Entry requirements (MD provisional entry)
As a provisional entry student you’ll complete your first bachelor's degree at UQ before you start the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program in the Greater Brisbane region.
You can apply for the Greater Brisbane provisional entry pathway if you’re:
- in your final year of high school (Queensland Year 12 or equivalent), and
- completing year 12 (and it's your first attempt).
You must apply for the MD during your final year of high school regardless of whether or not your results will be released during the same calendar year.
Entry requirements
To meet the minimum entry requirements, you'll need:
- an adjusted ATAR 95 (or equivalent)
- Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English
- a competitive University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand (UCAT ANZ) aggregate score from the year you apply
- to attend a multiple mini-interview (MMI) in the year you apply.
Meeting the minimum entry requirements doesn't guarantee admission.
Make sure you're assessed on your highest possible entry score by applying for any admission schemes you're eligible for.
Your first (bachelor's) degree
If you receive a provisional entry offer, you'll need to complete your first degree at UQ before you start the MD. You have some flexibility to choose which program you'd like to study as your first degree, as long as:
- you meet the entry requirements for that program
- it enables you to complete the required MD subject prerequisite courses.
If you're not sure what to choose for your first degree, we've created a list of recommended programs, grouped by what you're likely to study that program.
See recommended bachelor's degrees
During your bachelor’s degree you’ll need to do the following to be eligible to progress to the MD:
- achieve a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 (on a 7-point scale)
- complete the degree within the minimum time
- complete the required MD subject prerequisite courses.
UCAT ANZ entry scores
The minimum required UCAT ANZ aggregate score depends on the performance of all applicants and the available places.
For the 2024 intake, the lowest UCAT ANZ score for an invite to interview was:
- 2660 for Rural Access Scheme for Provisional Entry applicants
- 3030 for provisional Entry applicants not eligible for the Rural Access Scheme.
This score varies each year and can't be determined in advance. If you're competitive for the next stage, you'll be invited to a multiple mini-interview (MMI).
Entry score range
Non-bonded entry scores
This table shows the range of entry scores for secondary students offered a non-bonded place in the MD provisional entry school leavers for Semester 1, 2024.
Non-bonded places do not have ‘return of service obligations’.
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Without adjustments |
With adjustments |
|---|---|---|
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Highest |
99.95 |
99.95 |
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Median |
99.65 |
99.95 |
|
Lowest |
93.9 |
95.5 |
Bonded entry scores
This table shows the range of entry scores for secondary students offered a bonded place in the MD provisional entry school leavers for Semester 1, 2024.
Bonded places are available for domestic students. A bonded medical student receives a Commonwealth Supported Place and is required to work in an eligible regional, rural and remote area for 3 years after they complete their MD.
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Without adjustments |
With adjustments |
|---|---|---|
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Highest |
99.95 |
99.95 |
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Median |
99.05 |
99.95 |
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Lowest |
93.65 |
95.8 |
Learn more about the Bonded Medical Program
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 Medical Student Support Team (med.mss@uq.edu.au).
Don't meet the entry requirements?
If you don't meet the entry requirements for the provisional entry pathway, consider applying for one of our recommended bachelor's degrees. You can then apply for the graduate entry pathway in your final year of study. You can meet the other requirements for this pathway (e.g. subject prerequisites) while you complete your bachelor's degree.
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.
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.
You can apply for the Greater Brisbane provisional entry pathway if you’re:
- in your final year of high school (Queensland Year 12 or equivalent), and
- completing year 12 (and it's your first attempt).
You must apply for the MD during your final year of high school regardless of whether or not your results will be released during the same calendar year.
Entry requirements
The minimum entry requirements for this pathway are:
- an adjusted ATAR 95 (or equivalent (PDF, 85.21 KB))
- Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English
- a competitive University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand (UCAT ANZ) aggregate score from the year you apply
- to attend a multiple mini-interview (MMI) in the year you apply.
Meeting the minimum entry requirements doesn't guarantee admission.
Make sure you're assessed on your highest possible entry score by applying for any admission schemes you're eligible for.
English language requirements
You'll also need to meet English language requirements for your bachelor's degree (first degree). You can demonstrate you meet English requirements by providing evidence of test results or study. The level of English required depends on the degree you choose to apply for under the provisional entry pathway.
You'll only need to meet English language requirements of your bachelor's degree – once you've completed your bachelor's degree, this will satisfy the English requirements for the MD.
Learn how to meet the English language requirements
Your first (bachelor's) degree
If you receive a provisional entry offer, you'll need to complete your first degree at UQ before you start the MD. You have some flexibility to choose which program you'd like to study as your first degree, as long as:
- you meet the entry requirements for that program, including the English language requirements
- it enables you to complete the required MD subject prerequisite courses.
If you're not sure what to choose for your first degree, we've created a list of recommended programs, grouped by what you're likely to study that program.
See recommended bachelor's degrees
During your bachelor’s degree you’ll need to do the following to be eligible to progress to the MD:
- achieve a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 (on a 7-point scale)
- complete the degree within the minimum time
- complete the required MD subject prerequisite courses.
UCAT ANZ entry scores
The minimum required UCAT ANZ aggregate score depends on the performance of all applicants and the available places.
This score varies each year and can't be determined in advance. If you're competitive for the next stage, you'll be invited to a multiple mini-interview (MMI).
The International Student Admissions Test (ISAT) is not accepted.
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 Medical Student Support Team (med.mss@uq.edu.au).
Don't meet the entry requirements?
If you don't meet the entry requirements for the Provisional Entry pathway, consider applying for one of our recommended bachelor's degrees.
You can then apply for the Graduate Entry pathway in your final year of study. You can meet the other requirements for this pathway (e.g. subject prerequisites) while you complete your bachelor's degree.
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.