Pathway Application Process
Students completing Open Foundation (OF) should confirm which program they are enrolled in (Open Foundation or Open Foundation Extended) and that you expect to fulfil the requirements of that program by the end of Semester 2 in the year you plan to apply for the EtE Pathway. If you are unsure, please contact the Pathways Team at enabling@newcastle.edu.au.
As of 2027, this pathway will only be available to students who have completed or are due to complete an Enabling program in the year they apply. The JMP has a number of other entry pathways which provide a lower UCAT threshold score for eligible applicants, and anyone who has previously completed Open Foundation or another Enabling pathway is encouraged to consider applying via one of these pathways.
PLEASE NOTE: The Excellence through Equity (EtE) Pathway to Medicine is not available to people who already have a degree or have commenced a degree prior to entering the Enabling Pathway program at the University of Newcastle (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 now open. Please note that, in order to be considered for the Excellence through Equity Pathway to Medicine, applicants must have submitted their Your Next Move application by 11:59pm on Sunday 22nd November.
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 are due by 11:59pm on Sunday 22nd November 2026. Check back later for updated dates.
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 on Sunday 29th November 2026.
Anyone who completes 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 2026. Shortlisting will then follow.
Main round direct offers
DECEMBER 2026
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 2026
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 2027
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/FEBRUARY 2027
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
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