Pathway 1: Bachelor of Clinical Science Medicine/Doctor of Medicine (Menzies program) - 5 years

Pathway 2: Bachelor of Clinical Sciences / Medicine (Flinders University Pathway) - 6 years

Bachelor of Clinical Science Medicine/Doctor of Medicine (Menzies program) Pathway

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents and satisfy one of the following entry pathways:

• Recent School Leaver:
  • Completed Year 12 within the past two years of starting the course.
  • Achieved an ATAR of 85 or higher, including any adjustment factors.
• Current University Student:
  • Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree (or higher).
  • Must have completed at least one full-time year of study (equivalent to 80 credit points at CDU).
  • Maintained a GPA of at least 5.0 on a 7-point scale.
• Completed Higher Education:
  • Hold a completed bachelor’s degree (or higher qualification) or an equivalent overseas qualification.
  • The qualification must have been completed within the last 10 years.
  • GPA must be 5.0 or higher on a 7-point scale.

Important dates

 Application Pack

• All applicants must apply through SATAC and submit the CDU Menzies Medical Program Application Pack.
• The pack includes compulsory written responses to set questions.
• If this is not completed and submitted, the application will be ruled ineligible and cannot be considered for interview.

Academic Evidence

• Year 12 applicants must upload to SATAC:
  • Year 11 reports
  • Year 12 Semester 1 report
• These documents must show graded results (A–E or percentages). Reports showing only “Pass/Fail” or “Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory” will not be accepted.
• Supplying correct evidence is critical for progressing to the interview stage.
  • Invitation: Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email (through their SATAC-registered address) with instructions on how to book an interview slot online.
  • Dates: Interviews will be conducted from 19–28 November 2025.
  • Location: Held at CDU Casuarina Campus.
  • Online Option: Available via Microsoft Teams for applicants outside Greater Darwin or in exceptional cases.
  • Duration: Each interview runs for 30 minutes.
  • Interview Structure: Panel Interview with 3 assessors. 

• Charles Darwin University Medical Interview Selection

  Applicants who are shortlisted will be invited to an interview, which is designed to evaluate their ability to show empathy toward patients and to work effectively in a healthcare team.

  • 2026 Intake: 160 candidates will be interviewed for 40 available places.

  Shortlisting Criteria

  Applicants are shortlisted for interview based on:

  • Academic achievement
  • Relevant studies (health or other STEM fields)
  • Sub-quota eligibility
  • Responses in the Application Pack

  Interview Process

  Final Selection & Offers

  • Final ranking is determined equally by:
    • Interview performance (50%)
    • Academic results (50%)
  • The first round of offers will be released via SATAC on 15 January 2026.
  • Offers will continue until all places are filled, which may extend beyond the start of the semester.

  • English Language Requirements – Domestic Students

    All domestic applicants to Higher Education programs at Charles Darwin University must meet the University’s English Language Proficiency standards relevant to their chosen course. Applicants are required to provide supporting evidence of English proficiency at the time of submitting their application.

Bachelor of Clinical Sciences/Medicine: Flinders University Pathway

The Bachelor of Clinical Sciences at CDU offers a direct entry pathway into medicine through the Northern Territory Medical Program (NTMP), delivered by Flinders University in Darwin. This double degree is open to Australian citizens or permanent residents who are recent Year 12 school leavers, or students who have completed no more than one year of higher education.

The Bachelor of Clinical Sciences forms the first stage of the double degree. Students who successfully complete the first two years within the required timeframe and meet the required grade point average are guaranteed progression into the NTMP, which commences in the third year.

During the CDU component, students develop a solid grounding in health and medical sciences, gaining the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for entry into the NTMP. 

Eligibility requirements include:

• Year 12 completion and no more than one year of higher education study
• UCAT 

To remain competitive, applicants generally require an ATAR of 90 or above, or 85 for First Nations students (after adjustment factors).

40 Commonwealth Support Places CDU pathway

• NT First Nations Subquota - 40% 
• NT Residency Subquota - 40% 
• First Nations Subquota (non-NT Residents) - 15% 
• Rural and Remote Subquota - 5% 

12 Places for Flinders Pathway

• Admission priority is given to First Nations students and residents of the Northern Territory, and only Australian citizens and permanent residents may apply.