• 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 15 May 2026. UCAT ANZ testing begins 1 July and concludes 5 August 2026.  All enquiries concerning UCAT ANZ should be directed to the UCAT ANZ office.

Final bookings will be accepted until 5 June at 11:59pm AEST and will incur a late fee.

Getting Started in Medicine Scholarship for First Year Students: eligible students can apply for a scholarship to the value of $1,500 for UCAT ANZ registration and associated expenses.  For further information see here.

BY 30 SEPTEMBER 2026
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 2026
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.

You must include the Joint Medical Program at the University of Newcastle and University of New England among your preferences. You can't change your preferences to add this program after 1 December 2026.

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 2026

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 in October 2026.

OCTOBER 2026

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.

JANUARY 2027

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.