Bachelor
This qualification allows exceptional students to commence a 3-year undergraduate arts degree followed by the 4-year Doctor of Medicine (MD). Your background in arts will prove invaluable and leave you better prepared for any career in medicine.
Applying for Admission
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Admission to this course is on the basis of the following criteria:
*Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants (a minimum ATAR of 90 to be considered) and E12 applicants (a minimum ATAR of 99.5 to be considered). Eligible applicants will be invited to attend the assessment process after ATAR (or other secondary education qualification) results are released. For details, visit admission pathways.
Important information DeferralIn the interest of equity and fairness to all applicants, those applicants who do not meet the admission criteria, including the required ATAR (or equivalent) and performance in the assessment, will not be considered for admission to the double degree. The ATAR (or equivalent) requirements shall apply, regardless of circumstances such as illness, misadventure or disadvantage during secondary school or high school studies.
No exemptions and advanced standingIt is not possible for candidates to obtain credit/advanced standing or exemptions for previous tertiary studies.
Additional requirementsMost students enrolled in this double degree who have met all the requirements of their bachelor's degree will be permitted to begin the MD without being required to sit the Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) or the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT), or participate in the assessment selection process for entry into the Doctor of Medicine.
Prior to commencing their observational study, students are required to comply with requirements for entering NSW Health facilities.
Impermissible conductSydney Medical School reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject an application for admission or to vary or cancel an offer of admission if your conduct prior to enrolment causes the Medical School to form the view that you are unsuitable for admission to the Doctor of Medicine.
Examples of conduct that might make you unsuitable for admission to the Doctor of Medicine include (but are not limited to):
International applicants to the double degree whose immigration status changes after they lodge their application should refer to the information on the University's australian student visa website.
Our graduates can be found in a broad range of careers and roles, including:
Graduates are eligible for registration by medical boards in all Australian states and territories and in New Zealand. One year of internship is required prior to full registration.
Each year, up to 30 domestic and 10 international places can be offered (this includes both the Bachelor of Arts/Doctor of Medicine and the Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Medicine double degrees).
Timeline for entryPlease note: dates for 2023 entry may be subject to change. Please use the below as a guide.
Tue 12 April 2022 | UAC applications open; E12 applications open |
Thu 15 September 2022 | E12 applications close |
Fri 30 September 2022 | Close of on time UAC applications |
Fri 7 October 2022 |
Online assessment for international applicants |
Mon 31 October 2022 |
Close of direct international applications to the University |
Thu 8 December 2022 |
Online assessment for international applicants |
Sun 11 December 2022 |
Close of adding this degree as a preference to be considered for assessment day 1 |
Thu 15 December 2022 |
ATARs released |
Fri 16 December 2022 |
Online assessment day 1 for domestic applicants - assessment dates are not negotiable and eligible candidates must attend the first assessment day after the release of their ATAR (or other secondary education qualification) results. |
Thu 22 December 2022 |
UAC December Round 2 offers released (Domestic) |
Sun 8 January 2023 |
Close of adding this degree as a preference to be considered for assessment day 2 |
Fri 20 January 2023 |
Online assessment day 2 for domestic applicants - assessment dates are not negotiable and eligible candidates must attend the first assessment day after the release of their ATAR (or other secondary education qualification) results. |
Wed 25 January 2023 |
Online assessment for international applicants |
Wed 25 January 2023 |
UAC January Round 2 offers released (Domestic) |