Spring's here with its mix of hard medicine application deadlines and hope, in the form of interviews and some offers.
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GAMSAT takes place between 28th September and 11th October.
September interviews
Graduate interviews continue through the back end of September by GEMSAS universities (being ANU, Deakin, Griffith, Macquarie, University of Melbourne, University of Notre Dame, University of Queensland, University of Western Australia and the University of Wollongong). By late September Notre Dame (Fremantle) and the University of Melbourne are issuing offers for interviews that will continue through to October. Flinders also interview from September to early October. UWA conduct domestic interviews in late September.
University of Adelaide undergraduate applicant interviews commence in late September and continue until early October.
Critical September closing dates
The most critical date on the undergrad calendar is 30th September with this being the closing date for applications/early bird /timely applications for medicine. Make sure you are aware of what you need to do to complete your applications for your chosen universities. Also, and most critically, check whether you need to
apply to just the Admission Centre (ie UAC, VTAC, QTAC, SATAC or TISC) or
whether you apply directly to the university, or
whether you need to apply to both the Admission Centre and the university
Also check what documentation you need to submit and determine whether application fees also need to be paid. More details about the process can be found in the 10 Step Application Guide.
The 30th September date is also the deadline for international graduate applications for Deakin. The 30th September closing date also applies to undergraduate degrees that lead to medicine including applications for provisional entry to UQ medicine and double degrees (arts or science with medicine) at the University of Sydney.
October interviews
By October UNSW are interviewing rural applicants and the University of Adelaide, Monash, Charles Sturt/Western Sydney and University of Newcastle/New England are advising domestic undergrads if they have secured an interview spot.
October offers
In early October the University of Sydney has moved to issue first round offers to international students. From mid October Flinders, University of Adelaide, University of Melbourne and Monash issue their offers to specific applicant cohorts. By late October the University of Melbourne is making offers to international students who are onshore based.
October deadlines
International applications for Macquarie medicine close on the 1st October. If you are applying to the Joint Medical Program at the University of Newcastle/New England you have until the 2nd October to make changes to your MSA location. Indigenous applicants have until 26th October to apply for provisional entry to UQ medicine and until the 31st October to include the University of Newcastle/University of New England Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine as a UAC preference.
What Next and where to from here?
There’s a few things you can do if you would like more information:
Medical Schools in Australia Deadlines for late September and October 2020
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Questions such as how do I increase my chances to get into medical school, what it’s like to be a medical student, Plan B options if you don’t get into medical school etc. are explored in the FAQ and the AMA section.
This section also links to the AMA (Australian Medical Association) where you can find further information about a career in medicine.
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AN IMPORTANT QUALIFICATION
Study Medicine information has been compiled from Australian university information sources and therefore is a guide. Authoritative information is provided by the university or admissions centre only. Make sure you obtain information directly from the university or admissions centre before making any decisions.
The above information is intended to help you understand significant admissions deadlines. Remember, information can always change, so ensure you keep up to date by regularly checking directly with the university and relevant admissions centre.