Details
| University Location | North Ryde, New South Wales |
|---|---|
| City Population | 5.3 million |
| Student Population | 44,000 |
| Int'l Student Population | 10,000 |
| Main Campus | North Ryde |
| Program Campus | North Ryde |
| Program Duration | 2+4 years |
| Estimated Annual Tuition | AUD$72,000 (2025 fees; subject to increase) |
| Semester Intake | February |
| Next Available Intake | 2026 |
| Application Deadline | Rolling admissions* |
| International Places | 40 |
Overview
Macquarie University is home to Australia’s newest medical school. Macquarie aims to prepare their medical graduates for the predicted environments in which they will practice as future leaders in health care. A Macquarie graduate is patient- and safety-focused, culturally responsive, globally aware, and equipped to work within increasingly digital health systems.
The Bachelor of Clinical Science (2 years) / Doctor of Medicine (4 years) is an innovative, combined program package for international high school graduates seeking a direct undergraduate pathway into medicine at Macquarie University.
Automatic progression from the Bachelor of Clinical Science into the Macquarie MD, without the need for further admissions tests is guaranteed for students who meet the following criteria:
- an international student with an unconditional place in the Bachelor of Clinical Science/Macquarie MD pathway
- completion of the Bachelor of Clinical Science, with a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70
- achievement of a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 in the professional practice units in the Bachelor of Clinical Science.
This fast-tracked course uses Macquarie’s 2 regular sessions, as well as 2 shorter periods between these sessions, to complete a three-year bachelor qualification in only 2 years.
Program
The Bachelor of Clinical Science / Doctor of Medicine at Macquarie is an innovative and accelerated degree focused on human clinical sciences and building the foundational professional skills you’ll need for a career in medicine, allied health, or medical research. You’ll apply knowledge of biomedical, medical and clinical science to the human body using a system-based approach where mechanisms of disease are taught alongside normal structure and function.
This degree will build your practical skills using the latest simulation technology and through working with human anatomical specimens. You’ll learn in an environment that is home to Macquarie University Hospital—Australia’s first and only not-for-profit hospital on a university campus.
You’ll have the opportunity to undertake work experience in a healthcare setting or a medical research facility, and the chance to develop a broad knowledge of the fundamental biochemical, physiological, and anatomical workings of the human body that is necessary to confidently pursue careers in the field of health and medicine.
Admission Requirements
Applicants may apply directly from high school or after having partially or fully completed their university studies.
1. High school diploma
If you are graduating from high school, you will need the following to be eligible:
- Alberta: 85% average of the final official mark for the best 4 examined Level 30 subjects including English Language Arts 30. Other prerequisites include Chemistry 30 and Math 30-1 or 30-2.
- BC: 86% average of final marks of the 4 best Grade 12 Ministry-developed subjects including English 12. Other prerequisites include Chemistry 12 and Calculus 12. Pre-Calculus 12 will not be accepted.
- Ontario: 87% average of the 6 best 4U, 4M, and/or 4Z subjects including English ENG4U. Other prerequisites include Chemistry, and Calculus. Advanced Functions will not be accepted.
University credits in chemistry and calculus may be considered if you haven’t taken these at the high school level.
With partial university studies
If you have partially completed university studies, you will need the following average to be eligible:
- Attempted 3 years or more of the bachelor course: 3.4/4.0
- Attempted 2 years or more of the bachelor course: 3.7/4.0
- Attempted 1 year or more of the bachelor course: 3.9/4.0
Recommended studies
Grade 12 or university-level English, chemistry, and math (BC Calculus 12, ON Calculus & Vectors, AB Math 30-1 & 30-2). Ontario Advanced Functions not accepted.
2. Interview
You must achieve a satisfactory performance in an online multiple-mini-interview comprising 4 short interview stations, a maximum of 8 minutes each.
Admission Timeline
*Applications for the 2025 intake closed September 27, 2024. For information about the 2026 intake and to apply, please contact OzTREKK. Rolling admissions. Applications are assessed as they are received—the earlier you apply the better.
“The courses structure are great and many options available with different teaching styles”
Campus is huge and beautiful with lots of food options, amenities, and kind people. The campus is very diverse as well which will make any student comfortable. Many clubs, groups, and events happening every week to cater to any student with any interests. Heavy on medical school prep, can be hard but it all help prepare you for medical school, or dental school! The courses structure are great and many options available with different teaching styles to cater to different learni... Read More
The courses structure are great and many options available with different teaching styles
Campus is huge and beautiful with lots of food options, amenities, and kind people. The campus is very diverse as well which will make any student comfortable. Many clubs, groups, and events happening every week to cater to any student with any interests. Heavy on medical school prep, can be hard but it all help prepare you for medical school, or dental school! The courses structure are great and many options available with different teaching styles to cater to different learning types. Lots of hands on training which is very interesting to learn and very fun.
Guntas MBachelor of Clinical Science
Macquarie University, 2024
Guntas MBachelor of Clinical Science
Macquarie University, 2024
“…the curriculum is excellent”
I love the university. The staff are great and the curriculum is excellent.
…the curriculum is excellent
I love the university. The staff are great and the curriculum is excellent.
Humam SBachelor of Clinical Science / Doctor of Medicine
Macquarie University, 2023
Humam SBachelor of Clinical Science / Doctor of Medicine
Macquarie University, 2023
Student Advisor Lara Klymko
Lara enjoys nature walks and creating things out of yarn while consuming media. She’d better never encounter a bear; she would try to hug it. INFP.
Lara is half of OzTREKK’s Medicine Student Success team. Have questions about applying to Australian medical programs? Competitive MCAT scores? Med prerequisites? Lara works with students as they transition from starting their medicine application all the way to their arrival in Australia.
Recipes: Ethiopian, Italian, bread, bread, and more bread
Drink: That 3 a.m. gulp of water
Music: Synth-, retro-, vapor-, slush-, chillwave
Podcasts: MFM, IASIP, TAL, Radiolab
Favourite saying: Old goths never die, they just fade to grey.
Superpower: Arachnophilia
Email: medicine@oztrekk.com
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