Pathways to Medicine

If you're a high-achieving Year 12 student with a competitive ATAR (typically 99.90 or above), you may be eligible for our Bachelor of Medical Science, a two-year intensive degree offered at the Gold Coast and Brisbane South (Nathan) campuses.

There are 30 places available in the Bachelor of Medical Science at the Gold Coast campus and 30 places available at Brisbane South (Nathan), making entry highly competitive.

If you're a current high school student but do not meet the eligibility requirements for the Bachelor of Medical Science, you can still pursue the graduate entry pathway by completing an undergraduate degree before applying for entry to the Doctor of Medicine.

Bachelor of Medical Science eligibility

The ATAR threshold varies each year based on the applicant pool and may differ between campuses. For 2025, the minimum ATAR to receive an offer for the Bachelor of Medical Science was 99.90 at both Gold Coast and Brisbane South (Nathan) campuses. Between 2023–2025, the minimum ATAR to receive an offer has ranged from 99.80 to 99.90. Use this as a guide when considering your application, and ensure you meet the following eligibility criteria:

• You're currently in Year 12 or completed Year 12 within the past year and haven’t undertaken tertiary study at diploma level or higher.
• You meet English language proficiency requirements.
• You’ve studied subjects aligned with the Bachelor of Medical Science assumed knowledge: General English, Mathematical Methods, and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics. There are no formal prerequisites.
• Optional completion of the UCAT ANZ .

ATAR adjustment factors

Eligible applicants may receive up to 0.20 ATAR points in cumulative adjustments based on factors like location, rurality and educational disadvantage.

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UCAT ANZ

UCAT ANZ is a two-hour online test assessing reasoning, problem-solving and judgement across four sections: verbal reasoning, decision making, quantitative reasoning and situational judgement.

While ATAR is the primary selection method for the Bachelor of Medical Science, UCAT ANZ scores are used for second-order ranking within ATAR bands. Applicants without a UCAT ANZ result will still be considered; however, ranked lower within their band. We therefore strongly recommend sitting the UCAT ANZ to strengthen your application for this highly competitive degree.

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How to apply for the Bachelor of Medical Science

All domestic applications for the Bachelor of Medical Science are submitted via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre ( QTAC ). You can’t apply directly to Griffith.

Apply through QTAC

Note: international students should refer to the information for international applicants.

Transition to the Doctor of Medicine

Graduates of the Bachelor of Medical Science who achieve a GPA of 5.5 or higher are conditionally guaranteed entry into the Doctor of Medicine. This pathway does not require eligible candidates to sit the Graduate Medical School Admission Test (GAMSAT) or attend the Griffith University Multi Station Admissions Assessment (GUMSAA) interview. Medical Science students are kept informed about this process throughout their degree.

You can pursue Griffith's graduate entry pathway by completing any undergraduate degree before applying for entry to the Doctor of Medicine (MD). We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry into the MD , including undergraduate bachelor degrees, Honours degrees, Masters degrees (coursework, mixed, or research-based) and PhD s.

Entry is considered highly competitive, so choosing a degree that interests you will provide the best chance to achieve strong academic results. We also recommend selecting a qualification that leads to a standalone career outcome while you work toward entry into medicine.

Although all fields are accepted, these Griffith health degrees provide a strong foundation for the Doctor of Medicine:

• Bachelor of Biomedical Science
• Bachelor of Health Science
• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
• Bachelor of Pharmacy.

To ensure academic currency, your degree should generally be completed within the last 10 years. Note also, we don’t give preference to Griffith graduates.

Doctor of Medicine admission requirements

Graduate entry applicants must:

• Sit the Graduate Medical School Admission Test (GAMSAT)
• Apply via the Graduate Entry Medical School Admissions System (GEMSAS).
• Attend the Griffith University Multi Station Admissions Assessment (GUMSAA) interview, if invited.

The graduate entry process typically spans across two years, beginning with GAMSAT registration and ending with offers into the Doctor of Medicine for successful applicants.

This process applies to graduates and students in their final undergraduate year. You will sit GAMSAT before applying through GEMSAS for the Doctor of Medicine. Students progressing from the Bachelor of Medical Science at Griffith University or University of Sunshine Coast are eligible for direct entry to Doctor of Medicine and do not sit GAMSAT or attend GUMSAA .

Application process

Griffith supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students pursuing a medical career through the First Peoples Health Pathway (for Year 12 students) and the First Peoples Pathway to Medicine (for other applicants).

For Doctor of Medicine applicants, the First Peoples Pathway to Medicine offers a culturally appropriate interview and removes the need for GAMSAT and GUMSAA for applicants with a GPA of 5.0 or higher.

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First Peoples Doctor of Medicine scholarship

Eligible students can receive $20,000 over the duration of the four-year degree to support their studies and success.

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We recognise the important role healthcare providers play in rural and remote communities and the unique challenges rural students may face.

To be eligible, you must have lived in an Australian rural area for at least five consecutive years, or for 10 years cumulatively, since birth. This area needs to be defined using the 2019 Modified Monash Model (MM) as MM2 to MM7. You can check your MM status using the Health Workforce Locator and selecting the Modified Monash Model (2019) filter.

For more information and to check your MM status please see Griffith’s Rural Priority Access Scheme.

Direct entry pathway for high-achieving school leavers

Eligible high-achieving rural students who meet the requirements and are assessed by QTAC as rural receive a 0.05 adjustment to their entry score into the Bachelor of Medical Science.

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Graduate entry pathway (for those with, or studying for, a university degree)

Through the Griffith University Rural Priority Access Scheme (GURPAS), Commonwealth-supported places are reserved for eligible rural students into the Doctor of Medicine.

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To study the Bachelor of Medical Science or Doctor of Medicine at Griffith, you’ll need a valid student visa or another visa that allows study in Australia.

Bachelor of Medical Science

Apply online or via a Griffith University registered agent.

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Doctor of Medicine

Apply online or via a Griffith University registered agent and provide proof of English language proficiency, plus a GAMSAT (within 4 years) or MCAT (within 2 years) score.

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Places are limited and highly competitive. If the programs are full, you’ll be notified. Offers cannot be deferred or transferred between campuses, so if you can’t arrive to start on time, you’ll need to reapply for the next intake.

Find out more about applying as an international student