How to apply

To apply to the Joint Medical Program in 2025, you must complete the following three steps. Our Joint Medical Program is world-class and entry is competitive. Each year, 170 places are available in the program across both the University of Newcastle and the University of New England; more than 3,000 people apply for those spaces. Your application will go through a rigorous selection process. If your application isn't successful, we encourage you to apply again the following year or to consider one of the many alternative degrees offered by the University of Newcastle or the University of New England.

Click here to download a prospectus providing an overview of the Joint Medical Program including the application and selection process.

How to apply Step 1

Register with the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT ANZ) office and attend a UCAT ANZ session at a nominated test site. Fees apply.

Registration closes 17 May 2024. UCAT ANZ testing begins 1 July and concludes 9 August 2024.  All enquiries concerning UCAT ANZ should be directed to the UCAT ANZ office.

Final bookings will be accepted until Wednesday 31 May at 11:59pm AEST and will incur the late fee of AUD $85.

2024 NSW Health Rural Career Scholarships apply for a scholarship to the value of $1,200 for UCAT ANZ registration and associated expenses.  For further information see here.

Step 2: Apply online to the Joint Medical Program

Applications will open in August. You will have the opportunity to review your application after it has been submitted. For details and instructions on how to apply, please download the online application instructions.

Applications close on 30 September 2024.  Late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.

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Step 3: Apply through UAC

Submit your early bird application through the Universities Admission Centre (UAC) by 30 September 2024. Late applications may be accepted by UAC, but late fees apply.

You must include Joint Medical Program at the University of Newcastle/University of New England among your preferences. You can't change your preferences to add this program after 1 December 2024.

The Joint Medical Program is included in the Educational Access Scheme.  Through the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) you can get up to four additional adjustment points if you have experienced educational or other disadvantage.  For more information about the EAS see here.

Please visit the UAC website for more details.