University of Adelaide Bachelor of Medical Studies provides the foundation knowledge and skills needed to excel in health care. Learning in partnership with outstanding clinicians in our state-of-the-art Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences building, you will:

• work in small groups to address scenario-based problems relating to common and important individual, community, Indigenous and global health issues
• gain valuable exposure to real-world clinical practice and develop your own safe and effective clinical skills in cutting-edge simulation facilities
• investigate the social determinants of health and health behaviours
• learn to evaluate the health status of individuals and populations
• acquire a solid foundation in research skills and evidence-based care
• learn collaboratively in interprofessional teams.

You will also gain a deep understanding of how our health care system works. This includes from the ‘consumer’ perspective; how patients interact with various health services and providers.

Where could it take you?

This is the first part of our medicine program; upon completion, you’ll gain direct entry into the Doctor of Medicine.  Together, these degrees will qualify you to practice medicine anywhere in Australia and throughout most of the world.

The Medical program at the University of Adelaide has a six-year full-time duration which leads to the awards of Bachelor of Medical Studies and Doctor of Medicine.  Entry to the Doctor of Medicine is based on completion of the Bachelor of Medical Studies at the University of Adelaide.

2023 entry requirements 

• Adelaide application deadline 30 June 2022 (Australia time)
• Prerequisite subjects: one of Chemistry / Mathematics / Biology – taken at year 12 level
• Ontario High School diploma with 85% / Alberta High School diploma with 90% (level 30 with exam mark) / BC Dogwood diploma with 73% (contact KOM for more information)
• International Baccalaureate score minimum 33
• Student with University study (partial or complete) are eligible to apply
• UCAT ANZ
• Interview by invitation – based on UCAT results. Interviews for 2023 intake will be done via video-conferencing (Zoom)
• Outcomes issued mid October up to and including February of year of intake.  Acceptance required within 1 week of receiving offer

Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine students are required to register with the Medical Board of Australia. This process is undertaken by the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

KOM Consultants understand the process and requirements needed to enter the medical profession in Canada. Contact KOM Consultants for more information.

All students applying directly through KOM Consultants will be supported with the latest information on the accreditation process.