With 11 medical schools that provide Singapore students qualifications approved by the Singapore Medical Council (SMC), Australia is quickly becoming a popular destination for students aspiring to study medicine.

However, for students looking for undergraduate medicine programmes, the number is realistically lower. Of these 11 schools registered with SMC, only three schools offer undergraduate programmes. These three schools are:

  • Monash University, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
  • The University of New South Wales, Faculty of Medicine
  • University of Adeleide, Faculty of Health Sciences

Today, we will be ranking these schools according to their QS ranking, and providing you with information about each school’s:

  • Course structure
  • Entry requirements for Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-levels and International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • Average annual fees for international students
  • Key application dates

* Some higher ranked universities, such as University of Melbourne and University of Sydney, are not found in this list as they are postgraduate and do not offer undergraduate medical courses.

1. Monash University, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Monash University's medical school is a popular choice amongst Singaporeans aspiring to study medicine.
Monash University, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences has a 2020 QS ranking of 31.

Duration of Course

The total duration of the course is 5 years.

These 5 years is structured into campus based learning and hospital or community based learning.

Campus Based

  • Year 1 to 2
  • Foundations in Basic Sciences

Hospital/Community Based

  • Year 3 to 5
  • Foundations in Clinical Medicine
  • Integration and Teams
  • Preparation for Practice

Entry Requirements

Students applying from Singapore can apply using either their A-levels or IB Diploma results.

Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-levels

  • AAA
  • A for Chemistry and Biology

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

  • 39 overall points
  • Chemistry can be taken at either Standard Level (SL) or Higher Level (HL)
    • For Chemistry taken at SL, applicants should score a 5.
    • For Chemistry taken at HL, applicants should score a 4.
  • English is a compulsory subject requirement.

All students applying into Monash medical school will be required to sit for the ISATs.

Average Annual Fee

For international students applying to Monash medical school, the average annual fee (as of 2021/22) is AUD79,700.00.

Key Application Dates

  • May: ISAT test
  • June: Application window
  • July onwards: Interviews

2. The University of New South Wales, Faculty of Medicine

UNSW medical school (2020 QS ranking of 6) is one of the many medical schools in Australia to hold year-round applications.
The University of New South Wales, Faculty of Medicine has a 2020 QS Ranking of 46.

Duration of Course

The total duration of the course is 6 years.

These 6 years is structured into three phases.

Phase 1

  • Year 1 to 2
  • Integrated scenario-based learning in biomedical, clinical and social sciences
  • Clinical and communication skills training

Phase 2

  • Integrated Clinical courses and Independent learning project or Honours
  • Clinical exposure in hospital placements

Phase 3

  • Clinical placements

Entry Requirements

Students applying from Singapore can apply using either their A-levels or IB Diploma results.

Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-levels

  • AAA
  • A for Chemistry and Biology

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

  • 38 overall points
  • 7 for Chemistry and Biology taken at Higher Level (HL)

All students applying into UNSW medical school will be required to sit for the ISATs.

Average Annual Fee

For international students applying to UNSW medical school, the average annual fee (as of 2021/22) is AUD76,080.00.

Key Application Dates

UNSW medical school makes offers all year round.

  • Early March: UNSW Medicine application form is open
  • April onwards: Interviews
  • May, August, November: ISAT test cycle
  • End November: Last day to submit an application

3. University of Adelaide, Faculty of Health Sciences

The University of Adelaide medical school is 1 of 3 schools in Australia to be certified by the SMC and offer undergraduate courses in medicine.
University of Adelaide, Faculty of Health Sciences has a 2020 QS Ranking of 51-100.

Duration of Course

The total duration of the course is 6 years.

These 6 years is structured into three phases.

Year 1 to 2

  • Fundamentals of Biomedical Science
  • Clinical Skills, Medical Professional and Personal Development courses

Year 3

  • Clinical skills trainings in public teaching hospitals

Year 4 to 6

  • Clinical placements in a wide range of organisations

Entry Requirements

Students applying from Singapore can apply using either their A-levels or IB Diploma results.

Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-levels

  • AAA
  • A for Chemistry and Biology

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

  • 33 overall points
  • 7 for Chemistry and Biology taken at Higher Level (HL)

All students applying into University of Adelaide’s medical school will be required to sit for the UCAT ANZ.

Average Annual Fee

For international students applying to University of Adelaide’s medical school, the average annual fee (as of 2021/22) is AUD77,000.00.

Key Application Dates

University of Adelaide’s medical school makes offers all year round.

  • Early March to Mid May: Registration window for UCAT ANZ
  • Early March to End June: Application portal window
  • July: UCAT ANZ test
  • Late September to Early October: Interview

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