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Entry requirements (MD graduate entry)

If you've completed a key degree, or are in your final year of a bachelor's degree (or equivalent), you can apply for the graduate entry pathway.

This pathway provides direct entry into the Doctor of Medicine (MD).

Entry requirements

To meet the minimum entry requirements for this pathway, you'll need to have:

  • been awarded a bachelor's degree or equivalent, (known as a key degree)
  • completed your key degree in the last 10 years
    • if your key degree is your first degree, it must be completed by 31 December in the year you apply
    • if you've completed subsequent study, for this study to be considered as your new key degree, it must be completed by the end of Semester 1 in the year you apply
  • successfully completed the subject prerequisite courses
  • achieved a minimum UQ equivalent grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your key degree
  • achieved a minimum score of 50 in each section of the Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) within 4 years before you commence
  • achieved a minimum score of 504 in the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) within 4 years before you commence

Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission.

English language requirements

You'll also be required to meet the English language requirements listed on the Doctor of Medicine program page.

View English language requirements

Understanding key degrees

You'll need to have completed a bachelor's degree, but your key degree will be your most recently completed degree (including a separate honours degree, a graduate diploma, master's or doctoral degree).

If your most recent degree is from more than 10 years ago, you may still be able to use it as your key degree if you've since completed approved tertiary study.

You'll also need to complete the required subject prerequisites.

Refer to Schedule 3 of the Undergraduate, Doctor of Medicine, Non-Award and CSP Admissions Procedure for more information.

Available places

There are approximately 100 Doctor of Medicine places available for international students for the provisional entry and graduate entry pathway each year. 

Available places

There are approximately 275 Doctor of Medicine places available for domestic students each year.

To the extent possible, we aim for a balanced intake between provisional entry and graduate entry students. 

Approximately 60 places are available for students in the Central Queensland – Wide Bay Regional Medical pathway.

Approximately 36 places are available for students in the Darling Downs – Southwest Medical pathway.

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Rural Background Sub-quota

Each year, we allocate 28% of all new domestic places in the Doctor of Medicine to applicants from an Australian rural background.

Learn about the Rural Background Sub-quota

Inclusive Medical Education Guidelines

The UQ Medical School fosters a culture of inclusivity and seeks to provide equivalent opportunities to access an education in medicine. Enabling effective inclusion requires a collaborative effort by you and the Medical School.

Before you apply, read the Medical Deans Inclusive Medical Education Guidelines (PDF, 1.1MB) and report any potential barriers that may stop you from participating in the program by emailing the Academic Guidance staff (med.academicguidance@uq.edu.au).

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Doctor of Medicine are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500). 

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.

Learn more about student visas