Student Guide: Entry Criteria For 2021 Medical and Dental Entry

Student
Guide
Entry Criteria for 2021
Medical and Dental Entry
Simplifying the admissions process for medical and
dental entry with comprehensive, practical advice.
September 2020 Edition

Entry Criteria for Medical
and Dental Schools
Domestic Students
Please note that for alternative entry pathways (e.g. for rural
applicants), different entry criteria may apply. Candidates who
apply via these pathways may also be ranked for interview
and/ or course offers separately from other applicants.
New South Wales

Course Interview offers are based on: Course offers are based on: Notes
Charles Sturt University UCAT (sections 1-4) Interview results The minimum ATAR required for this course is 90.
(Bachelor of Dental Science) Those who apply via the rural or Indigenous pathways
will be ranked for interviews and course offers
separately to other applicants.
University of Newcastle / UCAT (sections 1-4) JMP assessment The JMP assessment consists of an interview and a
University of New England UCAT personal qualities assessment.
(Joint Medical Program) The minimum ATAR required for this course is 94.30,
or 91.40 for rural applicants.
University of New South Wales Highest combined ranking Highest combined ranking Applicants that do not reach the 50th percentile on
(Bachelor of Medical Studies / from UCAT (sections 1-4) from UCAT, interview and the UCAT will not be invited for an interview.
Doctor of Medicine) and academic results academic results The minimum ATAR required for this course is 96 (or
equivalent).
Western Sydney University / UCAT Interview (heaviest The minimum ATAR required for this course is 95.5
Charles Sturt University weighting) (non-Greater Western Sydney), 93.5 (Greater Western
(Joint Program in Medicine) UCAT Sydney), or 91.5 (Rural Entry Admission Scheme).
Academic results (least The UCAT threshold may be lower for GWS applicants
weighting) than non-GWS applicants.
Successful applicants will study at WSU’s Campbelltown
campus or CSU’s Orange campus. Your preference for
location will be considered but is not guaranteed.
University of Sydney Meeting ATAR threshold ATAR The minimum ATAR required for this course is 99.95
(Bachelor of Arts and Written assessment (or equivalent) for general applicants, 90 for Aboriginal
Doctor of Medicine) and Torres Strait Islander applicants, or 99.5 for E12
Panel discussion
applicants.
(Bachelor of Science and Written assessment (or equivalent) for general applicants, 90 for Aboriginal
Doctor of Medicine) and Torres Strait Islander applicants, or 99.5 for E12
Panel discussion
applicants.
Written assessment (or equivalent) for general applicants, 90 for Aboriginal
(Bachelor of Science and and Torres Strait Islander applicants, or 99 for E12
Doctor of Dental Medicine) Panel discussion applicants.
Please note that this information was last updated on 31 August 2020 and therefore may not reflect changes made after this date.
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Entry Criteria for Medical and Dental Schools – Domestic Students
Queensland
University of Queensland UCAT (sections 1-4) UCAT (sections 1-4; in the case of The minimum academic threshold for this course
(Doctor of Medicine – Academic results or other a tiebreaker, 1 will be used, and is an adjusted ATAR of 95 (or equivalent).
provisional entry) conditions then 5 if needed) (25%) Those who apply via Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Interview (50%) Island admissions pathway are not required to sit
Academic results (25%) UCAT (though it is encouraged).
University of Queensland No interview Academic results (1st ranking) The minimum academic threshold for this course
(Bachelor of Dental UCAT (sections 1-4, and 5 in the is OP 1 or Entry Rank 99 (or equivalent). Those who
Science – Honours) case of a tiebreaker) (2nd ranking) apply via the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
admissions pathway are not required to sit UCAT.
UCAT (section 1, if applicants are
still tied)
James Cook University Written application Interview There is no minimum OP/ATAR required for this
(Bachelor of Medicine, Academic results Academic results course.
Bachelor of Surgery)
James Cook University No interview Written application There is no minimum OP/ATAR required for this
(Bachelor of Dental Surgery) Academic results course.
University of the No interview Academic results The minimum academic threshold for this course
Sunshine Coast is an ATAR of 99.55, OP 1 or Entry Rank 99.
(Bachelor of Medical Science)
Griffith University No interview Academic results The minimum academic threshold for this course
is an ATAR of 99.5, OP 1 or Entry Rank 99.
Provisional entry into the Doctor of Medicine is
guaranteed, subject to achieving a GPA of 5.0 and
a pass grade in the designated course Human
Skills for Medicine.
Griffith University No interview Academic results The minimum academic threshold for this course
is an ATAR of 99.8, OP 1 or Entry Rank 99.
(Bachelor of Dental Health
Provisional entry into the Master of Dentistry
Science) is guaranteed, subject to achieving additional
requirements.
Bond University Academic results Interview Around 50% of applicants will be invited to sit a
Psychometric test results psychometric test based on their academic results.
(Medical Program)
Interview offers will then be made based on
psychometric test results.
South Australia
University of Adelaide UCAT (sections 1-4) UCAT (20%) The minimum ATAR required for this course
(Bachelor of Medicine and Interview (40%) is 90 (or equivalent). Those who apply via the
Bachelor of Surgery) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway
Academic results (40%)
are not required to sit UCAT.
University of Adelaide UCAT (sections 1-4) Interview (1st ranking) The minimum ATAR required for this course
(Bachelor of Dental Surgery) UCAT (2nd ranking) is 90 (or equivalent). Those who apply via the
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway
Academic results (3rd ranking: to
are not required to sit UCAT.
separate applicants with equal
summed interview and UCAT scores)
University of Adelaide UCAT (sections 1-4) Interview (1st ranking) The minimum ATAR required for this course
(Bachelor of Oral Health) UCAT (2nd ranking) is 70 (or equivalent). Those who apply via the
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway
Academic results (3rd ranking: to
or TAFE Lateral Entry Pathway are not required
separate applicants with equal
to sit UCAT.
summed interview and UCAT scores)
Flinders University No interview UCAT (sections 1-4) (10%) The minimum ATAR required for this course is 95.
(Clinical Sciences / Medicine) Academic results (90%)
Victoria
Monash University UCAT (sections 1-5) UCAT (33%) The minimum ATAR required for this course is 90.
(Bachelor of Medical Science Interview (33%) Most interviews will be held in mid-December, but a
and Doctor of Medicine) Academic results (33%) second round of interviews will also be held in January
(offered on the basis of UCAT score and academic
results).
La Trobe University Meeting ATAR threshold ATAR (+ SEAS) (30%) The minimum unadjusted ATAR required for this course
(Bachelor of Biomedical Meeting Interview results (70%) is 80.
Science (Medical)) geographic requirement To meet the geographic requirement, applicants must
have resided for at least 5 years consecutively (or 10
years cumulatively) in areas classified as RA2 to RA5, and
preferably have completed Years 11 and 12 at a school
in an area classified as RA2 to RA5.
La Trobe University No interview Academic results The minimum ATAR required for this course is 99.
(Bachelor of Dental
Science – Honours)
Tasmania
University of Tasmania No interview Meeting UCAT threshold The minimum adjusted ATAR required for this course
(score of 50th+ percentile) is 95 (or equivalent). Those who apply via the Aboriginal
(Bachelor of Medicine and (sections 1-4) Entry Application Process are not required to sit UCAT.
Academic results ATAR adjustment factors are available to rural
(final ranking) applicants via the Rural Application Process.
Western Australia
Curtin University UCAT (sections 1-4) (40%) UCAT The minimum ATAR required for this course is 95.
(Bachelor of Medicine, Academic results (60%) Interview Those who apply via the Indigenous Entry Pathway are
Bachelor of Surgery) Academic results not required to sit UCAT (though it is encouraged).
University of Western Australia UCAT (sections 1-4) UCAT (33%) The minimum ATAR for this course is 99 or equivalent
(Medicine – direct pathway) Predicted/actual Interview (33%) (or 96 or equivalent for rural or Broadway applicants).
academic results Academic results (33%) For rural applicants, course offers will be based on
UCAT (25%), interview (25%), academic results (25%) and
rurality rating (25%).
If interviews cannot be carried out due to COVID-19,
Section 5 of the UCAT may be used as part of the
selection process.
University of Western Australia UCAT (sections 1-4) UCAT (33%) The minimum ATAR for this course is 99 or equivalent
(Dental Medicine Predicted/actual Interview (33%) (or 96 or equivalent for rural or Broadway applicants).
– direct pathway) academic results Academic results (33%) For rural applicants, course offers will be based on
UCAT (25%), interview (25%), academic results (25%)
and rurality rating (25%).
If interviews cannot be carried out due to COVID-19,
Section 5 of the UCAT may be used as part of the
selection process.
Auckland & Otago

University of Auckland Meeting GPA threshold (6.0+ UCAT (sections 1-4) (15%) The 4 core courses are BIOSCI 107, CHEM 110,
(Bachelor of Medicine and across all first-year courses, Interview (25%) MEDSCI 142, and POPLHLTH 111.
Bachelor of Surgery) with no fails) The Clinical Selection Test (CST) will be weighted
GPA for the 4 core courses
Grades in the 4 core courses against three core courses (CHEM 110, BIOSCI
CST results
CST results 107 and POPHLTH 111) with a weighting of 60%
CST and 40% GPA.
Applicants must achieve a score in all 5 sections
of the UCAT.
University of Otago No interview Meeting UCAT thresholds To meet the academic threshold for this course,
(Bachelor of Medicine and (sections 1-5) applicants must achieve a minimum mark of 70%
Bachelor of Surgery) Meeting academic on all prescribed HSFY papers at first attempt.
thresholds Applicants are also required to have passed the
HSFY English Diagnostic Test or ENGL 126.
Academic results
(final ranking)
University of Otago Meeting UCAT thresholds Meeting interview threshold To meet the academic threshold, applicants must
(sections 1-5) achieve a minimum average mark of 70% on all
(Bachelor of Dental Surgery) Academic results prescribed HSFY papers at first attempt, with
Meeting academic threshold (final ranking) no paper grade less than 65%. Applicants are
also required to have passed the HSFY English
Diagnostic Test or ENGL 126.
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Entry Criteria for Medical
and Dental Schools
International Students
Please note that if you expect to change citizenship or residency
status during the admissions process (e.g. gain Australian
permanent residency status), you may be required to meet the
domestic entry criteria rather than the international entry criteria.
New South Wales

Course Entry criteria for international students
Charles Sturt University - Academic results

(Bachelor of Dental Science) - IELTS or equivalent (overall score of 7+ and a minimum of 6.5 in each band)
- Skype interview
School leavers are offered an interview based on their previous academic performance (need to provide school
reports for their two final years of schooling).
University of Newcastle / This course is open to international applicants for 2021 entry.
University of New England - IELTS (overall score of 7+ and a minimum of 7 in each band)
(Joint Medical Program) - Academic results (ATAR of 94.3, or equivalent)
- Selection interview
Applicants are offered an interview based on their academic results. Final selection is based on interview results.
Approximately 24 international places are available.
Ineligible students may be able to apply for the pathway program, Foundation Program for Medicine, through
the Newcastle International College (NIC).
University of New South Wales - International ATAR of 96 (or equivalent)

(Bachelor of Medical Studies / - Proof of English proficiency
Doctor of Medicine) - ISAT (must achieve a minimum score of 150)
- Interview
Applicants are offered an interview based on predicted or actual academic merit. If you meet the minimum
academic rank, you will be offered an interview.
Final selection is based on total combined score from ISAT, interview and academic results. Around 90
international places are available.
Western Sydney University / - ATAR of 93.5 (or equivalent)

Charles Sturt University - ISAT
(Joint Program in Medicine) - Proof of English proficiency, such as IELTS or equivalent (overall score of 7+ and a minimum of 7 in each band)
ISAT results will be used to rank applicants if there are more eligible applicants than there are places.
A minimum of 20 international places are available.
University of Sydney Requirements are the same as for domestic applicants:

(Bachelor of Arts and - Academic results (minimum ATAR of 99.95, or equivalent)
Doctor of Medicine) - Written assessment and panel discussion
- Proof of English proficiency

(Bachelor of Science and - Academic results (minimum ATAR of 99.95, or equivalent)
Doctor of Medicine) - Written assessment and panel discussion

(Bachelor of Science and - Academic results (minimum ATAR of 99.6, or equivalent)
Doctor of Dental Medicine) - Written assessment and panel discussion
Entry Criteria for Medical and Dental Schools – International Students
Queensland
University of Queensland - ATAR of 95 or Entry Rank 99 (or equivalent)

(Doctor of Medicine – - UCAT or ISAT
provisional entry) - IELTS or equivalent (overall score of 7+ and a minimum of 7 in each sub-band)
- Interview
Either the ISAT (at least 60 per section) or the UCAT can be used for application.
Applicants are offered an interview based on UCAT/ISAT results. Final selection is based on their UCAT/ISAT and
interview results.
University of Queensland - ATAR of 99 or Entry Rank 99 (or equivalent)

(Bachelor of Dental - IELTS or equivalent (overall score of 7+ and a minimum of 7 in each band)
Science – Honours) Applicants will be selected in order of application after meeting the minimum entry requirements as determined
by the Executive Dean.
James Cook University - Written application, submitted directly to JCU (in addition to the course application)
(Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor - Interview
of Surgery) - English (Units 3 & 4, C) and Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C) and Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C), or interstate
or overseas equivalents
- Academic results
- IELTS or equivalent (overall score of 7, and a minimum of 7 in three bands and 6.5 in one)
Interview offers are based on the written application and academic results. Final selection is based on interview
and academic results. Around 40 international places are available.
James Cook University - Written application, submitted directly to JCU (in addition to the course application)
(Bachelor of Dental Surgery) - English (Units 3 & 4, C) and Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C) and Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C), or interstate
or overseas equivalents
- Academic results
- IELTS or equivalent (overall score of 7, and a minimum of 7 in three bands and 6.5 in one)
Final selection is based on academic results and the written application.
University of the
Sunshine Coast This course is not open to international students on a student visa.
Griffith University - ATAR of 99.5, OP 1 or Entry Rank 99 (or equivalent)

(Bachelor of Medical Science) - IELTS or equivalent (overall score of 7 and a minimum of 6.5 in each band)
Final selection is based on academic results.
Griffith University - ATAR of 99.8, OP 1 or Entry Rank 99 (or equivalent)

(Bachelor of Dental Health - IELTS or equivalent (overall score of 7 and a minimum of 7 in each band)
Science) Final selection is based on academic results.
Bond University
Undergraduate entry into this course is not open to international applicants.
(Medical Program)
Tasmania
University of Tasmania - ATAR of 95 (or equivalent)
(Bachelor of Medicine and - Chemistry

Bachelor of Surgery) - IELTS or equivalent (overall score of 7+ and a minimum of 7 in each band)
- ISAT (must achieve a minimum overall percentile of 50%)
Applicants that reach the academic and language requirements will be ranked based on their academic and
ISAT results.
South Australia
University of Adelaide - Successfully completed Chemistry or Mathematics or Biology

(Bachelor of Medicine and - IELTS or equivalent (overall score of 7+ and a minimum of 7 in each sub-band)
Bachelor of Surgery) - International ATAR of 90 (or equivalent)
- UCAT
- Interview (around 160 applicants)
Applicants will be offered an interview based on their UCAT results. Final selection is based on interview (first
ranking), UCAT (second ranking) and academic results (third ranking – used to separate applicants with equal
summed interview + UCAT scores). Only 34 international places are available.
University of Adelaide - Successfully completed Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics; and Biology or Geology or Chemistry or Physics
(Bachelor of Dental Surgery) - IELTS or equivalent (overall score of 7+ and a minimum of 7 in each sub-band)
- International ATAR of 90 (or equivalent)
- UCAT
summed interview + UCAT scores). Only 36 international places are available.
University of Adelaide - Successfully completed one mathematics or science subject (or equivalent)
(Bachelor of Oral Health) - IELTS or equivalent (overall score of 7+ and a minimum of 7 in each sub-band)
- International ATAR of 70 (or equivalent)
- UCAT
summed interview + UCAT scores). A minimum of 1 international place is available.
Flinders University - ATAR of 95 (or equivalent)

(Clinical Sciences / Medicine) - Interview
- IELTS or equivalent (overall score of 7+ and a minimum of 7 in each sub-band)
Applicants who meet the minimum academic score will be offered an interview.
Final selection is based on interview results. In cases of strong competition, final selection is based on a
combination of academic and interview results.
Victoria
Monash University - ISAT (must achieve a total score of 170+, with a minimum of 165 in both sections)
(Bachelor of Medical Science - Secondary school results (must meet subject requirements and minimum scores)
and Doctor of Medicine) - Interview
- Meet English language requirements – e.g. study score of 30+ in VCE English or 35+ in VCE EAL, or IELTS (score
of 7.0, with no individual band score less than 6.5), or equivalent
Applicants will be offered an interview based on their ISAT results.
Final selection is based on ISAT (33%), interview (33%) and academic results (33%). Around 70 international
places are available.
“Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation, we are evaluating our current admissions procedures for 2021
entry into the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD).”
La Trobe University
(Bachelor of Biomedical This course is not open to international applicants.
Science (Medical))
La Trobe University - Academic entry requirements (35+ in English (EAL) or 30+ in English other than EAL; and 25+ in Biology; and 25+
(Bachelor of Dental in Chemistry)
Science – Honours) - IELTS (academic) or equivalent (score of 7.0, with no individual band score less than 7.0)
- ATAR of 99 (or equivalent)
Western Australia
Curtin University
(Bachelor of Medicine, This course is not open to international applicants.
University of Western Australia - ATAR of 96 (or equivalent)

(Medicine – direct pathway) - ISAT (must achieve at least the 25th percentile in each section)
- Interview
- IELTS or equivalent (overall score of 7+ and a minimum of 7 in each band)
Interview offers are based on ISAT and predicted/actual academic results. Final selection is based on ISAT (20%),
interview (40%) and academic results (40%). Approximately 20 international places are available.
“Due to COVID19 disruptions the usual interview process for International students is under review. Applicants
will be provided with more information when it becomes available.”
University of Western Australia - ATAR of 96 (or equivalent)

(Dental Medicine - ISAT (must achieve at least the 25th percentile in each section)
– direct pathway) - Interview
- IELTS or equivalent (overall score of 7+ and a minimum of 7 in each band)
Interview offers are based on ISAT and predicted/actual academic results. Final selection is based on ISAT (20%),
interview (40%) and academic results (40%). Approximately 4 international places are available.
Auckland & Otago

University of Auckland Requirements are the same as for domestic applicants:

(Bachelor of Medicine and - Academic results (GPA of 6.0, with no fails)
Bachelor of Surgery) - UCAT
- Interview
- Clinical Selection Test (CST)
Applicants who meet the GPA threshold will be offered an interview based on their grades in the four core
courses (BIOSCI 107, CHEM 110, MEDSCI 142, POPLHLTH 111) and CST results. Final selection is based on UCAT,
interview, academic and CST results. Up to 30 international places are available.
University of Otago Requirements are the same as for domestic applicants:

(Bachelor of Medicine and - Pass the HSFY English Diagnostic Test or ENGL 126
Bachelor of Surgery) - Academic results (minimum mark of 70% on all prescribed HSFY papers at first attempt)
- UCAT (must meet the threshold for each section)
Applicants who meet the required UCAT and academic thresholds will be ranked based on their academic results.
University of Otago Requirements are the same as for domestic applicants:

(Bachelor of Dental Surgery) - Pass the HSFY English Diagnostic Test or ENGL 126
- Academic results (minimum average mark of 70% on all prescribed HSFY papers at first attempt, with no paper
grade less than 65%)
- UCAT (must meet the threshold for each section)
Applicants who meet the required UCAT and academic thresholds will be offered an interview. Final selection is
based on interview results and academic results (final ranking).
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Key Dates & Application Processes
Domestic Students
Please note that some dates may be subject to change due to the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation.
New South Wales

Charles Sturt University of University of New Western Sydney University of University of University of
University Newcastle / South Wales University / Sydney Sydney Sydney
(Bachelor of University of (Bachelor of Medical Charles Sturt (Bachelor of (Bachelor of (Bachelor of
Dental Science) New England Studies / Doctor of University Arts and Doctor Science and Science and
(Joint Medical Medicine) (Joint Program of Medicine) Doctor of Doctor of Dental
Program) in Medicine) Medicine) Medicine)
Sit the UCAT exam July 2020 July 2020 July 2020 July 2020 N/A N/A N/A
Direct course
N/A 30 Sept 2020 30 Sept 2020 N/A N/A N/A N/A
applications close
UAC applications
25 Sept 2020 30 Sept 2020 30 Sept 2020 30 Sept 2020 TBC TBC TBC
close
18 Dec 2020 (NSW/ACT)

Last week of 19 Dec 2020 19 Dec 2020 19 Dec 2020
Interview offers sent Oct 2020 Jan 2021 (NSW/ACT) (TBC) Mid Oct 2020
Oct 2020 or later (TBC) or later (TBC) or later (TBC)
Jan 2021 (non-local) (TBC)
23 Nov – 4 Dec 18 Dec 2020 (Lateral Entry
2020 (main round) Scheme applicants) (TBC) Assessment days Assessment days Assessment days
Mid-late Jan 2021 21–24 Dec 2020 (NSW/ACT) will be held in will be held in will be held in
Interviews held 23–27 Nov 2020 16–27 Nov 2020
(non-rural (TBC) Dec 2020 and Jan Dec 2020 and Jan Dec 2020 and Jan
applicants outside 14 Jan 2021 (NSW/ACT) (TBC) 2021 (TBC) 2021 (TBC) 2021 (TBC)
NSW/QLD/ACT) 28 Jan 2021 (non-local) (TBC)
10 Dec 2020 Dec 2020 (Dec Dec 2020 (Dec Dec 2020 (Dec
8 Jan 2021 (Jan Round 1)
Course offers (Round 1) (TBC) Jan 2021 Round 2) (TBC) Round 2) (TBC) Round 2) (TBC)
8 Jan 2021 21 Jan 2021 (Jan Round 2)
released 23 Dec 2020 (Round 1) Jan 2021 (Jan Jan 2021 (Jan Jan 2021 (Jan
4 Feb 2021 (Feb Round 1)
(Round 2) (TBC) Round 2) (TBC) Round 2) (TBC) Round 2) (TBC)
Queensland
University of University of James Cook James Cook University of Griffith Griffith Bond University
Queensland Queensland University University the Sunshine University University (Medical
(Doctor of (Bachelor of (Bachelor of (Bachelor of Coast (Bachelor (Bachelor (Bachelor of Program)
Medicine – Dental Science Medicine, Bachelor Dental Surgery) of Medical of Medical Dental Health
provisional entry) – Honours) of Surgery) Science) Science) Science)
Sit the UCAT

July 2020 July 2020 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
exam
Direct course
applications N/A N/A 30 Sept 2020 30 Sept 2020 N/A N/A N/A N/A
close
5 Feb 2021
Oct 2020 (may be
13 Nov 2020 or later
conditional, then
Interview offers (Round 1) (psychometric
unconditional N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
sent 24 Dec 2020 testing)
after ATAR
(Round 2) 19 Feb 2021 or
release)
later (interview)
15–16 Feb 2021
1–10 Dec 2020
(psychometric
Nov 2020 and Jan (Round 1)
Interviews held N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A testing)
2021 4–5 Jan 2021
2–3, 5 March
(Round 2)
2021 (interview)
Interviews held 30 Sept 2020 11 Dec 2020 30 Sept 2020 30 Sept 2020 28 Dec 2020 29 Dec 2020 29 Dec 2020 28 Jan 2021
Course offers 12 March 2021

14 Jan 2021 14 Jan 2021 14 Jan 2021 14 Jan 2021 14 Jan 2021 14 Jan 2021 14 Jan 2021
released (Round 1)
South Australia
University of Adelaide University of Adelaide University of Adelaide Flinders University
(Bachelor of Medicine and (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) (Bachelor of Oral Health) (Clinical Sciences / Medicine)
Sit the UCAT exam July 2020 July 2020 July 2020 July 2020
SATAC applications close 30 Sept 2020 30 Sept 2020 30 Sept 2020 30 Sept 2020
Interview eligibility released

27 Oct 2020 27 Oct 2020 27 Oct 2020 N/A
via email
Interviews held Late Nov – early Dec 2020 Late Nov – Dec 2020 Late Nov – early Dec 2020 N/A
Course offers released From Jan 2021 From Jan 2021 From Jan 2021 7 Jan 2021
Victoria
Monash University La Trobe University La Trobe University
(Bachelor of Medical Science and (Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical)) (Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours))
Doctor of Medicine)
Sit the UCAT exam July 2020 N/A N/A
VTAC applications close 30 Sept 2020 (5pm) 30 Sept 2020 30 Sept 2020
Eligible applicants emailed

12 Oct 2020 (TBC) N/A N/A
about interview process
Rurality form due from all

N/A 4 Dec 2020 (5pm AEDT) N/A
applicants
Interview offers released TBC Late Dec 2020 N/A
15–17 Dec 2020 (main round) (TBC)

Interviews held 6 Jan 2021 (second round) (TBC) Early Jan 2020 N/A
20–21 Jan 2021 (interstate and NZ) (TBC)
Course offers released 14 Jan 2021 (TBC) 14 Jan 2021 14 Jan 2021
Tasmania
University of Tasmania
(Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
Sit the UCAT exam July 2020
Course applications close 30 Sept 2020
Course offers released TBC
Western Australia
Curtin University University of Western Australia University of Western Australia
(Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) (Medicine – direct pathway) (Dental Medicine – direct pathway)
Sit the UCAT exam July 2020 July 2020 July 2020
30 Sept 2020 (rural and Broadway 30 Sept 2020 (rural and Broadway
Additional application forms due TBC
eligibility forms) eligibility forms)
TISC applications close 30 Sept 2020 30 Sept 2020 30 Sept 2020
Predicted ATAR due from

Nov 2020 (TBC) TBC (form provided by mid Oct) TBC (form provided by mid Oct)
school principal
After WACE exams (WA applicants) After WACE exams (WA applicants)
Interview eligibility released Nov 2020 (TBC)
After ATAR release (interstate applicants) After ATAR release (interstate applicants)
Late Nov / early Dec 2020 (WA Late Nov / early Dec 2020 (WA
applicants eligible based on UCAT and applicants eligible based on UCAT and
Dec 2020 (Round 1) (TBC) predicted ATAR) predicted ATAR)
Interviews held
Jan 2021 (Round 2) (TBC) Early Jan 2021 (WA applicants eligible Early Jan 2021 (WA applicants eligible
based on UCAT and actual ATAR) based on UCAT and actual ATAR)
Mid – late Jan 2021 (non-WA applicants Mid – late Jan 2021 (non-WA applicants)
Dec 2020 (Dec Round) (TBC)

Course offers released Jan 2021 (TBC) Jan 2021 (TBC)
Jan 2021 (Jan Round) (TBC)
Auckland & Otago

University of Auckland University of Otago University of Otago
(Bachelor of Medicine and (Bachelor of Medicine and (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Bachelor of Surgery) Bachelor of Surgery)
Sit the UCAT exam July 2020 July 2020 July 2020
Registrations for Clinical

19 July 2020 N/A N/A
Selection Test due
Clinical Selection Test 1 Aug 2020 N/A N/A
Course applications due 1 Oct 2020 15 Sept 2020 (HSFY category) 15 Sept 2020
Interviews held 17–27 Nov 2020 N/A 6–7 Oct 2020
Application outcome released Late Dec 2020 18 Dec 2020 or earlier (HSFY category) 18 Dec 2020 or earlier
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Subject Prerequisites
Domestic Students
New South Wales Western Australia

Charles Sturt University Curtin University
(Bachelor of Dental Science) (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
None WACE: Chemistry ATAR;
However, all applicants are expected to have a strong or equivalent;
science background (biology/chemistry/physics) as well or IB: Chemistry at HL Grade 4;
as English and mathematics or CHEM1003 Introduction to Chemistry and CHEM1005
Introduction to Biological Chemistry with a grade of 60
The University of Newcastle / or higher in both units, offered though Curtin University;
University of New England or completion of the Chemistry ATAR course with a final
(Joint Medical Program) scaled score of 50 through North Lake Senior Campus
None or Cyril Jackson Senior Campus
The University of New South Wales The University of Western Australia

(Bachelor of Medical Studies / Doctor of Medicine) (Medicine – direct pathway)
None Must meet the standard English language competency
level; and
Western Sydney University / The following ATAR or equivalent subjects are
recommended, or may be taken as Level 1 university units:
Charles Sturt University
ww Chemistry
(Joint Program in Medicine)
ww Biology or Human Biology
None
ww Maths Applications or above
ww Physics
The University of Sydney
(Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Medicine)
Mathematics (not Mathematics Standard) (Band 4) or The University of Western Australia
Mathematics Advanced (Band 4); (Dental Medicine – direct pathway)
or Mathematics Extension 1 or 2 (Band E3); Must meet the standard English language competency
or similar result in equivalent interstate Year 12, level; and
IB or GCE A Level subjects The following ATAR or equivalent subjects are
recommended, or may be taken as Level 1 university units:
ww Chemistry
ww Biology or Human Biology
(Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine)
ww Maths Applications or above
Mathematics (not Mathematics Standard) (Band 4) or
Mathematics Advanced (Band 4); ww Physics
or Mathematics Extension 1 or 2 (Band E3);

or similar result in equivalent interstate Year 12,
IB or GCE A Level subjects

(Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Medicine)
Mathematics (not Mathematics Standard) (Band 4) or
Mathematics Advanced (Band 4);
or Mathematics Extension 1 or 2 (Band E3);
or similar result in equivalent interstate Year 12, IB or
GCE A Level subjects
Subject Prerequisites – Domestic Students
Victoria Queensland
Monash University The University of Queensland
(Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine) (Doctor of Medicine – provisional entry)
VCE: Year 12 or equivalent English
ww English (study score of 30+) or English as an Alternate
Language (study score of 35+); The University of Queensland
ww and Chemistry (study score of 30+); (Bachelor of Dental Science – Honours)
ww and Biology (recommended; however, students Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject
who are accepted into the program but have not (Units 3 & 4, C);
completed this may choose to undertake the optional and Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C)
Biology bridging program that commences in late
January each year)
James Cook University
or IB:
(Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
ww at least a 5 in Standard English or a 4 in Higher Level
English (Units 3 & 4, C);
English or 6 in Standard English B (ESL) or 5 in Higher
and Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C);
Level English B (ESL);
and Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C)
ww and a 5 in Standard Chemistry or a 4 in Higher Level
Chemistry
(Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
La Trobe University
(Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical)) English (Units 3 & 4, C);
VCE: and Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C);
ww English as an Alternate Language (study score of 30+)
and Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C)
or English other than EAL (study score of 25+)
or HSC: University of the Sunshine Coast
ww One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 3), (Bachelor of Medical Science)
English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 4) English (Units 3 & 4, C)
La Trobe University Griffith University

(Bachelor of Dental Science – Honours) (Bachelor of Medical Science)
English as an Alternate Language (study score of 30+) English or English as an Additional Language or Literature
or English other than EAL (study score of 25+); or English & Literature Extension (Units 3 & 4, C)
and Biology (study score of 25+) or overall grade of at
least 60% in UniLearn Biology; Griffith University
and Chemistry (study score of 25+) or overall grade of (Bachelor of Dental Health Science)
at least 75% in UniLearn Chemistry English or English as an Additional Language or Literature
or English & Literature Extension (Units 3 & 4, C)
Bond University
(Medical Program)
Tasmania English or English as an Additional Language or Literature
or English & Literature Extension (Units 3 & 4, C);
University of Tasmania and one of the following:
(Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) ww Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C) or any first-year or greater
Year 12 English (ENG315117) or Year 12 English Chemistry subject undertaken at a minimum of AQF
Literature (ENL315114) or Year 12 English Writing Level 7 from a recognised provider;
(ENW315114); ww or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics
and Year 12 Chemistry (CHM415115); (Units 3 & 4, C) or any first-year of greater Mathematics
or UTAS Chemistry Foundation Unit (KRA001) subject undertaken at a minimum of AQF Level 7 from
a recognised provider;
ww or interstate equivalents
ww or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C) or successful completion of
any first-year of greater Physics subject undertaken at
a minimum of AQF Level 7 from a recognised provider
or similar result in equivalent interstate subjects
Subject Prerequisites – Domestic Students
South Australia Auckland

The University of Adelaide The University of Auckland
(Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
SACE Stage 2: Biology or Chemistry or Mathematical First-year applicants need to complete the 8 required
Methods; courses in the first year of either the Bachelor of
or IB: Biology (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) or Chemistry (SL grade Health Sciences (BHSc) or the Bachelor of Science (BSc)
4/HL grade 3) or Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); Biomedical Science at the University of Auckland
or equivalent (i.e. 1st year Human Biology as part of the First Year BHSc courses:
Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences program) ww CHEM 110, BIOSCI 107, MEDSCI 142, POPLHLTH 111,
POPLHLTH 101, POPLHLTH 102, HLTHPSYC 122, and
The University of Adelaide General Education (excluding BIOSCI 100G, MEDSCI
(Bachelor of Dental Surgery) 100G, MEDSCI 101G, POPLHLTH 103G, POPLHLTH
104G)
SACE Stage 2: two Science subjects –
First Year BSc (Biomedical Science) courses:
ww One chosen from Chemistry, Mathematical Methods,
ww CHEM 110, BIOSCI 107, MEDSCI 142, POPLHLTH 111,
Specialist Mathematics, Physics; and
BIOSCI 101, PHYSICS 160, BIOSCI 106, and General
ww One chosen from Biology, Geology, Chemistry, Physics
Education (excluding BIOSCI 100G, MEDSCI 100G,
or IB: two Science subjects –
MEDSCI 101G, POPLHLTH 103G, POPLHLTH 104G)
ww One of Chemistry, Mathematics (SL or HL) or Physics;
and
ww One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
or equivalent university courses (i.e. 1st year Human
Biology as part of the Bachelor of Health and Medical
Sciences program) Otago
The University of Adelaide University of Otago
(Bachelor of Oral Health) (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
SACE Stage 2: one 20-credit, tertiary-admission HSFY applicants must pass all the papers prescribed
mathematics or science subject; for HSFY at first attempt, with a minimum of 70% in
or IB: equivalent subjects; each paper
or equivalent university courses (i.e. 1st year Human
Biology as part of the Bachelor of Health and Medical University of Otago
Sciences program) (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
HSFY applicants must pass all the papers prescribed
Flinders University for HSFY at first attempt, with a minimum average of
(Clinical Sciences / Medicine) 70% and no paper grade less than 65%
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September 2020 Edition

New South Wales

Auckland & Otago

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New South Wales

Charles Sturt University - Academic results

University of New South Wales - International ATAR of 96 (or equivalent)

Western Sydney University / - ATAR of 93.5 (or equivalent)

University of Sydney Requirements are the same as for domestic applicants:

University of Sydney Requirements are the same as for domestic applicants:

University of Sydney Requirements are the same as for domestic applicants:

University of Queensland - ATAR of 95 or Entry Rank 99 (or equivalent)

University of Queensland - ATAR of 99 or Entry Rank 99 (or equivalent)

Griffith University - ATAR of 99.5, OP 1 or Entry Rank 99 (or equivalent)

Griffith University - ATAR of 99.8, OP 1 or Entry Rank 99 (or equivalent)

University of Tasmania - ATAR of 95 (or equivalent)

(Bachelor of Medicine and - Chemistry

University of Adelaide - Successfully completed Chemistry or Mathematics or Biology

Flinders University - ATAR of 95 (or equivalent)

University of Western Australia - ATAR of 96 (or equivalent)

University of Western Australia - ATAR of 96 (or equivalent)

Auckland & Otago

University of Auckland Requirements are the same as for domestic applicants:

University of Otago Requirements are the same as for domestic applicants:

University of Otago Requirements are the same as for domestic applicants:

The UCAT is a major part of the selection process—learn more by attending a

New South Wales

18 Dec 2020 (NSW/ACT)

Sit the UCAT

Course offers 12 March 2021

Interview eligibility released

Sit the UCAT exam July 2020 N/A N/A

Eligible applicants emailed

Rurality form due from all

Interview offers released TBC Late Dec 2020 N/A

15–17 Dec 2020 (main round) (TBC)

Sit the UCAT exam July 2020

Course applications close 30 Sept 2020

Course offers released TBC

TISC applications close 30 Sept 2020 30 Sept 2020 30 Sept 2020

Predicted ATAR due from

Dec 2020 (Dec Round) (TBC)

Auckland & Otago

Registrations for Clinical

Clinical Selection Test 1 Aug 2020 N/A N/A

Interviews held 17–27 Nov 2020 N/A 6–7 Oct 2020

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New South Wales Western Australia

The University of New South Wales The University of Western Australia

 or Mathematics Extension 1 or 2 (Band E3);

The University of Sydney

La Trobe University Griffith University

South Australia Auckland

Interview Masterclass Dates Interview Pro Course Strictly limited

Important: Live Online Masterclass Possibility

University of the Sunshine Coast

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