Graduate entry applications
The four-year Doctor of Medicine enables you to graduate with a medical qualification.
At Flinders, you'll experience outstanding clinical and academic training and gain a broader understanding of health in a range of social contexts. Flinders 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.
To apply to the Doctor of Medicine you'll need to:
Applications close when positions are filled. Please submit your application as soon as possible, ensuring you provide all supporting documentation.
To maximise chances of gaining entry to the Doctor of Medicine you need to:
You are eligible for the Doctor of Medicine if you:
Your degree can be in any area of study, but must be from an Australian university or a recognised tertiary institution of equivalent standard. There are no prerequisite topics or subjects. If you are in the final year of study, satisfactory completion of your degree will be a condition of entry.
We will calculate a weighted grade point average (GPA) on the past three full-time equivalent years of your latest bachelor degree (inclusive of honours, if applicable). It is determined by weighting final year studies x3, second year studies x2 and first year studies x1.
Other qualifications, such as masters and research higher degrees, are not included in the weighted GPA calculation. However, research higher degrees may provide you with valuable experience that could help your interview performance.
You will need to undertake either the:
We accept your GAMSAT score from the current or preceding two years. You must have achieved a minimum standard of 50 in each section.
We accept your MCAT score from the current or preceding three years. You must have achieved a minimum of 123/123/123/123—492 in total.
Neither test is given preference in the selection process.
You must satisfy our Flinders English Language proficiency requirements.
If you’re selected for an interview, you’ll be presented with a common set of questions, often including scenarios. Interviews are designed to assess whether you have the qualities to succeed at medical school and in a medical career. These include:
If you live overseas, you will not be expected to travel to Australia to attend an interview. If you live in the following countries you have the option to attend an interview in person. If you do not reside in one of the following countries or are unable to make the scheduled interviews, SKYPE interviews will be arranged.
Country of residence |
Interview location |
Australia |
Adelaide |
China |
Hong Kong |
USA |
San Francisco or Los Angeles |
Canada |
Vancouver or Toronto |
Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur |
Note: all travel and associated costs are the applicant's responsibility. Interview locations and times may be changed at our discretion.
Your online application must include the following:
Your official transcripts will need to be scanned for your online application, and also sealed and certified to be posted directly from the institution at which you studied if you're made an offer for a place.
Flinders International
(International Medical Applicants)
Flinders University
GPO Box 2100
Adelaide, South Australia, 5001
Australia
Flinders International
(International Medical Applicants)
Flinders University
Level 1, Professional Services Building
Registry Road
Bedford Park, South Australia, 5042
Australia
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