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Study at the University of Tasmania

Applications for Bachelor of Medicine/
Bachelor of Surgery Program

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Please note: Applications for 2012 are now closed. Applications for the 2013 intake are now open.

 

Tuition Fees: A$42,032 per year; A$210,160 in total
Duration: 5 years
Campus: Hobart
Next Intake: 25 February 2013 (no July intake)
 
Prerequisite subjects
  • Chemistry at Australian Year 12 level (or equivalent): A grade or equivalent
  • Mathematics at Australian Year 12 Level (or equivalent) is not a pre-requisite subject but is desirable
Minimum entry requirements
  • Australian Yr 12 ATAR/TER: 95
  • QLD OP: 4
  • MUFY: 95% (Average best 4)
  • Trinity FY: 95% (Average best 4)
  • UNSWFP: GPA 9.5
  • WAUFP: CPS 75
  • IB: 36 (including bonus points)
  • GCE A Levels: AAA
  • STPM: AAA
  • UEC/MICSS: A1 average
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (2003 onwards): 89
  • Indian CBSE/CICSE/All India State Board: 95%
  • Korean IKHCC: 3.7
  • Sri Lankan SLGCE: 15 (Aggregate of best 3 at the higher level)
  • South African Snr Cert: 32 (Aggregate of 6 subjects at higher grade)
  • Thai Mattayom 6: 3.7

Aggregates and averages of grades will include prerequisite subjects.

Meeting minimum academic entry requirements does not guarantee entry into the program.

English Language Requirements
  • IELTS (Academic) Overall 7.0 (no band less than 7.0), within the last 24 months; or
  • TOEFL (PBT) 600 TWE 5.0 within the last 24 months; or
  • TOEFL (iBT) 100 with no score below 21 within the last 24 months; or
  • PTE Academic 65 with no score lower than 65 within the last 24 months; or
  • Evidence that a minimum of 2 years full-time study with English as the sole medium of instruction and examination have been completed within the last 24 months.
ISAT Test
  • UTAS does require applicants to have an ISAT score to be considered for entry.
  • ISAT scores must be received by 30th September 2012 for the application to be considered for 2013 entry.  
  • A minimum overall percentile of 50% is required for ISAT.  This test result will be used in combination with academic results to determine applicants' eligibility and ranking within applications received.
Application and Offer Deadlines
  • All applications for 2012 intake must be received by the 30th September 2012.
  • No Offers will be made until October 2012
  • UTAS does not require applicants to sit an exam or interview. Assessments are based on academic results in conjunction with ISAT results and are conducted by staff of International Admissions and the School of Medicine.
Scholarships

The University of Tasmania does not offer any scholarships for the MBBS program.

Application Fee

Applications for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree for 2013 attract a non-refundable $110 application fee (including GST).

  • Submit your application for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
  • International Admissions will notify you by email of your UTAS Student ID number with instructions on where to proceed to make this payment.
  • Complete and return the Application Fee Payment Form to confirm payment.

Important note: payment of application fee does not guarantee a place in the Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery program.

Important note:  The University of Tasmania can not process an application fee payment that is paid by cheque or bank draft.

How to Apply

For further information on how to apply, to apply online or download an application form, please visit the Apply Now section of the website.

Applications and certified documents should be forwarded to: International.Admissions@utas.edu.au in electronic format (pdf preferable).

Or mailed to:

International Admissions & Exchanges 
University of Tasmania 
Private Bag 38 
Hobart, Tasmania 7001 
AUSTRALIA

 

AHPRA English language requirements for graduates of Medicine

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has recently announced that it is mandatory for all graduates seeking registration with the relevant National Board to demonstrate that they have achieved an overall IELTS score of 7.0. Those seeking registration as a Pharmacist should note that the overall IELTS score required for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia is 7.5. Please note that only Academic IELTS scores will be accepted and test results will generally need to have been obtained within the two years preceding the application for registration.

For more information on this announcement by the AHPRA, please click here.

Students intending to undertake a course leading to registration with a National Board regulated by AHPRA should also refer to the Registration Standards of the relevant health profession for full details of the requirements for health practitioners and students. Some National Boards have registration standards, codes and guidelines in addition to those listed at the AHPRA website.