- Double degree: Bachelor of Arts / Doctor of Medicine (MD) OR Bachelor of Science / Doctor of Medicine (MD)

- Double degree: Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Medicine (BSc DDM)

School leaver double degree - 7 years

Undergradauite Degree (3 years) continues onto Postgraduate Degree (4 year) of one of the following:

-Doctor of Medicine (4-year full-time)
-Doctor of Dental Medicine (4 years full-time)

Medicine

The admission process for Local and International Students for the Doctor of Medicine (MD) is very detailed; please visit the University of Sydney school of Medicine page to view the most up-to-date information and the admission guide.

Important Dates for 2026 USYD Medicine School Leaver Pathway (double degree)

(Dates for 2026 are subject to change – use as a guide only)

Students who complete all the requirements of their bachelor’s degree within the double degree program can progress directly into the Doctor of Medicine (MD). They will NOT need to sit the UCAT, GAMSAT, nor take part in the graduate-entry assessment process.

Prerequisite subjects

While there are no formal prerequisite subjects for this course, students are expected to have studied the following subjects in high school to succeed in this course: Mathematics Advanced, Chemistry, Biology. English competency is essential as part of the admission criteria. Other assumed knowledge depends on majors or units of study chosen.

Undergrdauate School-leaver Pathway

• Admission is available for high school leavers who have achieved exceptional results.

Academic Requirements

• An ATAR of 99.95 (or equivalent) is required for standard entry.
• Selection rank of 99.95 (ATAR + eligible adjustment factors) is a guide only.
• Admission is subject to meeting all essential admission criteria (including prerequisites).

Adjustment Factors

• Entry schemes and pathways may provide adjustment factors that can increase a student’s selection rank.
• These include equity and access schemes such as:
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants: minimum ATAR 90.
  • Regional and Remote Entry Scheme or MySydney applicants: minimum ATAR 99.5.

The entry pathway you qualify for will depend on your personal circumstances. Some schemes allow admission with an ATAR lower than the usual cut-off, while others give you the chance to submit extra information — for example, a creative portfolio or evidence showing how your studies were affected.

You can explore options such as:

• Equity schemes
• Merit-based schemes
• Indigenous pathways
• Non-school pathways
• Creative skills entry
• Other pathways
• FAQs

Note: Some pathways include adjustment factors, which can raise your selection rank without changing your ATAR. Others may allow you to enter with a reduced ATAR requirement.

Assessment Process

• Applicants who meet the ATAR/selection rank requirement will be invited to an assessment, which includes:
  1. Written assessment
  2. Panel discussion

Eligibility Rules

• Applicants are only eligible for the first intake after their results are released.
• Only one application can be submitted per applicant.
• Domestic students in Australia/NZ are considered automatically after school academic results are released.

• Postgraduate admission to the Doctor of Medicine is possible on completion of an eligible bachelor's degree from an Australian university to be eligible for admission to the MD course, applicants must have:

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for admission, applicants must demonstrate:

• Satisfactory academic performance in an eligible bachelor’s degree (measured by GPA)*.
• Satisfactory performance in an admissions test:
  • Domestic applicants must submit eligible GAMSAT results.
  • International applicants must submit eligible GAMSAT or MCAT results.

Accepted GAMSAT sittings for 2026 entry:

• September 2023, March 2024, September 2024, or March 2025.

Dubbo Stream applicants (domestic only) must also submit a Personal Statement (using the University’s template) showing genuine interest and aptitude for practising medicine in rural and regional communities.

The University may require some applicants to undertake additional assessment using other selection tools, with prior notice provided.

• 'Satisfactory performance' is defined in the official MD Admissions Guide.

Facilitated Entry Schemes (Domestic applicants only)

• Indigenous Facilitated Entry Scheme – available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants with an eligible bachelor’s or postgraduate degree plus GAMSAT results.
• Rural Applicants Facilitated Entry Scheme – available for applicants of Australian rural origin (as defined by the Australian Government).

Full details are provided in the University’s official MD Admissions Guide.

Number of places

The seven-year double degree medicine pathway combines the Doctor of Medicine with an undergraduate degree in Arts or Science. 30 domestic and 10 international places are available in these degrees.

Dentistry
There are two ways to enter the Doctor of Dental Medicine program at the University of Sydney.

1. The Direct Entry Pathway

This is the pathway for school leavers who do not yet have a bachelor's degree. Students must apply for the Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Medicine (BSc DDM) double degree, a 7-year program for high-achieving school leavers. You will first complete a 3-year Bachelor of Science, followed by the 4-year Doctor of Dental Medicine.

• Years 1-3 (Bachelor of Science): You will study a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on fundamental dentistry units. You will also complete a major and a minor within the science disciplinary pool, or a second major from the broader pool.
• Years 4-7 (Doctor of Dental Medicine): After completing your Bachelor of Science, you will continue directly into the 4-year Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) postgraduate course.

Admission Requirements

• ATAR with an expected minimum of 99.7 or an equivalent score.
• Written Assessment: A written assessment as part of the application process is required.
• Panel Discussion: You will also need to participate in a panel discussion session.
• English Language Proficiency: You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum English language requirements.

(Dates for the above 2026 are subject to change – use as a guide only)

2. Postgraduate Entry Pathway

Eligibility

• Bachelor's Degree: You must have successfully completed an eligible bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
• GAMSAT: A satisfactory performance in the Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) is required.
• English Language Proficiency: You must meet the minimum English language requirements.

• Facilitated Entry Schemes: Indigenous applicants with a Bachelor of Oral Health or a general bachelor's degree and GAMSAT results may be eligible for facilitated entry schemes.

Application Process

1. Download the latest version of the Admissions Guide from the Doctor of Dental Medicine page on the University of Sydney website.
2. Prepare Your Documents:
3. Gather all necessary supporting documents, such as proof of identity and transcripts from your previous degree.

Important Dates for 2026 University of Sydney Doctor of Dental Medicine Applications

(Dates for 2026 are subject to change – use as a guide only)

• School Leaver Pathways Science/Dentistry Double Degree

  • Up to 30 domestic places (for high school leavers)
  • Up to 10 international places (for high school leavers)
  • Up to 5 additional places may be available for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program
  • ~30 Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
  • ~46 Domestic Fee-Paying (DFP) places
  • Total: ~76 places
• Numbers are subject to change at the discretion of the Executive Dean

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.

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).

CSU Medicine – Important Dates and Notes

Always confirm current cycle dates on CSU and UAC pages.

• Handbook – B Clinical Science (Medicine) / MD (admissions & UCAT ranking)
• Study page – CSU Medicine (Important dates & how to apply)
• School of Rural Medicine – UCAT information

Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS)

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.

CSU Dentistry – Important Dates and Notes

Always confirm current cycle dates on CSU and UAC pages.

• Study page – Bachelor of Dental Science (how to apply & forms)
• Handbook – Bachelor of Dental Science (admission, interview & rural/First Nations info)
• Rural & First Nations Applicants – BDS Supplementary Form (deadline & instructions)

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

How to apply

• Apply via QTAC and submit a JCU application form.
• Your school must submit a Predicted Academic Achievement (PAA) form by the official due date (applications can be voided if not received).
• Selected applicants will be invited to a live Kira Talent interview (three panel members). Applicants pay a fee to use the Kira platform.

Interview assessment areas

• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ethical reasoning and critical thinking
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Understanding of rural/tropical health and motivation for medicine

Academic prerequisites

• Required subjects: English (Units 3–4, C), Mathematical Methods (Units 3–4, C), Chemistry (Units 3–4, C). Biology recommended.
• Equivalencies: Specialist Mathematics meets the Methods requirement; any QLD Year 12 English (English, EAL, Literature, etc.) meets the English requirement.
• Applicants outside Queensland should contact JCU to confirm subject equivalencies.
• Pathway: JCU Prep can help meet subject prerequisites (cannot be used to meet ATAR or GPA).

Academic competitiveness

• Non-rural applicants usually require a high-90s ATAR to be competitive.
• Rural and First Nations applicants may be competitive with lower ATARs due to priority pathways.
• ATAR/selection rank adjustments (Regional Preference, EAS, Subject Adjustment) are not available for Medicine.

IB & New Zealand NCEA results

• IB: Results expected December 2025 — in time for Medicine 2026 consideration and second-round interviews.
• NCEA (NZ): Results expected January 2026 — too late for 2026 consideration; applicants are encouraged to apply for the following year.

GPA (for tertiary applicants)

• Minimum unweighted GPA for consideration: 5.75 (on a 7-point scale).
• Entire academic history is considered, with most weight on the most recent study.
• Must have completed at least 0.5 FTE (≈ four subjects) for GPA to be assessed.

Approx. 170 domestic places

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Cairns campus (with regional and remote placements)

How to apply

• Apply via QTAC and submit a JCU written application + letters of support.

Academic prerequisites

• Required subjects: English (Units 3–4, C), Mathematical Methods (Units 3–4, C), Chemistry (Units 3–4, C). Biology recommended.
• Equivalencies: Specialist Mathematics meets the Methods requirement; any QLD Year 12 English subject meets the English requirement. Applicants outside QLD should contact JCU to confirm equivalencies.

Academic competitiveness

• Non-rural applicants typically need a high-90s ATAR to be competitive.
• Rural and First Nations applicants may be competitive with lower ATARs due to priority schemes.
• ATAR/selection rank adjustments are not available for Dentistry.

IB & NCEA results

• IB: Results expected December 2025 — in time for Dentistry 2026 consideration.
• NCEA (NZ): Results expected January 2026 — too late for Dentistry 2026; applicants are encouraged to apply for the following year.

Number of places

Approx. 90 domestic places

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

How to apply (School Leavers)

• Apply via TISC (Tertiary Institutions Service Centre) and include your UCAT ANZ ID in the application.
• Complete both the UCAT ANZ and the Casper test in the year of application.
• Selected applicants will be invited to a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI).
• Final ranking for offers uses a composite of ATAR (or equivalent) + UCAT + MMI.

Academic prerequisites (School Leavers)

• Minimum ATAR: 95 (or equivalent selection rank).
• Required subject: Chemistry ATAR (or equivalent). Options to satisfy Chemistry include:
  • Chemistry ATAR, final scaled score ≥ 50;
  • IB Chemistry HL/SL grade ≥ 4;
  • NCEA L3 Chemistry with 24 Achieved credits; or
  • Two first-year university Chemistry units (each 25 credits or equivalent) with ≥ 60% in both.
• Desirable: Mathematics (Applications/Methods/Specialist) and Human Biology or Biology.
• STAT and Curtin Enabling Course: Not accepted for MBBS entry.

Predicted ATAR (Domestic & International)

• No form required.
• For current Year 12 WACE students, a Predicted ATAR is automatically calculated from Year 11 results and is available via TISC.
• IB and interstate applicants should upload their Year 11 reports/results in their TISC application.

Other selection requirements

• UCAT ANZ: required.
• Casper: required (Acuity Insights Assessments).
• Interview: MMI.
• Equity/Rural/First Nations pathways: available via Curtin Medical School (additional forms and deadlines apply).

Curtin Medical Entry Casper Test

Applicants must complete the Casper in the same calendar year as their application, selecting one of the official test dates and sitting the online assessment on that date. Acuity Insights registration is required.

• School Leavers and Curtin Course Switchers: take the Undergraduate Casper.
• Non-School Leavers (graduates): take the Postgraduate Casper.

Selection uses your Casper score alongside ATAR and UCAT. Curtin does not adjust or grant special consideration for Casper results; direct any test-related questions to Acuity Insights.

Ranking for interview

• A weighted composite of ATAR (35%) + Casper (35%) + UCAT (30%).
• Shortlisted applicants receive interview invitations.

Curtin medical interview (MMI)

• Purpose of the MMI: Assess communication, critical appraisal, awareness of key issues, and personal attributes essential for medicine.
• Who gets invited: Top-ranked eligible applicants in each entry pathway are invited to a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI).
• Format: Primarily face-to-face; limited online slots for interstate/overseas applicants. Process is identical for both modes.
• First Nations pathway: A separate selection process applies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants (see Curtin Medicine guidance).

Ranking for an offer of a place in Curtin University Medicine

Applicants will be ranked for offers based on a weighted combination of their academic merit score (actual ATAR or equivalent), UCAT score (out of 2700) and interview performance in the ratio 40:20:40. Offers will be made directly through TISC. The Curtin Medical School may issue additional direct offers to applicants after the TISC rounds until all places are filled.