- Double degree: Bachelor of Arts / Doctor of Medicine (MD) OR Bachelor of Science / Doctor of Medicine (MD)

- Double degree: Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Medicine (BSc DDM)

School leaver double degree - 7 years

Undergradauite Degree (3 years) continues onto Postgraduate Degree (4 year) of one of the following:

-Doctor of Medicine (4-year full-time)
-Doctor of Dental Medicine (4 years full-time)

Medicine

The admission process for Local and International Students for the Doctor of Medicine (MD) is very detailed; please visit the University of Sydney school of Medicine page to view the most up-to-date information and the admission guide.

Important Dates for 2026 USYD Medicine School Leaver Pathway (double degree)

(Dates for 2026 are subject to change – use as a guide only)

Students who complete all the requirements of their bachelor’s degree within the double degree program can progress directly into the Doctor of Medicine (MD). They will NOT need to sit the UCAT, GAMSAT, nor take part in the graduate-entry assessment process.

Prerequisite subjects

While there are no formal prerequisite subjects for this course, students are expected to have studied the following subjects in high school to succeed in this course: Mathematics Advanced, Chemistry, Biology. English competency is essential as part of the admission criteria. Other assumed knowledge depends on majors or units of study chosen.

Undergrdauate School-leaver Pathway

• Admission is available for high school leavers who have achieved exceptional results.

Academic Requirements

• An ATAR of 99.95 (or equivalent) is required for standard entry.
• Selection rank of 99.95 (ATAR + eligible adjustment factors) is a guide only.
• Admission is subject to meeting all essential admission criteria (including prerequisites).

Adjustment Factors

• Entry schemes and pathways may provide adjustment factors that can increase a student’s selection rank.
• These include equity and access schemes such as:
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants: minimum ATAR 90.
  • Regional and Remote Entry Scheme or MySydney applicants: minimum ATAR 99.5.

The entry pathway you qualify for will depend on your personal circumstances. Some schemes allow admission with an ATAR lower than the usual cut-off, while others give you the chance to submit extra information — for example, a creative portfolio or evidence showing how your studies were affected.

You can explore options such as:

• Equity schemes
• Merit-based schemes
• Indigenous pathways
• Non-school pathways
• Creative skills entry
• Other pathways
• FAQs

Note: Some pathways include adjustment factors, which can raise your selection rank without changing your ATAR. Others may allow you to enter with a reduced ATAR requirement.

Assessment Process

• Applicants who meet the ATAR/selection rank requirement will be invited to an assessment, which includes:
  1. Written assessment
  2. Panel discussion

Eligibility Rules

• Applicants are only eligible for the first intake after their results are released.
• Only one application can be submitted per applicant.
• Domestic students in Australia/NZ are considered automatically after school academic results are released.

• Postgraduate admission to the Doctor of Medicine is possible on completion of an eligible bachelor's degree from an Australian university to be eligible for admission to the MD course, applicants must have:

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for admission, applicants must demonstrate:

• Satisfactory academic performance in an eligible bachelor’s degree (measured by GPA)*.
• Satisfactory performance in an admissions test:
  • Domestic applicants must submit eligible GAMSAT results.
  • International applicants must submit eligible GAMSAT or MCAT results.

Accepted GAMSAT sittings for 2026 entry:

• September 2023, March 2024, September 2024, or March 2025.

Dubbo Stream applicants (domestic only) must also submit a Personal Statement (using the University’s template) showing genuine interest and aptitude for practising medicine in rural and regional communities.

The University may require some applicants to undertake additional assessment using other selection tools, with prior notice provided.

• 'Satisfactory performance' is defined in the official MD Admissions Guide.

Facilitated Entry Schemes (Domestic applicants only)

• Indigenous Facilitated Entry Scheme – available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants with an eligible bachelor’s or postgraduate degree plus GAMSAT results.
• Rural Applicants Facilitated Entry Scheme – available for applicants of Australian rural origin (as defined by the Australian Government).

Full details are provided in the University’s official MD Admissions Guide.

Number of places

The seven-year double degree medicine pathway combines the Doctor of Medicine with an undergraduate degree in Arts or Science. 30 domestic and 10 international places are available in these degrees.

Dentistry
There are two ways to enter the Doctor of Dental Medicine program at the University of Sydney.

1. The Direct Entry Pathway

This is the pathway for school leavers who do not yet have a bachelor's degree. Students must apply for the Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Medicine (BSc DDM) double degree, a 7-year program for high-achieving school leavers. You will first complete a 3-year Bachelor of Science, followed by the 4-year Doctor of Dental Medicine.

• Years 1-3 (Bachelor of Science): You will study a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on fundamental dentistry units. You will also complete a major and a minor within the science disciplinary pool, or a second major from the broader pool.
• Years 4-7 (Doctor of Dental Medicine): After completing your Bachelor of Science, you will continue directly into the 4-year Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) postgraduate course.

Admission Requirements

• ATAR with an expected minimum of 99.7 or an equivalent score.
• Written Assessment: A written assessment as part of the application process is required.
• Panel Discussion: You will also need to participate in a panel discussion session.
• English Language Proficiency: You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum English language requirements.

(Dates for the above 2026 are subject to change – use as a guide only)

2. Postgraduate Entry Pathway

Eligibility

• Bachelor's Degree: You must have successfully completed an eligible bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
• GAMSAT: A satisfactory performance in the Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) is required.
• English Language Proficiency: You must meet the minimum English language requirements.

• Facilitated Entry Schemes: Indigenous applicants with a Bachelor of Oral Health or a general bachelor's degree and GAMSAT results may be eligible for facilitated entry schemes.

Application Process

1. Download the latest version of the Admissions Guide from the Doctor of Dental Medicine page on the University of Sydney website.
2. Prepare Your Documents:
3. Gather all necessary supporting documents, such as proof of identity and transcripts from your previous degree.

Important Dates for 2026 University of Sydney Doctor of Dental Medicine Applications

(Dates for 2026 are subject to change – use as a guide only)

• School Leaver Pathways Science/Dentistry Double Degree

  • Up to 30 domestic places (for high school leavers)
  • Up to 10 international places (for high school leavers)
  • Up to 5 additional places may be available for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program
  • ~30 Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
  • ~46 Domestic Fee-Paying (DFP) places
  • Total: ~76 places
• Numbers are subject to change at the discretion of the Executive Dean