Too unwell for class, an exam or placement? Request a medical certificate for your student absence online, without the clinic visit.
Just need one day? You can request your certificate online without a telehealth consultation. For multiple days, you’ll speak with a doctor via telehealth.
*Average wait time for single-day medical certificates.
Dr. Sarah Cavanagh,
Chief Medical Officer
InstantScripts
All online medical certificates are reviewed and certified by Australian based doctors who are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
InstantScripts is registered with the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) and a Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) CPD provider.
*A parent or guardian must submit the request if the patient is under 18 years old.
Being sick is stressful enough. Worrying about an exam, class or assignment doesn’t help. With InstantScripts, you can request a medical certificate for student absences online. An Australian-registered doctor will assess your request and may issue a certificate if clinically appropriate. If issued, your certificate will be sent to you electronically, ready to share with your school, TAFE or university.
Getting your certificate sorted is simple, so you can focus on feeling better and getting back to your studies. Here’s how it works for single-day and multi-day certificates.
Submit your request online
Create an account or log in, then complete a short questionnaire about your symptoms and how they’re affecting your studies.
A doctor will review your request
An Australian-registered doctor will review the information you’ve provided. If clinically appropriate, they may issue your medical certificate without the need for a telehealth consultation.
Receive your medical certificate
If issued, your doctor-signed medical certificate will be sent to you electronically.
You can then share it with your school, TAFE or university as supporting evidence of your absence.
$19
Single day online medical certificate that covers you for today.
$49
Speak to an InstantScripts doctor to request a medical certificate for multiple days of absence.
A medical certificate for students can provide evidence that illness or injury affected your ability to attend classes, sit an exam or complete a placement.
Your school, TAFE or university may ask for one to support an absence, extension request or special consideration application.
Yes. Students can request a medical certificate through our online medical certificate service. An Australian-registered doctor will assess your request and may issue a certificate if clinically appropriate.
Costs vary depending on your request or consultation. Visit our pricing page for current fees.
Acceptance depends on your university or education provider’s requirements. Check your institution’s policy before submitting your certificate. See the Medical Board of Australia for more information.
A medical certificate for students can support missed exams, classes, assignments or placements if clinically appropriate.
Requests are available 24/7 with low wait times. If clinically appropriate, your certificate will be sent to you electronically after your request or consultation.
Not necessarily. Patients without Medicare eligibility need an Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI) to receive care. See our FAQ page for eligibility details.
See Services Australia for more information about Individual Healthcare Identifiers.
A medical certificate for students can provide evidence that illness or injury affected your ability to attend classes, sit an exam or complete a placement.
Your school, TAFE or university may ask for one to support an absence, extension request or special consideration application.
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Don't wait till the morning. Our doctors are here to help at any time.
Don't leave home, drive, or be around sick people in a waiting room.
Get your medication delivered to your door so you don't have to leave the house.
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"A great service! – InstantScripts are prompt and affordable especially when your normal doctor is not available and you need a script or certificate quick. They are reasonable and you receive your certificate promptly. Highly recommended."
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- Coastal4
"A great service! – InstantScripts are prompt and affordable especially when your normal doctor is not available and you need a script or certificate quick. They are reasonable and you receive your certificate promptly. Highly recommended."
- Ruby F
"Medical Certificate…. whilst lying on the sofa – No one wants to go out to get a medical certificate when they’re ill. This is a great a great service. Super helpful Doctor, with kindness and empathy, sorted my certificate with care and professionalism."
-Andrea B
"Obtained my script when I couldn’t get into my doctor – This online service is a godsend. I managed to receive my script and a doctors certificate on the same day that I needed this. I am currently unable to access my GP who I have been with for 30 years."
- Coastal4
"A great service! – InstantScripts are prompt and affordable especially when your normal doctor is not available and you need a script or certificate quick. They are reasonable and you receive your certificate promptly. Highly recommended."
- Ruby F
"Medical Certificate…. whilst lying on the sofa – No one wants to go out to get a medical certificate when they’re ill. This is a great a great service. Super helpful Doctor, with kindness and empathy, sorted my certificate with care and professionalism."
-Andrea B
"Obtained my script when I couldn’t get into my doctor – This online service is a godsend. I managed to receive my script and a doctors certificate on the same day that I needed this. I am currently unable to access my GP who I have been with for 30 years."
- Coastal4
"A great service! – InstantScripts are prompt and affordable especially when your normal doctor is not available and you need a script or certificate quick. They are reasonable and you receive your certificate promptly. Highly recommended."
- Ruby F
"Medical Certificate…. whilst lying on the sofa – No one wants to go out to get a medical certificate when they’re ill. This is a great a great service. Super helpful Doctor, with kindness and empathy, sorted my certificate with care and professionalism."
-Andrea B
"Obtained my script when I couldn’t get into my doctor – This online service is a godsend. I managed to receive my script and a doctors certificate on the same day that I needed this. I am currently unable to access my GP who I have been with for 30 years."
- Coastal4
"A great service! – InstantScripts are prompt and affordable especially when your normal doctor is not available and you need a script or certificate quick. They are reasonable and you receive your certificate promptly. Highly recommended."
- Ruby F
"Medical Certificate…. whilst lying on the sofa – No one wants to go out to get a medical certificate when they’re ill. This is a great a great service. Super helpful Doctor, with kindness and empathy, sorted my certificate with care and professionalism."
-Andrea B
"Obtained my script when I couldn’t get into my doctor – This online service is a godsend. I managed to receive my script and a doctors certificate on the same day that I needed this. I am currently unable to access my GP who I have been with for 30 years."
- Coastal4
"A great service! – InstantScripts are prompt and affordable especially when your normal doctor is not available and you need a script or certificate quick. They are reasonable and you receive your certificate promptly. Highly recommended."
- Ruby F
"Medical Certificate…. whilst lying on the sofa – No one wants to go out to get a medical certificate when they’re ill. This is a great a great service. Super helpful Doctor, with kindness and empathy, sorted my certificate with care and professionalism."
-Andrea B
"Obtained my script when I couldn’t get into my doctor – This online service is a godsend. I managed to receive my script and a doctors certificate on the same day that I needed this. I am currently unable to access my GP who I have been with for 30 years."
- Coastal4
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