Course Overview

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The University at a Glance

Student Population: 37,480
Staff Ratio: 18.0:1
International: 24.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate: 72.0%; of graduates employed

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition: See fee page →
Home Tuition: A$9,880; per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

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Entry Requirements

Admission notes

Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Selection Process Stage 1: Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) selection Applicants must have: 1. Met published course prerequisites not more than 10 years ago. 2. Applied through VTAC. 3. Submitted Rurality Form and School Endorsement Form no later than 12pm AEDT on Friday 6 November 2026. 4. Met the rural residence requirement. Selection for interview will be based on the Rurality Form (including applicant rurality tier) and on their La Trobe Entrance Rank (LTER), determined using official Year 11 results and the School Endorsement Form (for December interviews) or on the applicant’s ATAR (for January interviews). The number of applicants interviewed will depend on size of eligible applicant pool and interview availability. Stage 2 - Applicant ranking for offer: 1. 30% Selection Rank (ATAR with SEAS and Regional adjustment
Note: Maximum SEAS adjustment is 10 aggregate points) 2. 70% MMI Ranking- including assessment of rural connectedness. Supplementary form Rurality Form All applicants must complete and submit a Rurality form by no later than 12pm AEDT Friday 6 November 2026 . Applicants must: Provide evidence to demonstrate that they have resided for at least 5 years consecutively or 10 years cumulatively in remoteness areas classified by the most recent Modified Monash Model as MM2 to MM7 since birth (according to principal home address) and preferably have completed Years 11 and 12 at a school in MM2 to MM7. Interview Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Applicants offered a MMI will be sent an email in mid November detailing the interview process and are required to attend interviews in early December or early January. The MMI will consists of situational questions focusing on: advocacy, collaboration, critical thinking, empathy, ethical reasoning, motivation, and regional identification. The applicant must demonstrate adequate communication skills at the MMI. Regional Adjustment Applicants with a principal home address in a location classified as the most recent Monash Modified Model MM3 will receive a 5 ATAR point adjustment. Applicants with a principal home address in a location classified as MM4 to MM5 will receive a 12.5 ATAR point adjustment. Applicants with a principal home address in a location classified as MM6 to MM7 will receive a 15 ATAR point adjustment. This adjustment will be applied when determining applicants offered a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI). SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Selection Process Stage 1: Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) selection Applicants must have: 1. Met published course prerequisites not more than 10 years ago. 2. Applied through VTAC. 3. Submitted Rurality Form and School Endorsement Form no later than 12pm AEDT on Friday 6 November 2026. 4. Met the rural residence requirement. Selection for interview will be based on the Rurality Form (including applicant rurality tier) and applicant's previous ATAR, previous GPA or Semester 1 of higher education studies. The number of applicants interviewed will depend on size of eligible applicant pool and interview availability. Stage 2 - Applicant ranking for offer: 1. 30% Selection Rank (ATAR with SEAS and Regional adjustment
Note: Maximum SEAS adjustment is 10 aggregate points) 2. 70% MMI Ranking- including assessment of rural connectedness. Supplementary form Rurality Form All applicants must complete and submit a Rurality form by no later than 12pm AEDT Friday 6 November 2026 . Applicants must: Provide evidence to demonstrate that they have resided for at least 5 years consecutively or 10 years cumulatively in remoteness areas classified by the most recent Modified Monash Model as MM2 to MM7 since birth (according to principal home address) and preferably have completed Years 11 and 12 at a school in MM2 to MM7. Interview Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Applicants offered a MMI will be sent an email in mid November detailing the interview process and are required to attend interviews in early December or early January. The MMI will consists of situational questions focusing on: advocacy, collaboration, critical thinking, empathy, ethical reasoning, motivation, and regional identification. The applicant must demonstrate adequate communication skills at the MMI. Regional Adjustment Applicants with a principal home address in a location classified as the most recent Monash Modified Model MM3 will receive a 5 ATAR point adjustment. Applicants with a principal home address in a location classified as MM4 to MM5 will receive a 12.5 ATAR point adjustment. Applicants with a principal home address in a location classified as MM6 to MM7 will receive a 15 ATAR point adjustment. This adjustment will be applied when determining applicants offered a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI). SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Applicants with Higher Education study Non Year 12 Prerequisite and Academic Record Applicants must meet all of the following requirements: Non-Year 12 prerequisite: Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites. A minimum unadjusted prerequisite ATAR of 80.00 or GPA 5.11+ in a degree award qualification based on a minimum of 1.00 equivalent full time study load (EFTSL), whichever is higher. Academic Record : Previous secondary and Higher Education studies must have been undertaken within the last 10 years. Selection Process Stage 1: Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) selection Applicants must have: 1. Met published course prerequisites not more than 10 years ago. 2. Applied through VTAC. 3. Submitted Rurality Form and School Endorsement Form no later than 12pm AEDT on Friday 6 November 2026. 4. Met the rural residence requirement. Selection for interview will be based on the Rurality Form (including applicant rurality tier) and applicant's previous ATAR, previous GPA or Semester 1 of higher education studies. The number of applicants interviewed will depend on size of eligible applicant pool and interview availability. Stage 2 - Applicant ranking for offer: 1. 30% Selection Rank (ATAR with SEAS and Regional adjustment
Note: Maximum SEAS adjustment is 10 aggregate points) 2. 70% MMI Ranking- including assessment of rural connectedness. Supplementary form Rurality Form All applicants must complete and submit a Rurality form by no later than 12pm AEDT Friday 6 November 2026 . Applicants must: Provide evidence to demonstrate that they have resided for at least 5 years consecutively or 10 years cumulatively in remoteness areas classified by the most recent Modified Monash Model as MM2 to MM7 since birth (according to principal home address) and preferably have completed Years 11 and 12 at a school in MM2 to MM7. Interview Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Applicants offered a MMI will be sent an email in mid November detailing the interview process and are required to attend interviews in early December or early January. The MMI will consists of situational questions focusing on: advocacy, collaboration, critical thinking, empathy, ethical reasoning, motivation, and regional identification. The applicant must demonstrate adequate communication skills at the MMI. Regional Adjustment Applicants with a principal home address in a location classified as the most recent Monash Modified Model MM3 will receive a 5 ATAR point adjustment. Applicants with a principal home address in a location classified as MM4 to MM5 will receive a 12.5 ATAR point adjustment. Applicants with a principal home address in a location classified as MM6 to MM7 will receive a 15 ATAR point adjustment. This adjustment will be applied when determining applicants offered a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI). SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Applicants with VET study Non Year 12 Prerequisite and Academic Record Non-Year 12 prerequisite: Minimum prerequisite ATAR of 80.00. Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English As An Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL. Academic Record: Applicants who have not successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent in the last 10 years are ineligible to apply for this course. This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. A minimum unadjusted prerequisite ATAR of 80.00 applies. Selection Process Stage 1: Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) selection Applicants must have: 1. Met published course prerequisites not more than 10 years ago. 2. Applied through VTAC. 3. Submit Rurality Form and School Endorsement Form no later than 12pm AEDT on Friday 6 November 2026. 4. Met the rural residence requirement. Selection for interview will be based on the Rurality Form (including applicant rurality tier) and applicant's previous ATAR, previous GPA or Semester 1 of higher education studies. The number of applicants interviewed will depend on size of eligible applicant pool and interview availability. Stage 2 - Applicant ranking for offer: 1. 30% Selection Rank (ATAR with SEAS and Regional adjustment
Note: Maximum SEAS adjustment is 10 aggregate points) 2. 70% MMI Ranking- including assessment of rural connectedness. Supplementary form Rurality Form All applicants must complete and submit a Rurality form by no later than 12pm AEDT Friday 6 November 2026 . Applicants must: Provide evidence to demonstrate that they have resided for at least 5 years consecutively or 10 years cumulatively in remoteness areas classified by the most recent Modified Monash Model as MM2 to MM7 since birth (according to principal home address) and preferably have completed Years 11 and 12 at a school in MM2 to MM7. Interview Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Applicants offered a MMI will be sent an email in mid November detailing the interview process and are required to attend interviews in early December or early January. The MMI will consists of situational questions focusing on: advocacy, collaboration, critical thinking, empathy, ethical reasoning, motivation, and regional identification. The applicant must demonstrate adequate communication skills at the MMI. Regional Adjustment Applicants with a principal home address in a location classified as the most recent Monash Modified Model MM3 will receive a 5 ATAR point adjustment. Applicants with a principal home address in a location classified as MM4 to MM5 will receive a 12.5 ATAR point adjustment. Applicants with a principal home address in a location classified as MM6 to MM7 will receive a 15 ATAR point adjustment. This adjustment will be applied when determining applicants offered a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI). SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Applicants with work and life experience Non Year 12 Prerequisite and Academic Record Non-Year 12 prerequisite: Minimum prerequisite ATAR of 80.00. Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English As An Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL. Academic Record: Applicants who have not successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent in the last 10 years are ineligible to apply for this course. This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. A minimum unadjusted prerequisite ATAR of 80.00 applies. Selection Process Stage 1: Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) selection Applicants must have: 1. Met published course prerequisites not more than 10 years ago. 2. Applied through VTAC. 3. Submitted Rurality Form and School Endorsement Form no later than 12pm AEDT on Friday 6 November 2026. 4. Met the rural residence requirement. Selection for interview will be based on the Rurality Form (including applicant rurality tier) and applicant's previous ATAR, previous GPA or Semester 1 of higher education studies. The number of applicants interviewed will depend on size of eligible applicant pool and interview availability. Stage 2 - Applicant ranking for offer: 1. 30% Selection Rank (ATAR with SEAS and Regional adjustment
Note: Maximum SEAS adjustment is 10 aggregate points) 2. 70% MMI Ranking- including assessment of rural connectedness. Supplementary form Rurality Form All applicants must complete and submit a Rurality form by no later than 12pm AEDT Friday Friday 6 November 2026 . Applicants must: Provide evidence to demonstrate that they have resided for at least 5 years consecutively or 10 years cumulatively in remoteness areas classified by the most recent Modified Monash Model as MM2 to MM7 since birth (according to principal home address) and preferably have completed Years 11 and 12 at a school in MM2 to MM7. Interview Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Applicants offered a MMI will be sent an email in mid November detailing the interview process and are required to attend interviews in early December or early January. The MMI will consists of situational questions focusing on: advocacy, collaboration, critical thinking, empathy, ethical reasoning, motivation, and regional identification. The applicant must demonstrate adequate communication skills at the MMI. Regional Adjustment Applicants with a principal home address in a location classified as the most recent Monash Modified Model MM3 will receive a 5 ATAR point adjustment. Applicants with a principal home address in a location classified as MM4 to MM5 will receive a 12.5 ATAR point adjustment. Applicants with a principal home address in a location classified as MM6 to MM7 will receive a 15 ATAR point adjustment. This adjustment will be applied when determining applicants offered a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI). SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL. Non-Year 12 prerequisites Refer to Non Year 12 Prerequisite published in Admission criteria section below for minimum. | Current Year 12 graduates Geographical Classification - Remoteness Area To be eligible applicants must have resided (according to principal home address) for at least: - 5 years consecutively, or - 10 years cumulatively, in remoteness areas classified by the most recent Modified Monash Model as MM2 to MM7 since birth (according to principal home address) and preferably have completed Years 11 and 12 at a school in an area classified as MM2 to MM7. Admission Criteria-Doctor of Medicine (Rural Pathway) The University of Melbourne Shepparton campus The University of Melbourne requires students to graduate from the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) with a 70 weighted average mark (WAM) in order to guarantee their place in the Doctor of Medicine (Rural Pathway) in Shepparton. The University of Melbourne also requires a continued commitment to country living whilst completing the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical). Recent Year 12 graduates Geographical Classification - Remoteness Area To be eligible applicants must have resided (according to principal home address) for at least: - 5 years consecutively, or - 10 years cumulatively, in remoteness areas classified by the most recent Modified Monash Model as MM2 to MM7 since birth (according to principal home address) and preferably have completed Years 11 and 12 at a school in an area classified as MM2 to MM7. Admission Criteria-Doctor of Medicine (Rural Pathway) The University of Melbourne Shepparton campus The University of Melbourne requires students to graduate from the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) with a 70 weighted average mark (WAM) in order to guarantee their place in the Doctor of Medicine (Rural Pathway) in Shepparton. The University of Melbourne also requires a continued commitment to country living whilst completing the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical). Applicants with Higher Education study Geographical Classification - Remoteness Area To be eligible applicants must have resided (according to principal home address) for at least: - 5 years consecutively, or - 10 years cumulatively, in remoteness areas classified by the most recent Modified Monash Model as MM2 to MM7 since birth (according to principal home address) and preferably have completed Years 11 and 12 at a school in an area classified as MM2 to MM7. Admission Criteria-Doctor of Medicine (Rural Pathway) The University of Melbourne Shepparton campus The University of Melbourne requires students to graduate from the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) with a 70 weighted average mark (WAM) in order to guarantee their place in the Doctor of Medicine (Rural Pathway) in Shepparton. The University of Melbourne also requires a continued commitment to country living whilst completing the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical). Applicants with VET study Geographical Classification - Remoteness Area To be eligible applicants must have resided (according to principal home address) for at least: - 5 years consecutively, or - 10 years cumulatively, in remoteness areas classified by the most recent Modified Monash Model as MM2 to MM7 since birth (according to principal home address) and preferably have completed Years 11 and 12 at a school in an area classified as MM2 to MM7. Admission Criteria-Doctor of Medicine (Rural Pathway) The University of Melbourne Shepparton campus The University of Melbourne requires students to graduate from the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) with a 70 weighted average mark (WAM) in order to guarantee their place in the Doctor of Medicine (Rural Pathway) in Shepparton. The University of Melbourne also requires a continued commitment to country living whilst completing the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical). Applicants with work and life experience Geographical Classification - Remoteness Area To be eligible applicants must have resided (according to principal home address) for at least: - 5 years consecutively, or - 10 years cumulatively, in remoteness areas classified by the most recent Modified Monash Model as MM2 to MM7 since birth (according to principal home address) and preferably have completed Years 11 and 12 at a school in an area classified as MM2 to MM7. Admission Criteria-Doctor of Medicine (Rural Pathway) The University of Melbourne Shepparton campus The University of Melbourne requires students to graduate from the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) with a 70 weighted average mark (WAM) in order to guarantee their place in the Doctor of Medicine (Rural Pathway) in Shepparton. The University of Melbourne also requires a continued commitment to country living whilst completing the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical).

Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

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Campus & City Life

Student Population: 37,480; Total students
Staff Ratio: 18:1; Students per staff
International Students: 24%; Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size: Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative): Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative): 7.8/10
Transport: Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene: Friendly community

University Stats

Total Students37,480

Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1

International Students24%

Safety Index (indicative)7.8/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment: 72%; Employed after graduation

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition: See fee page →
Home Tuition: A$9,880; per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)See fee page →

Tuition (Home)A$9,880per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical)(2100113501)

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