Updated for 2026

AMC Exam Eligibility Requirements

Everything you need to know to determine if you're eligible to sit the AMC examinations and pursue Australian medical registration

Quick Eligibility Summary

Primary medical qualification from recognized institution
12+ months supervised clinical practice (internship)
English language proficiency (IELTS 7.0/OET B/PTE 65)
Good standing with medical regulatory authority

Primary Medical Qualification

To be eligible for AMC examinations, you must hold a primary medical qualification that:

  • 1.Is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS)
  • 2.Is recognized by the medical regulatory authority in the country where it was awarded
  • 3.Entitled you to practice medicine (after internship) in that country

Primary Source Verification (PSV)

Your qualifications must be verified through ECFMG's EPIC (Electronic Portfolio of International Credentials) system. This process verifies your medical degree directly with your medical school.

Clinical Experience Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

  • 12 months supervised clinical practice

    Internship or equivalent post-graduate clinical training

  • Experience in major clinical areas

    Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Emergency/Acute care

  • Supervised by qualified medical practitioners

    Training must be under supervision of registered/licensed doctors

English Language Requirements

You must demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following:

IELTS Academic

7.0

in each band (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing)

OET

B

in each component (minimum 350)

PTE Academic

65

in each communicative skill

Exemptions

You may be exempt if you completed your primary medical qualification in English in a recognized English-speaking country (UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, New Zealand, or South Africa).

Application Fees (2026)

ComponentFee (AUD)
AMC MCQ (CAT) Examination$2,920
AMC Clinical Examination$3,000
EPIC Verification (PSV)~$550 USD
AHPRA Registration Fee~$1,027/year
Estimated Total~$7,500 AUD

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