Ambassadors for Future Students @ MDHS

• Become the face and student voice of the Faculty of MDHS;
• Support future students by sharing your experience of studying at MDHS;
• Expand your professional and social network with students and staff across MDHS, including senior academics such as the Dean, Deputy Dean and Heads of School;
• Strengthen your leadership and professional written and oral communication skills;
• Participate in exclusive opportunities for AFS@MDHS Ambassadors;
• Gain a digital credential provided by Melbourne Plus (see: AFS@MDHS' catalogue listing), the University's flagship co-curricular recognition program;
• AFS@MDHS involvement acknowledgement on your official academic transcript; and
• Enjoy free University of Melbourne (and MDHS-specific) merchandise and apparel.

AFS@MDHS Ambassadors will commit to supporting a minimum of 12 hours voluntary service throughout March to December* for the Faculty's recruitment events and activities.

This will include participation in:

• Creation of a public student profile (including photograph);
• AFS@MDHS events (e.g. Onboarding, Social Lunch & End of Year);
• Health Week;
• Open Day (including volunteer training);
• An information session or webinar; and
• The production of content showcasing student experience.

*Biomedicine/Oral Health ambassadors may also be invited to support the commencement ceremonies in February. Please also note, some evening and/or weekend attendance may be required.

Please note, these details are for reference only and are subject to change. Additional opportunities will be shared throughout the year.

Are you passionate about your discipline of study and sharing what it's like to thrive at uni?

Do you have a good understanding of what it's like to study at the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS) and to be involved in the broader University community?

We encourage applications from students who will be studying one of the following courses at MDHS throughout 2026 (i.e. students who will be be enrolled for the full academic year):

• Bachelor of Biomedicine;
• Bachelor of Oral Health;
• Graduate Diploma in Psychology;
• Doctor of Dental Surgery;
• Doctor of Medicine;
• Doctor of Optometry;
• Doctor of Physiotherapy;
• Master of Biomedical Science;
• Master of Biostatistics / Master of Biostatistics (Enhanced);
• Master of Clinical Audiology;
• Master of Genetic Counselling;
• Master of Genomics and Health;
• Master of Nursing Science;
• Master of Applied Psychology;
• Master of Professional Psychology;
• Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology);
• Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)
• Master of Public Health;
• Master of Social Work;
• Master of Speech Pathology;
• Honours - Biomedical or Health Sciences; or
• PhD - Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences.

Note: Applicants who have already studied at MDHS for a semester at the time of application will be viewed favourably.

AFS@MDHS is now closed for 2026 applications.

Applications open: Friday 10 October 2025

Applications close: Monday 9 February 2025

Places are limited, so we encourage applying before the deadline. There is one recruitment period each year.

1. Complete the AFS@MDHS application form and submit your short introduction video.
   
   Applications open: Friday 10 October 2025
   Applications close: Monday 9 February 2026
   (Places are limited, so we encourage applying before the deadline.)

   
   AFS@MDHS application form

2. Application outcomes will be issued by Friday 13 February 2026.
3. Be ready to attend in-person onboarding on Wednesday 4 March 2026, 4.30-6pm.

Note: Please do not submit more than one application. You will have the opportunity to receive a receipt of your responses after you submit. Otherwise, the message at the end of the form confirms that your application has been received.

If you have any enquiries about the application process, please get in touch.

Q1. Who runs AFS@MDHS?

A1. Recruitment staff from Future Students (Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences) coordinate AFS@MDHS.

Q2. How can I contact the AFS@MDHS Coordinator?

A2. Enquiries about AFS@MDHS can be submitted here.

Q3. I am going to graduate in the middle of the year in 2026. Can I still apply?

A3. Unfortunately, no. We are only seeking applicants who will be students for the full academic year.

Q4. I have missed out on 2026 applications. Do you accept late applications?

A4. Late applications are not accepted for AFS@MDHS. There is one recruitment period each year. If you are interested in becoming an ambassador in 2027, please check this page again in October 2026.

Q5. Will I get a certificate of participation too?

A5. Yes, a certificate of participation will be issued at the end of the year.

Q6. Will my involvement in AFS@MDHS go on my official transcript?

A6. Yes.