Applying for the JMP

The Bachelor of Medicine - JMP is offered jointly by the University of Newcastle and the University of New England and students study the same curriculum at both institutions. The dual campuses allow JMP students to choose either a metropolitan or rural campus in which to study and benefit from the differences each location offers. As part of the application process, candidates will have the opportunity to select the location at which they would prefer to enrol and complete the program.

Admission 2013

To apply for admission to the JMP applicants must:

  • Register with the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT) office, and sit the test
  • apply direct to the Joint Medical Program (JMP)
  • apply through the Universities Admission Centre (UAC).

Gateways to admission

Admission to the Bachelor of Medicine - JMP is highly competitive. For admissions in 2012 there over 3000 applicants for the 170 positions available in the JMP. Applicants are encouraged to consider the following when applying:

International students

Direct admission applications from international students for entry to the Bachelor of Medicine - JMP are not accepted. Please contact the University of Newcastle International Foundation program

What's next?

Once you have completed the three steps required for admission your application will be assessed and all applicants who score the required level in UMAT will be invited to attend for the personal qualities assessments.

If you have not heard from us by the end of October, you have unfortunately missed out on a place in the JMP for 2013. We encourage you to apply again next year or to consider one of the many alternative degrees offered by the University of Newcastle or the University of New England