Our Programs

Applications for graduate entry medicine open in May of the year prior to commencement. The majority of graduate entry medical schools organise applications through the GEMSAS consortium , with the University of Sydney , Flinders University , and Monash University the outliers that require direct applications.

GEMSAS coordinates applications, allows students to preference different medical schools, and helps coordinate interviews. The graduate entry admission process is long and complex, stretching from May-November of the year prior to commencement. For 2026 entry, applications are open on 1 May 2025 and close on 31 May 2025 at 5pm AEST / 3pm AWST. For further details, refer to our guide on Medical School Entry Requirements.

GEMSAS coordinates applications, allows students to preference different medical schools, and helps coordinate interviews. The graduate entry admission process is long and complex, stretching from May-November of the year prior to commencement. For 2026 entry, applications are open on 1 May 2025 and close on 31 May 2025 at 5pm AEST / 3pm AWST. For further details, refer to our guide on Medical School Entry Requirements.

If you plan on applying through the Undergraduate entry pathway (i.e. as a high school leaver), you’ll need to register for and sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT ^®) in the year you plan to apply. Scores are only valid for one year – You cannot use scores from previous years.

The UCAT ^® exam is a computer based admissions test used by the UCAT ANZ Consortium of universities in Australia and New Zealand for their medical, dental and clinical science degree programmes. The test helps universities to select applicants with the most appropriate abilities and professional behaviours required for new doctors and dentists to be successful in their clinical careers. Registration typically opens in March of each year and closes in May, with the exam being sat between July and August. For further details, review our guide here.

Australia offers a wide range of health-related study options beyond traditional medicine and nursing, including public health, biomedical science, health management, nutrition, psychology, and allied health. Universities across Australia provide industry-focused programs with practical training, modern facilities, and strong links to healthcare providers. These programs are designed to prepare students for diverse careers in healthcare, research, community services, and global health sectors while meeting international academic and professional standards.

Applications are open for the Semester 2 intake in 2026 for health-focused programs across leading universities in Australia. Students can apply for a wide range of health-related degrees including Nursing, Public Health, Biomedical Science, Physiotherapy, Health Management, and Allied Health. This intake offers an excellent opportunity for international students to begin their studies with access to modern training facilities, clinical placements, and globally recognized qualifications aligned with international healthcare standards.

Following completion of medical school, you’ll undertake one year (47 weeks) as an intern in a hospital. You’ll be working as a junior doctor with provisional registration, with structured oversight and teaching to help you transition to practising as a doctor. Internships are often coordinated at the state level, with various bodies such as PMCV in Victoria or HETI in NSW responsible for matching students to a hospital. Applications are synchronised across all states within Australia and usually close in June the year prior to commencement.