Important information
Special Entry Requirements
Successful applicants may enrol in the Medical Science stream.
Selection is on the basis of ATAR or equivalent and performance in an assessment process, including a written assessment and a panel discussion session
Professional accreditation
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine double degree are eligible for registration by medical boards in all Australian states and territories and in New Zealand.
One year of internship is required prior to full registration. Most junior doctors make their career choice during their second postgraduate year, most commonly opting for general practice or one of the other specialties.
Deferral
- Deferral of enrolment following an offer of a place will be considered ONLY if applicants are required to fulfill mandatory obligations (e.g. National Service).
- Requests for deferral of enrolment along with supporting documentation must be submitted to the University Admissions Office via email: admissions.office@sydney.edu.au (for UAC applicants) or admissions.uginternational@sydney.edu.au (for direct international applicants) within 14 days of the date of the offer letter.
- Applicants will receive the outcome of the request by email in due course.
Special Consideration
In the interest of equity and fairness to all applicants, those applicants who do not meet the admission criteria, including the required ATAR (or equivalent) and performance in the assessment, will not be considered for admission to the double degree. The ATAR (or equivalent) requirements shall apply, regardless of circumstances such as illness, misadventure or disadvantage during secondary school or high school studies.
No exemptions and advanced standing
It is not possible for candidates to obtain credit/advanced standing or exemptions for previous tertiary studies.
Additional requirements
Most students enrolled in this double degree who have met all the requirements of their bachelor's degree will be permitted to begin the MD without being required to sit the Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) or the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT), or participate in the assessment selection process for entry into the Doctor of Medicine.
Prior to commencing their observational study, students are required to comply with requirements for entering NSW Health facilities.
Impermissible conduct
Sydney Medical School reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject an application for admission or to vary or cancel an offer of admission if your conduct prior to enrolment causes the Medical School to form the view that you are unsuitable for admission to the Doctor of Medicine.
Examples of conduct that might make you unsuitable for admission to the Doctor of Medicine include (but are not limited to):
- failure to treat University of Sydney employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community with respect and courtesy, including failure to use appropriate language and tone in your written or verbal communications;
- failure to act honestly and ethically in your dealings with University of Sydney employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community;
- conduct that results in you being suspended or excluded from the University of Sydney;
- conduct that gives Sydney Medical School reasonable cause to believe that enrolling you in clinical training may place you, your peers, or members of the public at risk of harm; and
- conduct that results in you being charged with a criminal offence.
Change in immigration status
International applicants to the double degree whose immigration status changes after they lodge their application should refer to the information on the University’s website at http://sydney.edu.au/future-students/international/undergraduate/predeparture-orientation/australian-student-visa.shtml.