FAQs

The majority of Canadians applying to full-degree programs in Australia (i.e., not study abroad courses, which usually only last a semester or two) apply through OzTREKK. They’re studying medicine, dentistry, law, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, etc.

Since they’re using OzTREKK’s services, this gives us a good idea of the starting point of a competitive application each year, allowing our admissions officers to help you determine which universities/programs are most likely to present you with a letter of offer!

You can get started on determining your chances by reviewing the admissions requirements on each program page. Then, visit our GPA Conversions and Eligibility pages for details and suggestions to help you get into the program of your dreams. Of course, OzTREKK is always here to help if you have questions.

OzTREKK has had a working relationship with CaRMs for more than a decade, and each year we use their R-1 match overview data to update our medical licensing presentation, compiling their statistics about the match rate in Australia and residency spots open for international medical graduates.

Australia is world-renowned for its leading-edge physiotherapy research and practice. OzTREKK partners with 7 physiotherapy programs, all of which are highly sought after by Canadian university graduates with academic backgrounds in kinesiology, health sciences, and human kinetics. There really is no “best” physio program, only a “best” physio program for you!

Start by reviewing each physiotherapy program’s description. If you’re wondering if you’re eligible—and if you’re competitive—start by sending your university transcripts to us at physio@oztrekk.com. Together, we can cut right through to your best options.

That’s a loaded question—but also nearly impossible to answer since each medical school’s admissions requirements vary. Some look for extensive interest in rural medicine, some are famous for their research.

It really depends on you! What kind of medical career are you interested in? That’s the clincher that will help determine your success.

Australian medical schools offer high-quality education and clinical training. OzTREKK represents 10 Australian medical schools, 4 of which are ranked in the top 50 in the world. Check out some resources to help you decide which medical school is the best fit for you:

• Review the admissions requirements.
• Assess your eligibility.
• Use our handy compare programs feature.
• See what our OzTREKK Ambassadors have to say!

Unlike in Canada, GPAs in Australia are simple. They are standardized, so they mean the same thing to everyone.

In Australia, a 5.0 / 7.0 would roughly translate to a 2.7 / 4.0 or approximately 70% – 72%, but keep in mind all universities assess slightly differently.

Learn more on our GPA Conversions page where we list the most common Canadian GPA scales to their corresponding Australian GPA grade.

If you have a bachelor’s degree and have completed the Canadian or American DAT, you may be eligible to apply to graduate dentistry degrees like the Doctor of Dental Medicine or the Doctor of Dental Surgery.

Just finishing high school or partially finished an undergraduate degree? Undergraduate dentistry degrees like the Bachelor of Dental Science and Bachelor of Dental Surgery may be options for you. Check out the admissions requirements.

The University of Melbourne features among the world’s elite institutions, and the medical school was ranked 18^th in the 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

You must have a completed bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum cumulative GPA of roughly 2.7 / 4.0 and a minimum MCAT of 492. See OzTREKK’s Competitive App Statistics for an indication of what is required for interview invites and offers.

For most MD programs in Australia, you will need a minimum GPA of 2.7/4.0 (70%). Browse the admissions requirements for each program, and check out our GPA Calculations page for a look at scales and conversions.

Students are eligible to apply for undergraduate-entry degrees straight from high school, with a partially finished undergraduate degree, or with a completed undergraduate degree. These programs do not require a DAT, and are 5 years in length.

If you have a completed undergraduate degree and have written the Canadian or American DAT, you are eligible to apply to graduate-entry dentistry degrees. These programs are 4 years in length.

Both bachelor and master (doctor) dentistry degrees allow the graduate to practice dentistry.

Prerequisite courses vary by university and by program. We’ve listed university- and program-specific requirements on each program’s page under “Admissions Requirements.”

The MCAT is required for all graduate-entry medical programs except Monash University’s.

The ISAT is required for the undergraduate-entry medical programs at Monash University and the University of Western Australia.

Calculations differ by university, but most use cumulative (all units within a program) or weighted GPA (typically last 2 or 3 years of study). See GPA Calculations for more information.