Student entry to medicine

Thinking of studying medicine? Below is information on applying for medical courses, pathways for entering medicine and the supports available for students at university.

This information is for students who are Australian citizens or are permanent residents. International applicants need to contact the prospective university/universities to ensure all application requirements are met.

There are two main pathways into medical school - undergraduate entry and graduate entry.

South Australian pathways to becoming a medical practitioner

There is a lot more to becoming a doctor than going to university. As shown above, students will need to successfully complete an internship, residency and specialty training. Applicants to medicine should be prepared to commit to life long learning, as doctors are expected to update their skills regularly after specialty training.

The University of Adelaide

The University of Adelaide offers a six year undergraduate program for Year 12 school leavers. There are limited places available for students currently studying at the University of Adelaide to apply for a tertiary transfer position. The University of Adelaide requires all applicants to sit the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT) and as of 2012, applicants will be required to meet subject pre-requisites.

Selection for school leaver applicants is based on:

- Performance in the UMAT
- Performance in a structured Oral Assessment for the top UMAT performers
- A minimum TER of 90
- Meeting subject pre-requisites. For entry from 2012 onwards students will be expected to have successfully completed one of the following:
         2BIG20 Biology
          2CME20 Chemistry
          2MDS20 Mathematical Studies

Selection for tertiary transfer applicants is based on:

- Performance in the UMAT
- Performance in a structured Oral Assessment for the top UMAT performers
- Completion of a first year, full-time or equivalent, University of Adelaide undergraduate degree with a credit average
- Meeting subject pre-requisites. For entry from 2012 onwards students will be expected to have successfully completed one of the following:
         2BIG20 Biology
          2CME20 Chemistry
          2MDS20 Mathematical Studies

Students may be able to meet these pre requisites through studying particular courses at university level.

School leaver applicants can access one or both of the equity schemes shown below:

1. Rural Background Entry Pathway

As of 2011, the University of Adelaide in conjunction with the Department of Health and Ageing, the Spencer Gulf Rural Health School and the Rural Doctors Workforce Agency, will have up to 25 places available for students with a rural background who wish to apply for medicine.

For more information please contact:
Beverly Karaffa
Admissions and Enrolment Officer
University of Adelaide
E: beverly.karaffa@adelaide.edu.au
P: 08 8303 4859

2. Fairways Bonus Points Scheme

The Fairways Bonus Points Scheme is available to students who attend Australian country schools. This provides the applicant with 6 bonus points for their TER.
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/publications/pdfs/fairway.pdf
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/admission/year12/#bonus

Flinders University

Flinders University offers a four year graduate entry program for applicants who have completed a Bachelors degree or higher. For the first time in 2010, Flinders University offers a Year 12 pathway into the graduate entry program through the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences/Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery program. This combined degree is a six year course and requires the UMAT as part of the admissions process.

School leaver applicants

Selection for this pathway is based on:
- Performance in the UMAT
- A minimum TER of 95

Students in this program must maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 (credit) for guaranteed entry to the BMBS.

Rural and Isolated Student Access Scheme

Flinders University will allocate 8 bonus points to the TER of students studying at a country high school. This scheme applies to the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery but not the Graduate Entry Pathway.
http://www.flinders.edu.au/future-students/how-to-apply/special-entry/rural-and-isolated-student-access-scheme.cfm

Graduate Entry

Graduate Entry Medical Program

Selection for this pathway is based on:

- Performance in the Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT)
- Performance in a structured interview for the top GAMSAT performers
- Successful completion (or be in the final year of) an undergraduate degree - an Australian three year Bachelors degree or its equivalent.

Further Information

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students:

The University of Adelaide offers a Special Entry Access Scheme for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Further information on the access scheme and supports available to Indigenous students at the university can be found at the Wilto Yerlo website:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/wilto_yerlo/

Flinders University offers a sub-quota of up to five places for students with an Indigenous background for graduate entry medicine. Further information on the supports available to Indigenous students at Flinders University can be found at the Yunggorendi First Nations Centre for Higher Education and Research website:
http://www.flinders.edu.au/yunggorendi/

South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC)

SATAC processes university applications. Each State and Territory has their own organisation for this purpose.
http://www.satac.edu.au/

Undergraduate Medicine & Health Sciences Admissions Test (UMAT)

Most undergraduate medical programs in Australia require applicants to sit the UMAT as part of the admissions process. This test is offered only once per year, usually in July, and is administered by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER).
http://umatweb.acer.edu.au/index.php
http://www.acer.edu.au/

Australian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA)

The Australian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA) is the peak representative body for Australian medical students. AMSA has created a guide for applying to medical schools in Australia.
http://www.amsa.org.au/content/information-prospective-medical-students

Rural Doctors Workforce Agency (RDWA)

The Rural Doctors Workforce Agency (RDWA) is a non-profit organisation funded by the Australian and State Governments, that recruits, retains and skills the rural medical workforce in South Australia. The RDWA supports rural students planning to study medicine, through initiatives such as practical and financial assistance and UMAT preparation.
http://www.ruraldoc.com.au/content_sub.php?id=82

University of Adelaide

Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery course
The page includes information on the program content, structure and admissions
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/programfinder/2010/bmbbs_bmbbs.html

Prospective Students Office
This page includes information on accommodation, scholarships and admissions
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/future/

Flinders University

Year 12 Pathway - Bachelor of Clinical Sciences, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
http://www.flinders.edu.au/courses/undergrad/bclsbmbs/bclsbmbs_home.cfm

Graduate Entry Medical Program
http://www.flinders.edu.au/medicine/sites/medical-course/medicine_home.cfm

Graduate entry applicants are required to sit the Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) as part of the application process.

Prospective Students Office
This includes information on accommodation, scholarships and admissions
http://www.flinders.edu.au/future-students/future-students_home.cfm

Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT)

Most graduate entry medical programs in Australia require applicants to sit the GAMSAT as part of the admissions process. This test is offered only once per year, usually in March and is administered by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER).

http://www.gamsat.acer.edu.au/
http://www.acer.edu.au/

University of South Australia (UniSA)

UniSA has joined with the Australian National University (ANU) to provide up to five places to high achieving UniSA students in the ANU graduate entry medical program.
http://www.unisa.edu.au/pmbs/undergradprograms/medsci.asp

For information on the ANU medical program and the admissions process
http://medicalschool.anu.edu.au/?IntCatId=14

Scholarships

There are many scholarships available to university students, including medical students. For a list of scholarships available and to obtain further information please visit
http://www.nrhsn.org.au/site/index.cfm?display=40529

Prospective students need to contact each university to which they are applying as there may be university specific scholarships available.

Rural Health Clubs

There are 29 Rural Health Clubs (RHCs) located in universities in all States and Territories in Australia.
In South Australia these clubs are:

Adelaide University Rural Health Alliance (AURHA) http://www.aurha.org.au/

Flinders University Rural Health Society (FURHS) http://furcs.flinders.edu.au/FURHS/furhs.htm

Rural Outlook for University Students Towards Allied Health (ROUSTAH) http://www.roustah.com/

These three clubs support students interested in rural health during their time at university.

For further information please contact:
RDWA Student Services Team
P: +61 8 8234 8277
E: studentservices@ruraldoc.com.au

Information provided relates only to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents. There may be other requirements for International Students. The information provided within has been deemed correct as at February 2010 however the Rural Doctors Workforce Agency makes no guarantees as to its accuracy. Students and their parent/guardian are responsible for contacting the educational institution or relevant organisation to obtain the most up to date information directly from the source.



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Applicants to medicine should be prepared to commit to life long learning, as doctors are expected to update their skills regularly after specialty training. The University of Adelaide The University of Adelaide offers a six year undergraduate program for Year 12 school leavers. There are limited places available for students currently studying at the University of Adelaide to apply for a tertiary transfer position. The University of Adelaide requires all applicants to sit the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT) and as of 2012, applicants will be required to meet subject pre-requisites. *Selection for school leaver applicants is based on:* - Performance in the UMAT - Performance in a structured Oral Assessment for the top UMAT performers - A minimum TER of 90 - Meeting subject pre-requisites. For entry from 2012 onwards students will be expected to have successfully completed one of the following: 2BIG20 Biology 2CME20 Chemistry 2MDS20 Mathematical Studies Selection for tertiary transfer applicants is based on: - Performance in the UMAT - Performance in a structured Oral Assessment for the top UMAT performers - Completion of a first year, full-time or equivalent, University of Adelaide undergraduate degree with a credit average - Meeting subject pre-requisites. For entry from 2012 onwards students will be expected to have successfully completed one of the following: 2BIG20 Biology 2CME20 Chemistry 2MDS20 Mathematical Studies Students may be able to meet these pre requisites through studying particular courses at university level. *School leaver applicants can access one or both of the equity schemes shown below:* 1. Rural Background Entry Pathway As of 2011, the University of Adelaide in conjunction with the Department of Health and Ageing, the Spencer Gulf Rural Health School and the Rural Doctors Workforce Agency, will have up to 25 places available for students with a rural background who wish to apply for medicine. For more information please contact: Beverly Karaffa Admissions and Enrolment Officer University of Adelaide E: beverly.karaffa@adelaide.edu.au P: 08 8303 4859 2. Fairways Bonus Points Scheme The Fairways Bonus Points Scheme is available to students who attend Australian country schools. This provides the applicant with 6 bonus points for their TER. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/publications/pdfs/fairway.pdf http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/admission/year12/#bonus Flinders University Flinders University offers a four year graduate entry program for applicants who have completed a Bachelors degree or higher. For the first time in 2010, Flinders University offers a Year 12 pathway into the graduate entry program through the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences/Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery program. This combined degree is a six year course and requires the UMAT as part of the admissions process. School leaver applicants Selection for this pathway is based on: - Performance in the UMAT - A minimum TER of 95 Students in this program must maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 (credit) for guaranteed entry to the BMBS. Rural and Isolated Student Access Scheme Flinders University will allocate 8 bonus points to the TER of students studying at a country high school. This scheme applies to the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery but not the Graduate Entry Pathway. http://www.flinders.edu.au/future-students/how-to-apply/special-entry/rural-and-isolated-student-access-scheme.cfm Graduate Entry Graduate Entry Medical Program Selection for this pathway is based on: - Performance in the Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) - Performance in a structured interview for the top GAMSAT performers - Successful completion (or be in the final year of) an undergraduate degree - an Australian three year Bachelors degree or its equivalent. Further Information For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students: The University of Adelaide offers a Special Entry Access Scheme for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Further information on the access scheme and supports available to Indigenous students at the university can be found at the Wilto Yerlo website: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/wilto_yerlo/ Flinders University offers a sub-quota of up to five places for students with an Indigenous background for graduate entry medicine. Further information on the supports available to Indigenous students at Flinders University can be found at the Yunggorendi First Nations Centre for Higher Education and Research website: http://www.flinders.edu.au/yunggorendi/ South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) SATAC processes university applications. Each State and Territory has their own organisation for this purpose. http://www.satac.edu.au/ Undergraduate Medicine & Health Sciences Admissions Test (UMAT) Most undergraduate medical programs in Australia require applicants to sit the UMAT as part of the admissions process. This test is offered only once per year, usually in July, and is administered by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). http://umatweb.acer.edu.au/index.php http://www.acer.edu.au/ Australian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA) The Australian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA) is the peak representative body for Australian medical students. AMSA has created a guide for applying to medical schools in Australia. http://www.amsa.org.au/content/information-prospective-medical-students Rural Doctors Workforce Agency (RDWA) The Rural Doctors Workforce Agency (RDWA) is a non-profit organisation funded by the Australian and State Governments, that recruits, retains and skills the rural medical workforce in South Australia. The RDWA supports rural students planning to study medicine, through initiatives such as practical and financial assistance and UMAT preparation. http://www.ruraldoc.com.au/content_sub.php?id=82 University of Adelaide Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery course The page includes information on the program content, structure and admissions http://www.adelaide.edu.au/programfinder/2010/bmbbs_bmbbs.html Prospective Students Office This page includes information on accommodation, scholarships and admissions http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/future/ Flinders University Year 12 Pathway - Bachelor of Clinical Sciences, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery http://www.flinders.edu.au/courses/undergrad/bclsbmbs/bclsbmbs_home.cfm Graduate Entry Medical Program http://www.flinders.edu.au/medicine/sites/medical-course/medicine_home.cfm Graduate entry applicants are required to sit the Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) as part of the application process. Prospective Students Office This includes information on accommodation, scholarships and admissions http://www.flinders.edu.au/future-students/future-students_home.cfm Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) Most graduate entry medical programs in Australia require applicants to sit the GAMSAT as part of the admissions process. This test is offered only once per year, usually in March and is administered by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). http://www.gamsat.acer.edu.au/ http://www.acer.edu.au/ University of South Australia (UniSA) UniSA has joined with the Australian National University (ANU) to provide up to five places to high achieving UniSA students in the ANU graduate entry medical program. http://www.unisa.edu.au/pmbs/undergradprograms/medsci.asp For information on the ANU medical program and the admissions process http://medicalschool.anu.edu.au/?IntCatId=14 Scholarships There are many scholarships available to university students, including medical students. For a list of scholarships available and to obtain further information please visit http://www.nrhsn.org.au/site/index.cfm?display=40529 Prospective students need to contact each university to which they are applying as there may be university specific scholarships available. Rural Health Clubs There are 29 Rural Health Clubs (RHCs) located in universities in all States and Territories in Australia. In South Australia these clubs are: Adelaide University Rural Health Alliance (AURHA) http://www.aurha.org.au/ Flinders University Rural Health Society (FURHS) http://furcs.flinders.edu.au/FURHS/furhs.htm Rural Outlook for University Students Towards Allied Health (ROUSTAH) http://www.roustah.com/ These three clubs support students interested in rural health during their time at university. For further information please contact: RDWA Student Services Team P: +61 8 8234 8277 E: studentservices@ruraldoc.com.au Information provided relates only to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents. There may be other requirements for International Students. The information provided within has been deemed correct as at February 2010 however the Rural Doctors Workforce Agency makes no guarantees as to its accuracy. Students and their parent/guardian are responsible for contacting the educational institution or relevant organisation to obtain the most up to date information directly from the source.