Indigenous Entry

We support the Commonwealth and Northern Territory Governments’ key priority to increase the participation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in medicine.

We are committed to equity and inclusiveness in the Doctor of Medicine. Flinders recognises and values the contribution that Indigenous knowledge and Indigenous doctors make to the health of our country. Our Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff teach you how to work safely and confidently in a multicultural society.

As an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicant you can choose from two pathways into the Doctor of Medicine.

If you have an undergraduate degree but do not have a valid GAMSAT score, you can apply for entry into the Indigenous Entry Stream (IES). Alternatively, if you do have a valid GAMSAT score you can apply for direct entry into an Indigenous Sub Quota place.

There is no minimum GPA requirement for entry to the MD through the IES, however, strong academic performance in the bachelor degree is an important indicator of the intellectual abilities necessary for success in the MD, and an overall GPA of 5.50 in this degree is considered a competitive minimum.

Both pathways have different timelines and requirements. Please be aware that late applications are not accepted in either pathway.

Indigenous Entry Stream
Key dates

2019 Applications are now closed

Interviews are held April 2019

Flinders University Extended Learning in Science commences mid-2019

Preparation for Medicine Program commences in Darwin in July 2019

Offers to the Doctor of Medicine are made from October 2019

Classes commence February 2020

Applications for 2020 IES open by end November 2019

*Dates are subject to change

Indigenous Entry Stream

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants without a valid GAMSAT score are encouraged to apply for this pathway.

Applicants must submit an application and provide all supporting documentation required for consideration. Applicants will be invited  to attend an interview on the basis of their weighted GPA from the latest bachelor degree completed and if successful, undertake a 4-5 week program. You will prepare for the Doctor of Medicine by studying science and relevant skills through the:

• Preparation for Medicine Program, and
• Flinders University Extended Learning in Science. 

Make an enquiry

Have you read the application guide and you still have questions? Contact us by phone or email.