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Registration and exam dates for the GSSE

June 2025 examination

Registrations open - Tuesday 18 March 2025 @ 11:59am AEDT
Registrations close - Tuesday 8 April 2025 @ 11:59am AEST/AEDT Midday (Vic time zone)

Exam Dates

11-12 June 2025


October 2025 examination

Registrations open - Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 11:59am AEDT
Registrations close - Tuesday 5 August 2025 @ 11:59am AEST/AEDT Midday (Vic time zone)

Exam Dates

8 -9 October 2025


February 2026 examination

Registrations open - Tuesday 11 November 2025 @ 11:59am AEDT
Registrations close - Tuesday 2 December 2025 @ 11:59am AEST/AEDT Midday (Vic time zone)

Exam Dates

11 -12 February 2026

 

 

Venue and session allocation for the GSSE

The Generic Surgical Science Examination is conducted simultaneously across Australia and New Zealand and is offered in the following centres:

Australia:  Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
New Zealand: Auckland and Wellington.

 

Candidates will be asked to nominate their preference when registering for the examination.

  • Please note that each session is subject to minimum and maximum capacities.

Your place in the examination, venue and time are not guaranteed, and are subject to change at the discretion of the Examinations department Manager or the GSSE examinations committee.

 

Confirmation of session allocation

Candidates will receive a formal confirmation of their allocated venue and session time after the closing date and after any necessary adjustments are made to accommodate all candidates.

No changes, by the candidate, can be made to session days or times after this notice is sent.

Candidates are advised not to make travel plans until their allocated session is advised and confirmed.

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