Key dates
2026
April
- 8 UAC applications open
May
- 6 JMP webinar
- 15 Closing date for UCAT ANZ registration
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 2027
- 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
- 23 Nov - 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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 11 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
- early Feb Joint Medical Program Semester 1 commences at both UON and UNE including orientation
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.