Study internationally. Plan your UK return.Independent information. Official sources.
International destinations

Melbourne (Clayton), Sydney, Gatton, Perth, Sydney / Camden · A GUIDE FOR BRITISH STUDENTS

Study healthcare in Australia in English

School-leaver, graduate and combined veterinary routes have different prerequisites and costs. International admission does not establish access to every internship. Dental and medical UK routes differ from recognised veterinary awards.

University / programmeDurationFirst-year tuitionEntry routeUK return
Monash · MedicineMelbourne (Clayton), Australia5 yearsConfirm fee quoteCurrent intake: quote requiredSchool-leaver entry
Entrance test required
Additional assessment / exams / training
Sydney · MedicineSydney, Australia4 yearsConfirm fee quoteCurrent intake: quote requiredGraduate entry — prior degree
Entrance test required
Additional assessment / exams / training
Sydney · DentistrySydney, Australia4 yearsConfirm fee quoteCurrent intake: quote requiredGraduate entry — prior degree
Selection details to confirm
Additional assessment / exams / training
UQ · Veterinary MedicineGatton, Australia5 yearsConfirm fee quoteCurrent intake: quote requiredSchool-leaver entry
Entrance test required
Recognised qualification, conditions apply
Murdoch · Veterinary MedicinePerth, Australia5 yearsConfirm fee quoteCurrent intake: quote requiredSchool-leaver or tertiary entry
Entrance test required
Recognised qualification, conditions apply
Sydney · Veterinary MedicineSydney / Camden, Australia4 yearsConfirm fee quoteCurrent intake: quote requiredGraduate entry — prior degree
Selection details to confirm
Recognised qualification, conditions apply

Admission requirements and documents

Check each university’s exact school-leaver, graduate or prerequisite-course route. Original qualifications need individual recognition; no cross-country grade conversion is assumed.

Tuition fees and total costs

Request an intake-specific fee schedule in its original currency, including clinical campus costs, compulsory training and any prior-degree requirement.

Use the programme-specific fee year and written offer. The budget planner adds editable living costs, travel, setup costs and contingency; those assumptions are not university quotations.

What to confirm with the university

  • Will my exact qualification and subjects be accepted?
  • Can I access all compulsory clinical placements and the internship as an international student?
  • What will the UK regulator require for my award and expected graduation year?

UK registration routes in this destination

Monash · MedicineAdditional assessment / exams / training

GMC acceptability is assessed against the exact overseas qualification and training. An English-taught MD or US accreditation does not guarantee acceptance. Plan for English evidence, PLAB or another accepted route and an acceptable internship for full registration.

Sydney · MedicineAdditional assessment / exams / training

GMC acceptability is assessed against the exact overseas qualification and training. An English-taught MD or US accreditation does not guarantee acceptance. Plan for English evidence, PLAB or another accepted route and an acceptable internship for full registration.

Sydney · DentistryAdditional assessment / exams / training

For a new graduate, plan for GDC ORE or LDS and the other registration conditions. Historical recognition of certain overseas degrees does not cover today’s entrants. ORE eligibility includes evidence of at least 1,600 hours personally treating patients.

UQ · VeterinaryRecognised qualification, conditions apply

The specified award has a published RCVS recognition route, subject to applicable accreditation and graduation dates and other registration conditions. Recheck before enrolment and graduation.

Murdoch · VeterinaryRecognised qualification, conditions apply

The specified award has a published RCVS recognition route, subject to applicable accreditation and graduation dates and other registration conditions. Recheck before enrolment and graduation.

Sydney · VeterinaryRecognised qualification, conditions apply

The specified award has a published RCVS recognition route, subject to applicable accreditation and graduation dates and other registration conditions. Recheck before enrolment and graduation.

Studying abroad and returning to the UK

Check the student visa or residence rules for your nationality and the professional-registration route for your expected graduation year. English teaching does not remove local-language requirements that may apply in clinical practice.

Official arrival and recognition resources · Printable admissions questions

CURRENT DIRECTORY

Explore programmes in Australia

Melbourne (Clayton), Australia
Monash

Medicine

English5 yearsCurrent intake: quote required
Entrance test requiredAdditional assessment / exams / training
Fee quote neededno fee assumed
Sydney, Australia
Sydney

Medicine

English4 yearsCurrent intake: quote required
Entrance test requiredAdditional assessment / exams / training
Fee quote neededno fee assumed
Sydney, Australia
Sydney

Dentistry

English4 yearsCurrent intake: quote required
Selection details to confirmAdditional assessment / exams / training
Fee quote neededno fee assumed
Gatton, Australia
UQ

Veterinary Medicine

English5 yearsCurrent intake: quote required
Entrance test requiredRecognised qualification, conditions apply
Fee quote neededno fee assumed
Perth, Australia
Murdoch

Veterinary Medicine

English5 yearsCurrent intake: quote required
Entrance test requiredRecognised qualification, conditions apply
Fee quote neededno fee assumed
Sydney / Camden, Australia
Sydney

Veterinary Medicine

English4 yearsCurrent intake: quote required
Selection details to confirmRecognised qualification, conditions apply
Fee quote neededno fee assumed