Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MChD)
Overview
The Doctor of Medicine and Surgery is a comprehensive and varied program for graduate students looking to enter the rewarding field of medicine as professional medical practitioners.
The MChD is underpinned by four themes:
- medical sciences, covering a vast scope of ever-changing and expanding knowledge that forms the basis of modern medicine
- clinical skills, which ensures the acquisition of knowledge is accompanied by communication skills, the ability to examine patients and critically appraise information
- population health, addressing the relationship between humans, their society and environment
- professionalism and leadership, developing these vital skills of a good doctor.
The curriculum is built on important frameworks that explore the social foundations of medicine, develop understanding of Indigenous health context in Australia, and provide insights and experience in health care in rural and/or remote Australian settings.
Consistent with the research focus of ANU, the program also develops our students' research skills.
Program details
Years one and two
During the first two years of the course, the curriculum is built around clinical case studies designed to promote creative and analytical thinking through both cooperative and self directed learning.
Each week, students are presented with a case study, working through hypotheses and diagnoses in a scientific manner. The clinical case studies are supported by lectures, practicals, tutorials and a weekly clinical day in one of Canberra’s hospitals. All learning resources are accessed through the university learning management system.
During each of the first two years, students also spend one week in a rural location around Canberra and the south-east region of NSW. In second year, rural week focuses on Indigenous health.
Students also conduct a research project during this time, expanding their knowledge and research skills through collaboration with the world class research teams here at ANU.
Years three and four
From the end of the second year, students spend almost all of their contact hours in the health sector. During this time, they are immersed in all the major medical disciplines through rotations of four or more weeks in the Canberra, Rural and Sydney Clinical Schools.
During third year, students again venture into the rural clinical realm, this time for six weeks. Students enrolled in the rural stream will spend their entire third year as an active member of a rural community.
At the beginning of fourth year, students undertake an elective term of four or more weeks at a worldwide location of their choice. The main objective of this term is to broaden students' clinical horizons beyond the established curriculum and to gain personal life experience.
Key facts
- 4 years full-time
- Semester 1 intake only
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities
- Minimum GPA requirement
- Pathways available
- Taught by the School of Medicine and Psychology
- #1 in Australia for graduate employability (Times Higher Education)
Testimonials
Kitiphume Thammasiraphop
"It's these fantastic relationships you make at ANU that become support when you're entering the work force. This has been especially true in a field like medicine. Having such a strong connection with a friendship group who has been through similar experiences to you really makes a difference. Likewise, being an ANU alumnus brings its own sense of community."
Seraina Elia
“The digital resources and the simulation learning opportunities we have access to are also quite phenomenal. The Clinical Skills educators go above and beyond with how and what they teach. As a final year student, I’ve valued the simulation program immensely. It puts students into real-world emergency situations where they are taught a framework and strategies to deal with the crisis”
Careers
After completing your MChD, you can enter the medical workforce as an intern or postgraduate year 1 (PGY1) doctor. The MChD qualification is also recognised in countries outside Australia through its accreditation by the Australian Medical Council and listing on the International Medical Education Directory and the World Health Organisation Medical School Directory. However, specific countries may require additional steps to be completed before the degree is recognised by that country.
As an alternative to practising medicine, the MChD also equips you for a career in medical research, public health or health journalism.
The Australian National University has been ranked as the top university for graduate employability in Australia in the Global University Employability Ranking 2023-24.
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Work with renowned, experienced medical professionals across urban and rural hospitals, and general practices.
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Scholarships
Whether you are looking for financial support to start your studies at ANU or help to move away from home for the first time, we have scholarship opportunities for you and your situation.
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How to apply
Key dates
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1 May | GEMSAS applications open |
| 30 May | GEMSAS applications close |
| Early/Mid-September | Domestic Interviews |
| November - December | Domestic offers released |
These dates are subject to change. Email admissions.smp@anu.edu.au for confirmation.
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.
Submit an application
Read the information available on the GEMSAS website for how to apply
Applications close 30 May 2025.
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.
Receive an offer
Offers of a place in the program will be based on a final weighted score derived from the interview score (weighted 50%) and the composite GPA/GAMSAT score used for the interview ranking (weighted 50%).
Successful applicants will be offered either a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) or a Bonded Medical Place (BMP).
An offer of a place is only valid for the year in which it is offered. The ANU will not consider deferrals. If an applicant is unable to accept their offer for that commencement year, they would need to decline the offer and would be required to re-apply the follow the year.
Once you receive an offer, please follow the instructions in the letter to accept your place at ANU.
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
Key dates
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Early March | Applications open |
| 30 June | Applications close |
| Mid/late July | International Interviews |
| August | International offers released |
These dates are subject to change. Email admissions.smp@anu.edu.au for confirmation.
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 or MCAT
International applicants must sit either the Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) or the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT).
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.
You must achieve a minimum overall score of 50, with a minimum score of 50 in each section.
The MCAT is held at various times during each year. For the purpose of admissions, MCAT results are valid for four years.
You must achieve a minimum score of 125 in each section.
GAMSAT/MCAT results must be provided by the closing date of application.
Meeting the minimum GAMSAT or MCAT score does not guarantee an interview.
Submit an application
Applications close on 30 June 2025.
You must include the following documentation in your application:
- Official academic transcript/s from ALL tertiary level study (complete and incomplete)*
- Official MCAT or GAMSAT results
- Proof of English language proficiency
- High quality colour copy of passport.
*All tertiary level study must be declared in the application. For the purpose of University admissions, the withholding of information and the submission of incorrect or misleading information are deemed fraudulent. Action taken in such cases may include cancellation of an application for admissions, withdrawal of an offer of admissions, or cancellation of an enrolment.
All supporting documentation must be submitted by the closing date of application.
Attend an interview
Selection for interview is based on a 50:50 composite score derived from your GPA (weighted 50%) and Overall GAMSAT or MCAT score (weighted 50%), plus any applicable higher degree research bonus.
Applicants must meet the minimum GPA and GAMSAT or MCAT scores to be considered for an interview.
Interviews are conducted online via zoom in mid-July. The interview will cover a range of topics and scenarios.
Interview Guarantee
Applicants who have achieved a minimum weighted GPA of 6.0 and an Overall GAMSAT Score of at least 60, with an individual score of at least 50 in each section OR an overall MCAT of at least 515, with an individual score of at least 125 in each section will be guaranteed an interview offer, pending they have met all other eligibility requirements.
Applicants who have not meet the interview guarantee requirements are still eligible to receive an interview. The interview guarantee simply guarantees an interview for those who have achieved the required scores.
Receive an offer
Offers of a place in the program will be based on a final weighted score derived from the interview score (weighted 50%) and the composite GPA/GAMSAT or MCAT score used for the interview ranking (weighted 50%).
Successful applicants will be offered an International Full-Fee Paying Place.
The offer is issued to you as an Overseas student as defined by the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA). If your residency status changes prior to census date in your first semester, such that your student status is defined as Domestic, the offer will be retracted, and you would need to reapply to a future intake as a domestic applicant.
If your residency status changes after census date in your first semester, such that your student status is defined as Domestic, you will be transferred to a domestic tuition fee-paying (DTF) place in the program.
If your visa, residency and/or passport details change you must notify the university within 10 working days of these changes.
An offer of a place is only valid for the year in which it is offered. The ANU will not consider deferrals. If an applicant is unable to accept their offer for that commencement year, they would need to decline the offer and would be required to re-apply the follow the year.
Once you receive an offer, please follow the instructions in the letter to accept your place at ANU.
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
Key dates
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Early March | Direct ANU applications open |
| 1 May | GEMSAS applications open |
| 30 May | GEMSAS applications close |
| 30 June | Direct ANU applications close |
| Late July | Indigenous Interviews |
| August | Indigenous offers released |
These dates are subject to change. Email admissions.smp@anu.edu.au for confirmation.
Understand the entry requirements
The Doctor of Medicine and Surgery program has identified places available each year to applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background. We encourage applicants of this background interested in pursuing a career in medicine to apply.
The ANU offers multiple pathways into our postgraduate medicine program for eligible Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants. Some of these pathways do not require students to sit the Graduate Entry Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT).
Applicants through all pathways must provide the completed Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Declaration Form, including supporting evidence.
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 may be eligible to apply under one of the below pathway options:
Standard Indigenous pathway
- Must sit the GAMSAT and achieve a minimum overall score of 50, with a minimum score of 50 in each section.
- 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
Current ANU students or ANU Alumni
- GAMSAT not required
- Applicants must have completed or be studying the final year of a bachelor degree at the time of application. The bachelor degree must be from the ANU and be an AQF Level 7 qualification (at minimum) and comprise of at least three full-time equivalent years (3.0 FTE) worth of study.
- Must have successfully completed at least two 6-unit courses at the 2000 and/or 3000 level from the following approved ANU course codes:
- ANTH
- BIOL
- BIAN
- CHEM
- EMSC
- HLTH
- MEDN
- NEUR
- PHYS
- PSYC
Local Allied Health Professionals
- GAMSAT not required
- Applicants must have completed or be studying the final year of an approved allied health degree at the time of application.
- The degree must be an approved allied health qualification completed at one of the below institution:
- Australian National University (ANU)
- University of Canberra (UC)
- University of Wollongong (UOW)
- Charles Sturt University (CSU)
- Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students also considered through other ANU pathway programs, more details available by clicking the Pathways tab above.
Achieve the minimum GPA
Must achieve a minimum weighted GPA of 4.5
For further details about the GPA calculation please read the information under the guidelines tab above.
If you are unsure about your eligibility, please contact admissions.smp@anu.edu.au
Submit an application
Applicants who are applying through a pathway that does not require a GAMSAT result, must apply directly to the ANU.
If you are applying through the standard indigenous pathway which requires a valid GAMSAT result you can apply either directly to the ANU or via GEMSAS.
Please note the respective application opening and closing dates in the key dates section above.
Provide supporting documentation
As part of your application the following supporting documentation is required:
- Official academic transcript/s from all tertiary level study (complete and incomplete)*
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Declaration Form (PDF, 705KB)
- Official GAMSAT result (if applicable)
- Evidence of Rurality (PDF, 342KB) (if applicable)**
*All tertiary level study must be declared in the application. For the purpose of University admissions, the withholding of information and the submission of incorrect or misleading information are deemed fraudulent. Action taken in such cases may include cancellation of an application for admissions, withdrawal of an offer of admissions, or cancellation of an enrolment.
** Please check if you meet the requirements to be included as part of our rural background quota. Please read the evidence of rurality document linked above and provide the required documented evidence in your application.
Attend an interview
Selection for interview will take into consideration an applicant’s weighted GPA and GAMSAT score (if applicable).
Receive an offer
Selection for offers will take into consideration an applicant’s interview performance and suitability for medicine, their GPA and GAMSAT score (if applicable).
Successful applicants will be offered a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP)
All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are admitted into the program are automatically considered for a scholarship.
Once you receive an offer, please follow the instructions in the letter to accept your place at ANU.
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
There are multiple pathway options available for applicants interested in applying to the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery program.
Graduate Entry Medical School Admissions System (GEMSAS)
For more information, please click on the ‘Domestic’ tab under how to apply
International Pathway
For more information, please click on the ‘International’ tab under how to apply
Indigenous Pathway
For more information, please click on the ‘Indigenous’ tab under how to apply
Bachelor of Health Science Pathway
The Bachelor of Health Science (BHLTH) degree at the ANU offers a pathway to the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery program. This pathway is not a formalised double degree, but a pathway between two separate degrees.
The pathway is open to both domestic and international students.
Up to 30 domestic students from the BHTLH will receive an offer to the MChD program each year. Ten (10) of these places will preferentially be offered to students from a rural background, and international students are considered in addition to these 30 places.
Offers are awarded based upon a student’s academic performance within the BHLTH, an interview process and their responses to the selection criteria.
Students must meet the minimum eligibility requirements before applying.
For more information, please read the Bachelor of Health Science Pathway Guidelines (PDF, 206.86 KB)
Applications for the pathway close 30 July each year. Apply here.
Tuckwell Scholar Pathway
The ANU provides a pathway for Tuckwell scholarship recipients to study the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery program after completion of their ANU undergraduate degree(s).
The pathway is open to domestic students only.
The Tuckwell-Medicine pathway is not a formalised double degree but an assured pathway between an undergraduate degree at the ANU to the postgraduate Doctor of Medicine and Surgery Program.
For more information, please read the Tuckwell Pathway Guidelines (PDF, 99.96 KB)
English Language
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.
Qualifications
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.
There are no preferred bachelor’s degrees or prerequisite courses for entry to the MChD program. We welcome applicants from a variety of undergraduate backgrounds.
Bachelor’s degrees completed in Australia must be from a Commonwealth-accredited institution. Bachelor’s degrees completed overseas must be from a recognised institution and must be equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree, as determined by the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment.
Applicants who have completed a postgraduate qualification are welcome to apply but must have completed a 3.0 FTE bachelor’s degree previously. Higher-level qualifications such as Honours, Graduate Diplomas and Master’s by coursework may be taken into consideration during the GPA calculation if the program is complete or due to be complete in the year of application.
Two-year accelerated bachelor’s degrees (i.e. where 3.0 FTE worth of study is fast-tracked over two years) will be accepted if the degree is due to be completed by 23 December in the year of application.
Conversion degrees are not accepted. A conversion degree is defined as a bachelor’s degree that includes more than 1.0 FTE of credit from previous studies undertaken below AQF Level 7 (e.g. a bachelor’s degree containing prior credit from a TAFE certificate/diploma).
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. Please read the ‘Currency of Qualification’ section for more information.
All prior study (including both complete and incomplete qualifications) must be declared in your application.
Currency of Qualification
Applicants whose bachelor’s degree was awarded more than 10 years ago will need to meet further study requirements to be eligible to apply.
Applicants are required to have completed their bachelor’s degree within 10 years prior to the closing date of applications. The 10 years is measured from the date your degree was officially completed (i.e. the date of conferral), not the date of your graduation ceremony.
If your bachelor’s degree was completed more than 10 years ago, the ‘10-year rule’ may be waived if you have undertaken any additional undergraduate or postgraduate study in the intervening period. This must be evidenced by successful completion of at least 0.5 years of full-time equivalent study (0.5 EFTSL) at Bachelor level (or higher) in a Commonwealth-accredited program in the 10 years prior to the closing date of applications.
A study load of 0.5 FTE is usually equivalent to one semester of full-time study or two semesters of part-time study. You should contact your institution directly to confirm the study load of any courses/units undertaken at that university.
GPA Calculation
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
If your most recent eligible degree comprises less than 3.0 FTE worth of study, course results from your next-most-recent eligible degree(s) will be used to make up the remainder of the 3.0 FTE.
For example, if you completed a 2-year master’s by coursework after your bachelor’s degree, your GPA would be calculated using 2.0 FTE worth of course results from the Masters (Final GPA year and Final-1 GPA year), and the remaining 1.0 FTE worth of course results would be taken from the final year of your bachelor’s degree (Final-2 GPA year).
Where an applicant is completing the final year of their degree in the year of application, the current year of study will only be included in the GPA calculation if at least 0.375 FTE worth of graded course results from Semester 1 are available to be used in the calculation at the time of assessment. If at least 0.375 FTE worth of graded results are not yet available, the Final GPA Year will be excluded from the calculation and the GPA will be calculated using only the Final-1 and Final-2 GPA years.
Ungraded Pass (UGP/CRS) results will not be included in the GPA calculation. We will include UGPs in the credit count for a particular GPA year, however, they are excluded from the calculation and that particular GPA year will be calculated based only on the available graded course results.
At minimum, an applicant must have at least 0.375 FTE of graded results in at least 2 of the 3 GPA years to have a valid GPA calculated.
Graduate Certificates, Master’s by Research and PhDs are not included in the GPA calculation. However, completion of some higher-level qualifications may attract a percentage bonus. Please refer to the ‘Higher Degree Bonus’ section for further information.
Higher Degree Research Bonus
Standalone Honours: A 2% bonus may be awarded for a standalone Honours degree if the qualification is already complete or due to be completed in the year of application. The bonus applies to standalone Honours degrees only. Embedded and Professional Honours programs are included in the GPA calculation but do not receive the percentage bonus.
Masters by Research: A 2% bonus may be awarded for a Master’s by Research if the qualification is completed at the time of application.
PhD: A 4% bonus may be awarded for a PhD if the qualification is completed at the time of application.
The percentage bonus is applied to the combined GPA/GAMSAT or MCAT score. Applicants must meet the individual GPA and GAMSAT or MCAT minimum requirements before they can be eligible for a bonus.
Applicants cannot accumulate bonuses for completing more than one of the degrees listed above. If an applicant has completed more than one qualification that is eligible for a bonus, only the highest bonus will apply.
Rurality
In line with federal government initiatives, 29% of the annual ANU intake of medical students should be of rural background.
The Modified Monash Model is how the Department of Health define whether a location is a city, rural, remote or very remote. The model measures remoteness and population size on a scale of MM 1 to MM 7. If your primary living address was/is in an Australian rural area, MM 2 to 7, for 5 years consecutively or 10 years cumulatively you may be eligible for consideration in the rural sub-quota. You can check the MM classification of your current and/or previous primary living address by visiting the Department of Health’s Doctor Connect website.
If you meet the rural background criteria you will need to declare your rurality in your application and provided the required supporting evidence.
Bonded Medical Program
The Bonded Medical Program provides students with a commonwealth support place in a medical program in return for a commitment to work in eligible regional, rural and remote areas for a specific period after completion of their medical program. This commitment is referred to as a return of service obligation.
The ANU is committed to supporting this government initiative and therefore a certain percentage of the annual ANU intake of medical students will be offered a Bonded Medical Place.
Further information is available at the Department of Health and Aged Care – Bonded Medical Program.
Transfers
Requests for direct transfers will not be considered. All years of the program are at full enrolment capacity and the ANU is unable to accommodate additional students transferring into this program from other medical schools.
Students from other medical schools who wish to study medicine at the ANU are welcome to apply for the next available intake into Year 1 of the program through one of the published application options. Noting that course credit cannot be granted, and they would be required to complete all 4 years of the program.
Inherent Requirements
Inherent requirements are core activities, tasks and skills essential to successfully completing a program.
The Inherent Requirements for the MChD program are outlined on Programs and Courses. Given that students may not be able to complete the program if their disability prevents them from meeting the inherent requirements, students are encouraged to review the inherent requirements of the program and the supports available to them prior to applying. If you think you may experience any problems meeting the inherent requirements of the program, please contact the ANU for further advice.
Change of Residency
If an applicant’s/ student’s visa, residency and/or passport details change they must notify the university within 10 working days of these changes.
If an international Full Fee-paying student’s residency status changes prior to census date in their first semester, such that their student status is defined as Domestic, their offer will be retracted, and they would need to reapply to a future intake as a domestic applicant.
If an international Full Fee-paying student’s residency status changes after census date in their first semester, such that their student status is defined as Domestic, they will be transferred to a domestic tuition fee-paying (DTF) place in the program.
Screening and Vaccination Requirements
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