MBBS in Australia is offered as both undergraduate and postgraduate program. An undergraduate-level MBBS in Australia is 5-6 years while a postgraduate-level MBBS degree, i.e. Doctor of Medicine (MD) is 4 years long. The average fees of MBBS in Australia is AU$255,200 to AU$630,000 [147,13,500 INR-363,22,500 INR]. If you want to pursue MBBS in Australia after 12th, you can opt for a Bachelors of Medicine (BMed) offered by medical colleges like The University of Melbourne, Monash University, etc.

Low Cost MBBS in Australia

If you want to pursue low cost MBBS in Australia, there are various universities in Australia that you can choose from. Here are the best scholarships to pursue low cost MBBS in Australia:

• Monash International Merit Award by the Monash University (50,000 AUD-1,00,000AUD)
• Sydney Achievers International Award by the University of Sydney (10,000 AUD)
• Lindsay MCWha International Accommodation Funding For Indian Students by University of Adelaide (50% waiver on the accommodation cost of the candidate)
• Destination Australia Scholarships International by the Deakin University (15,000 AUD every year)
• Deakin Warrnambool Residential International Scholarships by Deakin University (around 50% waiver on the accommodation fee of the applicant)

Requirements for MBBS in Australia

In order to enroll into MBBS at top medical colleges in Australia, candidates are required to have:

• Minimum 17 years of age.
• Completed higher secondary education from a recognized board or institution.
• English-language proficiency: IELTS score of a minimum of 7.0.
• Qualified UMAT (Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test) or UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test), conducted in place of an entrance test for international students.

We are often asked, is NEET required for MBBS in Australia? Previously admission in MBBS in Australia was without NEET for Indian students but now, candidates are required to qualify in NEET to be eligible to pursue bachelor’s level education in Australia.

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Admission Process of MBBS in Australia

International students can apply for MBBS in Australia by following two ways:

• Dual Degree (BMed + MD) or MBBS: This program is for 12 ^th pass-out students. Required subjects are Mathematics, English, Chemistry, or Biology.
• MD: Students having a bachelor's degree can directly apply for MD. However, most of the top Australian universities  ask for GAMSAT or MCAT scores for admission in this program.

Minimum eligibility criteria for applying to MBBS in Australia is tabulated below:

Admission Decision for MBBS in Australia Admission

On the basis of scores and submitted documents, the universities shortlist the qualified candidates. They send an invitation via email or call for interview purposes. The shortlisted candidates have to go through MMI, interview, or other exams as required by the university. MMI or Multiple Mini Interviews last for 2 hours where an applicant is being measured on the scale of logical reasoning, problem solution, interpersonal skills, empathy, and ethical judgment.

This may include the application fees, exam registration fees, Australian student visa application fees, application acceptance deposit, etc.