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There are three selection criteria for entry into the six-year, combined Bachelor of Medical Studies / Doctor of Medicine at UNSW:

If you meet the academic requirements, you may be invited for an interview. All three criteria must be successfully met to be considered for entry. If you are applying as a student who wishes to transfer to UNSW, you will be assessed differently depending on how much tertiary study you have completed:

  • If you have completed less than 0.75 FTE (full time equivalent or 36 units of credit) of tertiary study when you submit your application, you will be assessed only on your secondary school results.
  • If you have completed an equivalent of 0.75 FTE (full time equivalent or 36 units of credit) or more of tertiary study in a single incomplete degree when you submit your application, you will be assessed for admission to Medicine on either your tertiary study results OR your secondary school results (ATAR or equivalent). To be eligible for consideration, you must have met a minimum of 96 ATAR (or equivalent) in your secondary school studies, and your tertiary studies must reach a GPA of 5.5 or above based on a 7.0 GPA scale. Once an applicant has met the minimum requirement, the “best of” algorithm will apply and the qualification with a higher selection rank will be used as a final selection rank for admission.
  • If you have completed a tertiary degree when you submit your application, only the tertiary qualification will be considered for admission to the Medicine program. Your tertiary studies must reach a GPA of 5.5 or above based on a 7.0 GPA scale. As you have completed a tertiary degree, we will no longer consider your secondary qualification.

Please note that due to the requirements of the Medical Board of Australia, no credit can be awarded for courses already completed with the exception of up to 2 General Education courses.

To be considered for an offer, you are required to follow four key steps below:

  • Step 1: Register and sit for the UCAT ANZ or ISAT. Applicants need to provide their UCAT ANZ or ISAT registration number when they lodge their application. Once you have submitted one of the accepted tests of your choice (UCAT ANZ or ISAT), any subsequent submissions of the other test at a later date will not be considered for admission.
  • Step 2: If you have completed all or part of a tertiary degree program, you’ll need to submit your application via our Apply Online portal.
  • Step 4: Attend an interview (if invited)

Applicants who meet the selection criteria and have submitted an application through UAC or the Apply Online portal will be invited to attend an interview, which forms part of the overall assessment process. Interviews are conducted via Zoom and typically commence in May, continuing throughout the year for Term 1 2027 entry until all available places have been filled.

For further details regarding the 2027 application process, please refer to this website, which will be updated in April 2026.

In the meantime, we strongly encourage you to view our recently recorded Medicine International Information Session for more information about the admissions process, pathways, and life as a Medicine student!

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