1. Application Know-How 2016 Intake
Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Doctor of Physiotherapy
Doctor of Optometry
Kim Stevenson
Director of Learning & Teaching

2. In this session we will Review the selection criteria
Review the Graduate Access Melbourne Scheme
Be reminded about the Guaranteed Entry Pathway
Find out about the application process and deadlines

3. Doctor of Medicine (MD) Selection Criteria
Four years full-time Credit points
An undergraduate degree in any discipline, with studies to have been completed within the last 10 years (or Grad Dip/Masters/PhD within 10 years of 1 Jan 2016); and
Successful completion of pre-requisite studies in anatomy, physiology and biochemistry consisting of at least one subject at second-year level of each (within 10 years of commencing MD);
Performance in the Graduate Australian Medical Schools Admission Test (GAMSAT) or for international students who are located overseas only, either the GAMSAT or the North American Medical Colleges Admission Test (MCAT). All sections in the GAMSAT will be weighted equally; and
Multi-mini Interview (MMI)
Must have FTE for results to be included in final year GPA. If not, provisional GPA would be based on GPA Final -1 and GPA Final -2
MMI = 8 stations. Off shore internationals will be interviewed via Skype

4. Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) Selection Criteria
Four years full-time credit points
An undergraduate degree in any discipline, with studies to have been completed within the last 10 years (or Grad Dip/Masters/PhD within 10 years of 1 Jan 2016);
Successful completion of pre-requisite studies in anatomy, physiology and biochemistry at second-year level (within 10 years of commencing DDS); and
Performance in the Graduate Australian Medical Schools Admission Test (GAMSAT) or, for international students residing overseas, performance in the United States DAT (Dental Admission Test) or the Canadian DAT (Dental Aptitude Test) or the UK GAMSAT (the Graduate Medical School Admissions Test) or the UK BMAT (Biomedical Admissions Test). All sections in the GAMSAT will be weighted equally.
From 2016 MCAT will not be accepted for entry to the DDS
For the 2016 entry MCAT will not be accepted.

5. Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) Selection Criteria
Three years full time credit points
An undergraduate degree in any discipline, studies to have been completed within the last 10 years (or Grad Dip/Masters/PhD within 10 years of 1 Jan 2016). The grade point average (GPA) will be calculated and considered for each applicant;
Successful completion of pre-requisite University subjects in human anatomy and in human physiology (one subject of each) each (within 10 years of commencing DPT); and
Multi-mini Interview (MMI).

6. Doctor of Optometry Selection Criteria
Four years full-time credit points
An undergraduate degree;
Three subjects at second or third year level (or equivalent) from one or more relevant biological science disciplines;
Completion of the GAMSAT, MCAT or OAT (USA);
Result is valid for 2 years
Both cohorts can do any of the three tests

7. Selection Criteria MD, DDS & DPT GPA Calculation
The Grade Point Average (GPA) will be measured by considering the last 3 years of the applicant’s undergraduate coursework studies. DDS and DPT: including Honours Year. MD: only including Honours if the Honours degree is completed by the end of semester one in the year of application. Weightings will be applied according to GPA calculations Final Year : weighted by a factor of 3 Final Year -1: x 2 Final Year -2: x 1 The method for calculating the GPA for Domestic and International applications is the same. Results in exchange subjects and specified and/or unspecified credit will used in the GPA where possible.

8. Selection Criteria Doctor of Optometry Weighted Average Mark Calculation
The Weighted Average Mark will be measured by considering the final two year (or full-time study equivalent to 200 points) of their tertiary studies. The following weighting will be applied: 100 points of final year level subjects: weighted by a factor of points of penultimate year level subjects: weighted by a factor of 1 The method for calculating the Weighted Average Mark is the same for local and international applicants.

9. Pre-requisite Assessment for MD, DDS and DPT
Approved pre-requisites can be found at
Not on list?
Submit online Pre-requisite Assessment Form to the following website:
Friday 1 May 2015 – MD, DDS and DPT
Should also be able to check pre-req on the GEMSAS application. We are still finalising the database.

10. Pre-requisite Assessment for OD
Approved pre-requisites can be found at
Not on list?
Submit subjects to be assessed along with subject descriptions to for review.
Deadline for submitting pre-requisites
Round 1: 31st July 2015
Round 2: 30th September 2015
Should also be able to check pre-req on the GEMSAS application. We are still finalising the database.

11. Graduate Access Melbourne for MD, DDS, DPT & OD
Graduate Access Melbourne provides access to applicants whose personal circumstances have had a sustained adverse effect on their academic achievement at undergraduate level or who are members of a specified group known to be under-represented in higher education.

12. Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM) How to Apply for MD, DDS & DPT
Online application from the following form stack:
GAM applications and supporting documents must be submitted on or before the Course application deadline:
MD & DDS deadline: 31 May 2015
DPT deadline: July 2015
Supporting documentation is very important and is given careful consideration.

13. Graduate Access Melbourne How to Apply for OD
Submit GAM application along with supporting documentation to Learning and Teaching Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Level 1, Brownless Biomedical Library The University of Melbourne Deadline for submitting pre-requisites Round 1: 31st July 2015 Round 2: 30th September 2015
Supporting documentation is very important and is given careful consideration.

14. Guaranteed Entry Pathway
For applicants who have achieved a certain ATAR and met other conditions.
ALL pre-requisites must be met

15. Guaranteed Entry Pathway
Weighted Average Mark (WAM) is calculated for guaranteed entry applicants: Sum of (Mark x credit points for subjects) Sum of (Total credit points for subjects)

16. Guaranteed Entry Pathway How to Apply
MD, DDS Domestic applicants (including Chancellor’s Scholars) - Apply using online form stack:
MD, DDS International applicants, DPT, OD domestic & international –
ATAR scores will be identified through our system when you apply online.
Guaranteed Australian full-fee wishing to apply for a CSP in MD, DDS & OD must sit the GAMSAT to be eligible to compete for a Commonwealth Supported Place and apply via GEMSAS.

17. Indicative intake for 2016*
Quotas
Indicative intake for 2016*
Doctor of Medicine 
CSP – 261 (including BMP, MRBS & ERC scheme)
Full–fee – Up to 90 (including domestic and international)
Doctor of Dental Surgery
90 students including domestic and international full-fee
Doctor of Physiotherapy
Up to 97 students including domestic and international full-fee
Doctor of Optometry
Up to 64 students including domestic and international full-fee
At least 25CSP DDS
MD- 351
*These figures are subject to change

18. Application Process Doctor of Medicine & Doctor of Dental Surgery
Domestic applicants via the Graduate Entry Medical School Admissions System (GEMSAS)
Applicants can indicate their interest in a Full Fee Australian place when submitting their application via GEMSAS
Domestic MD offers will be made in the following order
CSP
BMP
MRBS
Full Fee
International applicants Apply direct to the University or through an Overseas Representative
Current University of Melbourne OF students can apply for a application fee waiver if they apply direct to the University

19. Application Process Doctor of Physiotherapy
Applications for the DPT are currently open.
On line via
Deadline for domestic and onshore international applications 17 July 2015
Submit your DPT Graduate Access (if you are eligible) through University of Melbourne form stack:
Ensure that you have met the pre-requisites

20. Application Process Doctor of Optometry
Domestic applicants via the Graduate Entry Medical School Admissions System (GEMSAS)
International applicants Apply direct to the University or through an Overseas Representative
Round 1 applications close: Friday, 31st July 2015
Round 2 applications close: Wednesday 30th September 2015

21. GEMSAS 2016 Admissions Guide
GEMSAS is for domestic
applicants only.
Three Admissions Guides are on GEMSAS website:
Medicine Admissions Guide
Dentistry Admissions Guide
Optometry Admissions Guide

22. MD, DDS & DPT 2016 International Admissions Guide
MD, DDS & DPT 2016 International Admissions Guide on each school website:

23. Graduate Study Expo