Admission to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program is currently only available to Australian citizens, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens.
In 2023, 5 places are available for international students (please see the section below for entry requirements). Domestic Applicants will be selected for admission based on the following criteria:
- Bachelor's degree (recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework or the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition Guide) within the last 10 years, or be in the final year of a Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
- Unweighted GAMSAT average score of 52 or greater and a minimum score of 50 in each section
- Overall Grade Point Average of 5.2 or higher
- Casper score from the online Situational Judgement Test (no minimum) (see key dates). For more information on Casper and how to register for the tests, refer directly to https://acuityinsights.app/
- The School of Medicine uses a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format: Since 2020 this has been delivered via a recorded online platform and an online platform delivery is continuing in 2023. There will be at least seven stations with a single interviewer/assessor per station. The interview will be recorded with the use of an online interviewing software tool, Modern Hire.
Applicants must also complete and submit a GEMSAS Online Application.
As a guide, students commencing the Doctor of Medicine at Notre Dame Fremantle in 2023 have an average GPA of 6.64 and an average GAMSAT score of 66.
Please see the 2023 GEMSAS Admissions Guide for further details on admission requirements for the Doctor of Medicine.
In 2024, 10 places are available for international students at the Fremantle Campus (please see section below for entry requirements). International Applicants will be selected for admission based on the following criteria:
- A Bachelor's degree that has been recognised as equivalent to an Australian Bachelor's degree, AQF Level 7 and which has been taught and assessed in English within the last 10 years, or to be in the final year of an eligible Bachelor's degree.
- An overall weighted Grade Point Average of 5.2 or higher on a 7 point scale, calculated from the applicant's most recent three years of undergraduate study.
- Unweighted GAMSAT Score of at least 50 (in all sections and overall) or overall MCAT score of at least 500.
The School of Medicine uses a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format, these interviews will be conducted online. For the online version of the MMI, you will be asked five separate interview questions. The interview will be recorded with the use of an online interviewing software tool, Modern Hire.
How to apply
International applicants for the Doctor of Medicine are required to submit the following*:
- Completed international application form
- Certified copies of academic transcripts
- Certified proof of English language proficiency
- Certified copies of GAMSAT or MCAT results
- Additional documents as outlined in the international application form
*International applicants should apply directly to the University, not through GEMSAS
Applications must be submitted online at www.notredame.edu.au/forms/apply
Contact us
To find out more, visit www.notredame.edu.au or contact the International Office on [email protected] or +61 8 9433 0531