Macquarie University Medical School - detailed entry requirements and how Macquarie compares with other universities

The Macquarie University Summary shows there are 3 paths to medicine at Macquarie -

• Bachelor of Clinical Science/Doctor of Medicine (Macquarie),

• Bachelor of Clinical Science (Macquarie) and

• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree (any degree, any university).

Macquarie is not specific about the type of degree or where it comes from - with Bachelor or higher degrees, Honours, Masters or PhDs all accepted. Only one graduate degree is able to be included in the GPA calculation.

Entry Requirements - The full details regarding the entry requirements for medicine at Macquarie University are given in the table below.

This table shows how the 3 degree paths flow into the medicine degree, and what you need to keep in mind not only for medicine, but also when applying for your undergraduate degree. 

How Macquarie Compares with Other Universities - Scroll further down, below the table and you'll also see the Macquarie Comparitor. This enables you to compare the paths to medicine at Macquarie, with other university paths to medicine (offered by 19 Australian universities).  

macquarie university detailed entry Requirements

There are a number of notable aspects in how Macquarie structures its postgraduate medicine degree.  

Macquarie is full fee paying 

Macquarie is the newest medicine degree in Australia having commenced in 2018. It is small, with only 70 places - the smallest medicine course in Australia - possibly... given the other full fee paying medical degree, Bond University, does not state how many places it provides. 

The fee for the Doctor of Medicine degree in 2023 for domestic students is A$286,000 ($71,500 per annum) and international students $310,000 (A$77,500 per annum)

Macquarie's version of the 10 year rule

Macquarie is specific in their requirements regarding the age of prior degrees. Your undergraduate degree must be less than 10 years old from intended enrollment, unless you have undertaken graduate study. And if you have, this degree must also be less than 10 years old. Unlike other universities, however, Macquarie do not indicate what level of additional studies need to be undertaken to enable a degree completed more than 10 years ago to be refreshed and therefore accepted. Rather, this is assessed on an individual basis so students in this situation should discuss this with Macquarie.

Combined Bachelor of Clinical Science degree and Doctor of Medicine degree

Macquarie have a combined degree that is only available to international students - the Bachelor of Clinical Science degree and Doctor of Medicine degree. This provides international students with a guaranteed entry path to the Doctor of Medicine degree, on the proviso the Bachelor of Clinical Science degree is completed with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 70. Students also need to achieve a WAM of 70 in the professional practice units. Students also have to go through an interview prior to the Bachelor of Clinical Science degree.

GAMSAT not UCAT

Macquarie do not use UCAT or ISAT. International students completing the combined Bachelor of Clinical Science/Doctor of Medicine degree are not required to undertake this type of assessment - either prior to acceptance into the Bachelor of Clinical Science degree or prior to commencement in the Doctor of Medicine.

Other students - either domestic Bachelor of Clinical Science graduates or other graduates, need to complete the GAMSAT/MCAT.

Bachelor of Clinical Science benefits 

Domestic Bachelor of Clinical Science students need to complete separate applications for each of the Bachelor of Clinical Science and Doctor of Medicine degrees - with each degree requiring a competitive entry process. Bachelor of Clinical Science students have an advantage in this process with 20 interview places for the Doctor of Medicine degree reserved for these graduates. There are only 70 places in the Doctor of Medicine degree and when you exclude students who already have guaranteed entry, these 20 reserved interview places represent a sizable proportion of interview spots. 

Bachelor of Clinical Science students are also eligible to receive a 3% bonus to their weighted grade point average (GPA). This bonus, therefore, provides a further contribution in terms of possible success in securing an interview place. The GPA, along with a Personal Statement and GAMSAT/MCAT, are used to determine offers for an interview. Macquarie also provide interview preparation support for students going onto apply for the Doctor of Medicine degree.

Higher Degree Benefits

Macquarie accept graduates with higher degrees (standalone Honours, Graduate Diploma, Masters by research and by coursework and PhDs). Importantly, these degrees are able to be used in GPA calculations. 

Other things you need to do

Don't forget as part of your application for the Doctor of Medicine you also will need to provide a Personal Statement. This is used, along with your GPA and GAMSAT/MCAT, to determine who's offered an interview.