Griffith University

Undergraduate Medicine at Griffith University

Griffith University undergraduate medicine entry requirements relate to the Bachelor of Medical Science provisional pathway. Students do not start the MD straight from Year 12; they first complete the bachelor and meet the conditions for progression.

1. Academic requirements and school-leaver eligibility

The Bachelor of Medical Science is for current Year 12 students and eligible applicants who completed school in the previous year. Applicants must not have attempted tertiary study at diploma level or above.

Entry is highly competitive. QTAC's Gold Coast profile for 2026 shows a lowest adjusted selection rank of 99.90. This is a historical result for that campus and intake, not a guaranteed 2027 entry score.

The current QTAC listing identifies the following as assumed knowledge:

• English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English & Literature Extension.
• Mathematical Methods.
• One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

The listed standard is Queensland Units 3 and 4, grade C, or equivalent. Assumed knowledge describes the background expected for study; it should not be relabelled as a compulsory subject prerequisite. Check the current listing for your qualification and campus.

2. UCAT ANZ and selection ranking

UCAT ANZ is optional for this pathway. Griffith first ranks applicants by academic selection rank, then uses UCAT ANZ Total Score to order applicants within the same ATAR band. Applicants without a UCAT result remain eligible but are placed at the bottom of their band.

This is not an ATAR/UCAT percentage formula. UCAT helps distinguish applicants within a band; it does not replace the academic ranking. If you supply a result, it must be from the application year.

Progression from Medical Science to the MD

Complete the Bachelor of Medical Science with a GPA of at least 5.5 to meet the published academic progression requirement for the Doctor of Medicine. Eligible students progressing through this pathway do not sit GAMSAT or the graduate-entry GUMSAA interview.

The bachelor alone does not qualify you as a doctor. A separate graduate-entry MD application from another degree has different admission requirements.

Medical interview invitations and dates for 2027 entry

Medicine access schemes and adjustment factors

Griffith's current adjustment page allows cumulative Medical Science adjustments of up to 0.25 points. These include specified location, rural, educational disadvantage and elite athlete adjustments, subject to assessment. They adjust the academic selection rank, not UCAT.

The current rural scheme page states that places are not reserved for rural Medical Science applicants; an incremental rural adjustment is used instead. This differs from the dentistry Rural Priority Access Scheme.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants should seek advice about the First Peoples Health Pathway and its assessment requirements. General guaranteed-admission schemes should not be assumed to guarantee entry to Medical Science.

International applicants: medicine pathway

International applicants should check the Medical Science international listing and confirm how its progression conditions apply to an international MD place. Academic equivalence, English language requirements, fees and application routes require assessment for your applicant category.

Do not assume that domestic rankings or Commonwealth-supported arrangements apply to an international application. Applicants already completing a degree should check the separate international graduate-entry MD process.

For application, testing, documentation and offer deadlines, use Griffith's official information and the current admissions-centre listing.

Undergraduate Dentistry at Griffith University

Griffith University undergraduate dentistry entry requirements include academic assessment, UCAT ANZ and the Griffith University Dental Admissions Process (GUDAP) interview for standard admission. The three-year Bachelor of Dental Health Science leads into the two-year Master of Dentistry, subject to the relevant progression requirements.

Both degrees are needed to complete this dentist training pathway. Dental hygiene, dental technology and dental prosthetics are different qualifications and should not be treated as automatic routes into dentistry.

1. Academic requirements and assumed knowledge

Academic attainment is assessed using Year 12 results or eligible tertiary study. The current information checked does not establish a fixed ATAR that guarantees admission for 2027. Older indicative figures should not be presented as a current admission cut-off.

The QTAC listing identifies English and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematical Methods as assumed knowledge, at Queensland Units 3 and 4, grade C, or equivalent. These differ from the Medical Science subject expectations.

If applying on university results, ask Griffith or QTAC how your study load and results will be ranked. Studying another dental-related degree does not guarantee a transfer or a place in Dental Health Science.

2. UCAT ANZ and dental interview shortlisting

Standard applicants must complete UCAT ANZ in the application year. Griffith uses the UCAT ANZ Total Score to select applicants for GUDAP. No guaranteed interview cut-off has been verified for this intake.

Griffith's earlier dentistry FAQ described final ranking as 20% UCAT, 40% interview and 40% academic attainment. Those percentages have not been independently confirmed in the current 2027 information checked, so applicants should confirm the current formula directly with Griffith.

3. Griffith Dentistry SAMMI Interview 2027: GUDAP Format and Assessed Qualities

For 2027 undergraduate dentistry entry, the Griffith University Dental Admissions Process (GUDAP) interview is delivered through SAMMI as an online recorded scenario interview. Applicants record responses for later assessment rather than speaking to a live panel. Candidates should practise responding clearly to unfamiliar scenarios and explaining the reasoning behind their decisions.

Griffith identifies communication, empathy, ethics, reflection, problem-solving, teamwork and decision-making as qualities relevant to success in the program and subsequent dental practice.

SAMMI Interview Structure and Timing for Griffith Dentistry

The interview window runs from 9 am on 23 November to 5 pm on 27 November 2026, Queensland time (AEST). Applicants choose when to begin within this period and must complete the actual interview in one sitting. Allow approximately one hour overall, including technical checks and uploading responses.

Griffith’s linked SAMMI applicant guide specifies six questions with 60-second breaks between questions. However, its timing instructions are inconsistent: the overview allows up to five minutes per question, while a later section describes four-minute stations. Applicants should confirm the applicable timing through their invitation or directly with Griffith before practising to a fixed limit.

SAMMI Technical Requirements and Interview Conditions

Candidates can complete the practice and setup stage before starting the actual interview. Use this opportunity to check the camera, microphone, internet connection and recording process.

Published conditions require candidates to be alone, keep their hands visible and maintain a clear desk. A mirror must be positioned behind the candidate so assessors can see the computer screen. Notes, mobile phones, headphones, AI assistance and virtual or blurred backgrounds are prohibited. Read Griffith’s full GUDAP candidate instructions and linked SAMMI guide before recording.

Preparing for the Griffith Dentistry SAMMI Interview

Preparation should focus on understanding scenarios, considering different perspectives and explaining decisions clearly on camera. Reflecting on examples of teamwork, communication and ethical judgement can help applicants develop thoughtful responses.

NIE’s medical and dental interview preparation provides opportunities to develop clear communication, scenario analysis and reflective responses for the interview stage. Applicants should follow Griffith’s current instructions and the requirements in their individual invitation.

Dental interview invitations and dates for 2027 entry

All listed interview times are Queensland time, AEST. In NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT, daylight saving time is one hour ahead during this interview period. Your invitation and Griffith's current candidate instructions take priority if arrangements change.

Dentistry rural and First Peoples pathways

The Rural Priority Access Scheme reserves dentistry places for eligible rural applicants. Griffith uses the 2023 Modified Monash Model categories MM2–MM7 and a residence history of five consecutive or ten cumulative years since birth. Evidence is required through QTAC.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can seek assessment through the First Peoples Health Pathway. Separate admissions arrangements, including a possible UCAT exemption, may apply; confirm the requirements with Griffith rather than assuming the standard process applies.

International applicants: dentistry

Griffith's international dentistry guidance includes UCAT ANZ and GUDAP. International applicants should confirm the current academic equivalence, English language requirements and interview arrangements for their category directly with Griffith.

The published November schedule above is the current GUDAP candidate schedule; do not assume it applies to every international application without checking your invitation. Griffith generally directs international students currently at an Australian high school through QTAC; other international applicants follow the university's direct or authorised-agent instructions.

Check Griffith and QTAC for application, testing, supporting-document and offer deadlines. This page reproduces interview-related dates only.

Preparing for the Griffith Dental Interview

Recorded interviews require you to organise a response without prompts from a live interviewer. Practise looking at the camera, weighing different perspectives and explaining a clear course of action within the available time.

NIE's interview preparation services cover medicine and dentistry. Individual coaching can focus on scenario responses, communication and feedback for a recorded interview format.

Griffith Medicine and Dentistry: Frequently Asked Questions

Official Griffith Admissions Information

Use the official pages for current course requirements and application instructions. External links open in a new tab or window, depending on your browser settings.

• Griffith Bachelor of Medical Science (opens in a new tab).
• Griffith Bachelor of Dental Health Science (opens in a new tab).
• Griffith dental interview dates and candidate instructions (opens in a new tab).
• Official UCAT ANZ information (opens in a new tab).