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Charles Sturt University offers five-year undergraduate degrees in medicine and dentistry at Orange, NSW. Both accept school-leaver applicants without a previous degree, but their academic criteria, interview formats and entry pathways differ.
Charles Sturt now describes its medical degree as an independently accredited program. Older references to the joint program with Western Sydney University should not be used to assume that the two universities have identical admission rules for 2027.
- UCAT ANZ: Required for standard domestic medicine and dentistry entry. Separate pathway conditions are explained below.
- Interview: Medicine uses online Multi-Station Mini Interviews. Standard domestic dentistry entry uses an in-person panel interview at Orange.
- Academic achievement: Medicine publishes ATAR thresholds of 95.5 for non-rural entry and 91.5 for eligible rural entry. Dentistry uses category-specific selection requirements rather than one published school-leaver ATAR cut-off.
- Applications: Domestic applicants apply through UAC and must complete any supplementary requirements for their pathway.
| Quick fact | Medicine | Dentistry |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | Bachelor of Clinical Science (Medicine)/Doctor of Medicine | Bachelor of Dental Science |
| Entry level | Direct undergraduate entry; a prior degree is not required | Direct undergraduate entry; a prior degree is not required |
| Duration and campus | Five years full time; Orange, with rural clinical placements | Five years full time; Orange, with clinical training in regional settings |
| Domestic application portal | UAC | UAC |
| Standard interview | Online MMI via Zoom | In-person panel at Orange |
Undergraduate Medicine at Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt University undergraduate medicine entry requirements combine an academic eligibility threshold, UCAT ANZ and an interview for standard domestic entry. The five-year degree is delivered through the School of Rural Medicine, with early study at Orange followed by clinical training in rural and regional settings.
1. Academic Requirements and Prerequisite Subjects
- Non-rural school-leaver applicants: published ATAR threshold of 95.5 or equivalent.
- Eligible Rural Entry Admissions Scheme applicants: published ATAR threshold of 91.5 or equivalent.
- Applicants with university study: qualification-specific GPA requirements apply. Check the current course guidance rather than converting your GPA to an ATAR yourself.
Academic eligibility is one stage of selection. Reaching the threshold does not secure an interview or an offer. Charles Sturt's medicine guidance does not require a particular Year 12 science subject; Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics can nevertheless provide useful preparation.
2. UCAT ANZ and Interview Shortlisting
Standard applicants must sit UCAT ANZ in the application year. For 2027 entry, this means the 2026 test. Charles Sturt uses UCAT ANZ results to rank applicants for interview and does not disclose a fixed annual interview cut-off.
No current, independently verified 2027 sectional weighting formula is reproduced here. Do not assume that an older Western Sydney formula or a previous year's score guarantees a Charles Sturt interview.
3. Medical Interview Format and Assessed Qualities
The published standard-entry format is an online Multi-Station Mini Interview, delivered through Zoom. Applicants respond to different interviewers across a series of stations, with eight minutes to answer each question.
| Feature | Published information |
|---|---|
| Interview format | Multi-Station Mini Interview, also described as an MMI. |
| Delivery | Online through Zoom. Arrange a quiet location and reliable equipment and internet. |
| Station structure | A separate interviewer for each question, with eight minutes to respond. |
| Number of stations and total time | Not confirmed here for the 2027 intake. Follow the interview invitation and candidate instructions. |
| Scoring detail | A complete current station-by-station marking rubric was not verified. Avoid treating practice topics as a confirmed question list. |
Useful preparation includes explaining your motivation for medicine, communicating a considered response, discussing ethical situations and reflecting on teamwork. Understanding rural and regional healthcare is relevant to the course's purpose. These are preparation suggestions, rather than a published list of assessed stations.
NIE's one-on-one interview training provides individual practice and feedback for applicants preparing for an online medical interview.
4. Final Selection
Applicants must meet the academic requirements and complete the required selection stages. Older Charles Sturt material describes a final ranking of 75% interview and 25% UCAT ANZ, but this split was not independently confirmed in the current 2027 admissions text reviewed. Confirm the final weighting with Charles Sturt for its independent program.
Charles Sturt Medicine Interview Offers and Dates for 2027 Entry
| Stage | Published timing |
|---|---|
| Standard-entry interview invitations | Late October 2026. |
| Standard-entry interviews | November 2026, online. Exact days were not confirmed in the official material reviewed. |
| First Nations interview process | Separate panel process. The pathway guidance gives mid-to-late October invitations and late November to early December interviews; confirm your 2026 arrangements directly with the School. |
Follow your invitation for booking, identification, session times and time zone. Application, UCAT ANZ registration, course-offer and enrolment deadlines are not reproduced here; check the official university and admissions websites.
Medicine: Rural and First Nations Entry Pathways
- Rural Entry Admissions Scheme: eligible rural and regional applicants can use the lower academic threshold. UCAT ANZ and the required rural evidence remain part of this route.
- Current Charles Sturt students: the published rural pathway provides a minimum of six interview positions for eligible current students who meet the relevant GPA, UCAT ANZ and rural-scheme conditions. This is an interview opportunity, not a guaranteed course place.
- First Nations entry: a separate process includes confirmation documentation and a panel interview. Contact the School of Rural Medicine about academic eligibility, testing and supporting evidence.
The course guidance allocates 80% of interview positions to NSW applicants and 20% to interstate applicants. This geographic allocation should not be read as an 80% rural quota.
Medicine: International Applicant Eligibility
The medicine admission route reviewed specifies Australian citizens or permanent residents. International applicants should seek direct confirmation of eligibility from Charles Sturt; Western Sydney's international admission criteria should not be applied to this independent degree.
Check the official Charles Sturt medicine course page for current requirements and interview updates.
Undergraduate Dentistry at Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt University undergraduate dentistry entry requirements depend on your application category. The Bachelor of Dental Science is a five-year degree at Orange, with UCAT ANZ used for standard domestic interview selection and an in-person panel interview.
1. Academic Requirements and Prerequisite Subjects
The current course page does not publish a single school-leaver ATAR cut-off for all domestic applicants. Do not use medicine's ATAR thresholds for dentistry. Your pathway determines the academic evidence and selection conditions that apply.
No compulsory Year 12 Chemistry or Biology prerequisite was verified in the dentistry admissions material reviewed. Science study is useful preparation, but applicants should check the current course requirements and English proficiency rules before choosing subjects.
2. UCAT ANZ and Interview Shortlisting
Standard general-entry and rural domestic applicants must complete UCAT ANZ. First Nations applicants do not need UCAT ANZ for interview consideration under their dedicated pathway. Eligible current Charles Sturt students have a separate GPA-based interview pathway.
No fixed UCAT ANZ cut-off or current detailed subtest formula was verified. The route you apply through matters; do not assume every applicant is shortlisted using the same measure.
3. Dental Interview Format and Assessed Qualities
Standard domestic dentistry interviews are panel interviews held in person at the Orange campus. The university identifies the following areas for assessment:
- Communication skills.
- Motivation for a career in dentistry.
- Commitment to rural and regional dental practice.
- Problem-solving and decision-making.
- Spatial awareness.
The course page does not establish a standard interview duration, question count or weighting for each assessed quality. Follow your invitation for the format and attendance instructions that apply to your pathway.
4. Final Selection
Interview performance forms part of the dentistry selection process, alongside the conditions for your admission category. A current numerical final-selection weighting was not verified, so no percentage split is stated here. Current Charles Sturt student applicants must also satisfy the published end-of-year GPA conditions.
Charles Sturt Dentistry Interview Offers and Dates for 2027 Entry
| Stage | University guidance |
|---|---|
| Interview notifications | Last week of October. This is the recurring timing on the course page; exact 2026 notification dates were not verified. |
| Panel interviews | Late November to early December, in person at Orange. Exact 2026 days for the 2027 intake were not verified. |
| Individual booking and attendance | Use the instructions in your invitation. Do not assume medicine's online interview arrangements apply to dentistry. |
Confirm the dates before arranging travel. Check Charles Sturt and UAC directly for application and supplementary-form deadlines, course-offer rounds and enrolment dates.
Dentistry: Rural, First Nations and Current Student Pathways
- Rural and First Nations applicants: at least 50% of domestic places are set aside for applicants with a significant rural background or First Nations applicants. Submit the required supplementary evidence through the current application process.
- Rural applicants: UCAT ANZ is required for interview consideration through this pathway.
- First Nations applicants: UCAT ANZ is not required. A culturally appropriate panel assesses academic readiness, motivation, support needs and suitability for dental practice.
- Current Charles Sturt students: a separate pathway requires GPA 5.5 or above, specified recent graded study including health subjects, and the prescribed full-time study load. The published pathway provides at least 30 interviews, but meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee one.
For the current-student pathway, final offers remain conditional on GPA 5.5 or above across the required study in the application year. Confirm the precise study-load and completed-subject requirements with Charles Sturt.
NIE's medical and dental interview preparation supports applicants preparing for panel interviews. Nominate dentistry when booking so practice can focus on your intended profession.
Dentistry: International Student Requirements
International applicants apply directly to Charles Sturt or through an agent. The university publishes selection based on previous academic performance, with approximately GPA 6.0/7 as historical guidance rather than a fixed minimum. Final-year school applicants must provide reports from their last two school years.
This is separate from the domestic UCAT ANZ pathway. Confirm your qualification equivalence, English proficiency requirements and any additional selection steps directly with Charles Sturt.
Check the official Charles Sturt dentistry course page for current requirements, forms and interview information.
Official Admissions and Test Information
Use the university course pages linked above for current applications, supporting evidence and interview arrangements. For test registration and sitting information, use the official UCAT ANZ website. Only interview-related dates are reproduced on this page.
Charles Sturt Medicine and Dentistry FAQs
Does Charles Sturt University require UCAT ANZ for medicine and dentistry?
Standard domestic entry to both degrees uses UCAT ANZ. Dentistry has separate First Nations and current Charles Sturt student pathways. Medicine has a separate First Nations admission process; confirm its testing requirements directly with the School of Rural Medicine.
What ATAR do I need for Charles Sturt medicine?
Charles Sturt publishes an academic threshold of ATAR 95.5 for non-rural applicants and 91.5 for eligible Rural Entry Admissions Scheme applicants. Meeting the threshold does not guarantee an interview or a place. Dentistry does not publish a single school-leaver ATAR cut-off on the course page reviewed.
When are Charles Sturt medicine interview offers released for 2027 entry?
The medicine course page lists interview invitations for late October 2026 and interviews during November 2026. Exact interview days and booking instructions must be confirmed in your invitation. Standard-entry interviews use online MMIs via Zoom.
When are Charles Sturt dentistry interviews, and are they online?
The dentistry course page gives a recurring schedule of interview notifications in the last week of October and interviews in late November or early December, in person at Orange. Exact 2026 dates for the 2027 intake were not verified. The standard format is a panel interview, not an MMI.
Can international students apply for Charles Sturt dentistry or medicine?
Dentistry publishes an international pathway with applications directly to Charles Sturt or through an agent and assessment based on previous academic performance. The medicine admission route reviewed is restricted to Australian citizens or permanent residents. International applicants should obtain course-specific eligibility advice directly from Charles Sturt.