The University of Tasmania (UTAS) Summary shows there are now 2 paths to medicine at UTAS. These are:-

Direct entry for high school students into the UTAS undergraduate medical degree (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery),
currently through the Bachelor of Medical Research degree at UTAS with this changing to graduates with a Bachelor degree or higher from any university for intakes from 2023 and beyond.

Entry Requirements - The full details regarding the entry requirements for medicine at UTAS are given in the table below.

This table shows, not only the requirements to obtain a place in the undergraduate medical degree, but also details how each of the 2 paths flow into the medical degree, and what you need to keep in mind when applying.

How UTas Compares with Other Universities - Scroll further down, below the table and you'll also see the UTAS Comparitor. This tool enables you to compare the 2 paths to medicine at UTAS with other university paths to medicine (offered by 19 Australian universities).

University of Tasmania detailed entry Requirements

There are a number of notable aspects in how UTAS structures its undergraduate medical degree and how the 2 paths flow to it.

UTAS changes

The UTAS medical degree is an undergraduate degree and mainly accepts high school leavers. The only graduates accepted have been from UTAS’s Bachelor of Medical Research with there being two cohorts - the Guaranteed Entry Scheme and the Competitive Entry graduates. UTAS have announced from the 2023 intake year all graduates will be accepted - meaning there will no longer be an opportunity to apply for either the Guaranteed Entry or Competitive Entry Schemes through the Bachelor of Medical Research degree.

There will be 25 places within the 150 place program offered to graduates (the same number as that offered through Guaranteed Entry). The benefit of progressing through the UTAS Bachelor of Medical Research degree is clear in that 50% of these 25 places will be reserved for UTAS Bachelor of Medical Research graduates.

No interview required

UTAS is one of the few universities in Australia that do not include an interview as part of their medical selection process (though Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are required to undertake an interview as part of their tailored application process).

Tasmanian focus?

From 2021 at least 75% of domestic Year 12 places will be offered to applicants who have completed the TCE or International Baccalaureate at a Tasmanian school.

Chemistry prerequisite

Applicants for the Bachelor of Medical Research degree who do not have chemistry as a prerequisite are able to undertake a UTAS Chemistry Foundation Unit. Applicants for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree are also able to complete the Chemistry Foundation Unit to satisfy this prerequisite requirement.

Graduate Entry Requirements?

UTAS are yet to advise the specific entry requirements for graduates applying for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree. As applications will not be open for this until 2022 (for the 2023 intake) UTAS have some time to consider the specifics of offer requirements. To date the only details released have been applicants to have had no failures and to have completed a full time load studies (100 credit points per academic year).

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UTAS Comparitor

UTAS Comparitor - Click the arrow to scroll through other university paths to medicine (Note: Some universities have numerous paths and these are shown on separate pages).

UTAS's Paths to Medicine

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Other University Paths to Medicine

An important qualification

Study Medicine information has been compiled from Australian university information sources and therefore is a guide. Authoritative information is provided by the university only. Make sure you obtain information directly from the university before making any decisions.

The above information is intended to help you understand the University of Tasmania medical degree and the available paths to gain entry. Remember, information can always change, so ensure you keep up to date by regularly checking directly with the University of Tasmania.

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