The University of Adelaide Summary shows there are 2 paths to medicine at the University of Adelaide. These are:-

Path 1 - direct entry for high school leavers or
Path 2 - for undergraduates with any incomplete degree from the University of Adelaide.

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

This table shows, not only the requirements to obtain a place in the undergraduate medicine degree, but also details how each of the 2 paths flow into the medicine degree.

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

University of Adelaide detailed entry Requirements

There are a number of key aspects in how the University of Adelaide structures its undergraduate medicine degree and how the 2 entry paths flow to it.

Changes to the Adelaide medicine degree

Adelaide was in the throes of implementing changes to its medicine degree, changing it to the Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine degree when COVID-19 hit. They then did a U-turn, reinstated the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree and have now progressed and re-implemented the Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine degree.

Psychometric testing changes

Previously Adelaide used their own psychometric testing. The University of Adelaide now uses only UCAT to determine who's offered an interview - with UCAT being applicable for both domestic and international applicants.

Undergraduate and resolute in this

The University of Adelaide's medicine program is of moderate size - accepting approximately 164 students and even though there are 2 paths to medicine, it's clear the University of Adelaide program is fairly and squarely an undergraduate one. Undergraduate entry is reserved for students who do not have a record of tertiary study from anywhere else.

A small number of places (10 places) are offered to students already at the university, who have only studied a limited number of units (for first year students this is between 18 and 24, and for second year students between 24 and 48 units) to transfer over to the medicine program.

Prerequisites and their requirements

The University of Adelaide specifies biology or chemistry or mathematical methods as prerequisites but also indicate students coming through the undergraduate path from other University of Adelaide degrees may be able to satisfy these prerequisite requirements through first year studies. This reflects the flexible entrance pathways that are available. So make sure you check with the university what your options are and through this determine if and how you might best meet subject prerequisite requirements. The aspect to note is if you are coming through the Higher Education Pathway there are only limited places available to these students in the medicine degree.

University of Adelaide Comparitor

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

University of Adelaide Paths to Medicine

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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 Adelaide 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 Adelaide.

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University of Adelaide Medicine - detailed entry requirements and how the University of Adelaide compares with other universities