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The University of Western Australia offers school-leaver Assured Pathways into medicine and dentistry. Successful applicants receive a conditional place in the professional degree and first complete the designated Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised). Neither pathway starts students in the MD or DMD immediately after Year 12.
- UCAT ANZ: Required for the standard domestic medicine and dentistry Assured Pathways. International applicants use ISAT.
- Interview: Eight-station MMI for domestic applicants; two-person panel interview for international applicants.
- Academic achievement: Minimum ATAR 98 for the published High Academic Achiever, Broadway and rural categories, with separate Indigenous entry arrangements.
UWA School-Leaver Entry: Quick Facts
| Feature | Medicine | Dentistry |
|---|---|---|
| Entry model | Conditional school-leaver pathway to the MD. | Conditional school-leaver pathway to the DMD. |
| Undergraduate study | Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised), with Integrated Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice. | Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised), with Integrated Dental Sciences. |
| Overall duration | Six years through the designated pathway. | Six years through the designated pathway. |
| Domestic application portal | TISC. | TISC. |
| International applications | Direct to UWA or through an authorised agent. | Direct to UWA or through an authorised agent. |
Undergraduate Medicine at the University of Western Australia
University of Western Australia undergraduate medicine entry requirements assess academic achievement, UCAT ANZ and interview performance for domestic applicants. The Assured Pathway leads through Integrated Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice before progression to the MD.
1. Academic requirements and prerequisite subjects
The minimum ATAR is 98 for the rural, Broadway and High Academic Achiever categories, subject to applicable adjustment rules. Eligible Indigenous school-leaver applicants can be considered from ATAR 90. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee a place.
Applicants must be completing Year 12 or be on a gap year, without having commenced university degree study or vocational training at diploma level or above. Confirm your eligibility with UWA before starting other tertiary study.
English competency is required. Chemistry and Mathematics Applications or higher are recommended school subjects rather than compulsory school prerequisites. These subjects may be taken through first-year university study where needed.
Progression requires successful completion of the designated bachelor’s degree and a minimum selection GPA of 5.5 within the first two years. The extended major provides credit towards the MD, allowing both degrees to be completed in six years overall.
2. UCAT ANZ and medicine interview shortlisting
Domestic applicants in the standard High Academic Achiever, Broadway and rural pathways must sit UCAT ANZ in the application year. A previous year’s result cannot be carried forward.
UWA uses the overall cognitive UCAT score to rank applicants within each quota. Situational Judgement is scored separately, and UWA reserves the right to use it in selection. No fixed published score guarantees an interview.
3. Medical interview format and assessed qualities
The domestic interview is an eight-station Multiple Mini Interview (MMI), with a different interviewer at each station. Each station allows two minutes to consider the question and five minutes to respond. Allow approximately 70–75 minutes for the process, including registration.
The university’s published assessment attributes cover:
- Accountability and ethical or moral judgement.
- Communication, teamwork and collaboration.
- Management, problem solving and conflict resolution.
- Self-awareness, empathy and resilience.
Explain your reasoning and use relevant examples from your experience. Specific healthcare or scientific knowledge is not required. Follow your invitation for the venue and delivery arrangements; do not assume an online option is available.
Medicine final selection weighting
| Component | Standard non-rural ranking | Rural ranking |
|---|---|---|
| ATAR or equivalent | 30% | 22.5% |
| UCAT ANZ | 20% | 15% |
| Interview | 50% | 37.5% |
| Rurality rating | Not applicable. | 25% |
Medicine interview dates for 2027 entry
| Stage | Published timing |
|---|---|
| Interview eligibility notifications | After WACE exams. The domestic guide indicates late November 2026; no exact invitation release day is confirmed. |
| Interview period | Selected dates from 30 November to 11 December 2026. |
| Individual appointment | Confirmed to shortlisted applicants. Not every date in the range is available, and an alternative appointment is not guaranteed. |
Medicine access and special entry pathways
- Broadway: available to eligible students who complete their entire Year 12 studies, including WACE, at a designated Broadway school.
- Rural: eligibility requires an Australian principal home address in an MM2–MM7 location for five consecutive or ten cumulative years. Submit UWA’s rural eligibility evidence with the TISC application.
- Indigenous: a separate pathway is available. Contact the School of Indigenous Studies about eligibility, UCAT requirements and interview arrangements.
- Interstate applicants: a small number of places is available to domestic applicants who complete school outside Western Australia and meet the entry requirements.
Some domestic medicine places carry Bonded Medical Program service obligations. Review these conditions when considering an offer.
International medicine applicants
International school-leaver applicants apply directly to UWA or through an authorised agent. The academic minimum is ATAR 98 or equivalent, alongside English competency. ISAT must reach at least the 25th percentile in both Critical Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning; UCAT ANZ does not replace ISAT.
The international interview uses two panellists and takes approximately 50 minutes including registration and introductions. It typically covers five MMI-style questions without a separate fixed time for each. Final ranking uses academic results 30%, ISAT 20% and interview 50%.
| Stage | Published guide timing |
|---|---|
| Interview invitations | Mid-July 2026, according to the international admissions guide. |
| In-person medicine interviews in Singapore | Late July 2026, according to the guide. |
| Online interviews | Late July to early August 2026, according to the guide. |
This published international interview period has passed. Ask UWA about any individual or additional arrangements and confirm the validity of your ISAT results for the relevant intake.
For current requirements and application deadlines, consult the official UWA medicine admissions page, selecting the school-leaver Assured Pathway section.
Explore NIE UCAT ANZ preparation and medicine interview preparation for support with these assessment stages.
Undergraduate Dentistry at the University of Western Australia
University of Western Australia undergraduate dentistry entry requirements assess academic achievement, UCAT ANZ and interview performance for domestic applicants. The Assured Pathway leads through Integrated Dental Sciences before progression to the DMD.
1. Academic requirements and prerequisite subjects
The minimum ATAR is 98 for the rural, Broadway and High Academic Achiever categories, subject to applicable adjustment rules. Eligible Indigenous school-leaver applicants can be considered from ATAR 90. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee a place.
Applicants must be completing Year 12 or be on a gap year, without having commenced university degree study or vocational training at diploma level or above. Confirm your eligibility with UWA before starting other tertiary study.
English competency is required. Chemistry and Mathematics Applications or higher are recommended school subjects rather than compulsory school prerequisites. These subjects may be taken through first-year university study where needed.
The designated pathway takes six years overall, including credit from Integrated Dental Sciences towards the DMD. Progression depends on completing the required major and meeting the conditions in your offer. Admission to a biomedicine degree without an Assured Pathway place does not reserve a dentistry place.
2. UCAT ANZ and dentistry interview shortlisting
Domestic applicants in the standard High Academic Achiever, Broadway and rural pathways must sit UCAT ANZ in the application year. A previous year’s result cannot be carried forward.
UWA uses the overall cognitive UCAT score to rank applicants within each quota. Situational Judgement is scored separately, and UWA reserves the right to use it in selection. No fixed published score guarantees an interview.
3. Dental interview format and assessed qualities
The domestic interview is an eight-station Multiple Mini Interview (MMI), with a different interviewer at each station. Each station allows two minutes to consider the question and five minutes to respond. Allow approximately 70–75 minutes for the process, including registration.
The university’s published assessment attributes cover:
- Accountability and ethical or moral judgement.
- Communication, teamwork and collaboration.
- Management, problem solving and conflict resolution.
- Self-awareness, empathy and resilience.
Explain your reasoning and use relevant examples from your experience. Specific healthcare or scientific knowledge is not required. Follow your invitation for the venue and delivery arrangements; do not assume an online option is available.
Dentistry final selection weighting
| Component | Standard non-rural ranking | Rural ranking |
|---|---|---|
| ATAR or equivalent | 30% | 22.5% |
| UCAT ANZ | 20% | 15% |
| Interview | 50% | 37.5% |
| Rurality rating | Not applicable. | 25% |
Dentistry interview dates for 2027 entry
| Stage | Published timing |
|---|---|
| Interview eligibility notifications | After WACE exams. The domestic guide indicates late November 2026; no exact invitation release day is confirmed. |
| Interview period | Selected dates from 30 November to 11 December 2026. |
| Individual appointment | Confirmed to shortlisted applicants. Not every date in the range is available, and an alternative appointment is not guaranteed. |
Dentistry access and special entry pathways
- Broadway: available to eligible students who complete their entire Year 12 studies, including WACE, at a designated Broadway school.
- Rural: eligibility requires an Australian principal home address in an MM2–MM7 location for five consecutive or ten cumulative years. Submit UWA’s rural eligibility evidence with the TISC application.
- Indigenous: a separate pathway is available. Contact the School of Indigenous Studies about eligibility, UCAT requirements and interview arrangements.
- Interstate applicants: a small number of places is available to domestic applicants who complete school outside Western Australia and meet the entry requirements.
International dentistry applicants
International school-leaver applicants apply directly to UWA or through an authorised agent. The academic minimum is ATAR 98 or equivalent, alongside English competency. ISAT must reach at least the 25th percentile in both Critical Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning; UCAT ANZ does not replace ISAT.
The international interview uses two panellists and takes approximately 50 minutes including registration and introductions. It typically covers five MMI-style questions without a separate fixed time for each. Final ranking uses academic results 30%, ISAT 20% and interview 50%.
For international dentistry, UWA specifies successful completion of the designated major and a minimum selection GPA of 5.5 within the first two bachelor’s years. Confirm the applicable progression conditions in your offer.
| Stage | Published guide timing |
|---|---|
| Interview invitations | Mid-July 2026, according to the international admissions guide. |
| Online interviews | Late July to early August 2026, according to the guide. |
This published international interview period has passed. Ask UWA about any individual or additional arrangements and confirm the validity of your ISAT results for the relevant intake.
For current requirements and application deadlines, consult the official UWA dentistry admissions page, selecting the school-leaver Assured Pathway section.
Explore NIE UCAT ANZ preparation and dentistry interview preparation for support with these assessment stages.
Preparing for UWA Interviews
For the domestic MMI, practise identifying the main issues within two minutes and explaining your response within five. Reflect on examples from school, work or community activities, and prepare to discuss different perspectives.
International applicants should also practise the conversational follow-up style of a two-person panel. Focus on clear reasoning and your own experiences rather than memorised answers.
Explore One-on-One Medical and Dental Interview TrainingCheck application, preference, testing and course-offer deadlines through UWA and TISC. For current test information, consult the official UCAT ANZ university information.
UWA Medicine and Dentistry: Frequently Asked Questions
Does UWA offer direct-entry medicine or dentistry after Year 12?
UWA offers conditional school-leaver Assured Pathways. Students first complete the designated Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised) major before progressing to the MD or DMD. Both pathways take six years overall when the required progression conditions are met.
When are UWA medicine and dentistry interviews for 2027 entry?
Domestic school-leaver interviews for both subjects are planned on selected dates from 30 November to 11 December 2026. Invitations follow completion of WACE exams; the domestic guide indicates late November. Not every date in the range is available, and shortlisted applicants receive their individual appointment details.
What is the UWA medicine and dentistry MMI format?
Domestic applicants complete eight stations, with two minutes to consider each question and five minutes to respond. Allow approximately 70–75 minutes including registration. International applicants have a two-person panel interview lasting approximately 50 minutes including registration and introductions.
What ATAR and UCAT score do I need for UWA medicine or dentistry?
The minimum ATAR is 98 for the High Academic Achiever, Broadway and rural categories, subject to applicable adjustment rules. Eligible Indigenous applicants can be considered from ATAR 90. Domestic UCAT interview thresholds are determined by ranking within each quota each year; UWA does not publish a guaranteed cut-off.
Do international UWA medicine and dentistry applicants need UCAT ANZ?
International Assured Pathway applicants use ISAT rather than UCAT ANZ. For eligibility, they need at least the 25th percentile in both Critical Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning, the required academic results, English competency and an interview.
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