GAMSAT: Eligibility
Who can sit for GAMSAT?
A Bachelor’s Degree is all you require to be eligible for the GAMSAT.
When can I sit for GAMSAT?
If you are two years away from completing your degree course and considering a medical career, you can attempt the GAMSAT as scores remain valid for two years. Within these two years, you can use your GAMSAT score to apply to any University listed under ACER.
An ideal time to start considering the GAMSAT would be at the end of 1st year (of a 3 year degree course) or at the end of 2nd year (of a 4 year degree course).
I am from a non-science stream. Can I apply?
Yes, you can. According to ACER, it is not compulsory for you to have a science major at the degree level to sit for GAMSAT.
However, it is not possible to succeed in GAMSAT without a thorough knowledge of scientific concepts as a major section of the GAMSAT test paper deals with science.
How long can I use my GAMSAT score?
Your GAMSAT score has a validity of 2 years. Within that period you can use them to apply to any of the institutions listed under ACER.
Do I have to sit for an interview?
Each University has its own individual selection procedure. Refer to the official University website for details. However, the following two schools do not require you to sit for an interview:
- The University of Queensland does not interview candidates.
- The University of Melbourne selects candidates on the basis of “satisfactory completion of approved second year level science subjects” (ACER)
I am interested in the Master of Pharmacy program. Tell me more.
Selection into the Master of Pharmacy is based on:
- Bachelor degree
- GAMSAT score
- “Seven essential prerequisites (completed within the previous five years)”
- A good score in the Pharmacy Case Study Scenario.
Seats available in each medical school*
* The list is not exhaustive.
Did you know?
You can also sit for MCAT (The Medical College Admissions Test) conducted by the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC). For more details, log onto www.aamc.org/mcat.