International applicants

International applicants who are both onshore and offshore are eligible to apply for the Joint Medical Program.  This includes international students currently undertaking either secondary or tertiary studies, as well as international applicants who are not currently studying.

The University of Newcastle have introduced the UCAT ANZ for international applicants as part of the selection process.  Information about the UCAT ANZ can be found here: https://www.ucat.edu.au/.

The application closing date for entry 2025 is 6 September 2024.

Fast Facts

View the full degree profile for the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (Joint Medical Program) here.

Academic Requirements

All applicants must satisfy the minimum academic requirement based on their most recent studies, either secondary or tertiary. Your academic eligibility will be assessed when you lodge the direct application.

UCAT ANZ

All applicants are required to complete the UCAT ANZ. Information about the UCAT ANZ can be found here: https://www.ucat.edu.au/.

The JMP will calculate an aggregate score based on the scores achieved in the following subtests: Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning and Abstract Reasoning. It is this aggregate score that will be used to rank applicants for invitation to JMP Assessment. The fifth subtest, Situational Judgement, will not form part of the JMP selection process for admission 2025.

The UCAT ANZ cut-off for invitation to JMP Multiple Skills Assessment will not be determined until after direct University applications have closed.

JMP Multiple Skills Assessment

All applicants must satisfy the personal qualities requirement. Your personal qualities are considered just as important and influential to the learning and practice of medicine as your academic abilities. The Multiple Skills Assessment is made of up of several rotating stations.  At each station, you'll discuss various scenarios and undertake activities.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

All applicants must meet the English Language Proficiency standard requirements prior to their admission by demonstrating completion of a recognised qualification.

Many applicants will be able to satisfy these requirements by holding certain qualifications undertaken in English, from a specific list of countries. If you have lodged an application for admission, and you do not automatically satisfy the requirements, you will be advised of this, as it will impact on your eligibility to receive an offer of admission. You will need to demonstrate and prove your proficiency in English via additional tests and qualifications that are accepted by the University of Newcastle.

The English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy will outline in detail what University of Newcastle’s requirements are for admission.

Genuine Student Requirements

The Australian Government operates an overseas student visa program that enables people who are not Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents to undertake study in Australia. A person who wants to undertake a course of study under the student visa program must obtain a student visa before they can commence a course of study in Australia. A successful applicant must be a Genuine Student (GS).

An applicant who is a Genuine Student will have circumstances that support a genuine intention to study in Australia, notwithstanding the potential for this intention to change over time to an intention to utilise lawful means to remain in Australia for an extended period of time or permanently.

When your application for admission is received, the University of Newcastle will assess your application against the University’s admission requirements and the Genuine Student requirements set out in Ministerial Direction 106. If the University forms the opinion that you are not a Genuine Student it may refuse to assess your application, withdraw an offer of a place, or cancel your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). For further information please visit the Department of Home Affairs.

Other things to consider

Make sure you double check the special entry requirements, assumed knowledge or recommended studies for the degree:

Residency

Applicants who are successful in gaining a place as an international fee-paying student in the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine program at the University of Newcastle need to be aware that it is a condition of continued enrolment in the program that their visa status at the Census Date for each Semester remains that of an overseas student on an appropriate temporary visa.

NSW Health Verification Requirements

Mandatory NSW Health Verification Requirements must be met. For more information please see here.

Compulsory Program Requirements

Students are required to undertake rural as well as urban placements at clinical schools and/or general practice locations which may be at a location away from Newcastle. Travel, accommodation and related expenses for placements will be the responsibility of the student.

Alternate Pathway

The University of Newcastle College of International Education (UNCIE) offers a fully-accredited pathway to University of Newcastle degrees if you do not meet the academic requirements for direct entry, or would prefer to study the first year of your undergraduate degree in an environment especially designed for international students.