Pathways to Medicine at Flinders University.

Explore our pathways to Medicine.

Want to become a doctor? Flinders offers undergraduate and graduate entry into medicine.

Whether you're a recent high school graduate, already hold an undergraduate degree, a Flinders alumnus, or eligible for the Indigenous Entry Stream, Northern Territory (NT) Medical program, or the South Australia (SA) Rural Medical Program, we have options tailored to your needs.

In high school

Completing an undergraduate degree

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

From a rural background

Information for High School leavers

Got the required ATAR?

In preparation that you receive a high ATAR, consider sitting the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT ®) during year 12. Your ATAR and UCAT ® scores are combined in order to calculate your final selection rank when applying for the Flinders Bachelor of Clinical Science/Doctor of Medicine double degree.

Don't forget...getting an offer to study medicine through this pathway is a super competitive process.

Looking for an accelerated pathway?

A Bachelor of Clinical Science/Doctor of Medicine allows school leavers to complete the double degree in 6-years. The first 2-years will provide foundational knowledge in biology, chemistry and the human body and subject to meeting the progression requirements* students will then continue to a guaranteed place in the Doctor of Medicine (MD).

_{*students must meet a minimum GPA of 5.0 to progress to the MD.}

Didn’t get the required ATAR?

If you’re a school leaver and you’re not successful in being offered a place in the Bachelor of Clinical Science/Doctor of Medicine, you can apply to study a pathway course which will provide you with the skills and content knowledge that will give you the best chance of entering and succeeding in the MD.

Pathway courses to the MD are the Bachelor of Medical Science, Bachelor of Paramedicine and Bachelor of Public Health. These degrees not only offer the best preparation for success in the MD, but also give you the advantage of being considered under the Flinders Graduates Reserved sub quota, further increasing your chances of successfully gaining a place in the MD.

	*Undergraduate*	*Graduate*
Previous Study	Direct entry from year 12, no previous tertiary education	Bachelor's degree required
General Entry Requirements	ATAR + UCAT ®	GPA + GAMSAT ® + Interview
Duration	6 years	4 years

Undergraduate
Previous Study	Direct entry from year 12, no previous tertiary education
General Entry Requirements	ATAR + UCAT ®
Duration	6 years
Graduate
Previous Study	Bachelor's degree required
General Entry Requirements	GPA + GAMSAT ® + Interview
Duration	4 years

Pathways for degree holders

Information for Flinders University degree holders

Flinders students can apply through graduate entry to Medicine, with up to 75% of places available for them:

a maximum of 30% of Flinders graduate places are normally reserved for students who complete the Bachelor of Medical Science, Bachelor of Paramedicine or the Bachelor of Public Health.
a maximum of 45% of places are normally available for graduates of any other Flinders Bachelor degree.

Information for degree holders

You can apply directly into MD if you already hold a Bachelor degree or are about to complete your most recent Bachelor degree. The 4-year MD enables you to graduate with a medical doctor qualification.

Indigenous Entry to Medicine

Flinders offers pathway entry to the MD offered in the Northern Territory or South Australian to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people via the Indigenous Entry Stream (IES).

An annual Indigenous subquota is also offered in the Bachelor of Clinical Science/Doctor of Medicine double degree.

Explore the Indigenous Entry Stream

Indigenous Entry to Medicine

Flinders offers pathway entry to the MD offered in the Northern Territory or South Australian to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people via the Indigenous Entry Stream (IES).

An annual Indigenous subquota is also offered in the Bachelor of Clinical Science/Doctor of Medicine double degree.

Explore the Indigenous Entry Stream

Study Medicine in Rural South Australia

We are addressing the health work force gap in rural and remote South Australia, by offering students the opportunity to live and study the MD in a rural location as part of the South Australian Rural Medical (SARM) program.

Learn more

Study Medicine in the Northern Territory

The Northern Territory Medical Program (NTMP) provides opportunities for local NT residents to study close to home and prioritises selection of residents, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants from inside and outside the NT.

Learn more

Frequently asked questions...

How do I maximise my chances of entry to the Doctor of Medicine at Flinders Uni?

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

meet the application eligibility criteria;
understand and adhere to the application procedures and meet relevant deadlines;
provide all the information and supporting documentation requested by Flinders University by the relevant deadlines;
read and understand the application terms and conditions;
follow all the instructions given carefully whilst applying and in any subsequent communications;
pay any fees by the required date; and
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.

What is the median ATAR for Medicine at Flinders Uni?

This course is competitive and therefore the minimum Selection Rank is subject to change each year. A decision is made based on your ATAR and UCAT ®.

https://www.flinders.edu.au/study/pathways/year-12-entry/required-atar

If I don’t get into the undergraduate pathway, how can I improve my chances of being admitted in the postgraduate MD program?

Be a Flinders student
Be a graduate of one of the subquota courses – B Public Health, B Medical Science or B Paramedicine
Check your eligibility for other subquotas.

Download the MD Admission Guide

This Guide will help applicants determine their eligibility to apply and understand the application process.

Download guide

We’re here to help you every step of the way.

If you would like to talk to one of our friendly advisers about applying to university or to discuss your study options and pathways, please contact us.