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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pathways

Achieve your career goals in medicine and health
Learn more about our courses and pathway options to start planning a career in medicine and health.

Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Dental Medicine

The Faculty of Medicine and Health has an Indigenous Facilitated Entry Scheme for the Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Dental Medicine.

Visit the course pages for more information:

The Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Dental Medicine have an entry pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

Visit the course pages for more information:

Doctor of Dental Medicine

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Oral Health will be eligible to apply for entry into the Doctor of Dental Medicine.

Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Medicine

Indigenous applicants with an ATAR of 85 or higher will be invited to attend the assessment day interview. If successful at the interview they will be eligible to receive an offer of admission.

Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine

Indigenous applicants with an ATAR of 90 or higher will be invited to attend the assessment day interview. If successful at the interview they will be eligible to receive an offer of admission.

Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Medicine

Indigenous applicants with an ATAR of 90 or higher will be invited to attend the assessment day interview. If successful at the interview they will be eligible to receive an offer of admission.

Bachelor of Oral Health

The Bachelor of Oral Health has a direct entry pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. 

Visit the Bachelor of Oral Health for more information.

Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion

This program is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers who either:

  • Already have a role in promoting the health of their communities 
  • Wish to gain experience or skills in this field

It is designed to give practitioners the knowledge and skills they need to help prevent illness and injury or reduce the harms associated with these conditions.

Particular focus on:

  • Community participation and empowerment
  • Is guided by the principles of social justice and social inclusion

100% online course delivery
The course is offered through our interactive online learning environment, giving you the flexibility to tailor your study schedule around your lifestyle. We also offer full-time and part-time options, allowing you to decide your study load.

Learn more about the degree.

Support programs

The Gadigal Program is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students as both an admissions pathway and a support program. Whether you’re currently in Year 12 or not, the program can help you gain entry to a course with a lower minimum ATAR requirement and provides ongoing support while you’re studying.

Complete your application online here.