Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
Provisional entry (for school leavers)If you're in Year 12, you can enter the Doctor of Medicine through the provisional entry pathway.
For provisional entry, you'll need:
If you receive a provisional entry offer, to progress to the MD, you'll also need:
- to complete your first degree at UQ within the minimum time specified for the program
- a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your first degree, and
- to complete the MD subject prerequisite courses.
Learn more about provisional entry pathway optionsGraduate entry (for university graduates)If you have completed or are in your final year of a bachelor's degree, you can enter the Doctor of Medicine through the graduate entry pathway.
For graduate entry, you'll need:
You'll also need to complete:
- your key degree within 10 years prior to the year you commence the MD, and
- the GAMSAT or MCAT within 4 years before the year you commence.
Learn more about graduate entry pathway options For further details about admission and selection requirements, refer to Schedule 3 of the
Undergraduate, Doctor of Medicine, Non-Award and CSP Admissions Procedure .
Provisional entry (for school leavers)If you're in Year 12, you can enter the Doctor of Medicine through the provisional entry pathway.
For provisional entry, you'll need:
If you receive a provisional entry offer, to progress to the MD, you'll also need:
- to complete your first degree at UQ within the minimum time specified for the program
- a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your first degree, and
- to complete the MD subject prerequisite courses.
Learn more about provisional entry pathway optionsGraduate entry (for university graduates)If you have completed or are in your final year of a bachelor's degree, you can enter the Doctor of Medicine through the graduate entry pathway.
For graduate entry, you'll need:
You'll also need to complete:
- your key degree within 10 years prior to the year you commence the MD, and
- the GAMSAT or MCAT within 4 years before the year you commence.
Learn more about graduate entry pathway options For further details about admission and selection requirements, refer to Schedule 3 of the
Undergraduate, Doctor of Medicine, Non-Award and CSP Admissions Procedure .
GPA equivalent
Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.
Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.
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English language requirements
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.
PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.
CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.
Other OET - A minimum grade of B for each sub skill (L,S,R,W).
BE is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Learn how to meet the English language requirements
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Doctor of Medicine are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Learn more about student visas
Additional application information
There are additional entry pathways if you:
Additional application information
There are additional entry pathways if you:
- are a US citizen or Permanent Resident seeking to study in Australia and America