Health Sciences
Medicine
Undergraduate medical degrees or combined programs leading to medical registration. Highly competitive - most programs require additional tests (UCAT/GAMSAT), interviews, and may have graduate-entry pathways.
Offered at 13 universities across 7 states
Important: ATAR bands are approximate ranges based on publicly published TAC selection rank reports. Actual selection ranks vary year to year. Verify current entry requirements with each university before applying.
| University | Campus | State | ATAR Band | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monash University Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine | Clayton | VIC | 95+ (2025) | |
| UNSW Sydney Bachelor of Medical Studies / Doctor of Medicine | Kensington | NSW | 95+ (2025) | |
| University of Western Australia Assured Pathway to Medicine (Doctor of Medicine) | Crawley | WA | 95+ (2025) | |
| University of Queensland Provisional Entry Doctor of Medicine Pathway | St Lucia | QLD | 95+ (2025) | |
| University of Adelaide Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) | North Terrace | SA | 95+ (2025) | |
| University of Newcastle Joint Medical Program (Bachelor of Medical Science / Doctor of Medicine) | Callaghan | NSW | 95+ (2025) | |
| Western Sydney University Doctor of Medicine (Assured Pathway) | Campbelltown | NSW | 95+ (2025) | |
| Curtin University Doctor of Medicine | Perth | WA | 95+ (2025) | |
| University of Tasmania Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) | Hobart | TAS | 90-95 (2025) | |
| Griffith University Provisional Entry Medical Program | Gold Coast | QLD | 90-95 (2025) | |
| University of Melbourne Doctor of Medicine (MD) Graduate entry only - complete an undergraduate degree first | Parkville | VIC | — | |
| University of Sydney Doctor of Medicine (MD) Graduate entry only - complete an undergraduate degree first | Camperdown | NSW | — | |
| Australian National University Doctor of Medicine and Surgery Graduate entry only - complete an undergraduate degree first | Acton | ACT | — |
Graduate entry only - complete an undergraduate degree first
Graduate entry only - complete an undergraduate degree first
Graduate entry only - complete an undergraduate degree first
Alternative Pathways to Medicine
Entry pathways into medicine beyond the standard ATAR route. Each has different requirements and trade-offs.
Direct undergraduate entry
Apply straight from high school. Offers are based on a combination of ATAR, UCAT score, and a multiple mini-interview (MMI). Most competitive gateway into medicine.
Provisional entry
You enter an undergraduate degree (e.g. Biomedicine, Health Science) with a guaranteed place in the graduate MD - conditional on maintaining a minimum GPA and passing interviews along the way. A buffer in case you narrowly miss direct-entry scores.
Rural and remote pathway
Dedicated places for students from rural, regional, or remote areas (including bonded rural service places). Selection criteria typically include lower ATAR thresholds but require proof of rural background. JCU is designed around this mission.
Note: Eligibility is assessed against Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS) remoteness areas.
Graduate entry (GEMSAS)
Complete any Bachelor degree first, then apply through the Graduate Entry Medical Schools Admissions System (GEMSAS). Selection uses weighted GPA, GAMSAT score, and interview. Most graduate MD programs are 4 years.
Full-fee place (FFP)
Private full-fee entry - significantly higher cost (often $400k+ total) but different selection criteria than CSP places. FEE-HELP is available but capped well below the total fee.
Available at:
Note: FEE-HELP loan cap does not cover the full cost. Consider the financial commitment carefully.
Non-standard graduate applicant
If you've already started tertiary study and then want to pivot to medicine, some direct-entry courses still accept applications using your university GPA instead of your ATAR. Not all schools accept non-standard applicants.
Sources
ATAR bands on this page are compiled from the following publicly available TAC selection rank reports: