Doctor of Medicine

The four-year Doctor of Medicine will prepare you for a future in medicine.

Develop your knowledge, understanding and skills across diverse areas of medical practice. By the end of the Doctor of Medicine, you'll graduate with a medical qualification and be ready to act as a hospital intern. You'll gain experience in a full range of medical specialties to help you make decisions about your further training.

Flinders University 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.

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.

Eligible applicants must have successfully completed the GAMSAT in the last two years, and hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

2020 key dates*

Applicants shortlisted for interviews notified from early August 2019

PRCC interviews held 20 and 21 September

Adelaide interviews held 23 September – 4 October.
Applicants should use the campus map to assist them in finding the interview venue at the Bedford Park campus.

NT interviews held 25 – 27 September
Applicants should use the NTMP map to assist them in finding the interview venue in Darwin.

Interview fee payment due 9 September

Interviewed applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application mid-October

*Timelines are subject to change

2020 GAMSAT overall score cut-offs for interview^

Flinders Graduate Reserved Places - 60
Flinders Graduate - 65
PRCC – 59
Rural - 60
Humanitarian Visa Holders - 60
Non-Flinders Graduates/Non-Rural/Non-Humanitarian Visa – 66

^Cut-offs are based on the main round of interview offers. If further offers to interview are made the cut-offs will be updated.

How to apply

Before applying you MUST download and read the Doctor of Medicine Application Guide for domestic applicants.

The guide will assist you to determine if you meet the eligibility criteria to apply for the Doctor of Medicine at Flinders University. The guide includes details of the application and selection process, timelines and information about sub-quotas and associated requirements.

Please note, applicants to the Doctor of Medicine for 2020 entry who have completed—or are due to complete—a Flinders University undergraduate or postgraduate degree in 2019 are not required to submit a copy of their Flinders academic transcript with their application.

Applicants who are applying as a permanent humanitarian visa holder will need to complete a statutory declaration form.

Applications for 2020 are now closed.

First, read the application guide