The University of Adelaide

Entry requirements

• There are no mandated entry requirements.

Prerequisites

• SACE Stage 2: Biology or Chemistry or Mathematical Methods (if Maths subject was studied prior to 2017, the subject required was called 'Mathematical Studies'); OR
• IB: Biology (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) or Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations (HL) or Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (SL);
• OR Equivalent (i.e. 1st year Human Anatomy and Physiology IA/B as part of the Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences program).

Assumed Knowledge

A necessary precursor for success is a high proficiency in the written and oral use of the English language.

Recent Secondary Education

To meet the minimum academic threshold for entry into the Bachelor of Medical Studies degree at the University of Adelaide you must achieve a Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors) of 90 or above, OR the equivalent International Baccalaureate score, OR the interstate/ overseas equivalent).

Higher Education Study

• First year students must have between 18 and 24 units of level 1 study and have achieved at least a credit average (Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 or more) across all subjects
• Second year students must have between 27 and 48 units of level 1 and 2 study and have achieved at least a credit average (GPA of 5.0 or more) across all subjects.
• Third year students (having studied one or more level 3 subjects) are not eligible for entry into the Medical program at the University of Adelaide and should consider graduate medicine pathways.

Work and life experience

To be eligible to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2024 and you must never have been enrolled in a course leading to a higher education level award.

Australian Year 12

• SACE Stage 2: Biology or Chemistry or Mathematical Methods (if Maths subject was studied prior to 2017, the subject required was called 'Mathematical Studies'); OR
• IB: Biology (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) or Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations (HL) or Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (SL);
• OR Equivalent (i.e. 1st year Human Anatomy and Physiology IA/B as part of the Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences program).

International Qualifications

One of Chemistry or Mathematics or Biology. All applicants must have successfully completed the prerequisite subjects.

Assumed Knowledge

High proficiency in written and spoken English

English language proficiency

TOEFL: total score of at least 94 and scores of 27 for writing, 23 for speaking, and 24 for reading and listening.

IELTS: total score of at least 7 with no bands less than 7.

Pearson: overall score of at least 65 and no skills score below 65.

C1 Advanced: overall score at least 185 with no skill below 185.