Doctor of Medicine

Graduate entry applications

The four-year Doctor of Medicine enables you to graduate with a medical qualification.

At Flinders, you'll experience outstanding clinical and academic training and gain a broader understanding of health in a range of social contexts. Flinders has a strong profile in medicine both nationally and internationally, and continues to be at the forefront of innovation in teaching and research. We provide rich and innovative student clinical placements and are leaders in the field of rural and remote health.

To apply to the Doctor of Medicine you'll need to:

meet the academic requirements
undertake an admission test
meet the English language requirements
submit your application
provide your official transcripts
attend an interview.

Application timelines

Applications close when positions are filled. Please submit your application as soon as possible, ensuring you provide all supporting documentation.

2024 entry

Applications open for 2024 entry in February 2023
Interviews conducted March to December (Interviews are scheduled on regular basis throughout the year)
Classes commence February 2024

Maximise your chances of entry to the Doctor of Medicine

To maximise chances of gaining entry to the Doctor of Medicine you need to:

understand the procedures and deadlines for applying
provide all the information and supporting documentation requested by Flinders University by the required deadline
read and understand the terms and conditions of application when you apply
carefully follow all the instructions given while applying and in any subsequent communications
pay any fees by the required date
keep personal contact details up-to-date.

Download the Doctor of Medicine application guide

Academic requirements

You are eligible for the Doctor of Medicine if you:

have completed a bachelor degree or equivalent; or
are in the final year of a bachelor degree or equivalent.

Your degree can be in any area of study, but must be from an Australian university or a recognised tertiary institution of equivalent standard. There are no prerequisite topics or subjects. If you are in the final year of study, satisfactory completion of your degree will be a condition of entry.

We will calculate a weighted grade point average (GPA) on the past three full-time equivalent years of your latest bachelor degree (inclusive of honours, if applicable). It is determined by weighting final year studies x3, second year studies x2 and first year studies x1.

Other qualifications, such as masters and research higher degrees, are not included in the weighted GPA calculation. However, research higher degrees may provide you with valuable experience that could help your interview performance.

Admission test

You will need to undertake either the:

We accept your GAMSAT score from the current or preceding two years. You must have achieved a minimum standard of 50 in each section.

We accept your MCAT score from the current or preceding three years. You must have achieved a minimum of 123/123/123/123—492 in total.

Neither test is given preference in the selection process.

English language requirements

You must satisfy our Flinders English Language proficiency requirements.

Check your proficiency

Interviews

If you’re selected for an interview, you’ll be presented with a common set of questions, often including scenarios. Interviews are designed to assess whether you have the qualities to succeed at medical school and in a medical career. These include:

Communication skills
Quality of motivation
Decision-making
Learning style
Pro-social attitude
Personal management

Interview locations

If you live overseas, you will not be expected to travel to Australia to attend an interview. If you live in the following countries you have the option to attend an interview in person. If you do not reside in one of the following countries or are unable to make the scheduled interviews, SKYPE interviews will be arranged.

Country of residence	Interview location
Australia	Adelaide
China	Hong Kong
USA	San Francisco or Los Angeles
Canada	Vancouver or Toronto
Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur

Note: all travel and associated costs are the applicant's responsibility. Interview locations and times may be changed at our discretion.

What you’ll need

Your online application must include the following:

Headshot photograph (jpg, less than 60kb, maximum size 200 px x 200 px)
Scanned transcript(s) from your latest bachelor degree(s) including transcripts showing topics for which you received transfer credit towards your degree
Your GAMSAT or MCAT test results
Evidence of English language proficiency
Application fee of AUD $60 (waived if submitted through an education agent)

Sending your official transcripts

Your official transcripts will need to be scanned for your online application, and also sealed and certified to be posted directly from the institution at which you studied if you're made an offer for a place.

Postal address

Flinders International
(International Medical Applicants)
Flinders University
GPO Box 2100
Adelaide, South Australia, 5001
Australia

Address for courier delivery

Flinders International
(International Medical Applicants)
Flinders University
Level 1, Professional Services Building
Registry Road
Bedford Park, South Australia, 5042
Australia

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