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Important Dates for 2025 Admission into Medicine in NSW

Want to study medicine at a university in Sydney next year? Here are all the key dates and pathways you need to jot down into your calendar so you don't miss out.

a year ago   •   4 min read

By Manoj Arachige
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Table of Content:

- What is UCAT ANZ?
- University of Sydney
- Charles Sturt University and Western Sydney University
- University of New South Wales
- University of Newcastle
- FAQs

What is UCAT ANZ?

If you are applying for undergraduate medicine, most universities will require you to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test, better known as UCAT, for Australia and New Zealand.

Candidates taking the UCAT ANZ in 2024 for entry to universities in Australia and New Zealand in 2025 should note these key dates.

Details about the test can be found on the UCAT website. For enquiries, contact UCAT on 1800 023 095 or email UCAT.

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University of Sydney

To study medicine at USYD you must apply for a double degree Medicine Program. This will include an undergraduate degree in Arts or Science paired with a Doctor of Medicine.

UAC Deadline: For assessment day 1 - mid-December 2024, for assessment day 2 - early Jan 2025.

Successful Applicants will be invited to assessment days in December or January (depending on when they applied).

Offers will be released by UAC in their December Round 2 or January Round 2 offer round.

Admission Criteria

  • No UCAT ANZ results are required
  • Performance on assessment day.
  • Minimum ATAR requirement of 99.95 (not including special considerations)

Charles Sturt University and Western Sydney University

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) Joint Program is a five-year undergrad program offered by Western Sydney University and Charles Sturt University. You can choose your preference of campus but this will not be guaranteed.

UAC Deadline: 27th of September 2024

Successful Applicants will be invited to interviews in late October

Offers will be released in December during the UAC offer release Dec round 2

Admission Criteria

  • UCAT ANZ results
  • Interview and academic merit
  • Minimum ATAR requirement of 95.5 (not including special considerations)

University of New South Wales

Like at USYD, you must apply for a double degree for a Bachelor of Medical Studies and a Doctor of Medicine to study medicine at UNSW.

Deadline for direct application to faculty: 30 Sep 2024 apply.med.unsw.edu.au

Deadline for application through UAC: 1st of December 2024

Successful Applicants will be invited to interviews from mid-November to December

Offers will be released in UAC Jan round 1, Jan round 2 or Feb Round 1.

Admission Criteria

  • UCAT ANZ results
  • Interview
  • Minimum ATAR requirement of 96 (not including special considerations)

University of Newcastle

The Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine is a five-year program that provides students with the knowledge and skills to commence a career as a doctor, able to provide and improve individual and community healthcare in an Australian context and internationally.

Deadline for direct application to JMP from website: 30 Sep 2024

Deadline for application through UAC: 1st of December 2024

Successful Applicants will be invited to interviews from mid-November to 6 December

Offers will be released in January during UAC offer release Jan round 1.

Admission Criteria

  • UCAT ANZ results
  • Interview and JMP assessment
  • Minimum ATAR requirement of 94.3 (not including special considerations)

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FAQs

What is required to get into Medicine?

  • ATAR requirement: Usually minimum ATARs of 96–97 for UNSW, 94.3 for Newcastle, 95.5 for Western Sydney, with slightly lower cutoffs for rural applicants.
  • UCAT ANZ: All undergraduate courses require sitting the UCAT and performing at least at the median (50th percentile is often minimum, but higher scores are typically needed).
  • Interview: Most programs invite candidates for an interview (typically online via Zoom) based on a combined rank of ATAR and UCAT results.
  • Subject prerequisites: No compulsory HSC subjects, but Chemistry, Biology, and Advanced Mathematics are highly recommended.

What are the common mistakes to avoid in my Medical School Application?

  • Not preparing enough for UCAT (requires focused practice months in advance).
  • Overlooking timelines: applications close early, so take note of the dates in this article!
  • Weak interview skills: practice MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) scenarios and healthcare ethical questions.

Do Adjustment factors apply for medicine too?

  • Rural/remote applicants and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are eligible for adjustment factors.
  • For the most accurate information, please check the university websites to see what special entry schemes they have.

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