Indigenous entry

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

As an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicant you can be considered for entry to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) at Bedford Park, in regional South Australia (South Australia Rural Medical (SARM) Program), or the Northern Territory (Northern Territory Medical Program (NTMP)).

Indigenous Entry Stream (IES)

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Sub-quota

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Indigenous Entry Stream

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants with or without a valid GAMSAT score, are encouraged to apply for the MD via the IES.

A minimum Flinders equivalent Grade Point Average of 5.00* or higher is normally required to apply.

Successful applicants will be required to attend an interview after completing the Preparation for Medicine Program and Flinders University Extended Learning in Science.

An offer is issued for the MD if the interview is passed.

Preparation for Medicine Program

This 5-day intensive program is designed to:

teach you the foundation skills and knowledge you’ll need to study medicine
build a supportive cohort.

Held in person and on campus in the Northern Territory.

Flinders University Extended Learning in Science

A 5-hour per week course (24 weeks in duration) that covers chemistry, physics, biology and numeracy. Held online.

_{*for 2025 entry, as part of a transition period, applicants who have achieved a Flinders equivalent GPA of 4.50 or above will be eligible to apply. Applicants will normally be required to have achieved a GPA of 5.00 or above from the 2026 MD intake to be eligible to apply. Applicants can determine their Flinders equivalent GPA here.}

2024 IES for 2025 MD Application Key Dates

Please note: dates specified are subject to change

Application Guide and supporting documents published
Thursday 30 November 2023

Applications for 2024 IES open
Monday 4 December 2023

Applications for 2024 IES close
Extended to Friday 8 March (previously Friday 9 February) 2024

Deadline for submission of official academic transcripts and supporting documentation
Extended to Friday 8 March (previously Friday 9 February) 2024

IES to MD Interviews held
16 to 27 September 2024

Offers made for 2024 IES
From late February 2024

Preparation for Medicine Program
23 to 28 June 2024
(in person and on campus, NT)

Flinders University Extended Learning in Science
April to October 2024 (online)

Offers to the Doctor of Medicine (MD)
From early to mid-November 2024

Classes for MD commence early February 2025

How to apply for the Indigenous Entry Stream

Download the IES Application Guide. The guide will assist you in determining the eligibility criteria and the application requirements.

Reading and understanding the guide forms part of the application process.

If you are eligible, you can commence the online application process per the key dates.

The Direct Application Guide is available to assist in the steps required to start and submit your application.

Before submitting your application by the deadline, you must upload all supporting documentation per the requirements outlined in the IES Application Guide.

Supporting document templates to be submitted are provided in the drop-down, and in the Application Guide.

Supporting Document Templates

Northern Territory Residency Status Statutory Declaration
Rural Residency Statutory Declaration
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent Statutory Declaration (only for use when a document under Common Seal is not able to be obtained)
IES Personal Supporting Statement template

Want to know more?

For enquiries relating to the application process, contact:

askflinders@flinders.edu.au or

call 1300 354 633 (Option 1)

For more information about the program, contact:

Yungkurrinthi Student Engagement
Indigenous Entry Stream
yungkurrinthi@flinders.edu.au

1800 641 811 (toll free)

“

The thing that drew me to the IES was the fact we had the PMP in Darwin and were able to experience a week of what studying medicine was like...

as well as being able to meet other prospective students. That was really important especially for those of us who didn’t have a family connection to medicine, being able to meet people and also being able to get a taster of medicine was really powerful.

India Shackleford, due to complete the MD in 2026

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“

The IES offered the additional support throughout the process of working towards being offered a position to study.

There were tutors, pre-made modules to work through, an insight into what it would be like studying at Flinders and the development of a close friendship group with the other participants of the IES. I found this especially useful on day 1 of med school when I already knew a few people.

Jordyn Tomba, completed MD in 2023

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_{Keara Mack (left), Sophie L'Estrange (back right), Kassandra Bonner-Waia (front right) completed the IES in 2023}

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Sub-quota

Up to five places are reserved each year for eligible Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants who hold a Bachelor degree or are about to complete a Bachelor degree, and hold a valid GAMSAT result with a minimum score of 50 in each section of the test.

A minimum Flinders equivalent Grade Point Average of 5.00* or higher is normally required to apply for the MD.

How to apply

Applications are submitted directly to the University and open late May each year. Applicants are required to participate in an interview.

For specific details about the application process and key dates refer to the Doctor of Medicine guide.

_{*for 2025 entry, applicants who have achieved a Flinders equivalent GPA of 4.50 or above will be eligible to apply. Applicants will normally be required to have achieved a GPA of 5.00 or above from the 2026 MD intake to be eligible to apply. Applicants can determine their Flinders equivalent GPA at https://students.flinders.edu.au/my-course/gpa-calculator.}

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The IES was the right choice for me...

...it provided a bit of insight into the path of Medicine and gave me the opportunity to show, that despite not having a background in Science that I was willing to work hard to pursue medicine.

Loyola Wills, completed MD in 2023

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We are committed to equity and inclusiveness in the Doctor of Medicine (MD).

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.