Bachelor of Medical Science / Doctor of Medicine (Joint Medical Program), MD, University of Newcastle, Australia

All applicants must satisfy the minimum academic requirement based on their most recent studies either secondary or tertiary. Your academic eligibility will be assessed when you lodge the direct application.

Additional Requirements

Additional selection requirements apply for this program. All applicants must satisfy the personal qualities requirement. Your personal qualities are considered just as important and influential to the learning and practice of medicine as your academic abilities. Applicants who satisfy the academic requirement will be invited to the University of Newcastle to undertake the face-to-face personal qualities assessment consisting currently of Multiple Skills Assessment (interview). Travel to this interview is at the applicant’s own expense.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

All applicants must meet the English Language Proficiency standard requirements prior to their admission by demonstrating completion of a recognised qualification.

Many applicants will be able to satisfy these requirements by holding certain qualifications undertaken in English, from a specific list of countries. If you have lodged an application for admission, and you do not automatically satisfy the requirements, you will be advised of this, as it will impact on your eligibility to receive an offer of admission. You will need to demonstrate and prove your proficiency in English via additional tests and qualifications that are accepted by the University of Newcastle.

The English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy will outline in detail what University of Newcastle’s requirements are for admission. Applicants should review the Flowchart and Requirements tables (accessible in from the Policy - Associated Information) for additional information on the variety of qualifications and/or recognised English exams will satisfy the requirements.