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title: "Charles Sturt University - NIE: Medical Admissions Preparation"
description: "CSU, Charles Sturt University medicine and dentistry for Year 12 school-leaver pathway, UCAT, ATAR, key dates, prerequisites, and interview structure and prep."
url: "https://www.nie.edu.au/csu-charles-sturt-university"
date: "2026-07-28T05:18:40+00:00"
language: "en-GB"
---

#  Charles Sturt University

 **Important**: For detailed and the most current admission guides, please visit the respective university’s website.

# **Entry Requirements for Charles Sturt University – Medicine & Dentistry (School-Leaver Pathways)**

## **MEDICINE**

- **UCAT:** Yes — required; used to rank for interview
- **Interview:** Yes — MMI (Multi-Station Interview - MSI)
- **Academic Achievement:** Yes — competitive ATAR

[UCAT Training Options](https://www.nie.edu.au/products-listing/ucat-preparation-courses)

[Interview Training Options](https://www.nie.edu.au/products-listing/medical-interview-preparation)

| Degree | **Bachelor of Clinical Science (Medicine) / Doctor of Medicine (MD)**  Joint Program in Medicine delivered by Charles Sturt University (Orange) in partnership with Western Sydney University. School-leaver entry via UAC. |
|---|---|
| Campus locations | Orange (with rural clinical placements across regional NSW). |
| Duration | 5 years full-time (integrated program culminating in the MD). |
| Start Date | Session 1 (February) |
| Entry requirements | **Eligibility & selection**  - **UCAT ANZ:** required; scores used to determine a ranked list for interview. - **Interview:** MMI / Multi-Station Interview (MSI). - **Application:** Apply via **UAC** (select Charles Sturt Orange for the Joint Program in Medicine). - **ATAR/Selection Rank:** competitive; meeting any published threshold does not guarantee an offer.  **Interview format (MMI /MSI)**  - Multiple short stations with different assessors; expect timed responses per station (e.g. ~8 minutes each). |
| Key Dates – 2026 Intake (Medicine) | # **CSU Medicine – Important Dates and Notes**  \| Event \| When / Details \| \| UCAT ANZ \| Register in **March**. Testing window typically **July–August** (sit UCAT in the year you apply) \| \| UAC applications \| Open around **April**; close in **late September** (check UAC for current deadlines) \| \| Interview invitations \| **Late October** (via email) \| \| Multi-Station Interviews \| **November** \| \| Offers \| **December/January** offer rounds via UAC \|  Always confirm current cycle dates on CSU and UAC pages. |

|---|
| Important Information (CSU Medicine) | - [Handbook – B Clinical Science (Medicine) / MD (admissions & UCAT ranking)](https://handbook.csu.edu.au/course/2026/4921me01) - [Study page – CSU Medicine (Important dates & how to apply)](https://study.csu.edu.au/courses/bachelor-clinical-science-medicine-doctor-medicine) - [School of Rural Medicine – UCAT information](https://science-health.csu.edu.au/schools/medicine/ucat) |

## **DENTISTRY**

- **UCAT:** Generally required for domestic applicants (see First Nations exception)
- **Interview:** Yes — panel interview
- **Academic Achievement:** Yes — competitive ATAR/selection rank via UAC

[UCAT Training Options](https://www.nie.edu.au/products-listing/ucat-preparation-courses)

[Interview Training Options](https://www.nie.edu.au/products-listing/medical-interview-preparation)

| Degree | **Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS)** |
|---|---|
| Campus locations | Orange (teaching & CSU Dental Clinics across regional NSW in senior years). |
| Duration | 5 years full-time |
| Start Date | Session 1 (February) |
| Entry requirements | **Selection**  - **UCAT ANZ:** typically required for domestic applicants; **First Nations applicants are not required to sit UCAT** to be considered for interview (see pathway info below) - **Interview:** *Panel interview* (assesses areas such as problem-solving, decision-making and spatial awareness) - **Application:** Apply via **UAC** (plus any required CSU supplementary forms where applicable) - **ATAR/Selection Rank:** competitive, offer thresholds vary by cycle  **Subject prerequisites & recommendations**  - CSU emphasises strong science preparation; check the current handbook for any changes and inherent requirements. |
| Key Dates – 2026 Intake (Dentistry) | # **CSU Dentistry – Important Dates and Notes**  \| Event \| When / Details \| \| UAC applications \| Submit via UAC; main round close typically **late September** (check UAC). \| \| Interview invitations \| **Last week of October** (notified via email). \| \| Panel interviews \| **Late November / early December** (in person, Orange campus). \| \| Rural & First Nations supplementary form \| Closes around **mid-September** (e.g., 12 Sept for 2026 intake; confirm current cycle form). \|  Always confirm current cycle dates on CSU and UAC pages. |

|---|
| Important Information (CSU Dentistry) | - [Study page – Bachelor of Dental Science (how to apply & forms)](https://study.csu.edu.au/courses/bachelor-dental-science) - [Handbook – Bachelor of Dental Science (admission, interview & rural/First Nations info)](https://handbook.csu.edu.au/course/2026/4409ds01) - [Rural & First Nations Applicants – BDS Supplementary Form (deadline & instructions)](https://cdn.csu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/4621379/20241101-BDS-4409DS01-2026-Rural-and-Indigenous-Applicants-form-v2.pdf) |

## **ALTERNATIVE & SPECIAL ENTRY PATHWAYS**

| **Rural Entry Admissions Scheme (Medicine)** | For applicants from rural/regional backgrounds. UCAT ANZ still required; UCAT scores used to rank for interview. Apply via UAC and follow CSU rural entry guidance. |
|---|---|
| **First Nations Entry (Medicine)** | Dedicated First Nations pathway and support through CSU/School of Rural Medicine. Interview and selection processes are adapted appropriately. |
| **Guaranteed rural interview places (Medicine)** | CSU indicates guaranteed interview places for eligible *current CSU students from rural/regional backgrounds* (see School of Rural Medicine brochure for details). |
| **Rural & First Nations set-aside (Dentistry)** | **50% of domestic BDS places** are set aside for applicants from rural backgrounds and First Nations applicants (first preference to First Nations). Use the CSU supplementary form. |
| **Current CSU students pathway (Dentistry)** | Current CSU students may be considered for interview based on **GPA** rather than UCAT (see BDS handbook admissions section). |

**Disclaimer**: The National Institute of Education's primary mission is to provide information, advice, and educational and training services to assist clients on their journey into Australian and New Zealand universities. We regularly review admission processes; however, universities may change criteria without notice. For the most current guides, please visit the respective university’s website.

###  Universities

- [University of Auckland](https://www.nie.edu.au/the-university-of-auckland)
- [Bond University](https://www.nie.edu.au/bond-university)
- [Charles Darwin University](https://www.nie.edu.au/charles-darwin-university)
- [Central Queensland University ](https://www.nie.edu.au/central-queensland-university)
- [CSU - Charles Sturt University ](https://www.nie.edu.au/csu-charles-sturt-university)
- [Curtin University](https://www.nie.edu.au/curtin-university)
- [Flinders University](https://www.nie.edu.au/flinders-university)
- [Griffith University ](https://www.nie.edu.au/griffith-university)
- [JCU - James Cook University](https://www.nie.edu.au/jcu-umat-james-cook-university)
- [La Trobe University](https://www.nie.edu.au/la-trobe-university)
- [Monash University](https://www.nie.edu.au/monash-university)
- [Adelaide University ](https://www.nie.edu.au/the-university-of-adelaide)
- [The University of New South Wales](https://www.nie.edu.au/the-university-of-new-south-wales)
- [The University of Queensland](https://www.nie.edu.au/the-university-of-queensland)
- [The University of Sydney](https://www.nie.edu.au/university-of-sydney-medicine-dentistry)
- [The University of Western Australia](https://www.nie.edu.au/the-university-of-western-australia)
- [University of Newcastle (JMP)](https://www.nie.edu.au/university-of-newcastle)
- [University of Otago](https://www.nie.edu.au/university-of-otago)
- [University of Tasmania](https://www.nie.edu.au/university-of-tasmania)
- [Western Sydney University](https://www.nie.edu.au/the-university-of-western-sydney)
- [University of Southern Queensland](https://www.nie.edu.au/usq-university-of-southern-queensland-medicine-pathway)
- [University of the Sunshine Coast](https://www.nie.edu.au/university-of-sunshine-coast-pathway-to-medicine)

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