Pathways to Medicine
Pathways to entry to medical courses for Queensland students
( read this first - then scroll down for a step-by-step guide to applying for courses)
There are three main pathways:
Note, while initial medical qualifications in Australia have traditionally been at the bachelor degree level, several medical schools have recently moved to a doctor of medicine (MD) program or a dual B Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine, where graduates receive a master’s degree.
Direct (or undergraduate) entry
Students can apply for entry to undergraduate medical courses in Year 12. Undergraduate medical courses are usually five - six years in length. The following institutions offer this pathway. The websites for the institutions have been listed for you to access up-to-date information about the courses.
Bond University (QLD) https://bond.edu.au/program/medical-program (dual program)
James Cook University (QLD) https://www.jcu.edu.au/courses-and-study/courses/bachelor-of-medicine,-bachelor-of- surgery
Monash University (VIC) http://www.med.monash.edu.au/medicine/index.html (click on ‘Undergraduate’) University of Adelaide (SA) http://www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder/bmbbs_bmbbs.html
University of Newcastle/University of New England (NSW) http://www.newcastle.edu.au/joint-medical-program
University of New South Wales (NSW) http://med.unsw.edu.au/applying (dual program)
University of Tasmania (TAS) http://www.utas.edu.au/courses/hsi/courses/m3n-bachelor-of-medicine-and-bachelor-of- surgery
University of Western Sydney (NSW) http://www.uws.edu.au/medicine/som
The information you need to obtain includes:
Visit the following websites for information about medical schools in New Zealand:
Graduate entry
Students who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (in any field) can apply for graduate entry medical courses (usually 4 years in length). Contact the following institutions for information about their graduate entry medical courses, entry criteria (which may include prerequisite subjects, a completed degree, a minimum GPA, GAMSAT and an interview) and application processes (e.g. do you apply through GEMSAS?).
Australian National University (ACT) http://medicalschool.anu.edu.au/study/degrees/mchd
Deakin University (VIC) http://www.deakin.edu.au/study-at-deakin/find-a-course (search for ‘Medicine’) Flinders University (SA) http://www.flinders.edu.au/courses/postgrad/course-index/health-medicine.cfm Griffith University (QLD) https://degrees.griffith.edu.au/ (search for ‘Medicine’)
Monash University (VIC) http://www.med.monash.edu.au/medicine/index.html (click on ‘Graduate entry’) University of Melbourne (VIC) http://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/study-here/doctor_of_medicine
University of Notre Dame (Fremantle, WA & Sydney, NSW)
http://www.nd.edu.au/fremantle/courses/undergraduate/medicine/mbbs.shtml
University of Queensland (QLD) https://www.uq.edu.au/study/program.html?acad_prog=5578
University of Sydney (NSW) http://sydney.edu.au/medicine/study/md/index.php
University of Western Australia (WA) http://www.meddent.uwa.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/md-overview
University of Wollongong (NSW) http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/index.html?ssSourceSiteId=UOW_Main (search for ‘Medicine’)
Provisional entry in Queensland
The following Queensland institutions offer provisional entry to graduate entry medical courses. Students apply for this type of entry in Year 12. If successful, they are guaranteed a place in a graduate entry medical course (usually 4 years in length) after successfully completing an undergraduate degree, without having to sit for GAMSAT.
Griffith University (GU) School of Medicine
https://www.griffith.edu.au/health/medicine/what-can-i-study/pathways-to-medicine
Year 12 students apply for entry to the Bachelor of Medical Science (MD Provisional Entry for School-Leavers). This program provides secondary school leavers with an intensive two-year degree that allows guaranteed entry into GU’s Doctor of Medicine program on completion of the degree (with a GPA of 5.0 or better and a pass in the subject 'Human Skills for Medicine'). The Bachelor of Medical Science is offered at both the Nathan and Gold Coast Campuses.
The application requirements for this course are:
The University of Queensland (UQ) School of Medicine
https://future-students.uq.edu.au/apply/doctor-of-medicine/pathways-and-entry-requirements
Year 12 students apply for Doctor of Medicine (MD) (Provisional Entry for School-Leavers) and/or Doctor of Medicine (MD) Provisional Entry for School-Leavers (Bonded Medical Places). To be eligible for a place in these courses, students must meet the following criteria:
Successful applicants enroll in any undergraduate degree program at the University of Queensland (see suggested undergraduate programs at https://medicine.uq.edu.au/node/329). If provisional entry students achieve the required grade point average (GPA 5.0) over the duration of their first degree, they are guaranteed a place in the medical program.
Universities in other states may have similar provisional entry pathways.
UMAT
The Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT) is used specifically to assist with the selection of students into the medicine, dentistry and health science degree programs at undergraduate level for many Australian and New Zealand universities (a list of institutions and programs requiring UMAT can be accessed from the UMAT website).
Students register online at http://umat.acer.edu.au/ to sit for the test. The registration due date for UMAT is usually in early June and the test date is in late July. The website has a downloadable information booklet and practice questions can be purchased from the site. Several organisations provide UMAT preparation programs. The following are a selection:
Hubbard’s School http://www.hubbards.qld.edu.au/
MedEntry http://www.medentry.edu.au/
MedStart http://www.medstart.com.au/#home
National Institute of Education http://www.nie.edu.au/
It is not mandatory to do a UMAT preparation program, but it is highly recommended to prepare for the test by doing practice tests to become familiar with the question types and the time limitations.
Student financial support schemes
Medical Rural Bonded Scholarships http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/work-st-mrb
Medical Bonded Places Scheme http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/BMP-2016
Helpful resources
Australian Medical Association https://ama.com.au/careers/becoming-a-doctor Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) http://gamsat.acer.edu.au/ Graduate Entry Medical School Admission System (GEMSAS) http://www.gemsas.edu.au/
Medical Schools in Australia and New Zealand, Australian Medical Council
http://www.amc.org.au/accreditation/primary-medical-education/schools
Medical Board of Australia – Medical Specialisations http://www.medicalboard.gov.au/Registration/Types/Specialist- Registration/Medical-Specialties-and-Specialty-Fields.aspx
( read this first - then scroll down for a step-by-step guide to applying for courses)
There are three main pathways:
- Direct entry
- Graduate entry
- Provisional entry
Note, while initial medical qualifications in Australia have traditionally been at the bachelor degree level, several medical schools have recently moved to a doctor of medicine (MD) program or a dual B Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine, where graduates receive a master’s degree.
Direct (or undergraduate) entry
Students can apply for entry to undergraduate medical courses in Year 12. Undergraduate medical courses are usually five - six years in length. The following institutions offer this pathway. The websites for the institutions have been listed for you to access up-to-date information about the courses.
Bond University (QLD) https://bond.edu.au/program/medical-program (dual program)
James Cook University (QLD) https://www.jcu.edu.au/courses-and-study/courses/bachelor-of-medicine,-bachelor-of- surgery
Monash University (VIC) http://www.med.monash.edu.au/medicine/index.html (click on ‘Undergraduate’) University of Adelaide (SA) http://www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder/bmbbs_bmbbs.html
University of Newcastle/University of New England (NSW) http://www.newcastle.edu.au/joint-medical-program
University of New South Wales (NSW) http://med.unsw.edu.au/applying (dual program)
University of Tasmania (TAS) http://www.utas.edu.au/courses/hsi/courses/m3n-bachelor-of-medicine-and-bachelor-of- surgery
University of Western Sydney (NSW) http://www.uws.edu.au/medicine/som
The information you need to obtain includes:
- Years 11 and 12 subjects: prerequisite subjects (i.e. subjects you must have studied to gain entry); assumed subjects (i.e. these are not prerequisites, however it is assumed that you have studied them previously); recommended subjects (i.e. subjects that are not prerequisites or assumed, but would be helpful); some courses do not require any specific subjects.
- Previous OP cut-offs (or equivalent ATAR) if available.
- The application process (this process may begin early in the year and may include several steps).
- Who do you apply to (e.g. QTAC, the institution, an interstate tertiary admissions centre, or more than one of these)?
- Cut-off dates for applications.
- Is UMAT required?
- Is an interview part of the application?
- Are scholarships available?
- Can I do another degree with medicine (e.g. B Science/B Medicine)?
- What teaching approach does the medical school have?
Visit the following websites for information about medical schools in New Zealand:
- University of Auckland https://www.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz/en/som/for/future-students.html
- University of Otago http://www.otago.ac.nz/courses/qualifications/mbchb.html
Graduate entry
Students who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (in any field) can apply for graduate entry medical courses (usually 4 years in length). Contact the following institutions for information about their graduate entry medical courses, entry criteria (which may include prerequisite subjects, a completed degree, a minimum GPA, GAMSAT and an interview) and application processes (e.g. do you apply through GEMSAS?).
Australian National University (ACT) http://medicalschool.anu.edu.au/study/degrees/mchd
Deakin University (VIC) http://www.deakin.edu.au/study-at-deakin/find-a-course (search for ‘Medicine’) Flinders University (SA) http://www.flinders.edu.au/courses/postgrad/course-index/health-medicine.cfm Griffith University (QLD) https://degrees.griffith.edu.au/ (search for ‘Medicine’)
Monash University (VIC) http://www.med.monash.edu.au/medicine/index.html (click on ‘Graduate entry’) University of Melbourne (VIC) http://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/study-here/doctor_of_medicine
University of Notre Dame (Fremantle, WA & Sydney, NSW)
http://www.nd.edu.au/fremantle/courses/undergraduate/medicine/mbbs.shtml
University of Queensland (QLD) https://www.uq.edu.au/study/program.html?acad_prog=5578
University of Sydney (NSW) http://sydney.edu.au/medicine/study/md/index.php
University of Western Australia (WA) http://www.meddent.uwa.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/md-overview
University of Wollongong (NSW) http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/index.html?ssSourceSiteId=UOW_Main (search for ‘Medicine’)
Provisional entry in Queensland
The following Queensland institutions offer provisional entry to graduate entry medical courses. Students apply for this type of entry in Year 12. If successful, they are guaranteed a place in a graduate entry medical course (usually 4 years in length) after successfully completing an undergraduate degree, without having to sit for GAMSAT.
Griffith University (GU) School of Medicine
https://www.griffith.edu.au/health/medicine/what-can-i-study/pathways-to-medicine
Year 12 students apply for entry to the Bachelor of Medical Science (MD Provisional Entry for School-Leavers). This program provides secondary school leavers with an intensive two-year degree that allows guaranteed entry into GU’s Doctor of Medicine program on completion of the degree (with a GPA of 5.0 or better and a pass in the subject 'Human Skills for Medicine'). The Bachelor of Medical Science is offered at both the Nathan and Gold Coast Campuses.
The application requirements for this course are:
- Must be a current Year 12 student or an applicant who has completed Year 12 no more than three years prior to application and who has not previously attempted tertiary study at diploma level or higher.
- Academic achievement - OP or equivalent; passes in Senior English and Maths B, plus one of Biological Science, Chemistry or Physics. The GU Subject Bonus or OP 1 – 6 Guarantee Schemes do not apply to this course. However, the Rural Priority Scheme will apply (25% quota for students from specified rural areas).
- QTAC application.
The University of Queensland (UQ) School of Medicine
https://future-students.uq.edu.au/apply/doctor-of-medicine/pathways-and-entry-requirements
Year 12 students apply for Doctor of Medicine (MD) (Provisional Entry for School-Leavers) and/or Doctor of Medicine (MD) Provisional Entry for School-Leavers (Bonded Medical Places). To be eligible for a place in these courses, students must meet the following criteria:
- Must be in their final year of secondary school at the time of application.
- Academic achievement - OP 1 or equivalent, with a pass in Senior English (also meet the prerequisites for the undergraduate study pathway chosen). The UQ Subject Bonus Scheme does apply to this course but the UQ OP
- UMAT.
- QTAC application.
Successful applicants enroll in any undergraduate degree program at the University of Queensland (see suggested undergraduate programs at https://medicine.uq.edu.au/node/329). If provisional entry students achieve the required grade point average (GPA 5.0) over the duration of their first degree, they are guaranteed a place in the medical program.
Universities in other states may have similar provisional entry pathways.
UMAT
The Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT) is used specifically to assist with the selection of students into the medicine, dentistry and health science degree programs at undergraduate level for many Australian and New Zealand universities (a list of institutions and programs requiring UMAT can be accessed from the UMAT website).
Students register online at http://umat.acer.edu.au/ to sit for the test. The registration due date for UMAT is usually in early June and the test date is in late July. The website has a downloadable information booklet and practice questions can be purchased from the site. Several organisations provide UMAT preparation programs. The following are a selection:
Hubbard’s School http://www.hubbards.qld.edu.au/
MedEntry http://www.medentry.edu.au/
MedStart http://www.medstart.com.au/#home
National Institute of Education http://www.nie.edu.au/
It is not mandatory to do a UMAT preparation program, but it is highly recommended to prepare for the test by doing practice tests to become familiar with the question types and the time limitations.
Student financial support schemes
Medical Rural Bonded Scholarships http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/work-st-mrb
Medical Bonded Places Scheme http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/BMP-2016
Helpful resources
Australian Medical Association https://ama.com.au/careers/becoming-a-doctor Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) http://gamsat.acer.edu.au/ Graduate Entry Medical School Admission System (GEMSAS) http://www.gemsas.edu.au/
Medical Schools in Australia and New Zealand, Australian Medical Council
http://www.amc.org.au/accreditation/primary-medical-education/schools
Medical Board of Australia – Medical Specialisations http://www.medicalboard.gov.au/Registration/Types/Specialist- Registration/Medical-Specialties-and-Specialty-Fields.aspx
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