Pathway Application Process
There are two different application processes depending on your status in an Enabling program:
- If you have completed or will complete Open Foundation this year you should follow the current enabling students process.
- If you have completed Open Foundation, Newstep or Yapug in the previous five years, you should follow the past enabling students process.
PLEASE NOTE: The Excellence through Equity (EtE) Pathway to Medicine is only available to people who do not have the qualifications required for direct entry into an undergraduate degree program prior to entering Enabling (i.e. Open Foundation).
Current enabling students
Please note: Current Enabling students applying via the Excellence Through Equity Pathway are not required to have completed the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT).
Submit application
1a. DIRECT APPLICATION FORM - Your Next Move applications are open now
Complete a direct application form via the Your Next Move website:
- Tick the "I would like to be considered for the Excellence Through Equity Pathway to Medicine" box on the preferences page.
- Select 3 back up degrees as your preference. We recommend that you include a degree from the Guaranteed Admissions Scheme.
Direct applications via Your Next Move website must be submitted by 11:59pm Sunday 23 November 2025 to be eligible for the EtE Pathway.
Note: If you completed Open Foundation in Semester 1 and commenced a degree in Semester 2 you will not be able to submit a direct application through Your Next Move. Please submit your details via email. You'll then be invited to submit the supporting documents as below.
1b. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS due 11:59pm Sunday 30 November 2025.
Starting from mid October, anyone who has completed step 1a above will receive an email inviting them to submit their supporting documents. You will be asked to submit the following:
- Personal Statement (1 page or 2 minute video).
- Documentation demonstrating sustained socioeconomic disadvantage including financial hardship, and at least 2 of the additional equity indicators
More information about supporting documents is available here.
You will receive confirmation of the successful receipt of your documents.
FAQ
Applications assessed
Your application will be assessed and shortlisting candidates for the final selection process will begin.
Applicants will be advised of the equity review outcome in December 2025. Shortlisting will then follow.
Main round direct offers
DECEMBER 2025
The shortlist will not be confirmed before the main round of direct offers in December.
Please accept an offer into one of your other 3 preferences if you receive one.
If you are later successful in receiving an offer to one of the 6 places via the Excellence Through Equity Pathway, this first acceptance will be automatically resolved.
Shortlist confirmed
DECEMBER 2025
Up to 20 students will be shortlisted based on their academic performance and satisfaction of the equity criteria.
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application via email.
Selection process
JANUARY 2026
The shortlisted applicants participate in the standard Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (Joint Medical Program) Multiple Skills Assessment (MSA) process.
Final ranking
Final ranking of applicants based on selection process.
Offers made
JANUARY 2026
Up to 6 applicants are made an offer into the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (Joint Medical Program). Offers must be accepted within 7 days.
All shortlisted candidates will be notified of the outcome via email.
Questions?
Read the FAQs for the current enabling student pathway
Learn more
Past enabling students
If you have graduated from the Open Foundation, Newstep or Yapug programs within the last five years, please follow this application process for the 2024 intake.
Check your eligibility
- Completed Open Foundation within the last five years
- Have completed a minimum of one year full-time equivalent tertiary study (80 units)
- Meet the standard minimum academic criteria
- Be able to demonstrate sustained socioeconomic disadvantage including financial hardship, and at least two equity indicators from the eligibility list
Registration closes 16 May 2025. UCAT ANZ testing begins 1 July and concludes 5 August 2025. All enquiries concerning UCAT ANZ should be directed to the UCAT ANZ office.
Final bookings will be accepted until Wednesday 30 May at 11:59pm AEST and will incur the late fee of AUD $85.
2026 NSW Health Rural Career Scholarships: eligible students can apply for a scholarship to the value of $1,200 for UCAT ANZ registration and associated expenses. For further information see here.
BY 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Applications are now open.
In the application please tick the box to indicate you completed a University of Newcastle Enabling Program in the last five years and wish to apply to the JMP via the Excellence through Equity Pathway to Medicine. Please also email excelthroughequity@newcastle.edu.au to confirm your application.
BY 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Late applications may be accepted by UAC but will incur a late fee
To be considered for the Excellence Through Equity Pathway, please ensure you list all prior educational qualifications on your UAC application including your Enabling Pathways program.
UAC will assess all applicants for academic eligibility.
The Joint Medical Program is now included in the Educational Access Scheme. Through the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) you can get up to four additional adjustment points if you have experienced educational or other disadvantage. For more information about the EAS see here.
OCTOBER 2025
Eligible students will then be identified and invited to submit supporting documents to be considered for the Excellence Through Equity Pathway:
- Personal Statement (1 page or 2 minute video)
- Demonstrate sustained socioeconomic disadvantage including financial hardship, and at least two of the additional equity indicators
Identified students will be sent an invitation in early October and the supporting documents will be due by 11:59pm on Sunday 12 October 2025.
Pathway eligibility confirmed
MID OCTOBER 2025
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of the submission of supporting documents.
If you demonstrate these eligibility criteria in your application, a lower UCAT ANZ threshold will be applied, giving you a greater opportunity for selection for interview.
Selection process
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2025
Applicants who have met the both the academic and equity criteria are invited to participate in the standard Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (Joint Medical Program) Multiple Skills Assessment (MSA) process.
Offers made
JANUARY 2026
Successful students are made an offer into the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (Joint Medical Program). Offers must be accepted within 7 days.
All shortlisted candidates will be notified of the outcome via email.
Questions?
Read the FAQs for the past enabling student pathway
Learn more
