Medicine

How to Apply

Overview

Wondering how to apply to an Australian medical program? Look no further. We’ll guide you through the process, step by step.

Here’s what you’ll find on this page:

If you have questions or concerns at any stage in the process, we are just a call or an email away!

1. Eligibility

Determining Your Eligibility

Have you met the minimum GPA requirement? Do you have all the prerequisites? 

Main Assessment Criteria

  • Postgraduate: GPA, MCAT, interview (depending on university)
  • Undergraduate: GPA, ISAT (depending on university), interview

Figuring out if you’re eligible to apply to a program is a great first step. Eligibility is based on several factors and can differ across universities. To get started, have a look at the following resources:

 

Minimum vs Competitive
Even if you meet the minimum requirements, it doesn’t always mean you’ll be a competitive applicant.

Minimum GPA/admissions test scores are defined by each university and are the lowest scores required to be eligible to apply.

Competitive GPA/admissions test scores are the minimum scores that receive an offer and can vary year to year.

 

Each year, we receive thousands of applications for medical schools in Australia. We ensure every application we submit is not only eligible, but also competitive. Because of this, OzTREKK students are among the most competitive international applicants, having high offer rates.

We’ll always be transparent about your chances of receiving an offer. Not competitive? We’ll help you figure out your options. Sometimes applicants decide to pursue a different study area—we can help with that, too! Check out our helpful FAQs for more insight on eligibility.

2. Apply Online

Start Your Application

Fill out the OzTREKK application. This application only comes to us, so don’t worry about making a mistake.

Completing your OzTREKK application early is a great way for us to get to know you and your goals, and it ensures you don’t miss a deadline!

 

What to Expect on the Application
The basics: your full name, address, program of interest, etc., plus your education history.

Once you’ve pressed “Submit,” congratulations! You’re officially an OzTREKK student! We’ll send you a confirmation email and let you know what else is required to complete your university application.

If you’d like to make changes to your application or to your program selection, no problem. We can adjust anything as we go.

3. Submit Documents

Submit Your Documents to OzTREKK

You’ve pressed “Submit” on your OzTREKK application and you’re ready for the next step.

 

Upload Your Documents to the myOzTREKK Portal
You’ll receive an email with your log-in credentials. Once you’re set up, you can begin uploading your application documents (except transcripts) to the myOzTREKK student portal. We only need one copy of each document.

The myOzTREKK portal is where you’ll be able to keep track of your applications:

  • Manage your applications (see where you’ve applied or cancel applications)
  • Upload documents like your passport and résumé
  • Review your files and education history (make sure everything looks right!)
  • Submit questions to your admissions team

 

When Should I Send My Documents?
The earlier the better! We’ll need all your documents before the application deadlines; the earlier we have them, the more guidance we can provide.

Remember, we’re here for you throughout the entire process, so always feel free to ask us questions.

 

4. OzTREKK Submits Application

OzTREKK Submits Your Complete Application(s)

Once all your documents are in, we’ll submit your application to the university and send you a confirmation email with estimated outcome dates.

This is the waiting period. It can be stressful, but now that your application is under assessment, we’ll share everything you need to know in this “layover” phase:

  • Resources for confident decision-making if you receive an offer (or multiple offers!)
  • Financing information (including contacts)
  • Community connections (OzTREKK events and more!)

FAQs

If you don’t find the answer you’re looking for, please contact us. We’re here to help!

 

Where can I see what grades have been considered competitive in the past?

Please visit our Eligibility page for past competitive scores.

Do Australian medical schools look at marks from all 4 years or just best 2?

Each university assesses differently. Some calculate grades as cumulative on all years of your degree or weighted or cumulative on final 3 years of your degree.

Find more about GPA Conversions and Eligibility. Also see the chart on the Medicine Overview page to give you an idea of GPA requirements for medical programs.

Official GPA calculations are only completed by the universities.

If I want to apply for January/February intake, can I take a prerequisite course the summer before?

Not all medical programs have prerequisite courses; however, should you choose to apply to one that does, we’ll require proof of enrolment to include with your application.

Completing your course by July/August is strongly recommended, as you’ll have to show proof the prerequisite course is completed to accept an offer.

My grades are excellent. Can the MCAT requirement be waived?

The graduate-entry medical degrees that we represent assess your GPA, your MCAT results, and your performance in an interview. If the medical school has listed MCAT score as part of their requirements for admissions, it cannot be waived, even if your grades are exceptional.

 

Is it possible to get in an Australian medical school with a 497 MCAT?

In general, we recommend a 507+ to be considered competitive. You can also check out our Competitive Medicine Application Statistics charts (by year) on our Eligibility page to get an idea of what has been competitive for other OzTREKK students.

The graduate-entry medical degrees that we represent assess GPA, MCAT results, and performance in an interview. Supplementary documents such as a personal statement, reference letters, proof of extracurriculars etc., are not considered in the assessment process.

If you’re considering rewriting the MCAT, you’ll want to do so no later than mid-May to be able to meet application deadlines and apply early enough for the rolling programs.

Do competitive statistics tend to increase from year to year?

It depends on the applicant pool in any given year. The competitive stats may change slightly from year to year. Check out our Competitive Medicine Application Statistics chart on our Eligibility page for details. We aim to update statistics by March each year.

Please note, competitive statistics are based on what we have seen in the past. Meeting the competitive average does not guarantee an offer.

 

Can you apply to different rounds with different MCAT scores?

No, you can only apply once. The MCAT score you submit with your application(s) is the score that’s considered. Re-writing the MCAT for the same intake period is not permissible.

If you do not receive an offer in the first round and your MCAT/GPA is borderline, you may receive an offer on the second or subsequent rounds. You can rewrite your MCAT for a new application intake period.

Do I need to take an admissions test?

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.

Can I apply to medical school straight from high school?

If coming straight from high school without any further studies, you are eligible to apply to all our featured undergraduate-entry medicine programs. Some universities require that applicants have completed Grade 12 (or equivalent) no more than two years previously.

Can I apply to a medical program with a partially or fully completed diploma/certificate/degree?

To apply to a graduate-entry medical program, you’ll need a completed bachelor’s degree. With a partially or fully completed diploma/certificate, you may apply to the undergraduate programs at James Cook University and Macquarie University.