Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD) – Direct Entry (M6011)

Eligibility (School Leavers)

• Open to current Year 12 (or equivalent) and those who completed Year 12 within the past two years without commencing tertiary study (including Certificate IV or above).

How to apply (School Leavers)

• Apply via VTAC
• Complete the UCAT ANZ in the year prior to entry
• Interview shortlisting:
  • December round: invitations based on UCAT total only for Victorian and Dean’s Rural List applicants.
  • January round: invitations based on an equal weighting of UCAT total and ATAR aggregate (incl. adjustments such as SEAS).
• Final ranking for offers: ATAR + UCAT + MMI each weighted 33.3%.

Academic and subject prerequisites (School Leavers)

• Minimum ATAR eligibility: 90 (competitive selection is typically much higher).
  • VCE (Units 3 & 4):
    • English: study score ≥ 35 in English (EAL) or ≥ 30 in English other than EAL
    • Chemistry: study score ≥ 30
  • IB:
    • English (meet ONE): ≥ 5 in English A (SL) or ≥ 4 in English A (HL), or ≥ 6 in English B (SL), or ≥ 5 in English B (HL)
    • Chemistry: ≥ 5 (SL) or ≥ 4 (HL)
    • Biology: not required; a free online Biology bridging program is offered mid-January for those without Year 12 Biology (approx. 20–30 hours/week for 5–7 weeks).
      • Interview: Yes – Multiple Mini Interview (MMI); 6 stations, 2 min reading + 8 min interview per station; conducted online (Zoom)
      • Academic Achievement: ATAR and prerequisite subjects (English & Chemistry)
      • Selection weighting (offers): ATAR + UCAT + MMI are each weighted 33.3%

UCAT ANZ

• Required for all domestic applicants; SJT band used only as a secondary tiebreaker if UCAT totals are the same.

Monash medical interview format

• MMI: Multi Mini Interviews online via Zoom
• 6 stations
• Each station gives you 2 minutes to read the scenario and 8 minutes for the interview (10 minutes total).
• Including pre-brief and debrief, the full circuit takes about 70–80 minutes.

Monash MMI will assess students on

• Advocacy
• Collaboration
• Critical thinking
• Empathy
• Ethical reasoning
• Motivation
• Resilience

Special pathways

• Dean’s Rural List (DRL): reserved rural places; December interview cut-offs are UCAT-based.
• Indigenous Entry Scheme: replaces UCAT/MMI with a panel interview for eligible applicants.
• Bonded Medical Program (BMP): a proportion of domestic places are bonded nationally.

Monash University Malaysia - Medicine

• This program is also offered at the Monash Malaysia campus. It follows the same curriculum and structure of the Clayton-based course.
• International applicants committed to pursuing a career as a doctor are strongly encouraged to also apply for the course in Malaysia as an alternative entry option.

Monash Medicine Important Dates and Deadlines

• Monash Direct Entry – Domestic (home page, incl. 2026 brochure)
• Entry Requirements (Domestic)
• Dean’s Rural List (DRL)
• Bonded Medical Program (BMP)
• Extended Rural Cohort (ERC)