cities.
University Hall (UniHall): The official on-campus residence.
Cost: AUD 480 – AUD 550 per week (inclusive of utilities, Wi-Fi, and a gym membership).
Note: Air-conditioning is being rolled out across all rooms in 2026.
Mess/Dining: UniHall offers packages with 16 meals per week for standard rooms and fewer for studios.
Private Rentals: Popular student suburbs include Nedlands, Crawley, and Subiaco.
Cost: AUD 350 – AUD 500 per week for a shared apartment.
Food Budget: Self-catering students typically spend AUD 150 – AUD 200 per week.
Assured Pathway (High School Leavers): Minimum ATAR of 98 (or IB 40+), a valid UCAT ANZ score, and an interview.
Graduate Entry: * GPA: Minimum 5.5/7.0.
Standardized Tests: GAMSAT (Minimum 55 overall) or MCAT (Minimum 500 overall, with no section <124).
Interviews: Selection is heavily weighted on the Multi-Mini Interview (MMI) performance.
Health Requirements: Mandatory infection control clearance (Hepatitis B, etc.) and a National Police Certificate are required before clinical start.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus