Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers various pathways for students to enter the field of medicine.

Pathways to Medicine

Students studying at Flinders University can take advantage of flexible pathways for entry to Medicine, including:

• A direct pathway for school leavers via the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences, Doctor of Medicine.
  • In this stream, students can choose either a health sciences or medical science focus in the clinical sciences degree, and then may continue through to the four-year postgraduate medical program.

Alternative Pathways to Graduate Medicine

Flinders has more opportunities for students to study graduate entry Medicine.

• Up to 70% of places are reserved for Flinders graduates.
  • Up to 30% of places are reserved for students completing the Bachelor of Medical Science, Bachelor of Paramedicine, and the Bachelor of Public Health.

Indigenous Student Entry

Indigenous applicants may apply via the Indigenous Entry Stream (IES).

• If you have an undergraduate degree but do not have a valid GAMSAT score, you can apply for entry into the IES.
• If you have a valid GAMSAT score, you can apply for direct entry through the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Sub-Quota or for entry into the Indigenous Entry Stream.

Rural Student Entry

Applicants with a rural background may be eligible to apply for the Doctor of Medicine through the Rural sub-quota.