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Monash University offers a five-year direct-entry Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine at Clayton. Eligible school leavers can enter without completing a previous degree. Domestic selection assesses academic achievement, UCAT ANZ and an online Multiple Mini Interview (MMI).
- UCAT ANZ: Required for standard domestic entry. The total score contributes equally with academic results and interview performance to final selection.
- Interview: A six-station online MMI for standard domestic applicants. International applicants complete a separate four-station MMI and use ISAT instead of UCAT ANZ.
- Academic achievement: The minimum domestic ATAR is 90, with English and Chemistry prerequisites. Meeting this minimum does not guarantee an interview or a place.
Undergraduate Medicine at Monash University
Monash University undergraduate medicine entry requirements combine school results, an admissions test and an interview. The five-year Clayton course is genuine direct-entry medicine, with a separate graduate-entry pathway for eligible degree holders.
| Course detail | What you need to know |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine. |
| Entry level and duration | School-leaver direct entry; five years full-time. No prior degree is required. |
| Location | Clayton, Victoria, with hospital and community clinical placements. |
| Domestic application portal | Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). |
| Domestic selection | Academic aggregate, UCAT ANZ total and MMI performance are weighted equally. |
| International selection | Year 12 or equivalent results, ISAT and MMI are weighted equally. The application route depends on your qualification. |
1. Academic requirements and prerequisite subjects
The minimum domestic ATAR is 90. Successful applicants commonly exceed this because selection is competitive. Monash uses the academic aggregate, including approved adjustments, in its ranking rather than simply adding the ATAR rank to test and interview scores.
- Complete Year 12 or an equivalent qualification no more than two years before commencing medicine.
- Do not commence tertiary study, including Certificate IV or above, if you intend to retain standard school-leaver eligibility.
- Meet the English and Chemistry prerequisites shown below, or the recognised interstate equivalents.
| Qualification | English | Chemistry | Overall minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCE | Study score of 35 in English as an Additional Language, or 30 in another accepted English subject. | Study score of 30. | ATAR 90 for eligibility; admission remains competitive. |
| International Baccalaureate | English SL 5 or HL 4; alternatively English B SL 6 or HL 5. | Chemistry SL 5 or HL 4. | 39 overall. |
Biology is not compulsory. Monash recommends its Biology bridging program for admitted students who have not studied Year 12 Biology. English remains compulsory even where a school qualification does not require a specific English subject; English-rich subjects are not automatically accepted as substitutes.
School extension programs and some withdrawals before the first tertiary census date have specific eligibility exceptions. Ask Monash to assess your circumstances before assuming that previous study has excluded you.
2. UCAT ANZ and interview shortlisting
Standard domestic applicants must complete UCAT ANZ in the application year. For 2027 entry, Monash uses the 2026 result. The Situational Judgement mark is a secondary differentiator when applicants have the same UCAT ANZ total.
| Applicant group | Published total cut-off | Published percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dean’s Rural List (DRL) | 2120 | 70th |
| Victorian-based applicants not on the DRL | 2390 | 93rd |
These are the published December-round interview thresholds, not guaranteed admission scores or January-round cut-offs. December shortlisting uses UCAT ANZ alone. January shortlisting combines the UCAT ANZ total and adjusted academic aggregate equally.
If you miss a December invitation, you may still be considered in January. Keep an eligible Monash medicine preference in VTAC and follow the instructions for your applicant group.
3. Medical interview format and assessed qualities
The domestic Monash MMI takes place online through Zoom. It consists of six stations, with two minutes to read the scenario and eight minutes of interview time at each station. Allow approximately 70–80 minutes for the circuit, including briefing and debriefing.
Monash assesses the following qualities:
- Advocacy and collaboration.
- Critical thinking and ethical reasoning.
- Empathy.
- Motivation and resilience.
Clinical knowledge is not expected. Preparation can focus on explaining your reasoning, considering different perspectives and communicating clearly within the available time.
Applicants may attend the MMI for this course only once. If you reapply after previously completing it, Monash uses your earlier interview result. Follow the booking instructions in your invitation; late booking requests and changes after the booking system closes are not accommodated.
How final selection works
For standard domestic selection, academic aggregate including approved adjustments, UCAT ANZ total and MMI performance each contribute one-third of the final ranking. Interviewing in December does not remove the academic component: results are included once available.
Domestic applicants must apply through VTAC by its timely deadline. You must have a Monash medicine preference at that point and retain at least one afterwards; removing all Monash medicine preferences prevents you from adding one back later. Check application, document, test and course-offer deadlines directly with Monash and VTAC.
Monash Medicine Interview Dates for 2027 Entry
Monash has published the following domestic interview invitation and MMI dates. All listed interviews are on Zoom. Dates are subject to change, so check your invitation and the official university schedule before making arrangements.
| Interview round and applicants | Invitation release | Interview dates |
|---|---|---|
| First round: Dean’s Rural List applicants, regardless of location. | Released on the morning of 12 October 2026. | 2–3 December 2026. |
| First round: Victorian-based applicants not on the DRL. | Released on the afternoon of 13 October 2026. | 8–9 December 2026. |
| Second round: Victorian-based applicants and any DRL-eligible applicants still being considered. | 19 December 2026. | 5–6 January 2027. |
| Third round: domestic applicants who completed Year 12 interstate or overseas. | Afternoon of 15 January 2027. | 18–19 January 2027. |
For the Victorian-based first round, Monash determines location using the residential address in your VTAC application at the close of timely applications. The overseas Year 12 category in the domestic table does not refer to international applicants.
Check Monash’s domestic admissions and interview schedule for changes and all other application deadlines.
Monash Medicine Special Entry and Access Schemes
Dean’s Rural List
At least 27% of domestic medicine places are reserved for applicants eligible for the Dean’s Rural List. Eligibility requires your principal home to have been in an Australian area classified MM2–MM7 for five consecutive years or ten years cumulatively, completed by the time you apply for the DRL.
You must submit the separate DRL application and supporting evidence. Previous DRL applicants must apply again for each intake. Rural residence outside Australia does not qualify.
Extended Rural Cohort and bonded places
The Extended Rural Cohort is a rural clinical training option, distinct from the DRL admission category. It involves at least two and a half of the three clinical years in regional and rural Victoria.
Bonded Medical Program places carry a government return-of-service obligation after graduation. Review the current conditions before selecting a bonded preference. Rural clinical training and a post-graduation service obligation are different commitments.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
Under the Monash Indigenous Entry Scheme, eligible Indigenous Australian applicants complete a panel interview in place of UCAT ANZ and the standard MMI. The all-Indigenous panel includes academic, student engagement and community representatives. These applicants are exempt from the standard competitive ranking process.
Contact Monash’s Indigenous health admissions team for individual guidance, prerequisite advice and panel arrangements. No separate panel interview dates are confirmed here.
Equity adjustments and reasonable adjustments
Approved VTAC equity adjustments, formerly described as SEAS, can be included in the academic aggregate used for selection. Eligibility and supporting evidence depend on your circumstances. An adjustment does not guarantee a medicine offer.
Applicants needing disability-related adjustments should contact Monash early to discuss participation and the course’s inherent requirements. Refer to the official domestic medicine entry requirements for current guidance.
International Monash Medicine Entry Requirements
International applicants are assessed on academic results, ISAT and a four-station MMI, with equal final weighting. UCAT ANZ does not replace ISAT for this pathway.
- VCE: minimum ATAR 97.50, English study score 35 for EAL or 30 for another accepted English subject, and Chemistry 30.
- IB: minimum 39 overall, with the English and Chemistry scores listed above.
- ISAT: minimum overall score 170, with at least 165 in each of Critical Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning.
- For 2027 interview selection, Monash has published a higher ISAT cut-off of 178 overall.
The four-station MMI assesses the same listed personal qualities as the domestic interview. Separate international station timings are not confirmed here. The recent-school-leaver and previous-tertiary-study eligibility restrictions also apply, subject to Monash’s stated exceptions.
Applicants completing Australian Year 12, IB in Australia or New Zealand, or NCEA in New Zealand in the application year use VTAC. Other applicants generally apply directly to Monash or through an authorised agent.
International medicine interview dates for 2027 entry
| Applicant group | Invitation release | Zoom interviews |
|---|---|---|
| Main round and eligible Monash University Foundation Year packaged-offer applicants. | 10 July 2026; this round has passed. | 21–22 July 2026; this round has passed. |
| Current Australian Year 12; IB completed in Australia or New Zealand; or NCEA completed in New Zealand. | 5 October 2026. | 26 November 2026. |
Confirm your qualification group, interview booking and any schedule changes through Monash’s international medicine admissions information. Use the linked entry-requirements section there for other qualifications and English-language evidence.
Preparing for Monash UCAT ANZ and Medical Interviews
For UCAT ANZ, build familiarity with the current test and practise managing time across its sections. Use the official UCAT ANZ university information to confirm participating courses and current testing guidance.
For the Monash MMI, practise discussing unfamiliar scenarios, explaining decisions and responding to follow-up questions over video. NIE offers interview preparation and individual coaching with feedback on communication, reasoning and response structure.
Monash Medicine Entry: Frequently Asked Questions
When are Monash medicine interview invitations released for 2027 entry?
Domestic first-round invitations were released on 12 October 2026 for the Dean’s Rural List and 13 October 2026 for Victorian-based non-rural applicants. Further invitations are scheduled for 19 December 2026 and 15 January 2027, depending on the applicant group. Monash states that dates may change.
What are the Monash medicine interview dates for 2027 entry?
Domestic Zoom interviews are scheduled for 2–3 December 2026 for the Dean’s Rural List, 8–9 December 2026 for Victorian-based non-rural applicants, 5–6 January 2027 for the second round and 18–19 January 2027 for the third round. International applicants have a separate schedule. Check your invitation and the official Monash schedule.
What UCAT score is needed for a Monash medicine interview?
For the December interview round for 2027 entry, Monash published UCAT ANZ total cut-offs of 2120 for Dean’s Rural List applicants and 2390 for Victorian-based non-DRL applicants. January shortlisting combines UCAT ANZ and adjusted academic aggregate equally, so these December cut-offs are not universal admission thresholds.
Is the Monash medicine interview an online MMI?
Yes. The domestic MMI is held on Zoom and has six stations, each with two minutes to read and eight minutes of interview time. The full circuit takes approximately 70–80 minutes including briefings. The international MMI has four stations; the domestic station timings should not be assumed to apply.
Can I apply to Monash medicine after a gap year or starting university?
A gap year can be compatible with direct entry if you completed Year 12 no more than two years before commencing medicine and meet the other requirements. Starting tertiary study, including Certificate IV or above, generally makes you ineligible. Monash lists exceptions for approved school extension study and withdrawal before the first census date without incurring tuition fees; confirm your circumstances with admissions.
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