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Monash University Medicine Entry Guide – UCAT, Course Structure & Selection
Key Admission Information
Applications (undergraduate guaranteed): open 3 August 2026, close 28 September 2026. Graduate applications close 31 May. Scholarships include the Califole Melbourne Medical School Scholarship (~$15k/year), the Eve Landman Scholarship (up to $120k) and the MD Scholarship Pool ($1k–$40k) — most open January and close March. Figures are indicative; confirm against the official University of Melbourne pages for your year of entry.
Overview: Medicine at Monash University
Medicine at Monash University is delivered through the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine, one of Australia’s most competitive medical degrees. The Monash medicine program combines foundational medical sciences, early clinical exposure, research training and progressive hospital placements across metropolitan and regional settings.
Monash University is one of Australia's few universities that continues to offer a direct-entry undergraduate medical degree for school-leaver applicants. The program also provides a separate graduate-entry pathway for eligible students who have completed an approved undergraduate degree.
Students planning to study medicine at Monash typically enter through one of the following pathways:
- Undergraduate medicine at Monash University (school-leaver pathway)
- Graduate entry medicine, following completion of an approved prior degree
Each pathway has different Monash med requirements, selection criteria and admissions processes, which are explained in detail throughout this guide and in our overview of medical school entry requirements.
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How Do You Get Into Medicine at Monash University?
Applicants are assessed using a multi-stage selection process that considers
- Academic performance (ATAR or prior degree)
- Aptitude testing (UCAT for undergraduate entry)
- Interview performance (MMI)
- Eligibility for special entry schemes (where applicable)
Typical application timeline (school-leaver pathway):
- UCAT ANZ sat between July–August
- University applications submitted August-September
- Interview shortlisting after UCAT results
- MMI interviews typically held November–January
- Final offers released in January
To understand how selection criteria differ between universities, see how universities use UCAT results.
- Undergraduate (school-leaver) applicants: UCAT ANZ is required
- Graduate entry applicants: UCAT is not required
This distinction is important for students comparing Monash University UCAT requirements with other medical schools.
Because there is no fixed threshold, students often ask about the UCAT cut-off scores for medicine and what UCAT score you need for medicine.
What Does the University of Melbourne Require for Medicine?
UoM does not use the UCAT, so the real requirements centre on academic results, the GAMSAT (graduate entry) and the MMI.
Academic
- Graduate entry: completed bachelor degree, minimum GPA 5.0+ (7-point scale) — higher GPAs advantaged given the 25% weighting
- School-leaver guaranteed entry: ATAR 99.90+ (Chancellor's Scholars, CSP) or 99.00+ (Guaranteed Full-Fee)
Admissions test
- UCAT: not required for any pathway
- GAMSAT: required for graduate entry — minimum 50 in each section and overall (25% of the graduate score)
Interview
- 8-station Multiple Mini Interview (MMI), weighted 50% for graduate entry and a mandatory hurdle
- For school-leavers, a successful MMI is mandatory to convert the guaranteed pathway into an MD place
Subject prerequisites (school-leaver)
- English
- One of Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics
- One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
- Prerequisite subjects must be passed on the first attempt to retain guaranteed entry
Special-entry, rural & bonded
- ~71 Bonded Medical Places (BMP) for graduate entry
- MD Rural Pathway: ~30 reserved places (with ~40 via the standard GEMSAS route)
Entry Pathways to Monash Medicine
The undergraduate pathway is the most common route into Monash undergraduate medicine for VCE students.
Applicants are assessed on:
• Indicative ATAR: ~99.75
• UCAT performance
• Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
Monash also offers a graduate entry pathway into the same MD program.
Key points:
• Requires completion of an approved undergraduate degree
• Assessed via a separate selection process
• Does not use UCAT
• Limited number of places compared to undergraduate entry
What Interview Does Monash Use for Medicine?
Monash uses a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format.
The Monash med interview assesses:
• Communication skills
• Ethical reasoning
• Motivation for medicine
• Interpersonal awareness
Interview performance forms an important component of the Monash medicine admissions process and is considered alongside academic achievement, UCAT performance and eligibility requirements when final offers are determined.
Interview Dates
For students commencing medicine in 2026, Monash MMI interviews are typically conducted between mid-November and mid-January of the preceding year, after UCAT results and academic performance have been assessed.
Course Structure: Monash Medicine Degree
This structure is designed to prepare graduates for medical internship and specialist training pathways in Australia.
Course length: The Monash Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD) is a full-time program completed over 5–6 years, depending on the entry pathway and approved credit arrangements.
The course follows a staged medical curriculum, beginning with pre-clinical training and progressing to full-time clinical placements.
- Years 1–2 (Pre-clinical): Biomedical sciences, professional skills and early clinical exposure
- Years 3–5 (Clinical): Hospital and community placements with core rotations in medicine, surgery, women’s and children’s health, psychiatry and general practice
Credit framework: The Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD) course totals approximately 240 credit points for the direct-entry pathway.
This aligns with typical Australian medical degrees where:
• 1 credit point = ~10 notional hours of study
• 240 credit points is equivalent to a full 5-year medical degree load
GraduateEntry Variation
For the graduate entry medicine pathway, the MD is a four-year program with a pre-clinical year followed by clinical years (Year A, 3B, 4C, 5D). Units are taught with the same themes but delivered in a condensed format for graduate students.
Indicative Course Units
Indicative only — unit codes, sequencing and credit points vary by cohort and pathway (Clinical Scholar vs Research Scholar). Confirm via the official University of Melbourne Handbook.
| Year | Unit | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Foundations for Clinical Practice MEDS90031 | 81.25 |
| Year 1 | Student Conference 1 MEDS90003 | 6.25 |
| Year 1 | MD Discovery 1: Foundation selective MEDS90039 | 12.5 |
| Year 1 | Foundations of Public Health selective POPH90217 | 12.5 |
| Year 2 | Principles of Clinical Practice 2 MEDS90004 | 81.25 |
| Year 2 | Student Conference 2 MEDS90005 | 6.25 |
| Year 2 | MD Discovery 2: Application selective MEDS90040 | 12.5 |
| Year 3 | Principles of Clinical Practice 3 MEDS90020 | 81.25 |
| Year 3 | Student Conference 3 MEDS90022 | 6.25 |
| Year 3 | MD Discovery 3: Integration — Clinical Scholar selective MEDS90041 | 12.5 |
| Year 4 | Transition to Practice MEDS90025 | 43.75 |
| Year 4 | Student Conference 4 MEDS90024 | 6.25 |
| Year 4 | MD Discovery 4: Clinical Scholar selective MEDS90042 | 50 |
Total 400 credit points · 100 points per full-time year.
Clinical Placements & Training
Monash medical students complete placements across a large clinical network, including metropolitan hospitals and regional health services across Victoria.
Placements are delivered through hospital, community and regional health settings as part of Monash’s vertically integrated clinical training model.
Rankings & Recognition
- MU QS World University Rankings (2026): Ranked #38 globally overall.
- MU QS Subject Rankings – Medicine (2026): Monash University is ranked #47 globally for medicine.
- Times Higher Education – Medical & Health (2026): Ranked #31 worldwide across medical and health disciplines.
- National standing: Recognised as one of Australia’s top research universities for medicine and health sciences.
University Life at Monash
Students studying medicine at Monash benefit from:
• A large and diverse medical student cohort across undergraduate and graduate pathways
• Active medical and health-related student societies that support peer learning and professional development
• Opportunities to engage in research projects, global health initiatives and clinical electives
• Strong academic, wellbeing and pastoral support services throughout the degree
The Clayton campus provides access to Melbourne’s extensive hospital network, research institutes and biomedical precincts, supporting both clinical training and research involvement.
Students also have access to research opportunities through the Monash Biomedical Discovery Institute and partnerships with leading healthcare organisations across Victoria, providing valuable exposure to translational research, innovation and clinician-scientist career pathways.
Career & Research Pathways
Graduates of the Monash 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
• Research and academic medicine, including clinician-researcher pathways
• Public health, global health and health policy roles
Related and cross-disciplinary pathways often explored by applicants include:
• Dentistry and oral health pathways (via separate dentistry programs and postgraduate entry routes)
• Oral and maxillofacial surgery (requiring both medical and dental qualifications)
• Biomedical research and biotechnology roles
• Clinical education and medical teaching
• Health administration and medical leadership
• Pharmaceutical and medical device industries
• Digital health, health informatics and medical technology
FAQs: Monash Medicine
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Next Steps: Your Path to Melbourne Medicine
Getting into medicine at Monash University requires strong academic planning, UCAT performance, and interview readiness. The right next step depends on how competitive your current profile is and how confident you feel about the process.
Disclaimer: figures (fees, ATAR, places, dates) are indicative and drawn from MedView research, last updated June 2026. Always confirm against the official University of Melbourne website for the year of application. This guide focuses on domestic pathways; international entry requirements, places and fees may differ.