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 STUDY MEDICINE IN AUSTRALIA

If you dream of becoming a doctor and studying abroad, then why not do or continue your studies in Australia? Each country has its own university system to train its students to become doctors. Thus, Australia has a special training system for its future doctors. We explain to you how studies work in Australia, and more specifically the path to follow to become a doctor.

Studying Medicine in Australia

There are two types of medical training in Australia:

• The undergraduate medical curriculum (Programme de médecine de premier cycle), requires an entrance exam, the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT). This program usually lasts 6 years and leads to a Bachelor of Medicine (MBBS).

• Graduate medical curriculum (program de cycle supérieur) which requires the entrance examination of the Graduate Australian Medical School (GAMSAT) entrance test. This program leads to a PhD in Medicine and Surgery (MChD) after 4 years.

The application process is difficult and multi-step.

Requirements to join an Australian faculty

After the baccalaureate (undergraduate program)

If you wish to join an undergraduate program, you must have obtained the Baccalaureate of Science type, validate the ISAT test for international students, and obtained the TOEFL or IELTS (language test).

Indeed, you should know that for any admission to an Australian university, whether it be in medicine or some other course, you must validate a language test. This attests to your ability to take and understand courses in English. Here you will need to have a minimum score of 7 on IELTS.

Next, eligibility is based on your secondary test results and your ISAT test. The ISAT is a computerized MCQ test that assesses a candidate’s intellectual skills and abilities. High school students wishing to enter a medical school should study subjects that provide a solid scientific foundation, but this is not mandatory. However, having a background in chemistry and biology will be a real advantage.

After a graduate program (license)

In the case of PostGraduate studies, equivalencies with your previous training are complex. You will need to provide your transcripts from your undergraduate years. In any case, you will have to validate the GAMSAT, the admission test for the medical graduate. This test includes more than 5 hours of MCQ and writing on the humanities.

The formalities to be carried out and the documents to be provided may vary from one faculty to another. Medical courses are quite complex, so it is advisable to contact the chosen university directly. We also recommend that you visit the GEMSAS website. It’s the organization that facilitates the intake process for some of the medical schools in Australia.

Medical Universities in Australia

More than 15 Australian universities offer several medical studies programs. Here is a list of some institutions offering these courses:

• Australian National University (ACT)

• Newcastle University in Callaghan (Newcastle-NSW suburb)

• Deakin University in Geelong (Victoria)

• Griffith University (Victoria)

• Melbourne Medical School (Victoria)

• Monash University (Victoria)

• The University of Notre Dame in Fremantle (WA)

• Notre Dame University in Sydney (NSW)

• University of Queensland (Queensland)

• University of Western Australia (WA)

• University of Wollongong (NSW)

• Camperdown in Sydney (NSW)

• Macquarie University in Sydney (NSW)

• Flinders University in Adelaide (South Australia)

• James Cook University in Cairns, Queensland

• Bond University on the Gold Coast (Queensland)

The cost of medical studies

A substantial budget

Australian universities are world-renowned. Thus, studying there is a high cost, especially for international students. Medical courses are no exception to the rule, with an average annual training cost of $65,000. To complete a course, count about 300,000 euros.

You should know that in Australia the medical professions are very well paid. Wages for a similar occupation can sometimes be up to 3 times higher than in France.

Scholarships to study in Australia

Studies in Australia are particularly expensive. Those in medicine are no exception. But you should know that some universities offer scholarships. These are based on the academic excellence of the candidate.

Universities offering this opportunity include Bond University (QLD) and the University of Melbourne. These scholarships are available to the most successful local and international students. We recommend that you contact the universities directly to find out more about the award criteria.