University of Tasmania

Undergraduate Medicine at the University of Tasmania

University of Tasmania undergraduate medicine entry requirements assess academic achievement and UCAT ANZ for general domestic school-leaver selection. Applicants must also meet the required subjects and other eligibility rules. An interview is not an additional selection stage for this pathway.

1. Academic requirements and prerequisite subjects

The minimum adjusted ATAR is 95. This includes any approved rural adjustment and is the minimum required for consideration, rather than a guaranteed offer score.

Eligible applicants are ranked by ATAR or equivalent within the applicable campus and admission quotas. School results used for this pathway must fall within the university’s five-year eligibility period.

• Chemistry: satisfactory achievement in senior-secondary Chemistry or an approved equivalent within the required five-year period. An approved University of Tasmania foundation Chemistry unit may meet this prerequisite if completed before admission.
• English: satisfactory achievement in an accepted Year 12 English subject or approved equivalent within the required five-year period.
• English as an Additional Language or Dialect: the course page states that this does not satisfy the domestic Year 12 English subject prerequisite. Ask admissions to assess any alternative qualification.

General English-language proficiency requirements are separate from the course’s English subject prerequisite. Confirm interstate or overseas subject equivalence with the university before relying on it.

School-leaver eligibility after tertiary study

Domestic school-leaver applicants must not have recorded results from previously commenced higher education study at diploma level or above. The course page defines recorded results by reference to academic grades after census, with an exception for withdrawal without academic penalty.

If you have started tertiary study, ask admissions which pathway you can use. The school-leaver route should not be assumed to remain available after commencing another degree.

2. UCAT ANZ and final ranking

General domestic school-leaver applicants need a valid UCAT ANZ result from the application year. Previous years’ results cannot be carried forward.

ATAR is the primary ranking measure. Applicants with the same ATAR are ranked using UCAT ANZ as the secondary measure. Tasmania uses the combined scores for Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making and Quantitative Reasoning, excluding Situational Judgement.

The university does not describe this as a fixed ATAR–UCAT percentage split. The international UCAT minimum should not be applied to domestic applicants, and ISAT or MCAT cannot replace UCAT ANZ for the general domestic school-leaver pathway.

Interview requirements

The general medicine admission process does not include an interview or MMI. Applicants should focus on meeting the academic, prerequisite, testing and application requirements.

The separate Aboriginal Entry Pathway requires an interview with representatives of the Medicine Admissions Committee. Its requirements are explained separately below.

Tasmania Medicine Interview Information for 2027 Entry

There are no general school-leaver interview invitations or MMI dates to list. The Aboriginal Entry Pathway includes an interview, but a public timetable for the 2027 intake was not verified.

Aboriginal Entry Pathway applicants should obtain their interview arrangements directly from the university and follow their invitation. A panel-style discussion, online delivery or a particular station structure should not be assumed without confirmation.

Check application windows, test registration and sitting dates, and course-offer deadlines directly through the university and UCAT ANZ. These change independently of interview arrangements.

Rural and Special Entry Pathways

Rural Application Process

The Rural Application Process (RAP) supports eligible applicants who have lived in an Australian MM2–MM7 location for at least five consecutive or ten cumulative years. All Tasmania is classified within MM2–MM7, but applicants must still satisfy the residence-duration and evidence requirements.

RAP is assessed through the usual online medicine application using current and previous address details. A separate RAP application form is not required.

Applicants must still reach the minimum adjusted ATAR of 95 and meet all other requirements. Rural adjustments apply to eligible Year 12 applicants; tertiary applicants may be considered for rural quotas without receiving an ATAR adjustment.

Tasmanian and rural quotas

The course page states that at least 75% of domestic places are allocated to eligible Tasmanian applicants. For school leavers, this is linked to completing the Tasmanian Certificate of Education or International Baccalaureate at a Tasmanian school within the specified period.

The domestic rural quota is 50% for MM2–MM7 applicants, including 25% from MM3–MM7 areas. Tasmanian and rural eligibility can overlap; these percentages should not be added together.

Tasmanian Rural Training Stream at Cradle Coast

Twenty domestic places are available through the Tasmanian Rural Training Stream. Applicants are assessed using the relevant academic and admissions-test criteria, with priority determined by the stream’s geographical tiers.

Priority begins with the designated Tasmanian rural footprint, followed by other Tasmanian MM2 applicants, interstate MM3–MM7 applicants and interstate MM1–MM2 applicants. Admission requires a commitment to complete the medical programme at Cradle Coast and its associated training sites.

Aboriginal Entry Pathway

Eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can apply through a dedicated pathway as well as completing the regular university application. UCAT ANZ is not required for this pathway.

School-leaver requirements include confirmation of eligibility, a personal supporting statement, accepted English and Chemistry study or equivalents, a competitive academic record and an interview with Medicine Admissions Committee representatives.

The university does not publish a fixed interview weighting or detailed assessment rubric on the pathway page. Confirm individual requirements and interview arrangements through the official Aboriginal Entry Pathway information.

Special consideration and bonded places

Applicants affected by circumstances such as financial hardship, serious illness or disability may seek special consideration. The university states that medicine’s subject prerequisites cannot be waived.

Some domestic offers are Bonded Medical Program places with return-of-service obligations. Review the conditions before accepting a bonded offer; it is not a scholarship.

International Medicine Applicants

International applicants follow separate academic-equivalence and admissions-test rules. They must meet the course’s accepted school qualifications, Chemistry and English requirements, and English-language proficiency standards.

The current course page accepts the following test options:

Meeting a test minimum does not guarantee a place. Confirm the academic equivalence for your qualification, the accepted test sitting and available campus options directly with admissions.

International applicants may have previous tertiary study and are assessed under the relevant international rules. The domestic school-leaver restriction should not automatically be applied to them.

Applicants With Previous University Study

There is a separate domestic pathway for eligible applicants with a completed degree or qualifying professional registration. Selection uses university academic performance and GAMSAT rather than the school-leaver ATAR–UCAT process.

The published minimum unweighted GPA is 5.25. These rules should not be confused with direct Year 12 entry.

For 2027 entry, the university describes a transition from its Medical Research pathway to a Biomedicine graduate-entry quota with GAMSAT requirements. Applicants completing Medical Research during the transition should seek individual advice rather than assume a continuing test exemption.

Course Structure and Campus Preferences

The Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine is a five-year combined medical degree. It includes foundational medical science, early patient contact, clinical placements and a professional practice project.

Domestic applicants can nominate Hobart, Launceston and Cradle Coast campus preferences. Offers are ranked separately for each location according to available places, so a preferred campus is not guaranteed.

How to apply

1. Check your application category, academic eligibility and subject prerequisites.
2. For general domestic school-leaver entry, sit UCAT ANZ in the application year.
3. Apply directly to the University of Tasmania and nominate campus preferences.
4. Provide the required academic, test and residency evidence, including rural address history where applicable.

Medicine is not part of the Schools Recommendation Program. Use the official University of Tasmania medicine course page for current requirements, application dates and supporting-document instructions.

For test information, consult the official UCAT ANZ university information. NIE’s UCAT ANZ preparation options provide structured practice for applicants taking the test.

Tasmania Medicine: Frequently Asked Questions