Understand the entry requirements

The programs and courses website outlines the award rules for this program. For further details please see below.

English Language Requirements

Applicants must meet the Australian National University's English language requirements for admission to postgraduate coursework programs.

Applicant should be aware that the ANU’s English language requirements differ from the Medical Board of Australia’s English Language requirements. This becomes more significant upon graduation and prior to registering for an internship.
 

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must have completed or be studying the final year of a bachelor’s degree at the time of application. The bachelor’s degree must be an AQF Level 7 qualification (at minimum) and comprise of at least three full-time equivalent years (3.0 FTE) worth of study.

If your bachelor’s degree was completed more than 10 years ago, you will need to meet additional study requirements to be eligible to apply.

For further qualification details please read the information under the guidelines tab above.
 

Achieve the minimum GPA

The GPA calculation is based on three years of full-time equivalent study (3.0 FTE) in your most recent eligible degree, or combination of eligible degrees (if applicable). For the purpose of the GPA calculation, eligible degrees include Bachelor, Honours, Graduate Diploma and Master’s by coursework programs. Course results from eligible degrees will be included in the GPA calculation if the degree is already complete or due to be completed by 23 December in the year of application.

The ANU uses a 3-year weighted GPA calculation for admission to the MChD program. This means that your most recent results are weighted more heavily:

• Final GPA Year – Weighted x3
• Final-1 GPA Year – Weighted x2
• Final-2 GPA Year – Weighted x1

You must have a minimum weighted GPA of 5.0 to be considered for an interview.

Meeting the minimum GPA does not guarantee an interview.

For further details about the GPA calculation please read the information under the guidelines tab above.
 

Take the GAMSAT

Domestic applicants must sit the Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test. The GAMSAT is held in March and September each year. Results are released in May and November respectively. For the purpose of admissions, GAMSAT results are valid for four years.

A minimum overall score of 50, with a minimum score of 50 in each section is required to be considered for an interview.

Meeting the minimum GAMSAT score does not guarantee an interview.

Attend an interview

Selection for interview is based on a 50:50 composite score derived from your GPA (weighted 50%) and Overall GAMSAT score (weighted 50%), plus any applicable higher degree research bonus.

Applicants must meet the minimum GPA and GAMSAT scores to be considered for an interview.

Applicants’ composite scores will be used to produce a ranked list of candidates. Interviews are offered to applicants with a range of GPA/GAMSAT score combinations.

Interviews are held online in early/mid - September of each year and cover a range of topics and scenarios.

Get screened and vaccinated

All commencing MChD students are required to meet the mandatory screening and vaccination requirements for the ANU, ACT Health and NSW Health.

If you're offered a place in the MChD program, you will receive the detailed Screening and Vaccination Information Booklet with your offer letter. You must complete and provide evidence for all requirements in the booklet prior to commencing the program. Some of the primary requirements include:

• Australian National Police Check
• ACT Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card
• Senior First/Provide First Aid + CPR Certificate
• Evidence of immunity and vaccination against certain diseases