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The University of Sydney offers a seven-year school-leaver medicine pathway through an Arts or Science degree followed by the Doctor of Medicine. Students enter the double degree from Year 12, but commence the MD only after meeting the first-degree progression requirements.
The former Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Medicine double degree is closed to newly commencing students from 2027. The dentistry update below explains the change; its previous school-leaver ATAR and assessment requirements should not be used for new applications.
- UCAT ANZ: Not required for Sydney’s school-leaver medicine pathway. GAMSAT is also not required for admission to this double degree.
- Interview: An online Assessment Day includes a group interview and written assessment. It is not an MMI.
- Academic achievement: Standard medicine entry requires an ATAR of 99.95 or equivalent. Specified domestic access pathways have lower thresholds.
Undergraduate Medicine at the University of Sydney
University of Sydney undergraduate medicine entry requirements assess school results and performance in an Assessment Day. The Double Degree Medicine Program, or DDMP, offers Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Medicine and Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine options.
| Feature | What you need to know |
|---|---|
| Entry model | School-leaver double degree with conditional progression from the first bachelor’s degree into the graduate-level MD. |
| Duration | Seven years full-time overall: three undergraduate years followed by four MD years. |
| Standard academic threshold | ATAR 99.95 or equivalent, plus satisfactory assessment performance. |
| Admissions tests | No UCAT ANZ or GAMSAT for the school-leaver double-degree admission process. |
| Assessment | Online group interview and written assessment. |
| Applications | Domestic applicants apply through UAC. International routes depend on the qualification. |
| Places | Approximately 30 domestic and 10 international places across the two medicine double degrees, not per degree. |
1. Academic requirements and school-leaver eligibility
The standard academic requirement is an ATAR of 99.95 or equivalent. Meeting it makes you eligible for assessment consideration; it does not guarantee a place. Specified domestic access thresholds are set out below.
The DDMP is for school leavers applying for the first available intake after receiving their final secondary results. It is not a pathway to enter later using an old ATAR after starting another university course.
Check the subject prerequisites and assumed knowledge for your chosen Arts or Science degree and proposed areas of study. Do not treat Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology as a single compulsory subject combination for both options. English-language admission requirements also apply.
2. Group interview and written assessment
The current course information describes an online group interview and written assessment. The university’s 2027 Assessment Day information confirms Zoom delivery for the first domestic round. This replaces the in-person description in older admission material.
Neither the current course information nor the published first-day briefing confirms a group size, task duration or percentage weighting for the two components. A detailed public scoring rubric is not provided, so these details should not be guessed.
Useful preparation includes listening carefully, contributing clearly to a group discussion, considering other perspectives and explaining your reasoning in writing. These are preparation areas, rather than a claimed university marking rubric.
For the online assessment, use a laptop or desktop computer with a camera and microphone. Be alone in a private, secure room and test your connection and audio beforehand. Your official invitation supplies the final instructions.
3. Progression into the Doctor of Medicine
The MD place remains conditional on meeting the double degree’s progression rules. Current Arts and Science resolutions require an Annual Average Mark of at least 65 in each year of the first degree, completion within the permitted duration and the required foundational and medicine-related studies.
This annual requirement should not be described as a single overall average of 65. Students who meet the double-degree progression conditions do not apply through the ordinary graduate-entry competition to continue into their MD.
Medical interview and Assessment Day dates for 2027 entry
The university publishes the following domestic Assessment Day schedule. All times are Sydney time. Dates may change, and your invitation takes priority.
| Assessment stage | First domestic round | Second domestic round |
|---|---|---|
| Invitation release | 16 December 2026, after 9am. | 14 January 2027, after 9am. |
| RSVP deadline | 17 December 2026, by 2pm. | 15 January 2027, by 2pm. |
| Further information and Zoom link | 17 December 2026, after 3pm, following an accepted RSVP. | 15 January 2027, after 3pm, following an accepted RSVP. |
| Online Assessment Day | 18 December 2026. | 18 January 2027. |
Assessment dates are not negotiable. Eligible applicants must attend the first Assessment Day after their results are released. The university specifically directs applicants whose IBAS results are released on 18 December 2026 to Assessment Day 2.
Missing the RSVP deadline can end your application. Check all email folders and follow the invitation’s instructions immediately if the Zoom-link email does not arrive.
Check application and preference deadlines separately on the official Sydney double-degree medicine page. Only assessment and interview-related dates are reproduced here.
Medicine access and special entry pathways
| Applicant category | Minimum ATAR for consideration |
|---|---|
| Standard entry | 99.95 or equivalent. |
| Eligible Regional and Remote Entry Scheme applicants | 99.5. |
| Eligible MySydney applicants | 99.5. |
| Eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants | 90. |
These thresholds apply only when the university confirms scheme eligibility. They do not guarantee admission or remove the Assessment Day requirements. Generic adjustment factors and unrelated creative or portfolio pathways should not be assumed to apply to medicine.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can seek individual advice through the university’s Indigenous admissions support. Applicants needing assessment adjustments should contact the university before their scheduled session.
International medicine applicants
International school leavers must meet the recognised academic equivalent, English-language requirements and Assessment Day criteria. International students completing relevant Australian secondary qualifications apply through UAC; other applicants generally apply directly to the university or through an authorised agent. Check the route for your exact qualification.
| Assessment session | Published date |
|---|---|
| First international session | 23 September 2026; this session has passed. |
| Second international session | 2 December 2026. |
| Third international session | 28 January 2027. |
| Invitation and RSVP timing | Follow the individual invitation; no universal release date is confirmed here. |
These are assessment dates, not interchangeable booking options. Attend the session allocated under the university’s eligibility rules. Domestic access thresholds should not be applied to international applicants.
University of Sydney Dentistry: School-Leaver Pathway Update
The Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Medicine double degree is not offered to newly commencing students from 2027. Sydney therefore no longer offers this school-leaver pathway into a dentist qualification for the new intake.
The university’s update, published by UAC, directs prospective dentists to complete an undergraduate degree and then apply for the graduate-entry Doctor of Dental Medicine. Admission is competitive; completing an ordinary Bachelor of Science does not guarantee a DMD place.
Previous school-leaver ATAR thresholds, assessment dates and access arrangements for the closed double degree are not current entry requirements. Existing-student handbook pages can remain online even when a course is no longer open to new entrants.
Read the University of Sydney dentistry update published by UAC. Graduate DMD requirements are separate and should be checked through the university’s current DMD admissions guide.
Preparing for Sydney’s Medicine Assessment Day
Practise both parts of the assessment: thoughtful group discussion and clear written reasoning. Work on making a useful contribution while leaving space for others, and on explaining a position without relying on memorised scripts.
NIE offers medical interview preparation and individual feedback on communication and response structure.
Sydney Medicine and Dentistry: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the University of Sydney require UCAT ANZ for school-leaver medicine?
No. Sydney’s Double Degree Medicine Program uses academic eligibility and an Assessment Day, including a group interview and written assessment. UCAT ANZ and GAMSAT are not school-leaver selection requirements.
When are Sydney medicine interview invitations released for 2027 entry?
Domestic Assessment Day 1 invitations are scheduled after 9am on 16 December 2026, with an RSVP due by 2pm on 17 December. Assessment Day 2 invitations are scheduled after 9am on 14 January 2027, with an RSVP due by 2pm on 15 January. All times are Sydney time and may change.
What are the University of Sydney medicine Assessment Day dates and format?
Domestic online Assessment Days are scheduled for 18 December 2026 and 18 January 2027. The process includes a group interview and written assessment. International online assessment dates are 23 September 2026, 2 December 2026 and 28 January 2027. Attend the session specified in your invitation.
What ATAR do I need for Sydney’s school-leaver medicine pathway?
Standard entry requires an ATAR of 99.95 or equivalent. Eligible domestic MySydney and Regional and Remote Entry Scheme applicants can be considered from 99.5; eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can be considered from 90. Applicants must also satisfy the assessment and other admission requirements.
Can I enter Sydney dentistry straight from Year 12 in 2027?
No. The Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Medicine double degree is not offered to newly commencing students from 2027. Prospective dentists can complete an eligible undergraduate degree and apply separately for graduate-entry Doctor of Dental Medicine. This is a competitive application, not automatic progression from an ordinary science degree.
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