Australian Education Pathways

Specialist Physicians

University degree Strong growth · ANZSCO skill level 1 · occupation 2533

Specialist Physicians diagnose and treat internal human disorders and diseases using specialist testing, diagnostic and medical techniques. Medical Registrars training as Specialist Physicians are included here.

People employed15,900
Median pay$3,620per week, full-time
Projected growth+18%over 5 years (to 2030)
Recent growth+3.8%per year
Median age41
Female share49%

How do you get there?

Highest qualification held by people in this job: 95.8% university · 0.7% vet / tafe · 0.4% school / entry (ABS Census via JSA).

Usually studied as Medical Studies. A selection of providers offering courses in this field (indicative, not ranked):

Course & field-of-education data © Commonwealth of Australia (CRICOS), CC BY 2.5 AU. Matched by field of education — indicative; confirm entry requirements with each provider.

Where these jobs are

NSW 36.1% · VIC 29.4% · QLD 14% · SA 8.7% · WA 6.2% · TAS 3.3% · ACT 1.5% · NT 1%

Top industries

Health Care and Social Assistance.

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation profiles (Feb 2026) + Employment Projections (May 2025–2035). © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Figures are national estimates.