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The University of Queensland offers a six-year direct-entry medicine degree for 2027, alongside its established provisional medicine pathway. UQ also offers the five-year Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours), which accepts eligible school leavers without a previous degree.
- UCAT ANZ: Required for standard school-leaver medicine and dentistry selection. The two subjects use UCAT results differently.
- Interview: An online Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) for medicine. No interview is listed for standard undergraduate dentistry selection.
- Academic achievement: Minimum adjusted ATAR 95 for the listed school-leaver medicine pathways and 99 for standard dentistry, plus each program’s subject requirements.
UQ Medicine and Dentistry: Quick Facts
| Feature | Direct-entry medicine | Provisional medicine | Undergraduate dentistry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualification/pathway | Bachelor of Medical Science / Doctor of Medicine. | First bachelor’s degree, then Doctor of Medicine. | Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours). |
| Duration | Six years: two pre-medical years plus four MD years. | Normally at least seven years; depends on the first degree. | Five years full-time. |
| Academic minimum | Adjusted ATAR 95 or equivalent. | Adjusted ATAR 95 or equivalent. | Adjusted ATAR 99 or equivalent for standard entry. |
| School prerequisites | General English and Mathematical Methods. | English, plus prerequisites for the chosen first degree. | General English and Chemistry. |
| Standard selection | Academic eligibility, UCAT ANZ and MMI. | Academic eligibility, UCAT ANZ and MMI. | Academic eligibility and UCAT ANZ; no standard interview. |
| Domestic applications | QTAC. | QTAC. | QTAC. |
Undergraduate Medicine at the University of Queensland
University of Queensland undergraduate medicine entry requirements assess academic achievement, UCAT ANZ and MMI performance. The six-year direct-entry degree is distinct from provisional entry, which requires completion of a separate first degree before the MD.
1. Academic requirements and prerequisite subjects
For the six-year Bachelor of Medical Science / Doctor of Medicine, applicants need an adjusted ATAR of at least 95 or equivalent. Queensland prerequisites are General English and Mathematical Methods, with grade C in the final senior units, or accepted equivalents. Chemistry and/or Biology are recommended, rather than compulsory entry subjects.
Students complete a designated two-year pre-medical component before the four-year MD. UQ’s current policy requires a pass in all courses in the pre-medical component for progression. Approximately 20 domestic places are listed annually for this pathway.
For Greater Brisbane provisional entry, apply during your first attempt at the final year of secondary school. The minimum adjusted ATAR is 95, with English or equivalent. You must also meet any additional prerequisites for your chosen first UQ degree.
Provisional progression requires completion of that first degree within its minimum time and an overall GPA of at least 5.0 on UQ’s seven-point scale across undergraduate UQ study. Choose a degree that helps you develop the biomedical knowledge assumed in the MD.
2. UCAT ANZ and interview shortlisting
Applicants need a competitive UCAT ANZ result from the application year. For 2027 entry, use the 2026 test result. There is no published score on the pages reviewed that guarantees a 2027 interview.
UQ’s current admissions policy ranks medicine applicants on the total scaled score from Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making and Quantitative Reasoning. Situational Judgement breaks ties, followed by Verbal Reasoning if needed. This policy clarifies the aggregate despite a review notice remaining on the provisional application page.
Domestic interview selection includes rural-background consideration and a Queensland Year 12 stage. At least 50% of domestic MMI invitations are allocated to Queensland Year 12 students under the published selection process.
3. Medical interview format and assessed qualities
UQ conducts MMIs through video conferencing. The currently linked pre-interview briefing pack describes eight Zoom stations, each with two minutes to read and seven minutes to respond, with approximately one minute to transition between stations.
The university lists the following assessed qualities:
- Kindness and compassion.
- Integrity.
- Adaptability.
- Verbal communication skills.
Each station has a different assessor. Follow the briefing pack issued for your interview, as arrangements can change. UQ normally sends the video link and further information one to two weeks beforehand and offers an online briefing session.
Prepare a private room, reliable internet, microphone, speakers and a movable webcam for the required checks. Request any disability or medical adjustments in advance.
Final medicine selection weighting
| Component | Weighting |
|---|---|
| ATAR or equivalent academic result | 25% |
| UCAT ANZ cognitive total | 25% |
| MMI | 50% |
Applicants must also meet UQ’s minimum MMI requirement. The published weighting applies to standard domestic and onshore international selection under the current policy; Indigenous pathway assessment has separate provisions.
Medicine interview dates for 2027 entry
| Pathway/applicant group | Invitation timing | Interview period |
|---|---|---|
| Direct-entry medicine through QTAC | QTAC notification; no exact release date confirmed on the page reviewed. | Mid-to-late November 2026. |
| Domestic provisional medicine through QTAC | QTAC notification; no exact release date confirmed on the page reviewed. | Mid-to-late November 2026. |
| Provisional applicants applying directly to UQ | Mid-to-late October 2026. | Mid-to-late November 2026. |
| International provisional applicants using QTAC | Confirm with UQ; this subsection contains an outdated interview year. | Do not rely on the old year displayed. Confirm your appointment directly with UQ. |
Book within the period stated in your invitation. A video-link email is not the same as the initial invitation or booking notification. Check your junk folder and contact UQ during the booking window if you have difficulty booking.
Dates may change. Check the official UQ school-leaver medicine pathways for the relevant direct-entry or provisional instructions and all application deadlines.
Medicine access and special entry pathways
- Rural background: eligible applicants can receive consideration through the rural sub-quota. Evidence of Australian rural residence for five consecutive or ten cumulative years is required.
- Admission adjustments: UQ lists school opportunity, rural access, subject incentive and educational access schemes. Confirm applicability and limits for your particular pathway.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants: contact UQ’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit about the dedicated pathway and its assessment arrangements.
- Regional pathways: CQUniversity and UniSQ offer separate school-leaver pathways towards the UQ MD. Their undergraduate requirements and progression conditions should not be substituted for UQ’s six-year direct-entry rules.
International medicine applicants
International school leavers should confirm whether the direct-entry or provisional pathway is available for their qualification and applicant category. UQ lists international application routes for the new dual degree; do not assume it is domestic-only.
Applicants completing Australian Year 12, including overseas, or IB in Australia use QTAC under the published school-leaver instructions. Other international provisional applicants apply directly to UQ. UCAT ANZ is required for standard provisional entry; ISAT is not accepted.
Meet the English-language and subject requirements for your selected program and first degree. The international QTAC interview-year inconsistency is flagged in the table above. Use UQ’s official medicine interview guidance and your own invitation for current arrangements.
For individual preparation and feedback, explore NIE’s one-on-one medical interview training.
Undergraduate Dentistry at the University of Queensland
University of Queensland undergraduate dentistry entry requirements combine academic eligibility, English and Chemistry prerequisites, and UCAT ANZ. The Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) is a five-year undergraduate dentistry degree; standard selection does not include an interview.
1. Academic requirements and prerequisite subjects
Standard entry requires an adjusted ATAR of at least 99.00 or equivalent. Queensland prerequisites are General English and Chemistry, with grade C in the final senior units, or accepted equivalents. Biology is recommended but not compulsory.
This academic minimum does not guarantee admission. Teaching centres on the UQ Oral Health Centre at Herston, with clinical placements during the degree.
2. UCAT ANZ ranking and tie-breakers
UQ dentistry uses an aggregate of all four current UCAT ANZ sections: Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning and Situational Judgement. It does not use the cognitive-only medicine total.
If applicants have the same dental aggregate, Situational Judgement is the next differentiator, followed by Verbal Reasoning if required. Complete UCAT ANZ in the application year. No guaranteed 2027 dental admission score is stated here.
Interview requirements for 2027 dentistry entry
| Stage | Standard Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) selection |
|---|---|
| Interview invitations | Not applicable: no standard selection interview is listed. |
| Interview dates | Not applicable. |
| Selection assessment | Meet academic and subject requirements, then compete through UCAT ANZ ranking. |
Do not apply medicine MMI dates or weightings to dentistry. Special admission schemes can have separate eligibility assessment, so applicants using those schemes should follow UQ’s individual guidance.
Dentistry access and special entry schemes
UQ’s dental admissions policy includes a rural-background sub-quota, requiring supporting evidence of five consecutive or ten cumulative years of Australian rural residence. Its academic threshold is set by the university; do not assume that medicine’s ATAR requirement applies to this dental category.
Applicants through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Admissions Scheme are exempt from UCAT ANZ for undergraduate dentistry. Contact UQ about academic assessment and the scheme’s application process.
International dentistry applicants
The five-year dentistry degree is available to international applicants. UQ lists the same English, Chemistry and UCAT ANZ requirements, with qualification equivalences assessed for the applicant’s education system. Standard selection does not list an interview.
International students completing Australian Year 12, including overseas, or IB in Australia apply through QTAC. Other international applicants generally apply directly to UQ. Check English-language evidence and current requirements on the official UQ undergraduate dentistry page.
For test preparation, explore NIE UCAT ANZ preparation and the NIE UCAT practice score calculator. The calculator’s cognitive total does not include the separate Situational Judgement contribution used in UQ dentistry ranking.
Checking Current Requirements and Deadlines
Check application, preference, testing and course-offer deadlines directly with UQ and QTAC. For test information, use the official UCAT ANZ university information.
The selection calculations above follow UQ’s current Admission to Coursework Procedure and Schedule 2. This is especially relevant where a general application page still displays an older review notice.
UQ Medicine and Dentistry: Frequently Asked Questions
Does UQ offer direct-entry medicine for 2027?
Yes. UQ offers the six-year Bachelor of Medical Science / Doctor of Medicine, with two years of pre-medical study followed by four MD years. Its separate provisional pathway requires a first bachelor’s degree before the MD and normally takes at least seven years overall.
When are UQ medicine interview invitations and interviews for 2027 entry?
UQ lists mid-to-late November 2026 for direct-entry and domestic provisional medicine interviews. QTAC notifies selected applicants; an exact domestic invitation release date is not confirmed here. Direct-to-UQ provisional applicants are told mid-to-late October 2026 for invitations and mid-to-late November 2026 for interviews. One international QTAC subsection still displays a previous-year interview date, so that group should confirm its schedule with UQ.
What is the UQ medicine MMI format?
UQ holds MMIs online. Its currently linked briefing pack describes eight stations, with two minutes to read and seven minutes to respond at each station, plus transitions. Assessed qualities include kindness and compassion, integrity, adaptability and verbal communication. Follow the briefing and instructions issued for your own interview.
Does UQ dentistry require an interview?
No interview is listed for standard Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) selection. Applicants meet academic and subject requirements and are ranked using UCAT ANZ. Special admission schemes may involve separate eligibility assessment.
What ATAR and UCAT results do I need for UQ medicine and dentistry?
The minimum adjusted ATAR is 95 for the listed school-leaver medicine pathways and 99 for standard undergraduate dentistry. Medicine interview ranking uses the three cognitive UCAT ANZ sections, with Situational Judgement as a tie-breaker. Dentistry ranking includes all four current sections, including Situational Judgement. Minimum academic eligibility does not guarantee admission.
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