Undergraduate applications and offers

Medicine/dentistry/vet key dates and pathways

Entry into undergraduate medical degrees is highly competitive and the selection process is rigorous. Make sure you’re in the running by getting your application in on time and keeping the interview dates clear.
 

All application and offer dates have been provided by the universities and apply to courses starting semester 1, 2027. Check with each university to confirm deadlines and requirements and to ask any questions you have about the selection process.

UCAT ANZ

If you are applying for undergraduate medicine, most universities require you to to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand. UCAT ANZ is held in various locations across Australia in July.

Registrations for 2026 are now open. Details about the test are provided on the . For enquiries, contact UCAT on 1800 023 095 or email UCAT.
 

Your Âé¶¹Ô­´´ application

In your Âé¶¹Ô­´´ application, first on your course preference list should be the course you’d most like to do, followed by your second, third, fourth and fifth preferences. If you’re not selected for your first preference, you’ll be considered equally with all other eligible applicants for your second preference, and so on.

Where interviews form part of the selection process, all eligible applicants will be invited to attend, regardless of how they have ordered their preferences.

Medicine

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You can apply for this program straight from school and you’ll start your medical studies in first year.

The Bachelor of Clinical Science (Medicine)/Doctor of Medicine is a five-year undergraduate program offered at the Charles Sturt University, Orange campus.

214478 Bachelor of Clinical Science (Medicine)/Doctor of Medicine 

UCAT ANZ requiredYes
Deadline for including as a Âé¶¹Ô­´´ preference25 Sep 2026
Applicants invited to interviews/assessmentsLate Oct 2026
Interviews/assessmentsLate November 2026
Offers releasedJanuary Round 1

Admission criteria

Applicants will be selected based on:

  • UCAT ANZ results (performance will determine if candidates are invited to interview)
  • an interview
  • academic merit (lowest selection rank or equivalent).
Minimum ATAR requirements
  • Interviewed candidates applying on the basis of secondary results: min. ATAR of 95.50
  • Interviewed candidates eligible for consideration via Rural Entry Admission: min. ATAR of 91.50

Further information

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicantsContact the School of Rural Medicine on (+61 2) 6365 7611 or email medicine@csu.edu.au.
All other applicantsContact the School of Rural Medicine on (+61 2) 6365 7611 or email medicine@csu.edu.au.


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This degree is offered jointly by the University of Newcastle and the University of New England. Applicants can select the institution at which they'd prefer to complete this program when they submit their direct application for the Joint Medical Program (JMP).

UCAT ANZ requiredYes
Deadline for including as a Âé¶¹Ô­´´ preferenceAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants: 30 Sept 2026
All other applicants: 1 Dec 2026
Deadline for direct application to the JMP30 Sep 2026 (applications will be available in August on the university websites)
Applicants invited to interviews/assessmentsearly-Nov 2026
Interviews/assessmentsAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants (Miroma Bunbilla Program): TBC
NSW, ACT, QLD and all rural applicants: 23 Nov to 4 Dec 2026
Interstate non-rural applicants: mid-Jan 2027
Offers releasedAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants: December Round 2Ìý
NSW, ACT, QLD and all rural applicants: January Round 1Ìý
Interstate non-rural applicants: January Round 2

Admission criteria

Academic merit

Eligibility is based on:

  • a minimum ATAR of 94.30
  • a minimum ATAR of 85.00 for students from a
  • tertiary results averaging at close to credit level.
UCAT ANZYour performance in UCAT ANZ will determine whether you're invited to the Joint Medical Program Assessment
JMP Assessment

Includes:

  • Multiple Skills Assessment (MSA) conducted from 23 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 for NSW, ACT, QLD and all rural applicants and mid Jan 2027 for interstate non-rural applicants
  • Personal Qualities Assessment conducted during the MSA.

Entry schemes

include:

  • Rural Bonus Scheme
  • Regional Excellence Pathway
  • Regional Health Professionals Pathway
  • Rural and Remote Admissions Scheme
  • Communities Entry List
  • Excellence Through Equity Pathway to Medicine
  • Biomedical Science Pathway
  • Miroma Bunbilla Program (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants): For details, call the Thurru Indigenous Health Unit, University of Newcastle on (+61 2) 4921 5023 or The Oorala Aboriginal Centre, University of New England on 1800 622 384.

Further information

University of Newcastletel: (+61 2) 4921 5000
online:
email: jmpadmissions@newcastle.edu.au
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University of New Englandtel: (+61 2) 6773 2000
online:
email: jmpadmissions@une.edu.au
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You can apply for this programs straight from school and you’ll start your medical studies in first year.

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UCAT ANZ requiredYes
Deadline for including as a Âé¶¹Ô­´´ preference30 Sep 2026
Deadline for direct application to Faculty30 Sep 2026
Applicants invited to interviewsNov/Dec 2026  and Jan 2027
Interviews

Rural applicants: Nov 2026

All other applicants:

Applicants with finalised high school and/or tertiary results in Âé¶¹Ô­´´ by 14 December 2026: 17–22 December 2026

Applicants whose high school and/or tertiary results are finalised after 14 December 2026: either 12–13 January or 18 January 2027

Offers releasedJanuary Round 1 (8 Jan 2027)
January Round 2 (21 Jan 2027)
February Round 1 (4 Feb 2027)

Admission criteria

Academic merit
  • A minimum ATAR (or equivalent) of 96.00
  • A minimum ATAR (or equivalent) of 91.00 to be eligible for consideration via the
UCAT ANZRefer to UCAT ANZ information above
Interview
  • Selection for interviews is based on ATAR/ATAR equivalent and UCAT ANZ overall score
  • Approximately 450 domestic applicants will be interviewed.

Entry schemes

: Applications close 30 Sep 2026. For information, email unswrural.admissions@UNSW.edu.au

: Includes a pre-medicine preparation program and a support program run through UNSW Medicine and Nura Gili, UNSW’s Centre for Indigenous Programs. For further information .

: Visit the UNSW website for eligibility criteria and application details. 
 

UNSW Medicine Application

The UNSW Medicine Application includes:

  • questions on why you want to study medicine at UNSW
  • details of your relevant qualities and skills
  • your non-academic interests and activities
  • a brief description of your life experience.

You can apply for this program straight from school and you’ll start your medical studies in first year.

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UCAT ANZ requiredYes
Deadline for including as a Âé¶¹Ô­´´ preference30 Sep 2026
Applicants invited to interviews/assessmentsLate Oct 2026
Interviews/assessmentsLate November 2026
Offers releasedJanuary Round 1

Admission criteria

Applicants will be selected based on:
 

  • UCAT ANZ results (performance will determine if candidates are invited to interview)
  • an interview
  • academic merit (lowest selection rank or equivalent).
Minimum ATAR requirements
  • Interviewed candidates applying on the basis of secondary results: min. ATAR of 95.50 or equivalent
  • Interviewed candidates eligible for consideration as Western Sydney resident: min. ATAR of 93.50
  • Interviewed candidates eligible for consideration via Rural Entry Admission: min. ATAR of 91.50

Further information

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicantsRefer to the or email atsifuturedoctors@westernsydney.edu.au.
International applicantsVisit the .
All other applicantsCall 1300 668 370 or email study@westernsydney.edu.au.

The Double Degree Medicine Program (DDMP) allows you to apply to a medicine pathway straight from school and if successful, you’ll complete your undergraduate degree before progressing to the postgraduate Doctor of Medicine. There are specific requirements for progressing to the Doctor of Medicine during your undergraduate degree. Approximately 30 domestic and 10 international places may be made available in these programs. 

The DDMP offers two options:

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Alternatively, you can first complete an undergraduate degree of your choice, then apply to complete the Doctor of Medicine at the University of Sydney.

UCAT ANZ requiredNo
Deadline for including as a Âé¶¹Ô­´´ preferenceFor assessment day 1: mid-Dec 2026
For assessment day 2: early-Jan 2027
Deadline for direct application to FacultyNot required for Âé¶¹Ô­´´ applicants
Applicants invited to in-person assessment daysFor assessment day 1: mid-Dec 2026 
For assessment day 2: mid-Jan 2027
In-person assessment days

Assessment day 1: mid-Dec 2026
Assessment day 2: mid-Jan 2027

Assessment dates and assessment modes are not negotiable and eligible candidates must attend the first assessment day after the release of their ATAR (or other secondary education qualification) results. Eligible domestic applicants will be required to attend the assessment in-person at the University.

Offers releasedDecember Round 2 and January Round 2

Admission criteria

Academic meritATAR: 99.95
Performance in assessment process

Includes a written assessment and panel discussion.

  • You are only eligible for admission to the first available course intake following receipt of your final results. If your results are not available in time to be considered for the 2027 intake (ie prior to the issue of invitations to the January 2027 assessment), you may be eligible to apply for the 2028 intake.
  • Assessment dates and assessment modes are not negotiable and eligible candidates must attend the first assessment day after the release of their ATAR (or other secondary education qualification) results.
  • You must meet the ATAR (or equivalent) to be invited to attend the assessment day.

Entry schemes

: For Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

For applicants from regional and remote areas.

Further information

For further information, visit the University of Sydney website:

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The following degrees have been designed as pathways to the Doctor of Medicine at the respective universities; however, you will still need to meet all the admission requirements for the postgraduate degree.

  • Australian National University
  • Griffith UniversityÌý
    Bachelor of Medical Science (apply via QTAC)
  • Macquarie University
  • University of Wollongong

You can also apply for Doctor of Medicine programs if you have completed other undergraduate degrees (even if they're in another field of study); you just need to meet the admission requirements and compete against other applicants for a place.

Dentistry

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UCAT ANZ required

Yes

Deadline for including as a Âé¶¹Ô­´´ preference

Applications open: 2 Jun 2025
Applications close: 12 Sep 2025

Applicants invited to interviews/assessments

early Nov 2025

Interviews/assessments

late Nov 2025

Offers released

December Round 2

Admission criteria

General

Applicants are assessed based on:

  • demonstrated interest in, and understanding of, rural and regional Australia, oral health inequalities, and dental practice within these regions
  • high level academic ability
  • the capacity to communicate effectively
  • evidence of skill in manual dexterity and spatial sense
  • evidence of the understanding of teamwork and motivation to become a dental practitioner
  • evidence of community involvement.
UCAT ANZ

Performance will determine if applicants are invited to interview.

Interview

The interview will be a panel interview and provides applicants the opportunity to demonstrate their communication skills and to further explore their motivation for undertaking a career in dentistry and their commitment to rural and regional dental practice. Each applicant’s problem solving, decision making and spatial awareness skills will also be assessed

Selection for interviews is based on:

  • UCAT ANZ score for domestic applicants (minimum overall percentile of 50)
  • GPA for international applicants.

ATAR/GPA may be used to rank applicants with identical UCAT ANZ scores.

Rural or remote applicants and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants

Rural or remote applicants and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants who wish to apply for an entry pathway to this program need to submit an additional form by 26 Sep 2025. At least 50 per cent of places are set aside for these applicants. For more information, .

Veterinary medicine

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UCAT ANZ requiredNo
Deadline for including as a Âé¶¹Ô­´´ preferenceApplications open: 1 Jun 2026
Applications close: 13 Sep 2026
Applicants invited to interviews/assessmentsby mid-Nov 2026
Interviews/assessmentslate Nov to early Dec 2026
Offers releasedDecember Round 2

Admission criteria

Supplementary application formApplicants must demonstrate their commitment to rural veterinary science and animal industries by completing a supplementary application form and uploading it to their Âé¶¹Ô­´´ application. Other required supporting documents will be specified in the instructions in the supplementary application form.

The will be available from the Charles Sturt University website from June 2026.
Academic meritPredicted min. ATAR: 90.00
Interview/aptitude testApplicants will be selected for interview based on their supplementary application form and other .


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UCAT ANZ requiredNo
Deadline for including as a Âé¶¹Ô­´´ preferenceearly Dec 2026 (+ upload Commitment Statement)
Deadline for direct application to Facultyearly Dec 2026
Applicants invited to interviews/assessmentsNot required
Interviews/assessmentsNot required
Offers releasedmid-Jan 2027

Admission criteria

Academic meritATAR (or equivalent) requirement expected to be 97.00 for 2027 entry
Situational judgement testAll applicants are required to complete the Casper online testing (via Acuity Insights). Available dates will be updated on the .
Statement of CommitmentThe purpose of the statement is to find out about your interest in, and commitment to, animal health and welfare and a career in veterinary practice. You may be able to provide evidence of this through your family background, work (including schoolwork experience, part-time jobs and voluntary work) and special interests.

Entry schemes

: For Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.