GEMSAS Admissions Policies
Changing your application
Before submitting, make sure you review all course options and carefully check your application details.
After submitting your application, you can only update:
- Contact details (via your GEMSAS account)
- Study claims (by emailing
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Changes to your selected medical schools are only considered if:
- You have documented extenuating circumstances, and
- There is sufficient time for reassessment
Submitting multiple applications
Submit one application per intake.
If multiple applications are submitted, only the first application will be asssessed, regardless of payment.
Course Offers
- You can receive one course offer per intake
- Offers must be accepted by the stated deadline or they will lapse
- If you decline or let an offer lapse, you won't receive another offer in that intake
If you accept a place outside of the GEMSAS process, email the GEMSAS Support Team as soon as possible at
Conditional offers
Some offers are conditional, meaning requirements must be met before they become firm (e.g. completing your degree).
For 2026 offers (2027 intake):
- Conditions must be met by COB 23 December 2026
- Extensions are only granted with approval from the relevant medical school
Deferring your place
Deferrals are generally not available, though some universities may allow exceptions (e.g. honours year).
Check individual medical school policies and confirm options before applying.
If deferral is not permitted, you may reapply in a future cycle (no guarantee of another offer).
In each GEMSAS admissions cycle, applicants can only receive one course offer.
Prior exclusion from a university
If you have been excluded from a university, you must declare this in your application.
Medical schools may request further information regarding the exclusion.
Misconduct
GEMPASS Australia will investigate all Allegations of Misconduct. The procedure that GEMPASS Australia follows to determine any findings of Misconduct and any penalties to be applied is set out in the GEMSAS Application Misconduct Policy and Procedure.
Medical school policies
Each university may have its own additional admission policies (e.g., policies on prior or current studies, enrolment irregularities and/or transfers). To confirm if there are additional policies, review each Medical School’s entry in the Medical Schools Admissions Guide pages and the websites of the Medical Schools to which you intend to apply.Diversity and Inclusion
GEMPASS supports a culture of inclusivity and the provision of equivalent opportunities to access medical education. Enabling effective inclusion requires a collaborative effort by an applicant, the Medical School and the university. We ask that applicants read the Medical Deans Inclusive Medical Education Guidance.
If you anticipate you will need particular support to participate in the medical program, it is important that you discuss this with your preferred Medical School both prior to and during the application process to identify what reasonable adjustments are possible.
Refund Policy
The application fee is not refundable unless required by law. Therefore, you remain liable to pay the application fee even if you withdraw your application after having paid the fee, are not offered a place in a course, or you decline an offer of a place.
The Australian Consumer Law, set out in Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), provides consumers with numerous protections including guarantees that cannot be excluded, restricted, or modified. This refund policy does not exclude, restrict or modify the rights you may have under the Australian Consumer Law or any other applicable laws. If you believe you have a right to claim a refund, please contact
Appealing a decision
If you wish to appeal a decision made by GEMSAS or VTAC relating to the processing of your application, please consult the GEMSAS Appeals Policy and Procedure.
Please note you are not considered a GEMSAS applicant until you have submitted your application online and have received a valid GEMSAS VTAC ID. GEMSAS Policies, including the GEMSAS Extenuating Circumstances Policy and Procedure, and the GEMSAS Appeals Policy and Procedure, only apply to GEMSAS applicants with a valid current year GEMSAS VTAC ID.
Email the details of your appeal and any required accompanying documentation to
Note that this Committee can only hear appeals against decisions made in the processing of your application. Appeals against decisions made by participating universities must be made to the individual university concerned.
Requests to extend GEMSAS due dates
If you wish to request an extension of a GEMSAS deadline due to extenuating circumstances, please consult the GEMSAS Extenuating Circumstances Policy and Procedure.
Email the details of your request and any required accompanying documentation to
Please note that this only applies to requests relating to GEMSAS or VTAC deadlines. Requests relating to deadlines imposed by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) or universities must be made to the relevant organisation.