Study with the College of Medicine and Public Health

Apply to the Rural Entry pathway

Flinders is committed to improving health care in rural and remote communities. There is a severe shortage of doctors in these regions, so we maintain a sub-quota for rural applicants. To be eligible, you must have lived in a rural area for at least 10 years cumulatively or five years consecutively.

Study Medicine in the Northern Territory

Flinders' Northern Territory Medical Program provides training to Flinders University and James Cook University medical students. Curriculum delivery is innovative and uses the latest technologies to ensure our graduates are prepared for the workforce.
We offer a number of innovative clinical placements and the opportunity to undertake an entire year or more of study in a remote area.

Undertake a placement in a rural or regional area

Flinders University offers a range of placements (from one week to one year) in rural and regional locations. You'll build your experience from Port Lincoln to Clare to Mount Gambier. You'll encounter diverse challenges and scenarios during your time in rural or regional South Australia and you'll receive more opportunities for hands-on learning.

Advance your knowledge with a postgraduate degree in Remote Health Practice

Our degrees in remote health pratice are designed for health professionals wanting to transition into remote pratice or people currently working in the area who wish to upskill. Develop your skills in working with remote and Indigenous populations.