Medical Program* Bachelor of Medical Studies, Doctor of Medicine

This program is not available to international students who intend to apply for a student visa to undertake this program.

The Bond Medical Program opens to domestic Year 12 school leavers and to students who have started or completed an undergraduate program, with a competitive ATAR/OP or GPA. Bond University will be offering 80% of total places to undergraduate applicants and 20% of total places to graduate applicants.

For entry into the Medical Program, the following definitions apply:

Undergraduate – An applicant who has completed High School Senior Certificate (equivalent to Queensland Year 12) with, or without, incomplete tertiary studies.
Graduate – An applicant who has completed a bachelor degree.

Enrolments in the program are strictly limited to ensure small class sizes and sufficient clinical placements. As such, entry is extremely competitive.

How to apply

For more information on semester intakes, please go to important dates and deadlines. Please contact QTAC for any questions regarding preferences and/or supporting documentation.

Quota

Each year, up to 180 domestic places can be offered into the Medical Program for May and September semester; 80% places for undergraduate applicants and 20% to graduate applicants.

Assessment

Enrolments in the program are strictly limited  to ensure small class sizes and sufficient clinical placements. As such, entry is extremely competitive; therefore, applicants are selected through a rigorous assessment process:

Entry assessment table

Applications are evaluated on the following criteria:

Applicant type	Academic result*	Subject prerequisites	Interview	Psychometric testing
Undergraduate	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Graduate	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

*Unless otherwise stated, the qualification/s used for assessment must have been undertaken within nine years immediately preceding the close of applications for the relevant application period.

Based on data from the most recent intake, to be considered competitive for the Bond Medical Program^ an applicant would need to achieve the following minimum scores:

	Undergraduate applicant	Graduate applicant
Minimum academic rank to be competitive for psychometric test selection	OP 1-3, ATAR 96+, or IB Dip 38+	Cumulative GPA of greater than 6 on a 7-point scale from a recognised tertiary program

Applicants should be aware that the minimum scores to be competitive will depend on the quality of applications received for the admission round. If there are more applicants with higher academic scores, then the minimum score required to be competitive in that intake will likely be higher.
Please refer to the entry assessment options below to determine how your academic rank may be calculated.

1. If your highest level of study completed is Year 12 and you have not completed a bachelor's degree:

 2. If your highest level of study completed is an undergraduate (Bachelor) degree:

3. If your highest level of study completed is an Honours degree (completed 1-year full-time equivalent) program comprising more than one-third coursework and undertaken on completion of an undergraduate program:

4. If your highest level of study completed is a Graduate Certificate (completed <1-year FTE), we will use your combined GPA for the completed eligible coursework and Graduate Certificate programs. You must apply as a graduate applicant.

5. If your highest level of study completed is a Graduate Diploma or Master coursework program (completed 1 year or greater full-time equivalent):

*The Medical Program is comprised of two sequential degrees – the Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt) and the Doctor of Medicine (MD). All students selected for entry into the Medical Program will have to complete both the BMedSt and MD to be eligible for registration as a medical practitioner in any state or territory in Australia or New Zealand. Both degrees are awarded at the completion of Year 5.

Program prerequisite

The prerequisite requirements for direct entry to the Bond Medical Program in 2022 have changed to better reflect the diversity of doctors that Australian society requires.

The prerequisite for the Bond Medical Program from 2022 will be English, English as an Additional Language, Literature, or English & Literature Extension (QCAA General Subject, Units 3 and 4 at Grade C or better).

Applicants must be able to produce documentary evidence of meeting the prerequisite to QTAC by the time applications close for the relevant application period.

Please refer to the tables below for a list of approved equivalents for the English prerequisite. The following information will be updated from 15 May to 15 December each year for the following year’s Bachelor of Medical Studies intake.

Secondary school interstate and international equivalency

Faculty approved bridging/preparatory courses for English

Alternative entry options

Domestic and international** students who graduate from the following Bond University programs: Bachelor of Biomedical Science (in the Pre-Health Professional major), the Master of Occupational Therapy, the Doctor of Physiotherapy or the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice, meeting the minimum required GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 (Bond grading) will be eligible to apply for selection to enter Year 2 of the Bachelor of Medical Studies (BmedSt).

Domestic and international** students who graduate from the Master of Healthcare Innovations who completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Science prior to their Healthcare Innovations award and meet the minimum required GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 (Bond grading) may also be eligible to apply for selection to enter Year 2 BmedSt. Such eligibility is dependent on a check of transcripts from the Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree to determine eligibility on a case-by-case basis.

The selection process for the BmedSt will be based on GPA, psychometric testing and an interview. Places in Year 2 of the BmedSt for the graduates of the programs listed are limited and dependent on availability.

Currently, these are the only pathways into the Bachelor of Medical Studies and Doctor of Medicine available to international students. Successful students will commence in Year 2 of the Bachelor of Medical Studies and will be allowed to progress to the Doctor of Medicine (MD).

Pathways to medicine

Wednesday, 19 June 2024	Expressions of Interest for applications for Year 2 Lateral Entry is now open to current and graduates of Bond University in the following programs: Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Pre-Health Professional Major) Doctor of Physiotherapy Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Master of Occupational Therapy Master of Healthcare Innovations* Must have completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Science which has been deemed equivalent to Bond’s Bachelor of Biomedical Science prior to the Healthcare Innovations award. Conditions* Students who are achieving cumulative GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 (Bond grading) and will have completed above mentioned programs by end of 2024 (Please note the current Medical Program subject pre-requisite requirements still apply.) Graduates who have completed above mentioned programs and achieved cumulative GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 (Bond grading) will be eligible to apply. (Please note the current Medical Program subject pre-requisite requirements still apply.) GAMSAT not required. Upon meeting conditions above, applicant may be invited to complete the following: Applications for Medical Program. *Complete a Psychometric Testing online, and if successful, Invited to a Medical Interview** * The psychometric tests have a 2-year validity window. Applicants who have already completed psychometric testing through Bond University in the past 2 years will not be permitted to sit the test again. Past results will be used in the application process. Note: As you are a Bond student, academic transcript is not required as Faculty requests this information from central student systems.
Wednesday, 31 July, 2024 Time: 10:30am to 11:30am	Information Session for students in the following program applying to Year 2 Lateral Entry - Medical Program: • Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Pre-Health Professional Major) • Doctor of Physiotherapy • Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Practice • Master of Occupational Therapy • Master of Healthcare Innovations* *Must have completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Science which has been deemed equivalent to Bond’s Bachelor of Biomedical Science prior to the Healthcare Innovations award.
Wednesday, 11 September 2024 Time: 10am to 11am	Information Session for students in the following program applying to Year 2 Lateral Entry - Medical Program: Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Pre-Health Professional Major) Doctor of Physiotherapy Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Master of Occupational Therapy Master of Healthcare Innovations* *Must have completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Science which has been deemed equivalent to Bond’s Bachelor of Biomedical Science prior to the Healthcare Innovations award.
Wednesday, 25 September 2024 at 4pm	Expressions of Interest close at 4pm.
Friday, 27 September 2024 at 4pm	All applications close at 4pm. Applications will NOT be accepted after 4pm.
Thursday, 3 and Friday, 4 October 2024	Selected applicants will be provided information for psychometric testing.
Friday, 11 October 2024	Selected applicants will be invited for interview.
Friday, 18 October 2024	Bond Medical Program interviews conducted at the Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine.
Monday, 28 October 2024	Offers to successful applicants for Year 2 Lateral Entry. Applicants to accept offer by the Offer Expiry Date on the Offer Letter. Note: those who are currently completing their program will be sent a conditional offer as conditions** still apply. Acceptance by the Offer Expiry Date is still required for conditional offers. Admissions will advise when conditions are met on completion of program.
Week commencing Monday, 13 January 2025	Compulsory Orientation for Year 2 Lateral Entry NEW students only.
Monday, 20 January 2025	Classes commence.

Dates and times can be changed at any time

Notes:

The Year 2 Lateral Entry to the Medical Program is open to both domestic and international students. This is the only pathway available to international students.
Student numbers are strictly limited, and places must be accepted in the year for which they are offered. Successful applicants who find they cannot accept the offered place are welcome to re-apply at any future time.
No further discussions will be entered into regarding the outcome of the Year 2 Lateral Entry applications (including interview).
Important note for international/overseas students:
Students, including New Zealand citizens, who will not be Australian citizens or permanent residents at the time of enrolment, may not be automatically entitled to registration, internship, and access to a provider number in Australia. Graduates who wish to stay in Australia after graduation must make their own enquiries regarding their situation related to these matters as they lie beyond the control of the University. In Australia, the number of internships is controlled by the Department of Health or Human Services in each state/territory and Australian citizens and permanent residents currently receive priority for internship access. Graduates wishing to register in their home country or graduates wishing to practice medicine in countries other than Australia must contact the professional medical associations in that country to determine requirements to practice. Bond University is not responsible for organising any internship or medical registration of students upon their graduation.

Inherent requirements

Inherent Requirements are the essential components of a course or subject that demonstrate the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course or subject. Inherent requirements provide a clear description of the skills and attributes that you must demonstrate to successfully commence the Medical program and enable you to make an informed decision about your capacity to undertake the degree program.

Deferral

Student numbers are strictly limited and applicant places must be accepted in the year for which they are offered. Successful applicants who are unable to accept their offered place are welcome to re-apply at any future time.

Credit for Prior Learning

Subject credits are not available for previous studies. For further information, please contact Student Assist: [email protected]

Frequently asked questions

All students must complete both the Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt) and the Doctor of Medicine (MD) at Bond University to be eligible for registration as a medical practitioner in any state or territory in Australia or New Zealand. Both degrees are awarded at the completion of the MD program. Please view our frequently asked questions page for more detailed information.

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Further study	We calculate your ranking using
No further study completed since Year 12	Year 12 results. You must apply as an undergraduate applicant.
AQF Level 6 Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree or below (complete and incomplete)	Year 12 results. You must apply as an undergraduate applicant.
Undergraduate program (completed less than 1 year full-time equivalent)	Year 12 results. You must apply as an undergraduate applicant.
Undergraduate program (completed between 1 year and 1.5 years full-time equivalent)	Combination (50% / 50%) of Year 12 results and GPA for incomplete undergraduate program. You must apply as an undergraduate applicant.
Undergraduate program (completed greater than or equal to 1.5 years full-time equivalent)	GPA for incomplete undergraduate program only. You must apply as an undergraduate applicant.
More than one incomplete undergraduate program	Completed a sum of less than 1-year full-time equivalent in all undergraduate programs. The basis of assessment will be Year 12 results. Completed a sum of more than 1 year but less than 1.5 years full-time equivalent in all undergraduate programs. The basis of assessment will be a combination (50% / 50%) of Year 12 results and GPA for incomplete undergraduate programs. Completed a sum of greater than or equal to 1.5 years full-time equivalent in all undergraduate programs. The basis of assessment will be the GPA for the incomplete undergraduate programs. You must apply as an undergraduate applicant.

Further study	We calculate your rank using
No further study completed since Bachelor degree attained	GPA for completed undergraduate program. You must apply as a graduate applicant.
Subsequent incomplete undergraduate program	Combined GPA for completed and incomplete undergraduate programs. You must apply as a graduate applicant.
AQF Level 6 Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree or below (complete and incomplete)	GPA for completed undergraduate program only. You must apply as a graduate applicant.
Subsequent incomplete Honours or any postgraduate coursework programs	Combined GPA based on all subjects results for completed undergraduate program and incomplete Honours/postgraduate programs. You must apply as a graduate applicant.

Further study	We calculate your ranking using
No further study completed	GPA for the completed graduate diploma or master’s coursework program only. You must apply as a graduate applicant.
Subsequent incomplete undergraduate or any postgraduate coursework program	Combined GPA for all complete and incomplete programs. You must apply as a graduate applicant.
Graduate Certificate (completed <1-year FTE)	Combined GPA for all complete and incomplete programs. You must apply as a graduate applicant.

Location	Subject	Successfully completed subject/course
QLD	QSA English English for ESL Learners	4SA or better 4SA or better
Queensland External Senior	English	2 semesters at year 12 level with an exit achievement of Sound Achievement
International Baccalaureate	English A1, English A2, English B (HL or SL) English AB, English Literature, English Language and Literature (HL or SL)	HL: 3 or better; SL: 4 or better
General Certificate of Education (GCE)	AS or A Level General Paper AS or A Level General Studies AS or A level English Language AS or A level English Literature AS or A level English Language and Literature	Grade of C or better
ACT	English Language and Literature World Literature ESL (English as a Second Language)	50%+ (as percentage grade) in T Majors only
NSW	English Standard English Advanced ESL (English as a Second Language) English Extension 1 or 2	50%+ (average of examination mark and school assessment)
SA/NT	English English Studies ESL (English as a Second Language) English Communication	Pre 2010: D or better (from publicly Examined Subjects (PES) only) From 2010: C- or better
TAS	English Literature Writer's Workshop World Literature English Studies English Communications English Writing	SA or better (exit level of achievement)
VIC	English ESL (English as a Second Language) Literature English Language	25+ (scaled study score)
WA	English English (Stage 2 or 3) English for ESL Students English Literature English Course English as an Additional Language or Dialect	50%+ (subject scaled mark)
New Zealand NCEA Level 3 or 4 (from 2004 onwards)	English	Minimum of 20 credit points at NCEA level 3 achievement standard, with a grade average of 2.0 or better

Location	Institution name	Successfully completed subject/course	Course code
QLD	Central Queensland University (CQU)	Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS)	N/A
	Senior External Examination	English	N/A
	Southern Cross University	Preparing for Success program	N/A
	TAFE Queensland	10765NAT Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (CATP)	N/A
	UQ College	Tertiary Preparation Program	N/A
	University of Southern Queensland (USQ)	Tertiary Preparation Program	TPP7122 and TPP7123
	University of the Sunshine Coast	Tertiary Preparation Pathway - Academic Skills for Success	TPP101
NSW	TAFE NSW	10767NAT Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation Program (CATP)	N/A
Other	International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic	Minimum overall score of 7.0 (no sub-score less than 6.5)	N/A
	Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic	Minimum 65	N?A
	Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT)	Minimum 98	N/A
	Any Tertiary Qualification from a recognised institution (where tuition was undertaken and assessed in English in one of the countries listed below)^	At least 1 year full time equivalent study, with an overall GPA of 4 or better (on a 7 point scale)	N/A
	UNILEARN (Statement of achievement required)	Senior English	UNL14

Medical Program* Bachelor of Medical Studies, Doctor of Medicine

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How to apply

Quota

Assessment

Entry assessment table

Program prerequisite

Alternative entry options

Inherent requirements

Deferral

Deferral

Credit for Prior Learning

Frequently asked questions

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