Medical student education: what it costs and how it is funded (original) (raw)

The study investigates the costs associated with the medical student education at the University of Sydney, revealing a per-student cost of $212,373 for a four-year program in 2010. The research highlights that funding sources such as the Commonwealth Grant Scheme, student contributions, and investment income cover only 53% of these costs, with significant reliance on external income to make up the shortfall. Additionally, international student fees provide a subsidy to domestic students, emphasizing the financial dynamics and complexities of funding medical education.