Alternative Pathways
Health Sciences

Medicine & Dentistry

Entry into the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) is competitive, with applicants from South Australia, interstate and overseas.

The Admissions Officer for the Faculty of Health Sciences prepared a presentation to assist applicants for these two programs – download the presentation (pdf 533kB) for advice on what to do if you don't get in on your first try – there are many other related areas that you can study in Health Sciences and Sciences. Check Program Finder or contact us via the Health Sciences website to find out more.

Please note: in late January 2009, there will be a second round of MBBS oral assessments offered.

Psychology

Entry into the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) program is also highly competitive. However, there are many other avenues that allow you to study a major in Psychology and undertake an further study, dependent on your university grades. Please visit the School of Psychology website for details on the programs that allow you to major in Psychology, including the new Bachelor of Psychological Science.