Foundation Studies in Medicine

Students must successfully complete all modules within the FSM and achieve an average mark of 90% in order to be invited to participate in the remaining stages of the selection process (interview). The average mark is calculated from the average of all eight modules attempted in the year and is expressed as a percentage.

Students who are not offered a place in the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine program will be considered for a place in an alternative degree of their choosing (and subject to a quota-ed place availability and achieving the required average mark).

Residency Status

An applicant who is successful in gaining a place as a fee-paying international student in the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine at the University of Newcastle should be aware that it is a condition of continued enrolment in the program that their visa status at the census date in each semester remains that of an international student. Conversion to permanent resident status will result in the student losing their status as a fee-paying international student.