Study Bachelor of Medical Studies /Doctor of Medicine/Arts at University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) in Australia, Faculty of Medicine and Health

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Complement your medical studies with an arts education. This degree offers the flexibility to shape your studies and pursue subjects you love in the humanities and social sciences during leave taken between phases of the medicine program. Our medical program will prepare you for professional practice and empower you to lead the future of health. Through your arts degree, you can pursue a range of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, including languages, arts, history, philosophy and business. The arts component of your study will help you develop transferable skills in critical thinking, communication and research. It offers a diverse range of internationally minded subjects, which brings a global perspective to your learning.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Medicine and Health

CRICOS

079181D

Study options

Full Time (8 Years)

Tuition fees

A$99,500.00 (US$ 65,572) per year

Cost of Living - Approximately A$25,000 a year as an international student

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Kensington Campus

UNSW Sydney, High St,

Kensington,

New South Wales,

2052, Sydney, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Before applying for a degree, you should first check that we recognise your secondary/tertiary education qualification. This can include:

Secondary education qualifications

Higher education study

Diploma and other post-secondary studies

Foundation studies

an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia

an International Baccalaureate Diploma

a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.

International direct entry

Information for applicants with CBSE, HKDSE or Singapore A Levels Qualification

Calculating your CBSE Score:

Awarded by CBSE, average percentage marks across English or Hindi, and your best four remaining subjects. Where marks are given as a range, the mid-point for that range is used e.g. 75 to 80 = 77.5.

Calculating your HKDSE Score:

Due to changes in the HKDSE curriculum, UNSW assessment is currently under review.

Calculating your Singapore A Levels:

Due to significant changes to the GCE A-Level Curriculum and University Admissions Score (UAS) calculation effective 2026, UNSW assessment is currently under review.

International ATAR

96 + ISAT + interview

UNSW Foundation Studies GPA

9 + ISAT + interview

Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)

17 + ISAT + interview

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

39 + ISAT + interview

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)

1370 + ISAT + interview

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.