Study Medicine in Australia
What is a Medicine Degree?
Why should I study medicine overseas?
Medicine is a highly competitive degree programme with limited places, hence many students who could not get into the local universities will consider applying for a medical degree overseas. To be a qualified doctor in Singapore, you must hold a medical degree that is recognised by the Singapore Medical Council and Australia is popular destination for Medical students.
In addition, studying overseas will give you an amazing and eye-opening experience that you will never have just by staying in Singapore. It exposes you to an international experience, whether it is in the healthcare sector or at a personal level. There might be opportunities for students to work in rural hospitals, allowing them to enhance their medical experience in areas unavailable in Singapore.
In Australia, only 6 Medical schools are recognised by the Singapore Medical Council. 4 of these schools offer undergraduate entry and accept students who have completed GCE A Level, IB Diploma or equivalent. Besides obtaining good academic results, the universities will also require students to sit for an interview and an admission test.
The application process to get into medical schools can be quite complex, and again, highly competitive. AECC Global has put together a quick summary of the medical programmes in Australia.
Undergraduate Entry Medicine Programme
| UNIVERSITY | NO. OF YEARS | ESTIMATED ANNUAL COURSE FEES | MIN SCORES TO APPLY (A LEVELS / IB) | PREREQUISITE SUBJECTS | ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monash University | 5 | A$77,000 | 15 / 39 A Level: 3H2 |
A Levels: Chemistry (Min B) GP Min. B or O level Eng B or A level English DIB: Chemistry – 5 SL or 4 HL English – 5 SL or 4 HL or 6 in B SL or 5 in B SL |
Interview and ISAT |
| The University of Adelaide | 6 | A$76,000 | 12 / 33 A Levels: 3H2 |
Math or Chemistry or Biology | Interview and UCAT |
| UNSW Australia | 6 | A$66,480 | 22 / 38 3H2 + 3H1 + 1H3. Additional H2 or H3 subject may be taken into account |
– | Interview and ISAT |
| The University of Western Australia | 3 (UG) + 3 (MD) |
UG A$37,800 PG A$78,100 |
14 / 37 3H2 + 1 H1 (content based) or additional H2 |
– | Interview and ISAT |
A-level entry is calculated based on the following:-
- H2 [ A = 5 points, B = 4 points, C = 3 points, D = 2 points, E = 1]
- H1 subjects [ A = 2.5 points, B = 2 points, C = 1.5 points, D = 1 point, E = 0.5 points]
- H3 – Distinction = 2.5, Merit = 1.5, Pass = 1
Graduate Entry Medicine Programme
| UNIVERSITY | NO. OF YEARS | ESTIMATED ANNUAL COURSE FEES | MIN ENTRY REQUIREMENT | ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Western Australia | 4 | A$78,100 | Bachelor degree with GPA of 5.5/7.0 | Interview and GAMSAT or MCAT |
| Monash University (School of Rural Health – Churchill Campus) | 4 | A$68,600 | A degree with significant Biomedical Science content.
6 /7 GPA |
Situational Judgement Test |
| Australian National University | 4 | A$72,728 | Bachelor’s degree with minimum weighted GPA of 5.6 | Interview and GAMSAT or MCAT |
| University of Queensland | 4 | A$79,928 | Bachelor’s degree with minimum GPA of 5.0 / 7.0 | Interview (Multiple mini interview) and GAMSAT / MCAT |
University of Melbourne and University of Sydney are also recognized by Singapore Medical Council.
Disclaimer
The information in this table should be used as a guide only. Please refer to detailed institution prospectus or handbooks for specific details and conditions. AECC Singapore will not be held responsible for discrepancies shown in these tables. Much of the information for 2020 intake may change from time to time without prior notice.
Approved medical degrees by Singapore Medical Council (SMC)
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FAQs on Studying Medicine Overseas
Application usually starts in March the year before. If you are applying for 2021 intake, you can submit your application from March 2020. Thus, GCE A level students are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as they receive their results.
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