Indigenous Entry
Apply for a Doctor of Medicine at Flinders
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 (IES)
Key dates
Applications for 2020 IES open on Friday 13 December 2019
Applications for 2020 IES close by 14 February 2020 (11.59pm ACST)
Interviews are held 9 to 13 March 2020
Offers made for 2020 IES – Late March 2020
Flinders University Extended Learning in Science commences 13 April 2020
Preparation for Medicine Program commences in Darwin on 29 June 2020
Offers to the Doctor of Medicine are made from October 2020
Classes commence February 2021
*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.
Preparation for Medicine Program
This two-week intensive mid-year program is designed to:
- teach you the foundation skills and knowledge you’ll need to study medicine
- prepare you for tertiary study
- build a supportive cohort.
Flinders University Extended Learning in Science
You will undertake a 10-hour per week online course that covers chemistry, physics, biology and numeracy. This starts before the Preparation for Medicine Program and continues after it finishes.
Indigenous sub-quota
Up to five places are reserved for eligible Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants who hold a valid GAMSAT score. A valid GAMSAT score must be from a sitting in the last two years with a minimum score of 50 in each section of the test.
How to apply
You will need to apply via the University's online application system which opens late May each year. View the application guide for specific details about how to apply, timelines and how we select students.
How to apply for the Indigenous Entry Stream
You will need to submit:
You will need to complete and submit a Doctor of Medicine, Indigenous Entry Stream application form.
Applications for the 2020 IES will open on Friday 13 December 2020
Official academic transcript
A statutory declaration form (See application guide for details)
A curriculum vitae (CV) and two referee reports
Documents signed under the seal by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community organisation providing confirmation you are recognised by your community.
Before you apply
Before applying you must download and read the Indigenous Entry Stream for the Doctor of Medicine Application Guide (PDF) - updated January 2020.
The guide will assist you to determine if you meet the eligibility criteria to apply for the Indigenous Entry Stream (IES) for Doctor of Medicine at Flinders University. The guide includes details of the application, timelines and information about selection criteria and associated requirements.
Please note, applicants to the Indigenous Entry Stream (IES) for Doctor of Medicine for 2021 entry who have completed—or are due to complete—a Flinders University undergraduate or postgraduate degree in 2020 are not required to submit a copy of their Flinders academic transcript with their application.
For more information or support, contact:
South Australian applicants
Yunggorendi Student Engagement
Indigenous Entry Stream
yunggorendi@flinders.edu.au
1800 641 811 (toll free)
(08) 8201 3033
Northern Territory applicants
Kelly-Anne Browne
Indigenous Entry Stream
Poche Centre for Indigenous Health
kellyanne.browne@flinders.edu.au
(08) 8920 0293
0417 442 054
Make an enquiry
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