VisaChief MedBA skills assessment: occupations and visas
Every occupation MedBA assesses, with ANZSCO codes and the visa subclasses each one opens.
MedBA (Medical Board of Australia) is the assessing authority for 34 occupations on Australia's skilled occupation lists. A positive assessment from the right authority is a precondition for lodging - the department does not accept an assessment from a different body, however good it is.
Official site: www.ahpra.gov.au. Fees, evidence requirements and turnaround times are set by the authority, not by the department.
| Occupation | ANZSCO | Lists | Visa subclasses | Assessed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaesthetist | 253211 | CSOLROL | 186, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Cardiologist | 253312 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Cardiothoracic Surgeon | 253512 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Clinical Haematologist | 253313 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Dermatologist | 253911 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | 253917 | MLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Emergency Medicine Specialist | 253912 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Endocrinologist | 253315 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Gastroenterologist | 253316 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| General Practitioner | 253111 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Intensive Care Specialist | 253317 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Medical Oncologist | 253314 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Medical Practitioners nec | 253999 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Neurologist | 253318 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Neurosurgeon | 253513 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | 253913 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Ophthalmologist | 253914 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Orthopaedic Surgeon | 253514 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Otorhinolaryngologist | 253515 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Paediatric Surgeon | 253516 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Paediatrician | 253321 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Pathologist | 253915 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon | 253517 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Psychiatrist | 253411 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Radiation Oncologist | 253918 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Renal Medicine Specialist | 253322 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Resident Medical Officer | 253112 | CSOLSTSOL | 186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Rheumatologist | 253323 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | 253311 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Specialist Physicians nec | 253399 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Surgeon (General) | 253511 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Thoracic Medicine Specialist | 253324 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Urologist | 253518 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
| Vascular Surgeon | 253521 | CSOLMLTSSL | 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494 | MedBA |
Where the assessment sits in the process
- Confirm your occupation and its ANZSCO code on this page.
- Apply to MedBA with your qualifications and employment evidence.
- Sit your English test - see the score tables.
- Score yourself on the points calculator and submit an EOI.
Assessments have a validity period, and yours must still be valid at invitation and at lodgement. Starting the assessment late is the most common reason a skilled application misses a round.
Frequently asked questions
What does MedBA assess?
MedBA is the skills assessing authority for 34 occupations on the Australian skilled occupation lists, listed in full on this page.
Can I use a different assessing authority?
No. The authority is fixed by your nominated occupation. An assessment from another body will not satisfy the criterion.
Do I need a skills assessment before submitting an EOI?
For most points-tested visas you need it before you are invited, and the evidence must be there at lodgement. Assess early - it is the longest lead item in the process.