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Griffith University

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Entry Requirements for Griffith University – Medicine and Dentistry (School-Leaver Pathways)

MEDICINE

  • UCAT: Optional — used for second-order ranking within an ATAR band (you’ll still be considered without UCAT).
  • Interview: No (for the Bachelor of Medical Science pathway).
  • Academic Achievement: Yes — highly competitive selection rank; progression GPA required for MD.
 
 
Degree

Bachelor of Medical Science (BMedSci) — Provisional Pathway to Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Designed for high-achieving school leavers. Complete the accelerated BMedSci then progress to the 4-year MD (subject to progression rules).
Campus locations Gold Coast and Nathan (Brisbane).
Duration 2 years full-time (accelerated, five trimesters of continuous study).
Start Date Trimester 1 (February).
Entry requirements

Eligibility (school leavers)

  • In your final year of high school (or completed within the previous year) with no prior diploma-level or higher tertiary study.
  • Apply in Year 12 for the BMedSci via QTAC (NSW/ACT applicants may apply via UAC for Gold Coast).

Selection

  • Selection rank (ATAR): very competitive (historically, lowest adjusted ATARs offered have been around 99.85–99.90).
  • UCAT ANZ: optional; if supplied, used for second-order ranking within an ATAR band.
  • Interview: not used for BMedSci selection.
  • Adjustment factors: some non-subject adjustments (e.g., rurality/location/equity) may apply; Year 12 subject adjustments are excluded for certain programs at Griffith.

Progression to MD

  • On completion of the BMedSci, achieve at least GPA 5.5 to gain provisional entry to the MD (place type allocated by GPA and preferences).

Special cohorts & pathways

  • Rural Priority Access Scheme (RPAS): set-aside Commonwealth-supported MD places (via the BMedSci pathway) for eligible rural applicants.
  • First Peoples Health Pathway: dedicated advice and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
  • Alternative feeder: University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) Bachelor of Medical Science articulates to the Griffith MD.

How to apply

  • Domestic: apply via QTAC (check QTAC for current closing dates and codes); NSW/ACT applicants may apply via UAC (Gold Coast only).
Key Dates – 2026 Intake (Medicine)

Griffith Medicine (BMedSci pathway) – Important Dates & Notes

Event When / Details
UCAT ANZ (optional) Complete in the year of application if you wish to provide a score (used for second-order ranking).
QTAC applications Apply via QTAC for BMedSci; check QTAC for opening/closing dates.
Rural Priority Access Scheme (RPAS) Applications for 2026 admission open 5 August 2025 (see Griffith RPAS page for details).

 
Number of places Approx. 30 BMedSci places at Gold Coast and 30 at Nathan (school-leaver intake).
Important Information (Griffith – Medicine)

DENTISTRY

  • UCAT: Yes — used to select applicants for interview.
  • Interview: Yes — Griffith University Dental Admissions Process (GUDAP) via online SAMMI.
  • Academic Achievement: Yes — selection rank and specified subject prerequisites; program articulates to the Master of Dentistry.
 
 
Degree

Bachelor of Dental Health Science (BDentHlthSci) → Master of Dentistry (MDent)

Three-year BDentHlthSci with automatic entry to the two-year MDent (upon meeting progression requirements) leading to general registration.
Campus locations Gold Coast (Griffith Dental Clinic & simulation labs).
Duration BDentHlthSci: 3 years full-time; MDent: 2 years full-time (5 years total).
Start Date Trimester 1 (February).
Entry requirements

Subject prerequisites (QLD curriculum or equivalent)

  • English (Units 3 & 4, grade C or better); and
  • One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, grade C or better).

Selection process

  • UCAT ANZ total score used to shortlist for interview (GUDAP).
  • Interview: online SAMMI assessing motivation for dentistry, teamwork, communication & empathy, ethics & social awareness, and critical thinking.
  • Offers are made based on ranked performance after interview and academic eligibility.

Admission schemes & requirements

  • Rural Priority Access Scheme (RPAS): set-aside places for eligible rural applicants.
  • First Peoples Health Pathway support available.
  • Inherent requirements apply for dental programs (e.g., clinical capability, communication, professional conduct).
  • Adjustment factors: Year 12 subject adjustments are not applied to some competitive programs (incl. Dentistry).
Key Dates – 2026 Intake (Dentistry)

Griffith Dentistry — Important Dates & Notes

Event When / Details
RPAS applications open (Dentistry) Open from 5 August 2025 for 2026 entry (see RPAS page).
GUDAP interview confidentiality letter due 15 October 2025 (by 11:59 pm AEST).
Interview window (SAMMI) 20–25 November 2025 (online).

 
Number of places Griffith doesn’t publish an exact number of dentistry places. The Bachelor of Dental Health Science is a quota-managed program with a limited number of places, and Griffith says they interview around 300 candidates to fill the quota each year; some places are reserved for rural-background applicants via the Rural Priority Access Scheme.
Important Information (Griffith – Dentistry)

Alternative & Special Entry Pathways (Griffith)

Rural Priority Access Scheme (RPAS) Set-aside places for eligible rural applicants in MD (via BMedSci) and BDentHlthSci. 2026 applications open 5 Aug 2025. Check eligibility, documentation and timelines on the RPAS page.
First Peoples Health Pathway Tailored advice and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for Medicine and Dentistry at Griffith (liaise with the First Peoples Health Unit).
UniSC → Griffith MD pathway The University of the Sunshine Coast Bachelor of Medical Science articulates to Griffith’s MD for eligible students.
Graduate entry (MD) If not entering via school-leaver BMedSci, Griffith’s MD (postgraduate) uses GPA + GAMSAT and interview (GUMSAA). See Griffith Medicine admissions info.

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