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There are two levels of entry to the Medical Schools in Australia.

1.Undergraduate Medicine Courses - MBBS

These are essentially 6 yearlong programs and have a theoretical coursework followed with extensive Practice Based Learning as suggested by the AQF.

Eligibility-

• English Language Proficiency (often a minimum IELTS score of 7)
• Completion of Higher secondary education from a recognized board/institute
• Minimum 17 years of age (which might vary from university to university)
• Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT)

2.Graduate Medicine Courses – MD

Essentially, almost all of the medical courses in Australia are graded at Level 9 as a Master’s program and confers the degree of Doctor of Medicine – MD. This is usually a 4 year graduate program and offered by many top universities of Australia like University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, Deakin University, etc.

Eligibility-

• To apply to the graduate medicine courses in Australia a candidate ought to have
• English Language Proficiency (often high levels of proficiency is expected)
• Bachelors’ Degree
• GAMSAT (Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test) Score or MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test) Score

Students are essentially required to reach out to the International Office of the University, supply the information mentioned above. Basis the applications received, the universities create a list of merit after combining the GPA of your three year’s academic performance and the Medical Exams (UMAT/ GAMSAT/ MCAT) score. Taking your application into consideration, if you are shortlisted, you would be sent an invitation for an Interview on Skype. Selected candidates are then be admitted to the program.