1a. DIRECT APPLICATION FORM - Your Next Move applications will open in Semester 2.

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 will be due in 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 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

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.

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.

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.

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 of applicants based on selection process.

JANUARY 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.