Please click on each section below for information and answers to frequently asked questions.
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A. Definitions
- Bond Medical Program - The Bond 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.
- Undergraduate Applicant – An applicant who has completed High School Senior Certificate (equivalent to Queensland Year 12) with, or without, incomplete tertiary studies.
- Graduate Applicant – An applicant who has completed a bachelor’s degree.
- Domestic - Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, Australian Humanitarian Visa holders and New Zealand citizens.
- Queensland Applicant – An applicant whose residential address is in the state of Queensland.
- Tweed Community Applicant – An applicant whose residential address is in the Richmond-Tweed region. This includes the postcodes below:
Suburb Postcode Richmond Valley – Coastal 2469 2471 2472 2473 2477 2478 2479 2480 2481 2482 2483 Richmond Valley – Hinterland 2469 2470 2471 2472 2474 2475 2476 2477 2480 Tweed Valley 2483 2484 2485 2486 2487 2488 2489 2490 -
B. General application queries
B1. Does Bond University's Medical Program welcome graduate students from a non-science/health background?
Yes, we do. The Medical Program entry requirements and prerequisites will still need to be met. Click here for detail of the prerequisites.
B2. Can you complete the Bachelor of Medical Studies and not the Doctor of Medicine?
The Bond Medical Program* is comprised of two sequential degrees, Bachelor of Medical Studies and Doctor of Medicine.
All students who pass the Bachelor of Medical Studies are automatically eligible to enrol in the Doctor of Medicine.
You must complete both components to complete the Medical Program and to qualify as a medical practitioner.
B3. Does work experience in healthcare increase your chances of getting considered for a Psychometric Test / Interview?
No, work experience is not considered as part of the admission criteria.
B4. Are you able to discuss my application with anyone else, including my family?
No. We are bound by privacy legislation to only provide information about an application directly to the applicant.
B5. Will you provide me with updates on my application progress?
The Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine will not enter into any discussions regarding individual applications. Bond University Future Students team will not be able to provide information regarding your QTAC application academic assessment or status. Please contact QTAC if you need to confirm or have any questions regarding the academic assessment or status of your Bond Medical program application.
In accordance with Bond University’s Privacy Policy (Privacy Policy INF 6.5.1.pdf), personal Information may be disclosed to a specified third party only when there is written authority and consent from the student concerned to release specific information. This consent can be given through QTAC by listing an authorised contact in your application, or by emailing us at medicine-admissions@bond.edu.au.
Key dates of the application process can be found here: (Medical Program* important dates and deadlines | Bond University)
B6. If I do not receive an interview or offer, am I able to find out why?
The Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine will not enter into any discussions regarding individual applications.
B7. How will I be advised if I receive an offer for Bond University?
Successful applicants will be notified with an offer from QTAC as well as with a formal Letter of Offer from Bond University.
B8. Can I defer my place in the Medical Program?
Please be aware that deferrals for this program are not permitted. If you believe you have exceptional circumstances beyond your control that prevent you from starting please provide evidence of these circumstances directly to the Faculty via SASQ_HSM@bond.edu.au. All successful applicants are expected to commence their studies on the scheduled start date. If you are unable to accept your offered place, you are welcome to re-apply at any future time.
B9 Can I request to change my intake if I receive an offer?Change of intake requests for the Bond Medical Program* cannot be accommodated. Successful applicants who are unable to accept their offered place are welcome to re-apply at any future time.
B10. I have started a medicine program at another university. Can I transfer and complete my degree at Bond?Bond University’s Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt) and Doctor of Medicine (MD) are integrated, sequential degrees. As a result, we do not offer credit or exemptions for previous tertiary studies, including those completed within other medical programs.
B11. I am currently enrolled in a degree elsewhere. Can I continue both?The Medical Program* is an intensive course and as such does not allow for time to continue your studies or examinations elsewhere. Bond will not permit time off in order to study/sit examinations at another facility.
B12. Will my Personal Competencies Assessment be taken into consideration?
No.
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C. Academic assessment
Applications for the Bond Medical Program* are evaluated on the following criteria:
Applicant type Academic results*
and program prerequisitesPsychometric testing Interview Undergraduate Yes Yes Yes Graduate 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.
We recommend you regularly refer to the entry requirements page for a full list of entry requirements for the up-coming Medical Program* intake.
C1. I did not complete Year 12 but I want to apply for Medicine. What do I need to do?
You will need to complete sufficient preparatory study to enable you to enrol in a recognised undergraduate program. Once you have completed 1.5 years (or more) of full-time equivalent study in your chosen undergraduate program, your academic rank will be assessed on the GPA from that program. You would then be able to apply to the Bond Medical program* as an undergraduate applicant, following the process set out in the entry requirements.
C2. Can I apply after starting a bachelor’s degree? If so, is my ATAR still considered or is only my GPA considered?
If you have received any results from your bachelor study and provide them to QTAC by the time applications close, the results may be included in your rank calculation.
C3. My ATAR is not high enough for the Medical Program*. What can I do to improve my competitiveness?
If your Year 12 results are not high enough to meet the standard entry requirements, you may want to consider enrolling in an undergraduate program, such as Bond’s Bachelor of Biomedical Science. Please refer to the entry assessment table for more information.
C4. My undergraduate degree GPA is not high enough for the Medical Program*. What can I do to improve my competitiveness?
You may choose to enrol in a Graduate Diploma or Master's program and complete at least one year of full-time equivalent study in a recognised coursework program. Please refer to the entry assessment table for more information.
C5. How can I work out how much tertiary study I will have completed by the time I lodge my application?
Your home (or current) institution will be able to advise you of the amount of full time equivalent (FTE) study you have completed (or will have likely completed), and for which documented evidence can be provided, by the time applications close.
C6. How do I find/work out my GPA?
The GPA (Grade Point Average) is a calculated average of the grades obtained by a student in all subjects attempted weighted by the credit value of each subject.
C7. What GPA cut-off is being used this year?
The final cut-off will depend on the quality of the applicant pool in the year of your application. As a minimum you will need a GPA of at least six, on a seven-point scale over one-year full time equivalent study in a recognised program to be considered for an interview for the Bond Medical Program*. Demand for places is extremely high so applicants only achieving the minimum result are unlikely to be invited for psychometric testing.
In 2025, the cut off for undergraduate was 96.75 and 98.50 for graduate. The cut off will depend on the cohort group.
C8. Can Bond University assess my GPA so I can work out if I will meet the cut-off criteria?
As the Bond Medical Program* is administered through QTAC, we are unable to assist you in assessing your academic rank. A full assessment of your qualifications will be undertaken by QTAC once a complete application is submitted during the relevant application period.
C9. I have a qualification that includes some ungraded results. How will my GPA be calculated?
A full assessment of your qualifications will be undertaken by QTAC once a complete application is submitted during the relevant application period.
C10. I have completed an honours program. How will my GPA be calculated?
If your Honours program is predominantly a research-based program (more than two-thirds research), we cannot use your Honours program GPA to calculate a rank.
Please refer to the entry assessment table for more information
C11. I have completed my qualifications at an overseas institution. How will my GPA be calculated?
QTAC will convert your overseas qualifications to an Australian equivalent using the guidelines set by NOOSR (the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition). Where you have an overseas qualification that is likely to be used as the basis of your academic assessment, please contact QTAC's Assessment of Qualifications Service for more information.
C12 What was the minimum ATAR to get an invitation for the Psychometric Testing?
The minimum ATAR for a psychometric test invite in 2025 was ATAR 96.
C13. If you have already completed a bachelor’s degree and you are studying your second bachelor's degree, are both GPA’s taken into account?
If your first Bachelor was completed within the last nine years from the next application year, your rank will be based on a combined GPA from your completed Bachelor and subsequent undergraduate study (weighted GPA taking into account the full-time equivalent)
C14. Can I use any education adjustment factors or bonus points to increase my ATAR score?
Adjustment factors cannot be used for the Bond Medical Program*.
C15. How is the academic rank calculated?
A full assessment of your qualifications will be undertaken by QTAC once a complete application is submitted during the relevant application period.
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D. Prerequisite requirements
The prerequisite for the Bond Medical Program is English, English as an Additional Language, Literature, or English & Literature Extension (QCAA General Subject, Units 3 and 4 at Grade C or better).
D1. What are the equivalent subjects in other Australian states and territories to Queensland’s English?
Please refer to the program prerequisite information for approved equivalents for the English prerequisite: Medical Program* Bachelor of Medical Studies, Doctor of Medicine - Entry requirements | Bond University | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
D2. I need to complete a bridging program prior to applying for the Bachelor of Medical Studies. Which programs have been approved by the Bachelor of Medical Studies?
Please refer to the program prerequisite information for approved equivalents for the English prerequisite: Medical Program* Bachelor of Medical Studies, Doctor of Medicine - Entry requirements | Bond University | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Applicants must be able to produce documentary evidence of meeting the prerequisite to QTAC by the time applications close for the relevant application period.
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E. QTAC-related
QTAC Applications
E1. How do I attach documentation of my academic records when applying?
Any queries regarding documentation should be directed to QTAC.E2. If I have not yet completed my bachelor’s degree (e.g. I have completed 2 years with 1 year to go) do I apply as an undergraduate?
Yes. You will need to apply as an undergraduate applicant via QTAC.
QTAC statusesInformation about your Bond Medical program status will be available by checking your QTAC application portal.
Please contact QTAC if you need to confirm have any questions regarding the status of your Bond Medical program application.
QTAC preferencingE4. When applying to Bond Medicine through QTAC, should I change my preferences and put it as my first preference above a course I have already received an offer for?
Please contact QTAC to discuss your preference order if you have applied to other institutions. It is important to note, however, that Bond will need to be placed as your first preference by the time our applications close for you to be considered.
E5. When do I state whether I want to be considered for Bond’s May or September intake?
You will be able to nominate your preferred intake when completing your QTAC application.
E6. I do not have a preference for the May or September intake. What should I do?It is recommended that you list both intakes on your application in your preferred order, provided you are prepared to commence in either. Change of intake requests for the Bond Medical Program cannot be accommodated.
E7. If I do not preference both the May and September intakes, will I be disadvantaged in the offer round?
Bond University will make every effort to allocate you to your preferred intake if you are eligible for an offer.
E8. I only put the May intake on my application form, and I now want to add the September intake. How do I do this?
Please contact QTAC before the application closing date for advice on how to action this. If the closing date has passed, you may not be able to add another intake to your application.
E9: Can I request to change my intake if I receive an offer?
Change of intake requests for the Bond Medical Program cannot be accommodated.
Successful applicants who are unable to accept their offered place are welcome to re-apply at any future time.
E10. What happens if I do not put Bond as my first preference on QTAC?
You may not be eligible for consideration for the Bond Medical Program if you do not preference Bond on your QTAC application.
QTAC other
E11. I’m in NSW, can I apply through UAC?
The Bond Medical Program* is not available for application through UAC. You must apply through QTAC.
E12. Are there undergraduate degrees that are preferred for postgraduate entry?
There are no preferences regarding degrees completed.
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G. Psychometric testing
Selected applicants (based on their academic achievement) will be invited to participate in psychometric testing as part of the selection process for the Bond Medical Program. The results of the psychometric tests will determine the applicant’s eligibility for an interview.
G1. What happens if I am invited to complete psychometric testing?
Information about your Bond Medical Program* status will be available by checking your QTAC application portal.
If you are successful in gaining an invitation for psychometric testing, you will receive an email from the testing provider requesting that you to book a time to complete your testing under supervision. After booking your appointment for testing, we encourage applicants to complete the recommended technical checks, prior to the day of testing. This will help to reduce technical difficulties on your testing day.
G2. How much will the testing cost?
Each candidate will be required to pay, by credit card, for testing. This includes proctoring services, which means a real person will supervise your testing, in real time, via your webcam. The cost of testing in 2025 was $346.50 (GST inclusive).
G3. What does the psychometric testing look like and what can I expect?
No preparation is required for the psychometric testing. It is best to just be yourself and respond honestly. We recommend that you are well-rested and free from distractions. You will complete your assessments under examination conditions. This means you will be supervised by a proctor via your webcam while you complete the psychometric testing.
Before your appointment time, you should prepare your space for examination conditions (i.e. make sure there are no papers or notes on your desk, that your other electronic devices are out of reach, and other people in your house know not to disturb you while you complete the testing).
At your scheduled appointment time, you will log in and be connected with the next available proctor. Before testing begins, you will be guided through a series of equipment and connection checks to ensure that your set up is suitable. You will be supported to troubleshoot any issues. You will also complete identity checks and the proctor will verify that your space is set up for exam conditions. For some applicants, pre-test checks can take some time, especially if there are issues with equipment or the connection. Please prepare for the whole testing process to take over 2 hours and allow ample time testing between your appointment and other commitments in case you experience technical difficulties or delays.
G4. How many questions will I have to answer?
The testing will require candidates to complete two (2) assessments.
G5. How long will the test take?
Most applicants will complete the two (2) tests in around 90 minutes, but you will have a maximum time of two (2) hours to complete the assessments. The 2-hour timer will start when you are given access to the first assessment. The time you spend prior to accessing your first test (i.e. joining with your proctor, verifying identity, checking your environment etc.) is not included in the 2-hour time limit.
G6. Can I get a copy of the results for myself?
Interpreting the results of the selected tests requires specific expertise and training. Bond University does not provide individual reports.
G7. Are my test results made available to Bond during the selection process?
The results of the psychometric test are used to determine your eligibility to progress to the interview stage of the assessment process. Bond University does not provide individual test reports.
G8. Is the testing fully online?
Yes, the psychometric testing is completed fully online. Please note that the tests are not compatible with mobile or tablet devices.
G9. What do I need to complete the testing (other than a computer, a credit card and an Internet connection)?
In order for your supervisor to observe you, you will also need a webcam, microphone and speaker as well as access to a strong internet connection. You will need access to a laptop or desktop computer (the tests cannot be completed on a mobile device) with an up-to-date Windows or MacOS operating system. You will need to use an up-to-date version of Google Chrome or Firefox web browser to complete your testing. We suggest you complete a systems check prior to the day of your testing.
You will complete the assessments under examination conditions. This means you will need to clear your space to remove any distractions such as notes, paper, books and other devices (like your mobile phone). Please inform others in your household that you cannot be disturbed to ensure that you are free from interruptions.
G10. How long is the testing valid?
The psychometric tests have a 24-month validity window. If you have completed the Psychometric testing prior to the end of February 2024, you are eligible to re-sit the testing.
G11. Can I choose to re-sit the testing even if it is current or valid?
No, you will not be able to choose to re-sit the assessment unless you completed psychometric testing prior to the end of February 2024.
G12. If I completed psychometric testing for another tertiary institution or for employment, will I need to complete another psychometric testing for my application into Bond University?
Yes.
G13. If I completed psychometric testing for my application into Bond University in either 2023 or 2024, would I need to sit the testing again?
If you completed the testing prior to the end of February 2024, you will be required to sit the testing again.
G14. If I completed the psychometric testing since the end of February 2024, will I still get an email to notify I have made it the psychometric testing stage for my application into the Bond Medical Program the following year?
If you are successful in progressing to the psychometric testing stage, you will be notified. If you have a valid test result available, you will receive a notification that you have been selected for psychometric testing but will not need to complete the test. If you do not have a valid test result for the current round of psychometric testing, you will receive an initiation to make a booking to complete the testing.
G15. If I successfully completed the psychometric testing but was unsuccessful gaining an offer after the interviews, am I still eligible for an interview the following year as long as I still have valid results from the psychometric testing?
Your application will be treated as a new application each year. Even though you may not have been selected for an interview based on the results last year, your results will be considered against the applicant pool for the current year so the same outcome is not guaranteed. You will be eligible for invitation to interview if your psychometric results are competitive within the current applicant pool.
G16. If I was successful in gaining an invite to interview based on my psychometric testing results last year, am I safe to assume that I will receive an interview invitation this year?
Your application will be treated as a new application each year. Even though you may have been selected for an interview based on the results last year, your results will be considered against the applicant pool for the current year so the same outcome is not guaranteed. You will be eligible for invitation to interview if your psychometric results are competitive within the current applicant pool.
G17. If I cannot sit the psychometric testing again, are there other opportunity to show Bond that I have improved as candidates from the previous year and have worked on making myself more suited to the medical program?
No, the psychometric testing assesses stable traits that should not be assessed frequently to maintain the integrity of the tests.
G18. After the Psychometric testing invitation, is my ATAR still assessed for further progression?
No, invitations to interview are based on results from the psychometric testing.
G19. How do I prepare for psychometric testing?
The tests you will be asked to complete do not require any specific preparation. Our test provider has some general tips and advice on what to expect when completing psychometric testing which can be found here.
G20. Which tests will I be required to complete?
The tests include an emotional intelligence test and a personality test. The test provider will provide more information in their invitation email.
G21. How long should I spend on each test?
You will complete both tests in sequence in one sitting. Together, they will take about 90 minutes to complete (30-45 mins for the emotional intelligence test and 45-60 mins for the personality test). You will be provided with a maximum time limit of 2 hours to complete both tests. The timer will start once you are given access to the first assessment. The test provider will provide further instructions if you are invited to complete psychometric testing.
G22. Will the test be conducted one after the other? Will I be told to move on to the next test?
Yes, the test will be conducted in sequence, that is, you finish one test before you start the next test and you must complete both tests in one sitting. The test provider will give you more information when you book in.
G23: If I face technical issues during the psychometric test, who do I contact?
For all technical issues faced during the psychometric test, please contact the testing provider. Their details will be provided on the invitation to psychometric testing.
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H. Interviews
The results of the psychometric testing will determine eligibility for being offered an interview as the next step of the assessment process. The Medical Program aims to ensure that 40% of Interview invitations are extended to candidates from Queensland and the Tweed community.
Interviews will be held online, where general suitability to medicine and preparedness to undertake a highly demanding course will be evaluated in an interview session.
H1. How do I prepare for the interview?
Like the psychometric testing, you cannot prepare for the interview, and although there are services that claim to help applicants prepare for interviews and psychometric testing, we do not endorse their use.
H2. Will the interviewers have access to my ATAR / GPA and psychometric results?
No, the interviewers will not have your results.
H3. If I’m away when interviews are being scheduled, can someone else arrange the interview for me?
No. As we are bound by privacy legislation to only provide information about an application directly to the applicant, we are unable to speak to someone other than the applicant regarding the interview appointment. Applicants need to ensure that they have included a contactable email address and mobile number on their QTAC application to ensure they are easily contacted during the interview scheduling process.
H4. How do I know if I am eligible to be considered as part of the Tweed community adjustment?
To qualify, applicants must have their residential address in the Richmond-Tweed region. You may be requested to verify this information. Check your eligibility below based on your current residential address:Suburb Postcode Richmond Valley – Coastal 2469 2471 2472 2473 2477 2478 2479 2480 2481 2482 2483 Richmond Valley – Hinterland 2469 2470 2471 2472 2474 2475 2476 2477 2480 Tweed Valley 2483 2484 2485 2486 2487 2488 2489 2490 H5. If my residential address is outside Queensland or the Tweed community, how will this impact my application?
All candidates will be ranked for interview based on their Psychometric Test (Stage 2 of Bond’s 3-Stage Selection Process). Bond University aims to allocate 40% of invitations to applicants from the community that we live and train in - Queensland (QLD) and the Tweed community.H6. When will I know if I have been shortlisted for the interview?
The results of the psychometric test will determine eligibility for being offered an interview as the next step of the assessment process. Please refer to the Important Dates & Deadlines (https://bond.edu.au/program/medical-program/medical-program-important-dates-deadlines). Please ensure your QTAC application includes a current and regularly monitored email address and mobile number, as all communication will be sent directly to you.
H7. Can I change my interview time if the time allocated does not suit me?
We recommend you book in as soon as you receive an interview invitation. You will be able to choose an available interview slot that suits you, however once all interview slots are filled we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate your requests.
H8. Can I do my interview in person?
Interviews are conducted online only.
H9. What do I need to have with me for the interview?
- Your interview confirmation email QR code
- One form of valid photo ID such as:
- Passport
- Bond Student ID card
- Driver’s licence
H10. Can I have someone sit-in on the interview with me?
No. Interviewees must be alone for their interview.
H11. How long will the interview take?
Approximately 90 minutes, including registration and debriefing.
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I. Fees and scholarships
I1. Apart from tuition, what additional costs will I incur whilst undertaking the Bond Medical Program*?
Please refer to the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine's additional compulsory costs page.
I2. Can I apply for a scholarship to study Medicine at Bond University?
Bond University is committed to fostering diversity and providing a culturally-inclusive environment with equitable educational opportunities for First Nations Australians. The increasing presence of First Nations students and staff benefits the whole Bond community in learning about, and respecting, First Nations people and culture. Bond University is proud to provide opportunities in tertiary education for First Nations Australians, including a First Nations pathway into its Medical Program* and the Bond University First Nations Medical Scholarship Program.
For more information about 2026 scholarship opportunities available to eligible First Nations Australian applicants, click here.
Australian First Nations applicants are invited to contact Assistant Professor Bridie Mulholland, First Nations Health, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine to discuss the specific admissions pathway and scholarship opportunities: bmulholl@bond.edu.auor phone 07 5595 4421.
I3. Does Bond have any affiliated banks that will assist with student loans over the allocated FEE-HELP amount?
No, we don't have any affiliated banks to assist with loans over the FEE-HELP limit.
I4. Does Bond use HECS, or just FEE-HELP?
Only FEE-HELP. There is, however, a combined FEE-HELP limit.
I5. What is the FEE-HELP limit?
In 2025 the combined HELP loan limit for students in Bond’s Medical Program is $182,172 Please refer to our FEE-HELP webpage for more information - here.
I6. Is there any financial help other than FEE-HELP, that can be provided for us to pay the total fee of the Medical Program?
No.
I7. Can FEE-HELP be used first up?
Yes, you can use the FEE-HELP entirely before you self-fund. Once the limit is reached, you will pay for the semester’s subjects directly to Bond at the start of the semester.
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J. Pathways into Medicine
Click here to watch the Lateral Entry Information video.
J1. Which Bond programs provide a potential pathway into the Medical Program?Domestic and international students who graduate from the following Bond University programs, meeting the minimum required GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 (Bond grading scale), will be eligible to apply for selection to enter Year 2 of the Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt):
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (in the Pre-Health Professional major)
- Master of Occupational Therapy
- Doctor of Physiotherapy
- Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice
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 of the Bachelor of Medical Studies (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.
J2. What is the selection process for ‘lateral entry’ from an approved Bond pathway program into Year 2 of the Medical Program?
The selection process for lateral entry into the Medical Program will be based on GPA, psychometric testing and interview. Places in Year 2 of the Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt) for graduates of Bond’s approved pathway programs are limited and dependent on availability.
J3. I am an international student. How can I enter the Bond Medical Program?
The approved Bond pathway programs listed above (J1) are the pathways available for international students into the Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt). 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).
J4. How many spots are available in the Medical Program after completing one of the Bond lateral entry pathway programs? Are places guaranteed?
We admitted approximately 25 students from Bond pathways in 2025. Entry is not guaranteed as you must meet the minimum GPA to apply and the pathway conditions. If selected based on GPA, you will be invited to undertake the psychometric test and the outcome will determine your eligibility for interview.
J5. Are spots available from Bonds pathway programs included in the 20% graduate spots?
No, the Lateral Entry/Bond pathway positions offered are in addition to the 20% graduate spots.
J6. In the final selection process, is selection based on all 3 assessments (academic, psychometric and interview), or just the interview?
The selection is a step-wise, staged process. Final selection for an offer is based on the interview results only.
J7. When are the interviews for lateral entry into the Medical Program* from Bond’s pathway programs held?
Applications for Year 2 Lateral Entry usually open to current students and graduates of Bond’s approved pathway programs in June and close late September, with psychometric testing and interviews conducted in October. For more detail including confirmed timings for this year, refer to the ‘Pathways into medicine’ section here.
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K. Post-program internships
K1. How are internship locations determined after graduating?
It varies by state. In Queensland there is a matching system with lottery when oversubscribed.
K2. Do internships take place in public hospitals?
Yes, all internships are offered in public hospitals and community.
K3. Are internships available at Gold Coast hospitals?
Yes. Internships are also available at Tweed Valley Hospital, one of our major hospital placement partners, located just across the border, ~35 minutes from the Bond Robina Campus.
K4. After graduating, does Bond Medicine help us with the placements? Or are we required to secure our own places for internship?
The Bond Medical Program* will direct students to the relevant Queensland Health website for information on internship options. All graduating medical students secure their own places for internship in conjunction with Queensland Health - learn more here.
K5. Does Bond have any overseas fellowship opportunities in medicine?
No.
K6. Is the intern year paid?
Yes, interns are employees of state health services.
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L. Communication
Stage 1: Academic Assessment Communication
The academic assessment of your application (Stage 1) will be made by QTAC.
QTAC may contact you about documents required to complete your application. It is important that you provide all documentation to QTAC to complete your application before the application deadline. Incomplete applications after the closing date will not be considered.
If you have any questions regarding your academic assessment, please contact QTAC: https://www.qtac.edu.au/.
Once QTAC has completed the academic assessment of your application, they will update the status of your application to inform you whether or not you have been successful in progressing to the next stage. Be sure to check your QTAC application status for outcomes.
Please ensure your email address is correct in your QTAC application.
Stage 2: Psychometric Test invitations
Your QTAC application status will reflect if you have progressed to Stage 2: Psychometric Test. If you are successful in gaining an invitation to psychometric testing (Stage 2), you will receive an email from the testing provider requesting that you book a time to complete your testing under supervision.
After booking your appointment for testing, we encourage applicants to complete the recommended technical checks, prior to the day of testing. This will help to reduce technical difficulties on your testing day.
Be sure to check your QTAC application status for outcomes: https://www.qtac.edu.au/.
Please ensure your email address is correct in your QTAC application.
Stage 3: Interview
Your QTAC application status will reflect if you have progressed to Stage 3: Interview.
Following your psychometric testing, if you are then successful in gaining an interview (Stage 3), you will be emailed an interview invitation from Bond University.
Bond will only email applicants who are successful in gaining an invitation to interview.
Those unsuccessful in receiving an invitation to an interview will have their QTAC status updated following the interview period. It is your responsibility to check your QTAC application. Please consider our alternate entry options: https://bond.edu.au/medical-program-entry-requirements.
Please ensure your email address is correct in your QTAC application.
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M. Additional information
M1. If I am successful in attaining a place in the Bond Medical Program*, do I have to attend Orientation?
Yes. There are mandatory sessions during Orientation Week (“O Week”) – including the compulsory compliance appointment.
M2. What does a typical timetable look like for a first-year student?
The program is small group/problem-based learning with an integrated curriculum. Cases are presented at the start of each week. As a result, the timetable is dynamic and is released on the weekend for students to prepare. As a guide, a typical week for a first-year medical student in first semester will include the following: 4–6 hours of small group learning/problem-based tutorials; 3-4 hours of clinical sessions; 5–6 hours of lectures; 3 hours of lab work; 2 hours of interactive sessions.
M3. What time does a typical day start and finish?
Due to the dynamic nature of the program, each day will differ depending on the classes / tutorials / lab / interactive / placement activities that have been scheduled. Generally however, the day will commence at around 8.00am or 9.00am and will conclude at around 4.00pm or 5.00pm.
M4. Do you have information sessions about the program?
Yes, in addition to our Open Days each year, we host Medical Program Webinars (online information sessions), usually in November and January. Please check the Important dates and deadlines page for upcoming dates. Registration is essential.
M5. If I have a medical, mental health and/or learning condition, will I be given special consideration?
Applications from academically-qualified students with medical, mental health and/or learning conditions are welcome. All successful applicants must meet the highly-competitive academic criteria, as the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine must be confident that all entrants are capable of coping with the high academic rigour of the program. Once selected, judgements will be made about reasonable adjustments that may be possible to allow full participation in the program and achievement of the Graduate Outcomes required by the Australian Medical Council. Applicants with medical, mental health and/or learning conditions are advised to inform us of their situation early in the process.
M9. Is there BMP available?
The Bond University Medical Program* does not participate in the Bonded Medical Places (BMP) Scheme.
M10. How much is the accommodation at Bond?
Accommodation costs can be found here.
M11. Are students allowed to take a year off during the program, to work and save money so that they can fund themselves to stay in the program?
This is referred to as a 'Leave of Absence', and while a ‘Leave of Absence’ is possible, it is usually approved on extenuating circumstances that are beyond your control. This involves a discussion with the Dean of Medicine.