| Degree |
Bachelor of Clinical Science (Medicine) / Doctor of Medicine (MD)
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| Campus locations |
A Joint Program in Medicine between Western Sydney University (WSU) Campbelltown (Greater Western Sydney) and Charles Sturt University (CSU) Orange. Clinical placements occur across Greater Western Sydney hospitals and rural NSW; rural clinical schools include Bathurst and Lismore. |
| Duration |
5 years full-time (undergraduate-entry MD) |
| Start Date |
February (Term 1) |
| Entry requirements |
Eligibility (School Leavers / Year 12)
- Domestic applicants apply as “General Applicants” via UAC for the Joint Program in Medicine.
- Applicants must meet the academic threshold, sit the UCAT ANZ, and attend an MMI interview if invited.
How to apply (School Leavers)
- Step 1: Sit the UCAT ANZ in the year of application (previous sittings are not accepted). Ensure your UCAT candidate number is listed in your UAC application.
- Step 2: Apply via UAC and include Bachelor of Clinical Science (Medicine)/Doctor of Medicine (MD) as a preference. You will be asked to indicate a preference to study at WSU or CSU.
- Step 3: If you meet the academic threshold and UCAT threshold, you may be invited to a Multi-station Mini Interview (MMI). Invitations are typically emailed by mid-October; interviews are held in late November (no alternative dates offered).
- Step 4: Offers are made via UAC to the highest-ranked interviewed applicants who meet all criteria.
Academic thresholds (domestic)
- Non-Greater Western Sydney (GWS): ATAR (or equivalent) 95.5 (IB ~38).
- Greater Western Sydney (GWS): ATAR (or equivalent) 93.5 (IB ~36). GWS eligibility is defined by residency in the specified region for a minimum of 5 consecutive years prior to program commencement.
- Rural Entry Admission Scheme (REAS): ATAR (or equivalent) 91.5 (IB ~35).
- Applicants with current/prior tertiary study are assessed on GPA (minimum units apply); completed Bachelor or higher will be assessed on GPA rather than ATAR.
Subjects & other requirements
- Year 12 subject prerequisites: Not specified for the MD in the WSU Medicine Handbook.
UCAT ANZ
- UCAT ANZ is required; thresholds are set annually and not published. Section weightings may apply when determining interview eligibility.
- Only the current year’s UCAT ANZ sitting is valid for the intake.
WSU medical interview format
- MMI: Multi-station interview; each station has a separate interviewer and question. (Domestic General/REAS interviews are conducted via video conference.)
- Interviews assess non-cognitive qualities important to patients and communities.
- Attendance is mandatory; no alternate dates are offered.
Alternative & Special Entry Pathways
- Rural Entry Admission Scheme (REAS): separate rural quota (see thresholds above) with additional rurality documentation; a minimum of 15 places are reserved for rural students.
- Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Applicants: dedicated alternate pathway with a panel interview (e.g., Dean, Professor of ATSI Health, academic, community member).
- Greater Western Sydney (GWS) applicants: defined regional eligibility; lower ATAR threshold applies compared with non-GWS.
- Transfers: requests considered under a separate process (places are very limited).
- International applicants: apply via WSU International/UAC International; ISAT and a panel interview apply (separate criteria).
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| Key Dates – 2026 Intake (Medicine) |
WSU Medicine Important Dates and Deadlines
| Event |
When / Details |
| UAC application (include 725505) |
Closes 25 September 2025 (midnight AEST) — indicate preference for WSU or CSU campus. |
| Interview invitations (email) |
By mid-October 2025 for eligible domestic applicants. |
| MMI interview period (domestic) |
Late November 2025 — video-conferenced; no alternate dates offered. |
| Program start (Term 1) |
February 2026 (WSU Term 1/Autumn session). |
| UCAT ANZ (required) |
Use the current year’s UCAT ANZ only (previous sittings are not accepted). Refer to UCAT ANZ for registration/testing windows. |
Alternative and Special Entry Pathways into Western Sydney University (Doctor of Medicine)
| Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Applicants |
- Who: Applicants who have lived in a designated Greater Western Sydney postcode for ≥5 consecutive years immediately before commencing.
- Benefit: A proportion of interview places are reserved for eligible GWS applicants.
- Academic threshold: ATAR 93.5 (or equivalent). Non-GWS threshold: 95.5.
- Check postcode
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| Rural Entry Admission Scheme (REAS) |
- Who: Applicants with verified Australian rural background (as defined by WSU’s rural criteria).
- Places: A minimum of 15 MD places are reserved each year for REAS.
- Academic threshold: ATAR 91.5 (or equivalent). Separate rural documentation required.
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| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Applicants |
- Pathway: Dedicated selection pathway with a panel interview (includes Dean, Professor of ATSI Health, academic & community member).
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| Transfer Requests (from another MD in AU/NZ) |
- Who: Students currently/previously enrolled in an MD (or equivalent) in Australia or New Zealand with extenuating circumstances.
- Note: No transfers between the WSU and Charles Sturt MD programs; availability is limited and subject to student load.
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Tip: Selection also requires competitive UCAT and interview performance. Always confirm dates and thresholds on WSU’s official pages.
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| Number of places |
Total domestic CSP numbers are not published. The Rural Entry Admission Scheme reserves a minimum of 15 places for eligible rural applicants. Interview places are reserved for Western Sydney and Rural background applicants. |
| Important Information |
For detailed and up-to-date admission information, visit:
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