Applying as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants have the opportunity to apply for the Joint Medical Program through the Miroma Bunbilla pre-entry pathway. Applications open on 1 August 2025. You will be required to nominate your preferred enrolment location, The University of Newcastle (Callaghan or Gosford), or, the University of New England (Armidale). Please refer to the Miroma Bunbilla Program page for further information.

1. Meet the minimum academic requirements

Your academic eligibility is determined by the Joint Medical Program and is based on your Year 12 results, partial completion or completion of studies at a university, or completion of an approved Tertiary Enabling Program (Yapug Program at The University of Newcastle or TRACKS program at University of New England).

2. Submit an application to the Universities Admission Centre (UAC)

Your UAC application must be submitted by 30 September 2025 and include the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine Joint Medical Program (CSP – 785000) as a preference. Visit UAC's website for further detail.

3. Submit an application to the Miroma Bunbilla Program

Miroma Bunbilla applications open on 1 August and close on 31 October 2025. The program is a 5-day pre-entry pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to the JMP. If you are currently studying and/or satisfy the entry requirements, you may be eligible to participate.

For further information please refer to the Miroma Bunbilla Program page or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Selection Procedure (Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine). Alternatively, please send an email to Thurru Indigenous Health Unit at deadlydocs@newcastle.edu.au