Spring 2021 is here with its mix of hard medicine application deadlines and hope, in the form of interviews and some offers.
/September interviews
The interview pace quickens to a full frenzy in September and October with graduate interviews being undertaken across the 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).
The University of Adelaide international undergraduate interviews commence late September and continue until early October.
Flinders undertake their interviews between 20th September and 1st October. Macquarie interview domestic applicants on the 25th.
Monash (not part of GEMSAS) also commence their graduate international interviews on the 27th and their Dean's Rural List and End to End cohort the following day.
September offers
The only offers coming out in late September are University of Sydney first round offers for international applicants.
Critical September closing dates
UWA close their undergraduate domestic applications in late September.
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.
October interviews
Interviews continue by GEMSAS universities through October.
By October Charles Sturt/Western Sydney and the University of Newcastle/New England are advising domestic undergrads if they have secured an interview spot.
October offers
Flinders provide offers to Indigenous applicants in October. Other candidates can receive offers from Flinders from this time all the way through the February.
In early October Monash provide offers to Canadian and North American applicants.
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.
By the 8th October, James Cook need to have received all Predication of Academic Achievement forms and this date is also the deadline for international provision applicants to UQ (noting there may be further rounds).
Mid October is the date Monash close their applications for all other offshore applicants. International applicants have until the 20th October to submit applications to be considered for 25th November interviews at UQ - Indigenous applicants have until the 24th to apply for provisional entry at UQ and until the 31st October to apply for the University of Newcastle/University of New England program. The end of October is also the close date for international undergraduate applicants for the University of Sydney double degree program.
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 2021
Join up as a member under one of these plans
- summary Information Package,
- details plus summary Information Package, or
- Professional/School Information Package
Access the detailed Deadline Listing
Compiled from over 70 separate webpage sources the monthly Deadline Listing is a consolidated list of pertinent information about the medical school application cycle - deadlines, when interviews take place, significant events etc. This Listing is colour coded (interviews coded green, deadlines red, significant events starred and offers in orange) for easy identification of key information.
The detailed monthly Deadline Listing can be accessed by joining one of the Study Medicine membership plans (Summary, Details Plus Summary or Schools/Profession Package).
2. Find out more information about your options
Try the Medicine Offer Quiz to test your understanding of your chance to be accepted into medicine. Detailed statistics regarding medicine applications etc can be found below the quiz.
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.
3. Sign Up for the Mailing List (there’s no charge)
Joining the Study Medicine Mailing List will enable you to be notified when there are updates including when new Offers, Interviews, Deadlines and Significant Event information is added.
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.