| Degree |
Bachelor of Medical Studies / Doctor of Medicine (BMed/MD)
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| Campus locations |
Kensington (Sydney, NSW). Clinical training also occurs across UNSW Rural Clinical Campuses (e.g., Albury, Coffs Harbour, Griffith, Port Macquarie, Wagga Wagga). Local offers are allocated to Kensington by default. |
| Duration |
6 years full-time (three phases of two years) |
| Start Date |
February (Term 1) |
| Entry requirements |
Eligibility (School Leavers / Year 12)
- Applicants apply as “Local” (domestic) via UNSW Medicine Application Portal (MAP) and UAC.
- Minimum selection standard to be eligible for consideration: ATAR 96.00 (or IB 38). Competitive selection is typically far higher.
How to apply (School Leavers)
- Step 1: Register for and sit the UCAT ANZ in the year prior to entry. Only prior-year UCAT can be used for the current intake.
- Step 2: Lodge a UAC application by the deadline.
- Step 3: Start and submit the Medicine Application Portal (MAP) form by the MAP deadline (late or incomplete applications are not accepted). MAP content is not used to select for interview, but selected information is shared with interviewers.
- Step 4: If ranked high enough on combined selection rank + UCAT overall, you’ll be invited to a face-to-face interview at Kensington.
Academic & subject prerequisites (School Leavers)
- No formal subject prerequisites.
- Recommended: English (assumed knowledge) and Chemistry.
- EAS/adjustment points cannot be used to meet the minimum selection criteria; you must first meet the minimum on your own merit.
UCAT ANZ
- Minimum overall threshold to be considered for interview: 50th percentile.
- SJT is not considered for interview selection.
UNSW medical interview format
- Structured, face-to-face interview held on the UNSW Kensington campus.
- Two interviewers (academic staff, medical practitioners and/or community representatives).
- Covers a broad range of relevant topics. Applicants must be available during published interview periods; rescheduling is generally not permitted.
- Approximately 450 interview places for local applicants each year.
How offers are made
- Final ranking uses three criteria: Academic rank (ATAR or equivalent) + UCAT ANZ overall + Interview score. Scores are not averaged or used to compensate for weak performance in another area; offers go to the highest combined ranks.
- All local offer holders are allocated either an unbonded or bonded place (28.5% of CSP nationally are Bonded Medical Program places).
- Local offers are allocated to Kensington by default (rural clinical placements are expected during the program).
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| Key Dates – 2026 Intake (Medicine) |
UNSW Medicine Important Dates and Deadlines
| Event |
When / Details |
| UCAT ANZ registrations open |
4 March 2025 |
| MAP & UAC applications open |
1–2 April 2025 (MAP opens 1 Apr; UAC opens 2 Apr) |
| UCAT concessions / access arrangements |
Deadlines in May 2025 (concession 9 May; on-time reg & access arrangements 16 May; late booking closes 30 May) |
| UCAT ANZ test window |
1 July – 9 August 2025 |
| UNSW Open Day |
6 September 2025 |
| On-time UAC application closes |
30 September 2025 |
| MAP submission deadline |
30 September 2025 (11:59 pm) |
| Rural Entry Scheme (REAP) interviews |
24–27 November 2025 (face-to-face) |
| Last day to include UNSW BMed/MD as a UAC preference |
4 December 2025 |
| Lateral Entry (internal) – interview invites / interview day |
Invites: 1 Dec 2025 | Interview: 16 Dec 2025 |
| ATARs released |
18 December 2025 |
| Main interview round (non-rural / non-lateral) |
19–23 December 2025 (face-to-face) |
| UAC January Round 1 offers |
8 January 2026 |
| Final interview round (non-rural / non-lateral) |
20–21 January 2026 (face-to-face) |
| UAC January Round 2 offers / February Round 1 offers |
22 January 2026 / 5 February 2026 |
| UNSW Orientation Week (O-Week) |
9 February 2026 |
UNSW Medicine – Alternative and Special Entry Schemes
| Gateway Entry Scheme |
- Who it’s for: Year 12 domestic applicants from UNSW Gateway partner schools and/or low-SES areas (SEIFA-based).
- Minimums for interview: ATAR 91.00 (no adjustments) and UCAT ANZ ≥ 50th percentile.
- Selection for offer: Same algorithm as standard local entry—Academic rank + UCAT overall + interview (ranked in a separate pool). ~10 offers made each year.
- How to apply: Apply via UNSW Medicine Application Portal (MAP) and select “Gateway Entry Scheme”, plus lodge UAC preferences.
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| Lateral Entry Scheme |
- Who it’s for: Only domestic UNSW Bachelor of Medical Science (BMedSci) students.
- Key steps/timeline: Sit UCAT in Year 2; submit MAP by 30 Sept; interviews in December.
- Minimums for interview: UCAT overall ≥ 50th percentile + BMedSci WAM used for ranking (~30 interview places).
- Selection for offer: BMedSci WAM (all 16 cores) + UCAT overall + interview; up to 10 CSP offers in January.
- Program path: Complete BMedSci → Science (Honours) (+ two bridging courses) → enter MD (Phase 2).
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| Rural Entry Admission Pathway (REAP) |
- Who it’s for: Domestic applicants with verified rural background (MMM 2–7) for ≥ 5 consecutive or 10 cumulative years between ages 5–18.
- Minimums for interview: UCAT ANZ ≥ 40th percentile (plus rural eligibility checks & statutory declaration).
- Minimum ATAR (Year 12): 91.00 (or equivalent) to be considered via REAP.
- Selection for offer: Ranked on Academic rank + UCAT + interview + rural rating + geographic location (not averaged—each must be competitive).
- Notes: Choose one pathway only (REAP or Local/Gateway); interview dates differ; rural campus allocation rules may apply.
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| Indigenous Entry Scheme (PMHP) |
- Who it’s for: First Peoples (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander) applicants—high school, uni, or mature age.
- Process: Competitive application → attend the 3-week residential Pre-Medicine & Health Program (mid-November) → final selection after PMHP.
- What PMHP covers: Study skills + foundational content (biology, biochem, physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, ethics) in a culturally safe setting.
- Selection emphasis: Motivation for medicine, academic capability, communication, and connection to Indigenous health.
- Note: Chemistry isn’t a prerequisite for UNSW Medicine, but background knowledge is recommended for PMHP/degree success.
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| Students from Other Medical Schools |
- Compassionate transfers only: For extenuating circumstances after starting elsewhere; dependent on CSP availability.
- Application: Submit MAP (with statements, Dean’s letter, transcript) + UAC by deadlines.
- Testing: UCAT ANZ not required for transfer assessments.
- Placement: Start point determined individually (Phase 1/2/3 rules); credit is limited.
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Tip: You must select only one pathway (e.g., REAP or Gateway) when you submit your UNSW Medicine Application Portal (MAP) form. Interview dates and requirements can differ by pathway.
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| Place allocation & interviews |
UNSW does not publish exact CSP numbers for medicine. As required nationally, approximately 28.5% of CSP are Bonded Medical Program (BMP) places. Around 450 interview places are offered to local applicants each year. |
| Important Information |
For detailed and up-to-date admission information, visit:
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