Key dates

2025

April

  • 2 UAC applications open

May

July to August

  • 1 Jul - 5 Aug UCAT ANZ testing
  • Mid-Aug Joint Medical Program direct applications open

September

  • 5 Closing date for International applications
  • 30 Closing date for direct applications to the Joint Medical Program for selection in 2026
  • 30 Closing date for UAC applications

October

  • 31 Closing date for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applications to UAC

November to December

  • mid Nov Interview invitations emailed to successful applicants
  • 24 Nov - 5 Dec Multiple Skills Assessment completed in person at either the University of Newcastle or the University of New England
  • 1 Dec Final date for the inclusion of the Joint Medical Program at the University of Newcastle/University of New England among UAC preferences
  • 5 Dec Last date to submit a request to the Dean of Medicine - Joint Medical Program to change preferred enrolment location (including the Central Coast Clinical School); requests will now only be considered under exceptional circumstances
  • 5 Dec Last date to submit an expression of interest for the Bonded Medical Program
  • mid Dec Miroma Bunbilla Program (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pre-entry to medicine program)

2026

January

  • early Offer information released by UAC
  • w/c 12 Jan Multiple Skills Assessment for interstate non-rural applicants completed in person at the University of Newcastle

February

  • Early Feb New students enrol and pay fees and charges
  • 16 Feb Joint Medical Program Semester 1 commences at both UON and UNE including orientation