Our education costs and scholarship program

Macquarie University is committed to making the Macquarie MD accessible to students through a generous scholarship program.

Tuition fees

Students enrolled in the course will either pay Australian tuition fees (domestic students) or international tuition fees. Neither Australian nor international tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government.

The University's tuition fee for Australian and international fee-paying postgraduate students is subject to annual review, and will increase each year of your period of study.

Domestic students may be eligible for FEE-HELP to assist with payment of their tuition fees.

See more information about annual tuition fees and scholarships as well as support and financial assistance available.

MD scholarships

To help students from diverse backgrounds undertake the Macquarie MD, the University offers a generous annual scholarship program worth up to $300,000 to domestic students.

  • There is no separate scholarship application. Applicants will be considered based on selection measures for the Macquarie MD.
  • Only one scholarship can be awarded to an applicant. If you are the highest ranked applicant across multiple categories, you will be awarded the scholarship with the highest monetary value.

Current scholarships

See more information about current scholarships, below.

  • Up to two scholarships worth $50,000 each year.
  • Awarded to the two highest ranked Indigenous students enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine.
  • No application required.
  • Up to five scholarships worth $30,000 each year.
  • Awarded by Macquarie University to the five highest ranked Bachelor of Clinical Science graduates.
  • Ranking is calculated following release of final transcript.
  • No application required.
  • One scholarship worth $50,000 each year.
  • Awarded to the highest ranked student entering the Doctor of Medicine each year.
  • No application required.
  • One scholarship worth $30,000 each year for four years (stage 1 and stage 2).
    • Awarded to a commencing domestic student.
    • Applications to be submitted via UAC with documentary evidence within two weeks of accepting the offer of enrolment.
  • One scholarship worth $30,000 each year for two years (stage 2).
    • Awarded to current domestic students enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine at Macquarie University who have successfully completed stage 1 (Year 1 and Year 2 block A).
    • All domestic students are eligible to apply.
    • Applications to be submitted via UAC with documentary evidence no later than 1 November each year.

This external Supporting Entry into University Medicine Program Scholarship provides financial support ($1200) to prospective students from NSW rural communities who are:

  • pursuing a career in medicine
  • intend to work in rural communities in the future.

It covers registration for a 2024 GAMSAT exam, assists with associated expenses such as travel to the exam and preparation for the exam (eg purchasing preparation materials).

Read the scholarship guidelines for eligibility and access to the online application form.

Contact: MOH-Ruralscholarships@health.nsw.gov.au

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