How to become an Urologist

Also called: Urological Surgeon

Provides medical and surgical treatment to patients with disorders of the kidney, urinary tract, bladder, urethra and male reproductive system.

Main tasks

• Diagnoses patients with kidney, urinary tract, bladder, urethra and male reproductive system disorders
• Performs surgical procedures and non-surgical treatments for urological conditions
• Conducts physical examinations and diagnostic tests to assess patients' urological health
• Provides guidance, support and education to patients regarding urological conditions and treatment options
• Provides post-operative care, and monitors and evaluates the progress of patients undergoing urological treatment
• Collaborates with other Health Professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients

Ways in

• University: Medicine & Dentistry degrees, Offered by 34 universities in Australia
• Licence or registration: Registration or licensing is required.

Pay · Outlook · AI and this job

• Typical full-time pay: $203,060 a year
• About 10,500 people work in this job group now, and about 13,900 are projected by 2035. (+33.1%)
• AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.

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Questions people ask

How do I become an Urologist?

Ways in include: Medicine & Dentistry degrees.

How much does an Urologist earn in Australia?

Median full-time pay is $203,060 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Is an Urologist a growing career in Australia?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 33% by 2035, from about 10,500 to about 13,900 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Do you need a degree to become an Urologist?

Usually. 96% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Will AI change the work of an Urologist?

AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.

Sources

• Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04

Updated 2026-10-04