Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Pre-entry Pathway to Joint Medical Program

Prior to completing this form you will need to apply to the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

To apply please visit uac.edu.au.

Submit your application through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) by 29 September 2023.

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.

Eligibility requirements checklist

  • Establish your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status with the University of Newcastle prior to completing this application form
  • Submit UAC application prior to completing this application form
  • Meet the minimum academic requirements prior to commencement of program
    • an ATAR or notional ATAR of 72.55 OR
    • a Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to a 'pass average' in a minimum one full-time year OR
    • equivalent of approved study attained from a Higher Education institute or a recognised Indigenous enabling program (University of Newcastle - YAPUG or University of New England - TRACKS)

Applicants who are currently studying in a University award program or a recognised Indigenous enabling program (UoN – YAPUG or UNE – TRACKS) will be deemed as Provisionally satisfying the academic requirement. Applicants sitting the HSC, or equivalent, in the current year will be regarded as Provisionally satisfying the academic requirement.

The academic eligibility of all applicants recommended for final selection will be checked against academic / HSC or equivalent results (following the assessment of personal qualities process) before firm UAC offers are made.

Applications are now closed.