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. From 2025, Bond University aims to allocate 40% of interview invites to applicants from the community that we live and train in - Queensland (QLD) and the Tweed community.

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

Undergraduate applicants
  1. Applications must be lodged through QTAC and should include all required documentation, providing evidence of your subject prerequisites. For information on application open dates and deadlines, please click here
  2. Applications are via application to QTAC Course Code 020712: The Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt)
  3. Bond University will need to be placed as your first preference by the closing date of applications. You will also need to ensure you respond correctly to any offers you may receive from other institutions. QTAC can advise on this.
  4. Bond University will determine your eligibility based on an assessment of academic performance.
  5. Bond University will invite short-listed applicants to undertake psychometric testing and further successful applicants will be invited to interview.
Graduate applicants
  1. Applications must be lodged through QTAC and should include all accompanying documentation, providing evidence of your subject prerequisites. For information on application open dates and deadlines, please click here
  2. Applications are via application to QTAC Course Code 020741: The Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt) (Graduate Entry)
  3. Bond University will need to be placed as your first preference by the closing date of applications. You will also need to ensure you respond correctly to any offers you may receive from other institutions. QTAC can advise on this.
  4. Bond University will determine your eligibility based on an assessment of academic performance.
  5. Bond University will invite short-listed applicants to undertake psychometric testing and further successful applicants will be invited to interview.

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: 

Step 1: Academic Assessment

Students will be assessed on their prior academic record through their application on QTAC. Approximately 50% of applicants will be invited to complete Step 2 of the admissions process.  

Step 2: Psychometric Test

From 2018, the Medical Program will introduce a step in the selection process: psychometric testing. Approximately 50% of applicants will be offered the opportunity to complete an online psychometric test based on their academic achievement. This test will incur a fee, to be paid by the applicant direct to the test provider. 

Step 3: Interview

The results of the psychometric test will determine eligibility for being offered an interview as the next step of the assessment process. From 2025, 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 to examine general suitability to medicine and preparedness to undertake a highly demanding course.

Entry assessment table

  • Applications are evaluated on the following criteria: 
Applicant typeAcademic result*Subject prerequisitesInterviewPsychometric testing
UndergraduateYesYesYesYes
GraduateYesYesYesYes

*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 applicantGraduate applicant
Minimum academic rank to be competitive for psychometric test selectionOP 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:
Further studyWe 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. 

If your high school or incomplete tertiary qualifications were completed more than 9 years immediately preceding the close of applications, they cannot be considered for academic assessment. You will need to consider completing study (greater than or equal to 1.5 years full-time equivalent) in a recognised undergraduate program to attain a GPA for consideration. 

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

If your undergraduate qualification is completed more than 9 years immediately preceding the close of applications, they cannot be considered for academic assessment. You need to complete one of the following to obtain a GPA that can be used to calculate a rank:

  1. Complete greater than or equal to 1.5 years full-time equivalent study in a recognised undergraduate program to attain a GPA for consideration; OR,
  2. Complete a minimum of 1-year full-time equivalent in an eligible postgraduate coursework program.
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:
Further studyWe calculate your rank using
No further study completed 

No further study completed

GPA for completed Honours program.

You must apply as a graduate applicant.

Subsequent incomplete postgraduate coursework programs 

GPA based on all subjects results for completed Honours and incomplete postgraduate programs.

You must apply as a graduate applicant. 

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. 

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.

An eligible coursework program may be an undergraduate or postgraduate program that you have completed. Both the eligible coursework program and the Graduate Certificate programs must have been completed no more than 9 years immediately preceding the close of applications to be used for rank calculation. The Graduate Certificate qualification alone will not be considered for rank calculation. 

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

If your postgraduate qualification is completed more than 9 years immediately preceding the close of applications, they cannot be considered for academic assessment. You need to complete a minimum of 1-year full-time equivalent in an eligible postgraduate coursework program to attain a GPA that can be used to calculate a rank. 

6. If you have more than one completed eligible program (undergraduate, graduate diploma or master by coursework program completed 1 year or greater full-time equivalent)

We will use the GPA from the most recently completed eligible undergraduate, graduate diploma or master by coursework program to calculate your rank. You must apply as a graduate applicant. 

7. If your highest level of study is a research-based postgraduate programs where two-third or greater of the program is research/thesis based

We will use your GPA from your highest completed eligible coursework qualification only. You must apply as a graduate applicant.

*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
LocationSubjectSuccessfully completed subject/course
QLDQSA English 
English for ESL Learners 		4SA or better 
4SA or better 
Queensland External Senior English2 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 

ACTEnglish 
Language and Literature 
World Literature 
ESL (English as a Second Language) 

 

50%+ (as percentage grade) in T Majors only 

NSWEnglish 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 

TASEnglish 
Literature 
Writer's Workshop 
World Literature 
English Studies 
English Communications 
English Writing 

 

SA or better (exit level of achievement) 

VICEnglish 
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)   EnglishMinimum of 20 credit points at NCEA level 3 achievement standard, with a grade average of 2.0 or better 
Faculty approved bridging/preparatory courses for English
LocationInstitution nameSuccessfully completed subject/courseCourse code
QLDCentral Queensland University (CQU) Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) N/A
Senior External Examination EnglishN/A
Southern Cross University Preparing for Success programN/A
TAFE Queensland10765NAT Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (CATP)N/A
UQ College  Tertiary Preparation ProgramN/A
University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Tertiary Preparation ProgramTPP7122 and TPP7123 
University of the Sunshine CoastTertiary Preparation Pathway - Academic Skills for Success TPP101 
NSWTAFE NSW10767NAT Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation Program (CATP)N/A
OtherInternational 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

^Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Scotland, South Africa, United States of America, Wales 

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) in both degrees 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

Key dates and deadlines

Year 2 Lateral Entry - Medical Program for January 2027 intake 

Tuesday, 30 June, 2026 (Week 7)

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 with a GPA minimum of 3.00 out of 4.00 in both degrees.
Conditions**

  1. 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 2026 (Please note the current Medical Program subject pre-requisite requirements still apply.)
  2. 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.)
  3. 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

Please note an update to the Psychometric Test used by Bond University has been implemented. Applicants who completed psychometric testing prior to October 2025 will be required to complete psychometric testing, as previous results are no longer valid.

 If you have completed the current versions of the required tests, your result is valid for 24 months. You will not be able to choose to re-sit the assessment if you have a valid test result available.

 The psychometric testing assesses stable traits that should not be assessed frequently to maintain the integrity of the tests.

Note: As you are a Bond student, your academic transcript is not required as the Faculty requests this information from central student systems.

Wednesday, 29 July, 2026 (Week 11)

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 with a GPA minimum of 3.00 out of 4.00 in both degrees.

Wednesday, 16 September, 2026 (Week 1)

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 with a GPA minimum of 3.00 out of 4.00 in both degrees.

Wednesday, 30 September, 2026 – 4pm (Week 3)Expressions of Interest close at 4pm. 
Friday, 2 October, 2026 – 4pm (Week 3)ALL applications close at 4pm. Applications will NOT be accepted after 4pm.
Thursday, 8 and Friday, 9 October, 2026 (Week 4)Selected applicants will be provided information for psychometric testing.
Friday, 16 October, 2026 (Week 5)Selected applicants will be invited for interview.
Friday, 23 October, 2026 (Week 6)Bond medical interviews conducted at the Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine.
Wednesday, 4 November, 2026 (Week 8)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 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 12 January, 2027

(O Week)

Compulsory Orientation for Year 2 Lateral Entry NEW students only.
Monday, 18 January, 2027 (Week 1)Classes commence.

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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