Overview of Tuition and Fees
OUM’s hybrid MD program is a unique blend of globally-accessible, distance learning, beginning with pre-clinical study in live interactive virtual classrooms, and progressing to traditional hands-on clinical training through our ever-expanding network of affiliate teaching hospitals and clinics.
- Credit Points: OUM’s tuition is based on credit points, with credit points assigned to each unit. To register for a unit, students must have purchased enough tuition credits to cover that unit. For example, Unit 1 – General Principles – costs 8 tuition credits. Students are required to complete 182 credit points to graduate, which consists of 102 Pre-clinical, 8 Research, and 72 Clinical credit points. The cost of tuition credits varies depending on a student’s country of residence. Students pay tuition and fees in their local currency (i.e., AUD, CAD, NZD, WST, or USD). Full details of credit point costs are included in the expandable menus below.
- Fees: Additional fees to tuition include hospital and clinic fees; accommodation and relocation costs; travel expenses, and other expenses/costs.
- Annual Update: OUM is unable to provide the full tuition cost for the entirety of the program as tuition is subject to an annual indexation and inflationary adjustment reflecting the Consumer Price Index (CPI) changes in each country. A country’s CPI is released annually in July and is used as a guide to set tuition credit cost for the following year, beginning 1 January. The updated tuition credit cost for the following year will be published by 1 September each year.
- Aotearoa New Zealand: All NZ tuition and fees will have GST applied at 15%.
- Intake Fee: For students beginning in July 2025, the Intake Fee is due and payable by 1 June 2025.
Please see the 2025 Tuition and Fees Explained tab below for additional information about the Intake Fee and 2025 Tuition and Fees.
OUM’s MD Program Tuition and Fees
OUM was founded on the mission of expanding access to medical education, and our tuition reflects that commitment. We strive to keep costs competitive while providing world-class instruction, clinical training, and student support. Investing in your medical education is a major decision, and OUM is here to support you every step of the way. From clear tuition details to flexible payment options, we work to ensure you understand the financial commitment of your journey toward becoming a doctor.
OUM was founded by an Act of Parliament of the South Pacific island nation of Independent Samoa in 2002. Today, the University has evolved from its local mission to expand Samoa’s medical education opportunities and better meet the health needs of the island’s underserved into an internationally accredited online medical school with a global student body and medical alumni network practicing in many other countries, as well.
Credit Points: OUM’s tuition is based on credit points, with credit points assigned to each unit. To register for a unit, students must have purchased enough tuition credits to cover that unit. For example, Unit 1 – General Principles – costs 8 tuition credits. Students are required to complete 182 credit points to graduate, which consists of 102 Pre-clinical, 8 Research, and 72 Clinical credit points. The cost of tuition credits varies depending on a student’s country of residence. Students pay tuition and fees in their local currency (i.e., AUD, CAD, NZD, WST, or USD). Full details of credit point costs are included in the expandable menus below.
Fees: Additional fees to tuition include hospital and clinic fees; accommodation and relocation costs; travel expenses, and other expenses/costs.
Annual Update: OUM is unable to provide the full tuition cost for the entirety of the program as tuition is subject to an annual indexation and inflationary adjustment reflecting the Consumer Price Index (CPI) changes in each country. A country’s CPI is released annually in July and is used as a guide to set tuition credit cost for the following year, beginning 1 January. The updated tuition credit cost for the following year will be published by 1 September each year.
Intake Fee: For students beginning in January 2026, the Intake Fee is due and payable by 1 December 2025.
Please see the 2026 Tuition and Fees Explained tab for additional information.
2025 Intake Fee
For students beginning the MD program in July 2025, the Intake Fee is due and payable by 1 June 2025.
See the relevant country section below for additional information about the July 2025 intake tuition and fees by country.
- Students must pay the Intake Fee by the deadline to secure their enrollment into the MD program.
- The Intake Fee includes 8 Pre-clinical tuition credits and 2 Research tuition credits. The 8 Pre-clinical tuition credits will be applied to the first unit of the MD program, General Principles. The 2 Research tuition credits will be applied to the Research Requirement, which you must complete during the MD Program.
- The remaining 12 tuition credits for Pre-clinical units and 2 Research tuition credits required to be purchased for your 2025 tuition may be purchased in one of three ways, which are detailed in the Tuition Payment Plan Options section.
2025 Tuition and Fees
In 2025, the tuition is the same for both pathways: 24 tuition credits (20 Pre-clinical and 4 Research), which includes tuition cost, access to OUM’s online interactive professional library resources featuring books, medical journals, images, videos, and more), and Exam Proctor (invigilation software to facilitate remote completion of unit examinations).
The 2025 credit point cost is an inclusive charge of tuition and associated direct fees. Tuition is based on credit points, with credit points assigned to each unit. To register for a unit, students must have purchased enough tuition credits to cover that unit (e.g., Unit 1 General Principles costs 8 tuition credits). To graduate, students are required to complete 182 credit points (102 Pre-clinical, 8 Research, and 72 Clinical).
The cost of tuition credits varies depending on a student’s country of residence, and students pay tuition and fees in their local currency. Tuition is subject to an annual price review and update. OUM uses indexation/inflationary adjustment reflecting the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in each country to guide our tuition updates. A country’s CPI is released annually in July and is used as a guide to set tuition for the following year, beginning 1 January. The updated tuition credit cost for the following year will be published by 1 September each year.
OUM was founded by an Act of Parliament of the South Pacific island nation of Independent Samoa in 2002. Today, the University has evolved from its local mission to expand Samoa’s medical education opportunities and better meet the health needs of the island’s underserved into an internationally accredited online medical school with a global student body and medical alumni network practicing in many other countries, as well.
MD Program Intake Fee
For students beginning the MD program in January 2025, the Intake Fee is due and payable by 1 December 2025.
See the relevant country section in the Regional Tuition & Fees tab for additional information about the January 2026 intake tuition and fees by country.
- Students must pay the Intake Fee by the deadline to secure their enrollment into the MD program.
- The Intake Fee includes 8 Pre-clinical tuition credits and 2 Research tuition credits. The 8 Pre-clinical tuition credits will be applied to the first unit of the MD program, General Principles. The 2 Research tuition credits will be applied to the Research Requirement, which you must complete during the MD Program.
- The remaining 12 tuition credits for Pre-clinical units and 2 Research tuition credits required to be purchased for your 2025 tuition may be purchased in one of three ways, which are detailed in the Tuition Payment Plan Options section.
2026 Tuition and Fees
In 2026, the tuition is the same for both pathways: 44 tuition credits (40 Pre-clinical and 4 Research), which includes tuition cost, access to OUM’s online interactive professional library resources featuring books, medical journals, images, videos, and more), and Exam Proctor (invigilation software to facilitate remote completion of unit examinations).
The 2026 credit point cost is an inclusive charge of tuition and associated direct fees. Tuition is based on credit points, with credit points assigned to each unit. To register for a unit, students must have purchased enough tuition credits to cover that unit (e.g., Unit 1 General Principles costs 8 tuition credits). To graduate, students are required to complete 182 credit points (102 Pre-clinical, 8 Research, and 72 Clinical).
The cost of tuition credits varies depending on a student’s country of residence, and students pay tuition and fees in their local currency. Tuition is subject to an annual price review and update. OUM uses indexation/inflationary adjustment reflecting the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in each country to guide our tuition updates. A country’s CPI is released annually in July and is used as a guide to set tuition for the following year, beginning 1 January. The updated tuition credit cost for the following year will be published by 1 September each year.
OUM was founded by an Act of Parliament of the South Pacific island nation of Independent Samoa in 2002. Today, the University has evolved from its local mission to expand Samoa’s medical education opportunities and better meet the health needs of the island’s underserved into an internationally accredited online medical school with a global student body and medical alumni network practicing in many other countries, as well.
2025 Intake Fee
For students beginning the MD program in July 2025, the Intake Fee is due and payable by 1 June 2025.
See the relevant country section below for additional information about the July 2025 intake tuition and fees by country.
- Students must pay the Intake Fee by the deadline to secure their enrollment into the MD program.
- The Intake Fee includes 8 Pre-clinical tuition credits and 2 Research tuition credits. The 8 Pre-clinical tuition credits will be applied to the first unit of the MD program, General Principles. The 2 Research tuition credits will be applied to the Research Requirement, which you must complete during the MD Program.
- The remaining 12 tuition credits for Pre-clinical units and 2 Research tuition credits required to be purchased for your 2025 tuition may be purchased in one of three ways, which are detailed in the Tuition Payment Plan Options section.
2025 Tuition and Fees
In 2025, the tuition is the same for both pathways: 24 tuition credits (20 Pre-clinical and 4 Research), which includes tuition cost, access to OUM’s online interactive professional library resources featuring books, medical journals, images, videos, and more), and Exam Proctor (invigilation software to facilitate remote completion of unit examinations).
The 2025 credit point cost is an inclusive charge of tuition and associated direct fees. Tuition is based on credit points, with credit points assigned to each unit. To register for a unit, students must have purchased enough tuition credits to cover that unit (e.g., Unit 1 General Principles costs 8 tuition credits). To graduate, students are required to complete 182 credit points (102 Pre-clinical, 8 Research, and 72 Clinical).
The cost of tuition credits varies depending on a student’s country of residence, and students pay tuition and fees in their local currency. Tuition is subject to an annual price review and update. OUM uses indexation/inflationary adjustment reflecting the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in each country to guide our tuition updates. A country’s CPI is released annually in July and is used as a guide to set tuition for the following year, beginning 1 January. The updated tuition credit cost for the following year will be published by 1 September each year.
Australia - Tuition & Fees
MD Program Intake Fee (AUD)
The January 2026 cohort Intake Fee (AUD$11,420) is due 1 December 2025.
The Intake Fee will be applied to Unit 1 (General Principles) and the Research Requirement.Unit 1: $9,680 AUD
Research Requirement: $1,740 AUD
Intake Fee Total: $11,420 AUD2026 Tuition Cost
The cost of the 2026 first-year tuition (44 credit points) for the January 2026 cohort is AUD$52,940.
The tuition cost includes all fees associated with delivering your tuition, including Exam Proctor (an online examination tool for delivering and supervising exams) and OUM’s Professional Library.
The inclusive cost of credit points in 2026 (44 credit points) for the January 2026 cohort is
AUD$1,240 (Pre-Clinical credit), AUD$920 (Research credit) and AUD$920 (Clinical credit).
For 2026, you will be required to purchase 40 Pre-clinical and 4 Research credits; 8 Pre-clinical and
2 Research credits are purchased through payment of the Intake Fee at the 2025 Tuition credit cost.
The balance required will be 32 Pre-clinical and 2 Research credits purchased at the 2026 Tuition credit cost.
The MD Program will comprise the following credits, which you will purchase during your program:
102 Pre-clinical credits (2.5 years), 8 Research Credits, and 72 Clinical credits (2 years).
Research is completed during both the Pre-clinical and Clinical phases of your MD program.
For a detailed breakdown of tuition and fee information for Australia, please download the PDF below:- These must be certified/official and from all institutions attended.
- Official transcripts must come directly from the institution or an approved verification service.
- Uncertified copies sent directly by the applicant will not be accepted.
- Some international transcripts may require a formal evaluation report to meet medical school application requirements.
- Please submit all transcripts promptly after starting your application so they may be reviewed before the deadline.
Canada - Tuition & Fees
MD Program Intake Fee (CAD)
The January 2026 cohort Intake Fee (CAD$11,060) is due 1 December 2025.
The Intake Fee will be applied to Unit 1 (General Principles) and the Research Requirement.Unit 1: $9,360 CAD
Research Requirement: $1,700 CAD
Intake Fee Total: $11,060 CAD2026 Tuition Cost
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The cost of the 2026 first-year tuition (44 credit points) for the January 2026 cohort is CAD$51,560.
The tuition cost includes all fees associated with delivering your tuition, including Exam Proctor (an online examination tool for delivering and supervising exams) and OUM’s Professional Library.
The inclusive cost of credit points in 2026 (44 credit points) for the January 2026 cohort is CAD$1,170 (Pre-Clinical credit), CAD$850 (Research Credit) and CAD$850 (Clinical credit).
For 2026, you will be required to purchase 40 Pre-clinical and 4 Research credits; 8 Pre-clinical and
2 Research credits are purchased through payment of the Intake Fee at the 2025 Tuition credit cost.The balance required will be 32 Pre-clinical and 2 Research credits purchased at the 2026 Tuition credit cost.
The MD Program will comprise the following credits, which you will purchase during your program:
102 Pre-clinical credits (2.5 years), 8 Research Credits, and 72 Clinical credits (2 years).
Research is completed during both the Pre-clinical and Clinical phases of your MD program.
There is no additional charge for the mandatory USMLE Prep Program provided by the University.
For a detailed breakdown of tuition and fee information for Canada, please download the PDF below:Aotearoa New Zealand - Tuition & Fees
MD Program Intake Fee (NZD)
The January 2026 cohort Intake Fee (NZD$11,720) is due 1 December 2025.
Aotearoa New Zealand tuition and fees are inclusive of the 15% Goods and Services Tax (GST).
GST is not applicable in other jurisdictions.
The Intake Fee will be applied to Unit 1 (General Principles) and the Research Requirement.Unit 1: $9,920 NZD
Research Requirement: $1,800 NZD
Intake Fee Total: $11,720 NZD2026 Tuition Cost
The cost of the 2026 first-year tuition (44 credit points) for the January 2026 cohort is NZD$55,260.
The tuition cost includes all fees associated with delivering your tuition, including Exam Proctor (an online examination tool for delivering and supervising exams) and OUM’s Professional Library.
The inclusive cost of credit points in 2026 (44 credit points) for the January 2026 cohort is NZD$1,300 (Pre-Clinical credit), NZD$970 (Research credit) and NZD$970 (Clinical credit).
For 2026, you will be required to purchase 40 Pre-clinical and 4 Research credits; 8 Pre-clinical and2 Research credits are purchased through payment of the Intake Fee at the 2025 Tuition credit cost.The balance required will be 32 Pre-clinical and 2 Research credits purchased at the 2026 Tuition credit cost.
The MD Program will comprise the following credits, which you will purchase during your program:
102 Pre-clinical credits (2.5 years), 8 Research Credits, and 72 Clinical credits (2 years).
Research is completed during both the Pre-clinical and Clinical phases of your MD program.
Note: All NZ tuition and fees include the 15% GST.
For a detailed breakdown of tuition and fee information for Aotearoa New Zealand, please download the PDF below:An essay of approximately 1,000 words telling us why you want to become a medical doctor.
Samoa - Tuition & Fees
MD Program Intake Fee for Non-Scholarship Students (WST)
Generally, Samoan applicants who are Samoan citizens and full-time residents, and meet OUM’s postgraduate entry requirements, will be offered tuition-and-fee-inclusive scholarships to complete the MD program.
This does not preclude Samoan-based scholarship-ineligible students from enrolling in OUM and paying the following fees:
January 2026 cohort Intake Fee (WST$11,900) is due 1 December 2025.
The Intake Fee will be applied to Unit 1 (General Principles) and the Research Requirement.Unit 1: $10,080 WST
Research Requirement: $1,820 WST
Intake Fee Total: $11,900 WST2026 Tuition Cost for Non-Scholarship Students
The cost of your 2026 tuition is WST$58,040.The tuition cost includes all fees associated with delivering your tuition, including Exam Proctor (an online examination tool for delivering and supervising exams) and OUM’s Professional Library.The inclusive cost of credit points in 2026 (44 credit points) for the January 2026 cohort is WST$1,380 (Pre-Clinical credit),
WST$990 (Research credit) and WST$990 (Clinical credit).For 2026, you will be required to purchase 40 Pre-clinical and 4 Research credits; 8 Pre-clinical and
2 Research credits are purchased through payment of the Intake Fee at the 2025 Tuition credit cost.
The balance required will be 32 Pre-clinical and 2 Research credits purchased at the 2026 Tuition credit cost.
The MD Program will comprise the following credits, which you will purchase during your program:
102 Pre-clinical credits (2.5 years), 8 Research Credits, and 72 Clinical credits (2 years).
Research is completed during both the Pre-clinical and Clinical phases of your MD program.Scholarship Information for Samoans
For Samoan scholarship students, the cost of the MD program, including the Intake Fee, is covered in full by your scholarship.
Qualified Samoan applicants are eligible for full scholarships. To qualify for a Samoan Scholarship, applicants must provide proof of Samoan citizenship (i.e., birth certificate or passport), and be a full-time resident of Samoa for at least 3 years before admission, or if overseas for an educational purpose during that time, proof that the applicant has been a permanent resident of Samoa for at least 5 of the past 10 years before admission.
Samoan applicants who do not qualify for the scholarship are still encouraged to apply.
For a detailed breakdown of tuition and fee information for non-scholarship students in Samoa, please download the PDF below:An essay of approximately 1,000 words telling us why you want to become a medical doctor.
United States - Tuition & Fees
MD Program Intake Fee (USD)
The January 2026 cohort Intake Fee (USD$9,720) is due 1 December 2025
The Intake Fee will be applied to Unit 1 (General Principles) and the Research Requirement.Unit 1: $8,800 USD
Research Requirement: $920 USD
Intake Fee Total: $9,720 USD2026 Tuition Cost
The cost of your 2026 tuition is USD$47,120.The tuition cost includes all fees associated with delivering your tuition, including Exam Proctor (an online examination tool for delivering and supervising exams) and OUM’s Professional Library.The inclusive cost of credit points in 2026 (44 credit points) for the January 2026 cohort is USD$1,140 (Pre-Clinical credit), USD$480 (Research credit) and USD$480 (Clinical credit).For 2026, you will be required to purchase 40 Pre-clinical and 4 Research credits; 8 Pre-clinical and
2 Research credits are purchased through payment of the Intake Fee at the 2025 Tuition credit cost.
The balance required will be 32 Pre-clinical and 2 Research credits purchased at the 2026 Tuition credit cost.
The MD Program will comprise the following credits, which you will purchase during your program:
102 Pre-clinical credits (2.5 years), 8 Research Credits, and 72 Clinical credits (2 years).
Research is completed during both the Pre-clinical and Clinical phases of your MD program.
There is no additional charge for the mandatory USMLE Prep Program provided by the University.
For a detailed breakdown of tuition and fee information for the United States, please download the PDF below:An essay of approximately 1,000 words telling us why you want to become a medical doctor.
American Samoa - Tuition & Fees
2025 Intake Fee (USD)
Generally, American Samoan applicants who are American Samoan nationals and full-time residents, and meet OUM’s postgraduate entry requirements, will be offered tuition-and-fee-inclusive scholarships to complete the MD program.
This does not preclude American Samoan-based scholarship-ineligible students from enrolling in OUM and paying the following fees:
January 2026 cohort Intake Fee (USD$9,720) is due 1 December 2025.
The Intake Fee will be applied to Unit 1 (General Principles) and the Research Requirement.Unit 1: $8,800 USD
Research Requirement: $920 USD
Intake Fee Total: $9,720 USD2025 Tuition Cost
The cost of your 2026 tuition is USD$47,120.The tuition cost includes all fees associated with delivering your tuition, including Exam Proctor (an online examination tool for delivering and supervising exams) and OUM’s Professional Library.The inclusive cost of credit points in 2026 (44 credit points) for the January 2026 cohort is USD$1,140 (Pre-Clinical credit),
USD$480 (Research credit) and USD$480 (Clinical credit).For 2026, you will be required to purchase 40 Pre-clinical and 4 Research credits; 8 Pre-clinical and2 Research credits are purchased through payment of the Intake Fee at the 2025 Tuition credit cost.The balance required will be 32 Pre-clinical and 2 Research credits purchased at the 2026 Tuition credit cost.
The MD Program will comprise the following credits, which you will purchase during your program:102 Pre-clinical credits (2.5 years), 8 Research Credits, and 72 Clinical credits (2 years).
Research is completed during both the Pre-clinical and Clinical phases of your MD program.
There is no additional charge for the mandatory USMLE Prep Program provided by the University.Scholarship Information for American Samoans
For American Samoan scholarship students, the cost of the MD program, including the Intake Fee, is covered in full by your scholarship.
Qualified American Samoan students are eligible for full scholarships. To qualify for an American Samoan Scholarship, applicants must provide proof of being an American Samoan national (i.e., birth certificate or passport) and be a full-time resident of American Samoa for at least 3 years before admission, or if overseas for an educational purpose during that time, proof that the applicant has been a permanent resident of American Samoa for at least 5 of the past 10 years before admission.
American Samoan applicants who do not qualify for the scholarship are still encouraged to apply.
For a detailed breakdown of tuition and fee information for American Samoa, please download the PDF below:An essay of approximately 1,000 words telling us why you want to become a medical doctor.
OUM has three payment plan options:
- Paid in Full: Purchase all tuition credits upfront to lock in the current year’s credit point cost. You may purchase as many credits as you like at any time, up to the full amount remaining to complete your program. Students must always have purchased at least the credits needed for a unit before they may enroll in that unit, unless they are on a monthly plan.
Note: In the event of withdrawal or dismissal pre-purchased credit points are refundable at 75% of the purchase price, so purchasing all credits in advance carries some risk if you do not complete the MD program. - Pay As You Go (PAYG): Purchase tuition credits before the commencement of each unit. Tuition Credit must be purchased before starting each unit.
- Monthly: Monthly payment plan to purchase the annual tuition credit required for the current year. Tuition Credit must be purchased before starting each unit, except for students electing the Monthly Payment Plan, in which payments for the year will be spread over the remaining months of the calendar year. The Monthly Payment Plan has a 2% Administrative Fee in addition to the credit point cost.
Failed units will require the purchase of additional tuition credits to re-sit the unit.
Students may:
- Change between PAYG and Monthly Payment Plans, and students changing payment plans must have enough credits paid for their next unit.
- Purchase credits in one year for use in subsequent years to lock in the current year’s price.
See the Financial FAQs for further information.
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The January 2026 Intake Fee, which includes 8 Pre-clinical tuition credits and 2 Research tuition credits, is due and payable by
1 December 2025.
The 8 Pre-clinical tuition credits will be applied to the first unit of the MD program, General Principles, and
2 Research tuition credits will be applied to your Research Requirement (8 Research credits in total), which you will undertake during the MD program. Fees are included in the Tuition credit costs for the following graduation requirements:
- Exam Proctor: Online examination tool for delivery and monitoring of online exams (required for all units)
- Library: Extensive online professional library (required for all units)
- NBME Exams: USMLE Step 1 and Step 2
- Clinical Transition Unit (CTU): CTU is a 5-day, in-person, face-to-face CTU program delivered between the Pre-Clinical and Clinical phases of the MD program (1 unit)
- OSCE: Final in-person practical exit exam (1 attempt).
- Graduate Preparatory Program costs (USMLE & AMC)
Additional fees that may be applied to individual accounts will relate to specific actions or behaviors.
Fees that may be imposed:
- Late Fees: $25 for each late payment of a charge to your account.
- Convenience Fees: Card provider fees are passed on to students at payment.
- Additional Exam Fees: If resits are required (NBME and OSCE).
- Asynchronous Course Fees: If completing a course out of schedule.
- Administrative Fee: 2% for a monthly payment plan.
- All NZ Fees: 15% GST is included in the cost of tuition.
Hospital and Clinic Fees: Clinical rotations in hospitals or clinics may incur a weekly hospital fee. Hospital or clinic fees will be payable by students as an additional fee. North American students should expect to pay hospital fees on all clinical rotations. In Australia and New Zealand more hospitals are now charging clinical rotation fees, and this seems to be a developing trend. Hospital fees are payable before the commencement of a clinical rotation.
OUM’s MD Program Pathways
There are two entry points into OUM’s Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program: The Standard Pathway or the USMLE Pathway, depending on where the student wishes to practice following graduation. While the curriculum is the same for both Pathways, exam requirements are different.
USMLE Pathway (American Samoa, CAN, & US)
Students undertaking the USMLE Pathway generally complete the MD program in 5 years. There is no additional charge for the mandatory USMLE Prep Program provided by OUM.
For tuition and fee information in your country, please see the Regional Tuition & Fees section above.
Standard Pathway (AUS, NZ, & Samoa)
Students undertaking the Standard Pathway generally complete the MD program in 4.5 years. OUM offers an AMC Preparatory Program to students in preparation for licensing in Australia. For more information about the AMC Prep Program, please visit.
For tuition and fee information in your country, please see the Regional Tuition & Fees section above.
Other Fees
The July 2025 Intake Fee, which includes 8 Pre-clinical tuition credits and 2 Research tuition credits, is due and payable by 1 June 2025.
The 8 Pre-clinical tuition credits will be applied to the first unit of the MD program, General Principles, and 2 Research tuition credits will be applied to your Research Requirement (8 Research credits in total), which you will undertake during the MD program. Fees are included in the Tuition credit costs for the following graduation requirements:
- Exam Proctor: Online examination tool for delivery and monitoring of online exams (required for all units)
- Library: Extensive online professional library (required for all units)
- NBME Exams: USMLE Step 1 and Step 2
- OSCE: Final in-person practical exit exam (1 attempt).
Additional fees that may be applied to individual accounts will relate to specific actions or behaviors. Fees that may be imposed:
- Late Fees: $25 for each late payment of a charge to your account.
- Convenience Fees: Card provider fees are passed on to students at payment.
- Additional Exam Fees: If resits are required (NBME and OSCE).
- Asynchronous Course Fees: If completing a course out of schedule.
- Administrative Fee: 2% for a monthly payment plan.
- All NZ Fees: 15% GST will be added.
Hospital and Clinic Fees: Clinical rotations in hospitals or clinics may incur a weekly hospital fee. Hospital or clinic fees will be payable by students as an additional fee. North American students should expect to pay hospital fees on all clinical rotations. In Australia and New Zealand more hospitals are now charging clinical rotation fees, and this seems to be a developing trend. Hospital fees are payable before the commencement of a clinical rotation.
Refund Policy
Tuition payments will be refunded in the case of withdrawal from the MD program, but will be subject to an Administrative Fee as follows:
If a student withdraws:
- Before the start of Orientation, there will be a full refund and no Administrative Fee.
- Before the first unit (General Principles) starts, there will be a $1,000 Administrative Fee.
- Within the first two weeks of the first unit, there will be a $5,000 Administrative Fee.
- Unused prepaid credits will be refunded at 75% of the purchase cost on withdrawal from the MD program.
Application Fees are not refundable and may not be applied to cover other fees.
Unused tuition credits are refunded pro-rata only in the event of withdrawal/dismissal from the university. Unused tuition credits are refunded at 75% of the purchase cost.
For further financial information, please contact bursar@oum.edu.ws.
