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title: "University of Newcastle/University of New England - NIE: Medical Admissions Preparation"
description: "NIE provides UCAT, medical interviews, psychometrics, Casper, and medical admissions preparation for students pursuing medicine and dentistry in Australia or New Zealand."
url: "https://www.nie.edu.au/university-of-newcastle"
date: "2026-07-31T12:11:17+00:00"
language: "en-GB"
---

#  University of Newcastle/University of New England JMP

 **Important**: For detailed and the most current admission guides, please visit the respective university’s website.

# **Entry Requirements for University of Newcastle & University of New England – Joint Medical Program (BMedSc/MD)**

- **UCAT:** Yes
- **Interview:** Yes (JMP Assessment: Multiple Skills Assessment + PQA)
- **Academic Achievement:** Yes

[ UCAT Training Options ](https://www.nie.edu.au/products-listing/ucat-preparation-courses)

[ Interview Training Options ](https://www.nie.edu.au/products-listing/medical-interview-preparation)

| Degree | **Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (Joint Medical Program)**   Delivered jointly by **University of Newcastle (UON)** & **University of New England (UNE)**. |
|---|---|
| Campus locations | **UON:** Callaghan (Newcastle, NSW) and the Central Coast Clinical School (Gosford) for clinical training. **UNE:** Armidale (NSW). Clinical placements occur across the Hunter New England and Central Coast Local Health Districts. |
| Duration | 5 years full-time (Stage 1: BMedSc; Stage 2: MD) |
| Start Date | Semester 1 (February). For 2026, orientation & classes commence mid-February. |
| Entry requirements | **Eligibility (School Leavers & Non-school leavers)**  - Selection has two components: **Academic eligibility** and **assessment of personal qualities** (UCAT ANZ + JMP Assessment).  **How to apply (for 2026 entry)**  - **Step 1 – UCAT ANZ:** Register and sit UCAT in the year prior to entry. - **Step 2 – JMP Direct Application:** Submit the online JMP application by the stated deadline. - **Step 3 – UAC application:** Apply via UAC and include *Joint Medical Program at UON/UNE* among your preferences (preference changes to add JMP not permitted after early December).  **Academic and subject prerequisites**  - **Minimum ATAR (Year 12 basis):** **94.30** standard; or **85.00** if the HSC (or equivalent) was completed at a designated rural/remote high school under the *Rural Bonus Scheme*. Equivalent ranks (e.g., IB) apply where relevant. - No specific Year 12 subject prerequisites are listed; check the handbook for any assumed knowledge or recommended studies.  **UCAT ANZ (used for shortlisting)**  - **Subtests used for ranking:** Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning (aggregate). - **Situational Judgement (SJT):** *Not used* in 2026 selection. - **Cut-off:** Determined after applications close; *rural vs non-rural* cut-offs may differ; no individual subtest thresholds.  **JMP interview & assessment format**  - **Multiple Skills Assessment (MSA):** **8 stations × ~8 minutes** each; scenario discussions and activities with assessors. - **Personal Qualities Assessment (PQA):** Online test, completed the *same day* as your MSA; PQA is used when the MSA is conducted face-to-face. - **What’s assessed:** communication & interpersonal skills, decision-making, motivation for medicine, and capacity to thrive in the JMP learning environment. - **Where:** In person at UON (Callaghan) or UNE (Armidale); location preference is requested but not guaranteed.  **Alternative & special entry pathways**  - **Rural & Remote Admissions Scheme (RRAS):** Rural applicants (≥5 consecutive or 10 cumulative years in rural/remote areas) may be invited to interview on a *lower UCAT threshold* than non-rural applicants. Additional rural evidence is required. - **JMP Communities Entry List (CEL):** Applicants with ≥5 consecutive or 10 cumulative years’ residence in the Hunter New England, Central Coast, or Mid-North Coast Local Health Districts may be considered via CEL. - **Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Pathway (Miroma Bunbilla):** A **5-day** pre-entry program in early December; *UCAT not required* for this pathway. - **Excellence through Equity Pathway (EtE):** For eligible *UON Enabling* program students (e.g., Open Foundation, Newstep, Yapug) — separate application process; shortlisted candidates complete the standard MSA. |
| Key Dates – 2026 Intake (JMP) | # **JMP Important Dates and Deadlines**  \| Event \| When / Details \| \| UCAT ANZ registrations close \| **16 May 2025**. Late booking cut-off 30 May 2025 (late fee). Test window **1 Jul – 5 Aug 2025**. \| \| JMP Direct Application closes \| **30 September 2025**. Late applications are not accepted. \| \| UAC application closes \| **30 September 2025**. You must list the *Joint Medical Program (UON/UNE)* in your preferences. \| \| Preference freeze (can’t add JMP after this date) \| **1 December 2025**. \| \| Interview invitations \| Emailed by **mid-November 2025** to shortlisted applicants. \| \| MSA & PQA (NSW/QLD/ACT & all rural applicants) \| **Late Nov – early Dec 2025** (in person at Newcastle or Armidale). \| \| MSA (other non-rural interstate applicants) \| **Mid-January 2026** (in person at Newcastle). \| \| Miroma Bunbilla Program (Indigenous pre-entry) \| **1 – 5 December 2025** (5-day program). \| \| UAC offers released \| **Early January 2026**. \| \| Semester 1 commences \| **Mid-February 2026** (both UON & UNE). \|  Always confirm dates on the official JMP website before applying. |

|---|
| Number of places | Approximately **170** total places across UON & UNE each year (domestic + international combined). |
| **Important Information** | For detailed and up-to-date admission information, visit: - [How to Apply – JMP](https://www.newcastle.edu.au/joint-medical-program/how-to-apply) - [Assessment of Personal Qualities (UCAT, MSA & PQA)](https://www.newcastle.edu.au/joint-medical-program/selection-process/assessment-of-personal-qualities) - [Academic Eligibility (ATAR & tertiary study)](https://www.newcastle.edu.au/joint-medical-program/selection-process/academic-eligibility) - [Rural & Remote Admissions Scheme (RRAS)](https://www.newcastle.edu.au/joint-medical-program/how-to-apply/entry-support-schemes/accordion-entry-support-schemes/rural-and-remote-admissions-scheme) - [JMP Communities Entry List](https://www.newcastle.edu.au/joint-medical-program/how-to-apply/entry-support-schemes/accordion-entry-support-schemes/rural-communities-entry-list) |

**Disclaimer**: The National Institute of Education's primary mission is to provide information, advice, and educational and training services to assist clients on their journey into Australian and New Zealand universities. We regularly review the admission processes for medical, dental and health careers courses; however, universities reserve the right to change their admission criteria without notice. For detailed and the most current admission guides, please visit the respective university’s website.

###  Universities

- [University of Auckland](https://www.nie.edu.au/the-university-of-auckland)
- [Bond University](https://www.nie.edu.au/bond-university)
- [Charles Darwin University](https://www.nie.edu.au/charles-darwin-university)
- [Central Queensland University ](https://www.nie.edu.au/central-queensland-university)
- [CSU - Charles Sturt University ](https://www.nie.edu.au/csu-charles-sturt-university)
- [Curtin University](https://www.nie.edu.au/curtin-university)
- [Flinders University](https://www.nie.edu.au/flinders-university)
- [Griffith University ](https://www.nie.edu.au/griffith-university)
- [JCU - James Cook University](https://www.nie.edu.au/jcu-umat-james-cook-university)
- [La Trobe University](https://www.nie.edu.au/la-trobe-university)
- [Monash University](https://www.nie.edu.au/monash-university)
- [Adelaide University ](https://www.nie.edu.au/the-university-of-adelaide)
- [The University of New South Wales](https://www.nie.edu.au/the-university-of-new-south-wales)
- [The University of Queensland](https://www.nie.edu.au/the-university-of-queensland)
- [The University of Sydney](https://www.nie.edu.au/university-of-sydney-medicine-dentistry)
- [The University of Western Australia](https://www.nie.edu.au/the-university-of-western-australia)
- [University of Newcastle (JMP)](https://www.nie.edu.au/university-of-newcastle)
- [University of Otago](https://www.nie.edu.au/university-of-otago)
- [University of Tasmania](https://www.nie.edu.au/university-of-tasmania)
- [Western Sydney University](https://www.nie.edu.au/the-university-of-western-sydney)
- [University of Southern Queensland](https://www.nie.edu.au/usq-university-of-southern-queensland-medicine-pathway)
- [University of the Sunshine Coast](https://www.nie.edu.au/university-of-sunshine-coast-pathway-to-medicine)

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