FAQs

For requests after July 5 (for May exam sessions) or December 16 (for November exam sessions), IB graduates can request for their transcripts to be sent directly to OzTREKK by placing a request through rrs.ibo.org.

Choose “Request for results to Institutes of higher education,” then select the following:

Institute Country: Canada
Institute State: Ontario
Institute: OzTREKK Educational Services

Choose “Add transcript request,” which confirms you would like your transcript to be sent to us.

Prior to results (issued July 5 for May exam; December 16 for November exam) candidates are advised to contact the IB coordinator at their school for the request to be submitted.

Occasionally, we might ask that you have grad letter from your uni’s registrar’s office sent directly to our office. This is a standard letter that will indicate you’ve met your degree requirements and will show your expected conferral date. So, while you can submit an interim or completed transcript, they won’t show the conferral date. That’s where the grad letter will come in handy.

Don’t worry—we’ll let you know if you’re required to submit a grad letter.

Your entire education history must be supported by official documents, otherwise you could be disqualified for academic dishonesty. That’s why opened transcripts we receive from students cannot be certified as official. Transcripts we receive must come directly from your university, college, or secondary school board so that we can certify them.

If you’ve already arranged for your transcript to be mailed to you, please do not open the envelope once you receive your paper copy in the mail. Just pop the sealed transcript into another envelope and forward it to our office.

If you have opened your transcript, please order another one to be sent directly to our office.

Once you’ve finished your high school studies and your transcript is final, you’ll need to request a final copy from your provincial Ministry of Education. Final copies are typically not available in BC, Alberta, or Saskatchewan until late June/early July, so you’ll want to be in close contact during this time to make a transcript request.

The Australian universities will not accept a final high school transcript sent from your high school.

If you’re in your last semester, we can sometimes submit your application with an interim transcript, then send the final version once it’s available. This option may not work for all programs, so be sure to chat with your admissions team.

Be prepared to request a final transcript once it becomes available, usually about 4–6 weeks after you’ve finished your studies.

A completed transcript will show all your completed courses but will be missing a line stating something like, “Credentials Awarded,” “Graduated,” or “Degree conferred,” and it won’t show the conferral date.

A final transcript will show the degree name (e.g., Bachelor of Science) with the conferral date; this is the date recorded on your transcript showing when your degree was officially recognized. They are usually only considered final after your convocation. We’re required to submit official final transcripts.

If you’re still in your last semester of study, we can submit your application with an interim transcript then send the updated final version once it’s available.

We only require one copy of each transcript, even if you apply to multiple universities or programs. You must submit final transcripts (showing your degree/diploma is completed) from every institution you’ve attended.

If you have taken any IB or AP studies through your institution, we’ll require a separate transcript from those organizations, too.

We’ll need a transcript from every institution you’ve attended since high school, including college, exchanges, transfer credits, or AP/IB studies.

By email (preferred): Ask your school(s) to send your up-to-date transcript directly to transcripts@oztrekk.com or through an official service like Parchment or MyCreds. If a password is required, use OZTREKK1 (all caps, no spaces). For PINs or character limits, use 1234.

By mail (only if email isn’t possible): Use FedEx or Purolator for the fastest delivery. If using Canada Post Xpresspost, please don’t request a signature to avoid delays.

OzTREKK
301–1 Sherbrooke St. E.
Perth, ON K7H 1A1 Canada

We’ll let you know as soon as your transcript arrives!

Only 2 undergraduate medical programs permit students to enter the program with prior undergraduate studies: James Cook University and Maquarie University. The rest are direct-from-high school entry.

Macquarie University – Bachelor of Clinical Science, Doctor of Medicine
Students may apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL). In the past, we have seen applicants get a few credits granted to lighten their course load; however, the degree duration remains the same at 6 years.

James Cook University – Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
JCU tends to be even stricter with granting credit. In OzTREKK’s history, we have only seen 1 student get credit. This student had a completed bachelor’s degree and master’s in public health.

Many Canadians wish to fulfill their career goals after getting married, having kids, or both! We’ve had plenty of students who have taken their partner and/or children with them.

If you want to take your partner or family with you, you’ll need to add them as a secondary applicant or dependents to your student visa application. Even if you don’t plan on taking them with you, we suggest you add them to your application anyway because it can be complex, expensive, and time-consuming to add them afterwards. You’ll then need to provide additional documentation to support your claims of a relationship or your children’s dependency status.

In addition to looking after the visa, you’ll also need to ensure they’re included on your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), you have appropriate accommodation, and if you’re bringing children, you’ll need to enroll them in school.

Visit our Health Insurance page for more information.

We recommend you begin your OzTREKK application about a year before your program would start. Most programs in Australia start between January and March, so that means you would start your OzTREKK application between January and March the year prior. Some programs also have intakes in June/July and September/October/November.

Here’s how the typical “cycle” works if your program starts January – March:

October – May: You gather all required documents like passport photo page, transcripts, résumé, personal statement, and send them to our office. Don’t worry, we’ll tell you exactly what we need!

June – August: Interviews (if your program requires one)

September – December: Offer time! If you get an offer, we’ll walk you through the acceptance (or decline) process and give you all the help you need to get ready to go.

January – March: Time to head Down Under!

Australian medical schools offer high-quality education and clinical training in an amazing setting. Every year, we help hundreds of students choose the right Australian med program for them. With an understanding of admissions requirements, application procedures, and practicing medicine following graduation, we can guide you through the entire process of studying medicine in Australia.

World-class reputation & rankings
OzTREKK represents several Australian medical schools, many of which consistently rank in the top 100 and top 200 in the world. Each of them is known for its problem-based learning and world-renowned research.

Postgraduate Training options
Australian medical graduates can choose to apply to postgraduate programs in Canada, Australia, and the US. We have students practicing in all regions today!

Graduate and Undergraduate Pathways
Depending on your educational background, you may be eligible to apply to graduate-entry MD programs (require a degree and the MCAT in most cases) or undergraduate-entry programs (for students directly from high school or in some cases, with a partially completed degree).