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Griffith University Medicine Entry Guide — GAMSAT, Course Structure & Selection

Griffith offers medicine via two routes: a guaranteed undergraduate pathway through the Bachelor of Medical Science (high ATAR, no UCAT requirement, leading into the Doctor of Medicine on meeting the GPA threshold) and a graduate-entry Doctor of Medicine selected on GPA, GAMSAT and the GUMSAA interview. The 4-year MD is delivered at the Gold Coast campus with early and extensive clinical placements across South-East Queensland.

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Key Admission Information

UCAT

Not required (tiebreaker only for BMedSci)

Program

Bachelor of Medical Science → Doctor of Medicine (5099)

Pathways

UG guaranteed (school-leaver) + graduate entry

UG selection

ATAR ~99.9 (no interview)

Graduate selection

25% GPA · 25% GAMSAT · 50% GUMSAA

ATAR (UG BMedSci)

~99.9 (indicative)

GAMSAT (graduate)

50+ each section & overall

GPA

5.0 (BMedSci progression & graduate min)

Interview

GUMSAA (MMI-style, online) · graduate only

Course length

UG 6 years (2 + 4) · graduate MD 4 years

Domestic places

~30 BMedSci · 142 CSP + 56 BMP (MD)

International places (MD)

Up to 35

Domestic fees

CSP ~$9,500 (BMedSci) · ~$11,400–$12,500 (MD)

International fees (MD)

~$84,500 / year

Apply via

QTAC (UG) · GEMSAS (graduate)

QS World Ranking 2026

~#268

Applications: undergraduate BMedSci via QTAC (codes 228272 Nathan / 233422 Gold Coast) — open ~August, close ~30 December, offers mid-January. Graduate MD via GEMSAS (program 5099) — close ~31 May, GUMSAA interviews September, offers early November. Scholarships include the Griffith Remarkable Scholarship (up to 50% tuition) and Medicine Bursaries ($1k–$5k). Figures are indicative; confirm against official Griffith and GEMSAS pages.

Overview: Medicine at Griffith University

Medicine at Griffith is delivered through the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine, with the MD (program 5099) taught at the Gold Coast campus. The program combines problem-based learning, early clinical exposure from the first months of study, research training and progressive placements across metropolitan, regional and rural South-East Queensland.

Griffith offers school-leavers a structured undergraduate route: the Bachelor of Medical Science provides guaranteed progression into the MD for high-achieving students who meet the required GPA. A separate graduate-entry pathway leads directly into the same MD for applicants with an approved prior degree.

Students typically enter via the undergraduate Bachelor of Medical Science (school-leaver) or graduate entry into the Doctor of Medicine. Compare options in our overview of medical school entry requirements.

Griffith University

School of Medicine & Dentistry

Gold Coast Campus, Parklands Drive, Southport QLD 4222

Phone

1800 677 728 (admissions) · +61 7 5552 8800

Apply via

QTAC (undergraduate) · GEMSAS (graduate)

Official links

University website · School of Medicine & Dentistry · Pathways to Medicine

How Do You Get Into Medicine at Griffith University?

Griffith uses different selection processes for its two pathways.

Undergraduate (school-leaver) selection

Academic performance (ATAR or equivalent) — indicatively ~99.9
Subject prerequisites (assumed knowledge — see requirements)
UCAT ANZ used only as a tiebreaker for ranking, not a core requirement
No interview; progression into the MD is guaranteed on completing the BMedSci with the required GPA

Graduate-entry selection

GPA from an approved prior degree (25%)
GAMSAT performance (25%)
GUMSAA interview (50%)

Timelines: UG via QTAC — open ~August, close ~30 December, offers mid-January. Graduate via GEMSAS — close ~31 May; interview offers ~September; GUMSAA interviews September; main offers early November.

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Does Griffith University require UCAT? No.

Griffith does not require UCAT for entry into its medicine pathways. For the undergraduate Bachelor of Medical Science, UCAT is used only as a tiebreaker when ranking applicants with comparable ATARs, so selection is driven primarily by academic results. The graduate-entry Doctor of Medicine does not use UCAT at all — it is assessed on GPA, GAMSAT and the GUMSAA interview.

Note: Griffith's dentistry program does require UCAT and an interview — a separate process from medicine. See how universities use your UCAT results.

What Does Griffith University Require for Medicine?

Requirements differ between the undergraduate Bachelor of Medical Science pathway and the graduate-entry Doctor of Medicine.

Academic

School-leavers: a highly competitive ATAR (indicatively ~99.9) — the primary selection factor for the BMedSci guaranteed pathway
Progression: complete the BMedSci with a GPA of at least 5.0 (out of 7.0) for guaranteed entry into the MD
Graduate entry: minimum GPA of 5.0 in an approved degree (GEMSAS schema); competitive applicants sit well above the minimum

Admissions test

UCAT: NOT required (tiebreaker only for the undergraduate pathway; not used for graduate entry)
GAMSAT (graduate entry only): minimum 50 in each section and overall, contributing 25% of the graduate score (international applicants may use the MCAT)

Interview

School-leavers (BMedSci): no interview
Graduate entry: the GUMSAA (MMI-style, online), carrying 50% of the graduate score — see MMI interview preparation

Subject prerequisites (undergraduate)

General English
Mathematical Methods
One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (assumed knowledge / strongly recommended)

Special-entry, rural & bonded

Rural Access Scheme: 0.05 adjustment to the entry score for QTAC-assessed rural students (BMedSci)
Bonded Medical Places (BMP): 56 graduate-entry domestic places with a return-of-service commitment

Entry Pathways to Griffith University Medicine

Undergraduate: Bachelor of Medical Science (School-Leaver)

The school-leaver route with guaranteed entry into the MD for students who complete the BMedSci with a GPA of at least 5.0. Assessed on indicative ATAR ~99.9 and assumed-knowledge subjects (General English, Maths Methods, one of Biology/Chemistry/Physics); UCAT only as a tiebreaker. Offered at Gold Coast or Brisbane (Nathan); MD completed at Gold Coast.

Graduate-Entry Doctor of Medicine

Direct graduate entry into the same MD for applicants with a completed bachelor (or higher) key degree, minimum GPA 5.0 and GAMSAT (min 50 each section and overall). Selection: 25% GPA, 25% GAMSAT, 50% GUMSAA. No UCAT. Applied via GEMSAS. Postgraduate study is credited within the GPA (a completed PhD = GPA 7.0).

Rural Access Scheme

Eligible high-achieving students assessed by QTAC as rural receive a 0.05 adjustment to their entry score into the Bachelor of Medical Science. Rural applications open ~5 August and close ~30 September. Rather than a fixed quota, the scheme provides adjustment points to support rural access.

What Interview Does Griffith University Use for Medicine?

Griffith uses the Griffith University Multiple Station Admissions Assessment (GUMSAA) for graduate entry into the Doctor of Medicine — a multiple-station, MMI-style interview delivered online that can run for approximately three hours. It assesses:

Communication skills
An empathetic and ethical approach
Reflective practice and self-awareness
Problem-solving skills
Teamwork and decision-making

The GUMSAA accounts for 50% of the graduate-entry selection score, alongside GPA (25%) and GAMSAT (25%). Candidates are invited based on a 50:50 combination of GPA and overall GAMSAT. The undergraduate Bachelor of Medical Science pathway has no interview.

Interview dates (2026 cycle): GUMSAA interviews tentatively 21–25 September 2026, with applicants selecting a preferred slot; interview offers in September, ahead of main offers in early November.

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Course Structure: Griffith Medicine

The undergraduate pathway runs over 6 years — the Bachelor of Medical Science (2 years) followed by the Doctor of Medicine (4 years). The graduate-entry pathway is the 4-year MD only. The Doctor of Medicine follows a staged curriculum with early clinical exposure.

Years 1–2 (Pre-clinical / early clinical): problem-based learning across biomedical and clinical sciences, professional and clinical skills, and placements in hospitals and community settings around one day per week from early in the program
Years 3–4 (Clinical): full-time, immersive clinical placements with core rotations across medicine, surgery, women's and children's health, mental health, general practice and rural health

The MD is delivered through integrated, theme-based teaching (foundations of medicine, clinical practice, professional practice and research/scholarship) and is an AQF Level 9 (Masters extended) degree.

Indicative Course Units

Representative units across the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine. BMedSci codes are not published machine-readably; MD units are delivered as integrated trimester blocks.

Year	Unit	CP
BMSc 1	Human Anatomy & Physiology (indicative core)	10
BMSc 1	Chemistry / Biochemistry (indicative core)	10
BMSc 1	Genes and Disease (indicative core)	10
BMSc 1	Interpersonal Skills / Communication for Health	10
BMSc 2	Microbiology & Immunology (indicative core)	10
BMSc 2	Epidemiology & Public Health (indicative core)	10
BMSc 2	Pharmacology & Pathophysiology (indicative core)	10
BMSc 2	Law and Ethics in Health (indicative)	10
MD 1	Medicine 1 (Trimester 1, integrated) 8001MED_Y1	40
MD 1	Medicine 1 (Trimester 2, integrated) 8001MED_Y2	40
MD 2	Medicine 2 (Trimester 1, integrated) 8002MED_Y1	40
MD 2	Medicine 2 (Trimester 2, integrated) 8002MED_Y2	40
MD 3	Medicine 3 (Trimester 1, integrated clinical placements) 8003MED_Y1	40
MD 3	Medicine 3 (Trimester 2, integrated clinical placements) 8003MED_Y2	40
MD 4	Medicine 4 (Trimester 1, integrated clinical placements) 8004MED_Y1	40
MD 4	Medicine 4 (Trimester 2, integrated clinical placements) 8004MED_Y2	40

Indicative only — unit codes, sequencing and credit points vary by cohort and pathway. Confirm via the official Griffith Programs and Courses handbook.

Clinical Placements and Training

Griffith medical students begin clinical placements early — attending hospital and community settings around one day per week from the first months — building to full-time immersive placements in the later clinical years across a broad South-East Queensland network:

Gold Coast University Hospital
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service
Regional and rural health services
General practice clinics and community organisations

This vertically integrated model gives students exposure to metropolitan, regional and rural healthcare, supporting Griffith's strong focus on community and rural medicine.

Rankings and Recognition

Griffith University is a research-intensive institution with particular strengths in health, nursing and clinical disciplines.

QS World University Rankings 2026: ranked around #268 globally — consistently within the world's top 300
QS Subject 2026: strong across health subjects, most notably Nursing at #30 globally (Griffith is not separately ranked in the standalone QS Medicine table)
Times Higher Education 2026: within the global top 300, equal 14th in Australia
National standing: one of Australia's leading universities for nursing and health, with strengths in community, public and rural health

University Life at Griffith University

Students studying medicine at Griffith benefit from:

A collaborative, problem-based learning environment with small-group teaching
Active medical and health student societies supporting peer learning and professional development
Early and ongoing engagement with clinical and community settings
Strong academic, wellbeing and pastoral support throughout the degree

The Gold Coast campus sits alongside the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, giving students direct access to Gold Coast University Hospital, research institutes and a growing health and innovation hub — plus opportunities in research, global health and rural health.

Career and Research Pathways

Graduates of the Griffith medicine degree pursue careers across:

Hospital medicine, including medical and surgical specialties
General practice and community-based healthcare
Specialist training programs following internship and residency
Rural and regional medicine
Research and academic medicine, plus public health, global health and health-policy roles

Griffith is particularly recognised for its strengths in nursing, public health and community-engaged research. Compare options across pathways into Australian medical schools.

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FAQs: Griffith University Medicine

Does Griffith University require UCAT for medicine?

No. Griffith does not require UCAT for entry into medicine. For the undergraduate Bachelor of Medical Science pathway, UCAT is used only as a tiebreaker, and the graduate-entry Doctor of Medicine uses GAMSAT, GPA and the GUMSAA interview instead. (Note: Griffith dentistry does require UCAT.)

Does Griffith University require GAMSAT for medicine?

Yes, for graduate entry. Applicants to the graduate-entry Doctor of Medicine must sit GAMSAT and achieve a minimum of 50 in each section and overall. GAMSAT is not used for the undergraduate Bachelor of Medical Science pathway.

What ATAR do you need for Griffith undergraduate medicine?

The Bachelor of Medical Science guaranteed pathway is highly competitive, with an indicative ATAR of around 99.9. The exact cut-off can change each year depending on applicant demand and the number of places available.

What GPA and GAMSAT do you need for Griffith graduate-entry medicine?

Applicants need a minimum GPA of 5.0 and a GAMSAT of at least 50 in each section and overall. In practice, competitive entry requires scores above these minimums, as selection combines GPA (25%), GAMSAT (25%) and the GUMSAA interview (50%).

What interview does Griffith use for medicine?

Griffith uses the Griffith University Multiple Station Admissions Assessment (GUMSAA), an MMI-style multiple-station interview delivered online. It assesses communication, ethical reasoning, reflective practice, problem-solving and teamwork, and accounts for 50% of the graduate-entry selection score.

How does the Bachelor of Medical Science lead into the Doctor of Medicine?

The Bachelor of Medical Science offers guaranteed progression into the Doctor of Medicine for students who complete the degree with a GPA of at least 5.0. This pathway does not require GAMSAT or the GUMSAA interview.

Where is Griffith medicine taught and how long is the degree?

The Doctor of Medicine is taught at the Gold Coast campus and runs for 4 years. The Bachelor of Medical Science (2 years) can be studied at the Gold Coast or Brisbane (Nathan) campus, making the full undergraduate pathway 6 years in total.

How much does it cost to study medicine at Griffith University?

Domestic students are typically supported through Commonwealth Supported Places. Indicative annual fees are around $9,500 for the Bachelor of Medical Science and approximately $11,400–$12,500 for the Doctor of Medicine. International Doctor of Medicine fees are higher, around $84,500 per year.

Is there a rural pathway into Griffith medicine?

Yes. Under the Rural Access Scheme, eligible students assessed by QTAC as rural receive a 0.05 adjustment to their entry score into the Bachelor of Medical Science. Rural applications open around 5 August and close around 30 September each year.

Can interstate and gap-year students apply for Griffith undergraduate medicine?

Yes. Students completing Year 12 outside Queensland can apply through QTAC, with interstate qualifications (HSC, VCE, SACE, WACE, IB) assessed using equivalent academic scaling. Gap-year students are also eligible to apply.

How do I apply for Griffith medicine?

Apply through QTAC for the undergraduate Bachelor of Medical Science (codes 228272 Nathan / 233422 Gold Coast) and through GEMSAS for the graduate-entry Doctor of Medicine (program 5099). Undergraduate applications close around 30 December; graduate-entry applications close around 31 May.

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Figures (fees, ATAR, GPA, places, dates) are indicative and drawn from the MedView strategist spreadsheet plus current research. Always confirm against the official Griffith University fee schedule and Programs and Courses entry for the specific year. This guide focuses on domestic pathways — international entry requirements, places and fees differ and should be confirmed via Griffith University and GEMSAS.