Degree: Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Duration: 5 years (undergraduate entry)

Overview & Structure

• Tasmania’s only medical school, offering a five-year MBBS that combines science-based learning and clinical immersion.

• Early and continuous clinical exposure across varied settings: metropolitan Hobart, regional Launceston, and remote areas.

Teaching Approach

• Integrated, systems-based curriculum covering all major body systems, combining theory with real clinical cases.

• PBL sessions foster teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Clinical Experience

• Placements at the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, and North West Regional Hospital in Burnie.

• Opportunities for rural rotations and placements in smaller Tasmanian communities.

Unique Features

• Small, close-knit faculty with supportive staff-student ratios.

• Exposure to a range of healthcare contexts, from city to remote island communities.

Approximate Entry Scores

• ATAR: Typically 95+ (with prerequisite subjects like English and Chemistry).

• UCAT: Often 80+ percentile is competitive.

• Interview: MMI or semi-structured, assessing communication, empathy, and ethical reasoning.

Tips

• Highlight any experiences that demonstrate adaptability, resilience, and community focus.

• Emphasise an interest in exploring Tasmania’s unique regional and remote health challenges.