Programs and courses
There are a number of programs at Griffith that can lead you to Medicine.
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Gold Coast and Nathan campuses (3 years full-time)
Biomedical science helps society through the application of new scientific knowledge to the practice of medicine and healthcare. This is a challenging program that prepares graduates for careers in biomedical research and the applied health sciences and, as a pre-medical degree, is excellent for entry to graduate medicine.
Entry requirements
Applications for admission to either a Commonwealth Supported place or a Fee Paying place for this program are made through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). In the case of applicants completing year 12 in Queensland, applications are assessed on the basis of their Overall Position (OP). All other applicants are assessed on the basis of their Admission Rank.
The Admission Rank is assigned based on educational attainments including secondary school, tertiary study, vocational training, bridging or preparatory studies, and professional qualifications, work experience and approved admissions tests.
Bachelor of Medical Science (MBBS provisional entry for school-leavers)
Gold Coast and Nathan campuses (2 years full-time)
This program provides secondary school-leavers with an intensive two year degree that allows guaranteed entry into the Griffith Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery on achieving a GPA of at least 5.0 for the program. Students will have access to a variety of MBBS places based upon their preference, with places proportionally allocated based on overall rankings derived from a combination of the UMAT and interview score.
Entry requirements
Selection is based on academic achievement, performance in the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT) and personal qualities as evidenced in an interview. The degree is restricted to high achieving Year 12 students or previous Year 12 students from two years prior to application who have not previously attempted a university degree program.
The final date for lodging a Griffith University Application for interview for Bachelor of Medical Science is 31 July 2008.
- Detailed program information for the Bachelor of Medical Science (MBBS provisional entry for school leavers)
Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery
Gold Coast campus (4 years full-time)
This is the start of your career as a doctor.The Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery is open to students who have already completed a relevant undergraduate degree and have graduated with a minimum GPA of 5.0. You’ll develop the knowledge and skills to pursue an internship and further postgraduate specialty training.
Prerequisite: Completed bachelors degree.
Entry requirements for applicants who have completed a Bachelor of Medical Science (MBBS Provisional entry for school-leavers)
Guaranteed entry provided a GPA of at least 5.0 has been achieved in the B Medical Science (MBBS Provisional entry for school-leavers).
Entry requirements for all other relevant degrees
Admission will be determined by performance in:
- a bachelors degree with a minimum GPA of 5.0;
- in the Graduate Australian Medical Schools Admissions Test (GAMSAT); and
- demonstration of skills and attributes suited to a career in medicine at an interview.
Application is through the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) when you visit the ACER website to register to sit GAMSAT.