Last revised: | Entry year: 2027
Adelaide University offers direct entry from Year 12 into medicine and dentistry. Medicine comprises a three-year Bachelor of Medical Studies followed by a three-year Doctor of Medicine. Dentistry is a five-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery. Neither school-leaver pathway requires a previous degree.
For students considering either course, the main steps are meeting the academic requirements, sitting UCAT ANZ where required and attending an interview if invited. The medicine and dentistry sections below explain the requirements for each course.
UCAT, Interview and Academic Achievement Requirements
- UCAT ANZ: Yes for standard medicine and dentistry entry. Specified special pathways have exemptions.
- Interview: Yes. Standard domestic applicants attend an online Multiple Mini Interview (MMI).
- Academic achievement: Yes. The school-leaver minimum is an adjusted ATAR-equivalent selection rank of 90.00 for each program, plus the subject prerequisites for that program.
Adelaide University entry: quick facts
| Entry feature | Medicine | Dentistry |
|---|---|---|
| Qualification | Bachelor of Medical Studies, then Doctor of Medicine | Bachelor of Dental Surgery |
| Full-time duration | Six years: three plus three | Five years |
| School-leaver academic minimum | Adjusted ATAR-equivalent selection rank of 90.00 | Adjusted ATAR-equivalent selection rank of 90.00 |
| Standard domestic selection | Academic results 40%; UCAT ANZ 20%; interview 40% | Academic results 40%; UCAT ANZ 20%; interview 40% |
| Domestic application portal | SATAC | SATAC |
| International application portal | University International Application System, StudyLink | University International Application System, StudyLink |
A selection rank of 90.00 meets the academic minimum. It does not guarantee an interview or a place. Different assessment arrangements apply to some special entry pathways.
Undergraduate Medicine at Adelaide University
Adelaide University undergraduate medicine entry requirements combine academic results, UCAT ANZ and an interview for standard domestic applicants. School leavers begin with the Bachelor of Medical Studies and progress to the Doctor of Medicine after successfully completing the bachelor degree.
1. Academic requirements and prerequisite subjects
Applicants need an adjusted ATAR-equivalent selection rank of at least 90.00 and an accepted secondary qualification. The prerequisite is any one of SACE Stage 2 Biology, Chemistry or Mathematical Methods, or an accepted equivalent.
Domestic applicants apply through SATAC. Non-bonded places and Bonded Medical Program places have different obligations, so check the university information before choosing your preferences.
2. UCAT ANZ and interview shortlisting
Standard applicants must sit UCAT ANZ in the testing year immediately before entry. Interview invitations are ranked using the three cognitive sections equally; Situational Judgement is used to distinguish tied applicants near the interview selection boundary.
There is no guaranteed UCAT ANZ score for a 2027 interview. Applicants must meet the academic requirements, but standard interview invitations are ranked using UCAT ANZ rather than academic results.
3. Medical interview format and assessed qualities
The standard domestic medical interview is an online Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) conducted through Zoom. It comprises at least six stations lasting 10 minutes each, with one interviewer per station.
- Assessment covers problem solving, communication, teamwork, empathy, integrity and cultural awareness.
- Applicants also demonstrate motivation and preparedness for studying medicine.
- Standard final ranking combines 40% academic results, 20% UCAT ANZ and 40% interview.
Medicine interview dates for 2027 entry
| Interview stage | Published timing |
|---|---|
| Interview eligibility outcomes released | 22 October 2026 |
| Interview bookings open | 22 October 2026 |
| Interview bookings close | 29 October 2026 |
| Standard domestic interviews | Late November to December 2026. Individual appointments are provided through the university booking system. |
| Northern Community Care Stream interview outcomes | January 2027; confirm the precise release date with the university. |
| Northern Community Care Stream additional interviews | Late January 2027; confirm the appointment in the university invitation. |
An interview invitation is not an offer of a university place. Check your email and the Admissions@Adelaide system, and book your interview within the published booking period.
Medicine access and special entry pathways
- Rural background: Applicants generally need five consecutive years or 10 cumulative years of residence in a rural or remote area that meets the university’s rural entry classification. UCAT ANZ and supporting rural documentation are required.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pathway: Eligible applicants are exempt from UCAT ANZ and have a dedicated interview process. Confirm the pathway documentation and interview arrangements directly.
- Northern Community Care Stream: A medicine-specific pathway for eligible students whose final three secondary school years were completed at schools within designated northern Adelaide postcodes. It requires a valid ATAR or IB result, no prior tertiary record and no UCAT ANZ.
- Equity circumstances: Check course-specific adjustment eligibility and evidence requirements with the university. An adjustment does not remove prerequisite or interview requirements.
A standard medicine interview from the same admissions cycle can be used for the Northern Community Care Stream. A dentistry or oral health interview alone cannot be used for this medicine pathway.
International medicine applicants
International applicants, including those completing Year 12 in Australia, apply through StudyLink. They must meet the accepted academic, prerequisite and English language requirements and sit UCAT ANZ; UCAT UK results are not a substitute.
The international Zoom interview differs from the domestic MMI: a single-preference applicant has at least two stations of up to 10 minutes each. International ranking prioritises interview performance, then UCAT ANZ, with academic results used to resolve remaining ties; the domestic 40/20/40 formula should not be applied.
| Interview stage | Published timing |
|---|---|
| Eligibility outcomes and bookings open | 17 September 2026 |
| Bookings close | 23 September 2026 |
| Interviews | Late September to early October 2026 |
The published international interview period has passed as at this page’s revision date. Contact the university about any further arrangements.
Verify requirements and application deadlines on the official medicine admissions page (opens in a new tab), using its international student selector where relevant.
For preparation support, explore NIE UCAT ANZ preparation and medical interview preparation.
Undergraduate Dentistry at Adelaide University
Adelaide University undergraduate dentistry entry requirements include academic assessment, UCAT ANZ and an interview. The five-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery accepts school leavers and has its own subject prerequisites.
1. Academic requirements and prerequisite subjects
The minimum adjusted ATAR-equivalent selection rank is 90.00. Applicants must meet both prerequisite groups using two distinct subjects:
- One of SACE Stage 2 Chemistry, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics or Physics, or equivalent.
- One additional subject from SACE Stage 2 Biology, Earth and Environmental Science, Chemistry or Physics, or equivalent.
A single Chemistry or Physics subject cannot satisfy both groups by itself. Domestic applicants apply through SATAC.
2. UCAT ANZ and interview shortlisting
Standard applicants must sit UCAT ANZ. The three cognitive sections receive equal weighting for interview ranking, with Situational Judgement used to distinguish tied applicants near the selection boundary.
The university assesses dentistry interview eligibility separately from medicine. A UCAT ANZ score that secures a medicine interview does not automatically secure a dentistry interview.
3. Dental interview format and assessed qualities
The standard domestic dental interview is an online MMI through Zoom, with at least six 10-minute stations. Assessment includes problem solving, communication, teamwork, integrity, empathy, cultural awareness, motivation and preparedness for dentistry.
Standard domestic final ranking uses 40% academic results, 20% UCAT ANZ and 40% interview.
Dentistry interview dates for 2027 entry
| Interview stage | Published timing |
|---|---|
| Interview eligibility outcomes released | 22 October 2026 |
| Interview bookings open | 22 October 2026 |
| Interview bookings close | 29 October 2026 |
| Domestic dental interviews | Late November to December 2026. Confirm your individual appointment through the university booking system. |
Dentistry access and special entry pathways
- Rural background: The dental program reserves approximately four places for eligible rural applicants. The residence requirement is five consecutive or 10 cumulative years in a rural or remote area that meets the university’s rural entry classification. UCAT ANZ and supporting documentation remain required.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pathway: Eligible applicants do not need UCAT ANZ. The published pathway uses a dedicated panel interview of approximately 20 minutes, with three to four panellists.
- Equity circumstances: Check dentistry-specific adjustment eligibility and supporting evidence with the university; medicine adjustment rules should not be assumed to apply.
The Northern Community Care Stream applies to medicine, not dentistry.
International dentistry applicants
International applicants apply through StudyLink, including when completing Year 12 in Australia. Published academic examples include an ATAR of 90 or IB score of 33; the two-subject prerequisites and English requirements also apply. The published IELTS requirement is 7.0 overall and in each component, or an accepted equivalent.
UCAT ANZ is required. A single-preference international applicant has an online Zoom interview with at least two stations of up to 10 minutes each. International selection prioritises interview performance, followed by UCAT ANZ and then academic results to resolve remaining ties.
| Interview stage | Published timing |
|---|---|
| Eligibility outcomes and bookings open | 17 September 2026 |
| Bookings close | 23 September 2026 |
| Interviews | Late September to early October 2026 |
The published international interview period has passed as at this page’s revision date. Contact the university about any further arrangements.
Check current requirements and application deadlines on the official dentistry admissions page (opens in a new tab), selecting international information where applicable.
Explore NIE UCAT ANZ preparation and dental interview preparation for support with the assessment stages.
Check application and UCAT ANZ deadlines directly
Use the official university admissions pages above for application opening dates, closing dates, preference rules and course offer rounds. Check registration and testing deadlines through the official UCAT ANZ website (opens in a new tab).
Interview dates can change. The tables reproduce the published interview schedule available when this page was reviewed. Your university invitation and booking confirmation take priority, especially for special entry pathways.
Adelaide medicine and dentistry: frequently asked questions
When are Adelaide University interview invitations released for 2027 entry?
Standard domestic medicine and dentistry interview eligibility outcomes are scheduled for 22 October 2026. International outcomes were scheduled for 17 September 2026. Special pathways can have different arrangements.
When are Adelaide medicine and dentistry interviews held for 2027 entry?
Standard domestic interviews are scheduled for late November to December 2026. International interviews were scheduled for late September to early October 2026. Additional Northern Community Care Stream medicine interviews are scheduled for late January 2027.
Are Adelaide medicine and dentistry interviews online MMIs?
Standard domestic interviews are Zoom MMIs with at least six 10-minute stations. Single-preference international interviews have at least two stations of up to 10 minutes each. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pathways use separate interview arrangements.
What ATAR and UCAT ANZ score do I need for Adelaide medicine or dentistry?
Both courses require a minimum adjusted ATAR-equivalent selection rank of 90.00 for school-leaver entry. Meeting this minimum does not guarantee admission. Standard interview invitations depend on UCAT ANZ performance, and no particular score guarantees a 2027 interview.
Do I need separate interviews if I apply for Adelaide medicine and dentistry?
Interview eligibility is assessed separately for each program. Applicants eligible for more than one of medicine, dentistry and oral health generally attend one interview covering their eligible preferences. The Northern Community Care Stream cannot use a dentistry or oral health interview alone.