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Where to study medicine in Australia

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If you have dreams to pursue a career in medicine, you’re probably aware that it can be challenging to get into med school. In fact, the whole process from med school admission all the way through to internships, residencies and more can take over 10 years.

Hence, if this is the path you’ve chosen, we applaud you because it is a noble one!

For those thinking about choosing a med school in Australia, it is a great choice to fulfil your aspirations. This is because it has many leading universities and great international student culture. So if you’re interested to learn more, read on to find out about where to study medicine in Australia.

As an undergrad, it is essential to pass the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT) in order to qualify for med school in Australia. For postgrad, you’ll be required to pass the Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT).

The top 5 universities in Australia

Accredited by the Australian Medical Council, the following universities offer medicine courses and are among the best options for those planning to study there.

1. The Australian National University Medical School (ANUMS), (ANU)

ANUMS is graduate med school which offers MChD, a four-year graduate entry where students get to explore the foundations of healthcare and medicine in the Australian environment. Admissions are based on GPA and GAMSAT scores.

2. The University of Sydney (USYD)

For students who wish to opt for combined disciplines such as commerce, music, science or economics with medical science, USYD is the place for you. Apart from offering the option to do combined disciplines via its 7-year MD double undergraduate program, USYD exposes students to clinical environments and provides extensive clinical training as well as research skills training.

3. University of Melbourne

The first medical school in Australia, University of Melbourne is ranked in the top 20 for medicine. It offers a renowned four-year graduate entry MD program that focuses on biochemistry, anatomy and physiology. Apart from that, it is renowned for being a leader in health research and practice.

4. Monash University, Melbourne

Monash University has a four-year MBBS Honors undergrad programme with an interdisciplinary program within biomedical sciences. It focuses on clinical interaction and gives students the chance to be exposed to metro, rural and overseas clinical environments.

5. Flinders University, South Australia

Flinders University broke away from the traditional 5 to 6 year undergrad program when they pioneered a 4-year MD graduate undergraduate entry. Driven by innovation, this school works on capturing new ideas in medical research and trains students in clinical skills through well-equipped simulation labs and patients.

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Now that you know what your best options are, it’s time to make a decision and take that first step towards your dream med school.

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