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 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.

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.

Personal Details

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Emergency Details

Preferred Enrolment Location

The Joint Medical Program (JMP) is delivered jointly by the University of Newcastle and the University of New England in partnership with Hunter New England Area Health and Central Coast Local Health District. The curriculum for the JMP is identical across all institutions. Applicants are able to nominate their preferred enrolment location, either the University of Newcastle (Callaghan or Central Coast Clinical School) or University of New England (Armidale). Applicants are also able to indicate if they would be willing to attend the alternate university in the instance that they do not gain selection at their preferred location. Please note that all location preference requests are weighted equally so choose the location that best suits your needs. It is not guaranteed that an applicant will be allocated to their first preference.

Miroma Bunbilla Program

The Miroma Bunbilla Program is a compulsory 5 day JMP pre-entry pathway held from Monday 9 December to Friday 13 December 2024. Should you miss any scheduled activity within the program you will not qualify to be considered for entry to the JMP through this pathway.

During the program participants will collaborate and complete assessment tasks via study groups face-to-face at one of the university facilities.

Student Accommodation

If you are invited to participate in the Miroma Bunbilla Program, and live more than 90 minutes travel time from the university you may be eligible for funding through Abstudy to cover travel, accommodation and meals while participating in the program.

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