How To Get Into Undergraduate Medicine In Australia (+ Advice)

Getting into medicine is hard. It's so important to understand the process. This video covers how to get into undergraduate medicine in Australia. Medical School entry has 3 main requirements. The UCAT (Formerly known as the UMAT), the ATAR and, if you're lucky, an interview!

This video covers all that and also gives an overview of what the timeline looks like from applying for the UCAT to getting the interview offers!

Good luck!

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:15 - Requirements Overview
01:45 - ATAR
03:15 - UCAT
04:15 - Interview
05:10 - Timeline
05:50 - Alternatives
06:15 - Closing Comments


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Hi there, I'm Syl. I'm a final year medical student from Sydney, Australia. I study at UNSW but am based in Sydney Hospital much of the time. I'm just starting out in the YouTuber space. I would love it if you reach out with feedback or suggestions!

These videos are my opinion only and should be treated as such. They are not medical advice. I try my best to avoid any errors but if you feel something I said was incorrect please let me know.

[amethystspeaker]

This is a really helpful video thanks! As a year 12 student who’s looking to get into medicine next year, there’s so much information online that it becomes slightly overwhelming! You explained everything so clearly, thankyou!

[g-tabassumahmed]

I just love how happy he seems when he talks.

[dakshsharma]

I am currently 15 years old (year 10), living in Adelaide, and striving to become a doctor and to study at hopeful at the University of Adelaide or any other medical schools in Adelaide. After watching this video, I am really excited about the future, and I will work hard throughout High school so I can study as a medical student. If anyone sees this comment, please tell me what sort of things did you do in High School to help you get into med school. I know the basic things like studying for the UCAT (which I am doing) and stuff like that, but I still have a vague idea on the topics like volunteering and other stuff like The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. I am a bit overwhelmed as no one really talks or educates on these topics. My main question would be: what subjects are needed to gain entry, what should I do today to prepare, and what other ex-curricular things should I do to get me a better chance of getting entry into a med school. Thank you to anyone who comments.

[dudz]

Awesome video, thank you! My son is in year 11 and considering Medicine so we are trying to get a handle on what to expect and how best to prepare. This video will really help us get going. Looking forward to watching your other videos.

[jisikaicho]

Hi Dr Syl, I really enjoyed the video and I would like to ask you this. I'm currently studying Bachelor of Medical Science in Western Sydney University, If I preform very extensively in my majors which are anatomy/Physiology, Human nutrition and Biomedical science is their any chance for me to get into Medicine without the UCAT-Test. Lastly, is there any pathways options to avoid UCAT. 😀

[Finn-pzku]

Thank you so much for this video! When year twelve rolled around, did you prioritise studying for the Ucat or for your final exams? I didn’t even know that you apply end of year 11 to do the Ucat. I’m currently doing year 10 and really have a passion for science and medicine, I would really love to do Undergraduate medicine but as I live in Victoria the only uni That does undergrad is Monash, and it is Extremely competitive, you basically need a 99. I know my year 12 vce exams are still 2+ years away but I worry what I should do if I don’t get 99. It would be really helpful if you could do a video about year 10-12 or 11-12 and how you applied for ucat + what universities you considered.

Kind Regards Finn :)

[batuhan]

I became addicted to your videos, good work. And for some reason, I found you giving CPR to the dummy hilarious.

[dakshsharma]

Another question i had was, what can i do now in year 10, to help me get into med school.

[nimisha_budhathoki]

Do you know about medical school structure in university of Sydney?? (The one for 12th graduate)

[MRWICK-yefk]

What are the subjects mandatory for a international student to get into a undergraduate course?

[Durranihmed]

CAN YOU PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS TO GET IN UNDERGRADUATE medicine in AUSTRALIA?

[ayeshamustafa]

Is it possible to migrate as a 2nd year medical student in Russia to Australia? What's the process for that

[toptutor]

Hey! I am a year 12 student who sat the UCAT this year and scored in the 91st percentile. I am expecting an ATAR of about 98-99. Would you say I have a good chance to get an interview?

[NIMALTR]

Hey Syl, Thanks for the video. This is very helpful. I am a PhD student from QLD, planning to start MBBS after my current study. I am wondering what is the difference between GAMSAT and UCAT? Can you make a video on MBBS admission for already graduates from different fields? For examples: Biotech graduate like myself want to study MBBS. Thanks

[arsh-qnbw]

Hey Syl! I was wonderibng how much leadership during school matters when it comes to getting into med? Is it just something that would be asked during an interview or the application itself?

[derrickbernard]

As an international student living in Jamaica completing high school how do you recommend I do this

[moutiachaouk]

Wait I have a question, so you must apply for the UCAT whilst your still in year 11 and sit it during your year 12?

[myhome]

Hello, just wanted to ask about self funded admission in UNSW and western sydney University medical schools. This for an Australian student who does not get admission on CSP. is it possible to apply as private student, if yes what number of seats available and how to apply . thanks

[joeysabularce]

Do Australian medical schools accept international medical students? Are scholarships/ aids also available for international students? After having Australian diploma, can international graduate take the exams and be a doctor in Australia?

[itszainab]

Thanks
Do you know about the scholarships of med for international student? And is there a fully funded grants? In Australia or even UK US?