Assumed knowledge for the Doctor of Medicine

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) program assumes commencing students have prior knowledge of cell and tissue biology and systems physiology.

This foundational knowledge provides a framework for understanding topics throughout the MD program, including:

human structure and function at the cellular, tissue and systems levels
the integration of physiological processes
the biological basis of health and disease.

Develop the assumed knowledge

If you intend to study your undergraduate degree at UQ, there are several recommended programs to prepare you for the MD. The programs listed below allow you to study Integrative Cell and Tissue Biology (BIOM2011) and Systems Physiology (BIOM2012), either as part of the program or as an elective course.

The recommended programs have been organised into 3 different categories. You can choose from these based on your interests.

Programs with a professional health registration

These programs include the assumed knowledge you'll need for the MD:

Programs specialising in health and science

These programs include the assumed knowledge you'll need for the MD, or allow you to choose elective courses that cover the assumed knowledge:

Programs that allow you to explore wider interests

These programs allow you to choose electives that cover the assumed knowledge:

Contact

If you have questions about the assumed knowledge or need advice on which program to choose, get in touch with the Future Students Contact Centre.