Admission Schemes, Adjustment Factors, and applying via UAC

You must apply through UAC to be considered for the following:

Degree programs

Admission to any of the  following degree programs:

• Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Diagnostic Radiography)
• Bachelor of Midwifery
• Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts
• Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts/Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
• Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
• Admission to the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine – Joint Medical Program (JMP)
• Admission Schemes (Entry Programs listed below)
• Adjustment Factors
• ATAR-based admission to any degree program for applicants currently completing an Australian Year 12 qualification.

Entry programs

You’ll need to apply through UAC for the following entry programs:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Admission Scheme
• Guaranteed Entry Admission Scheme
• Newcastle Law School Indigenous Early Entry Scheme
• Newcastle Law School Refugee Admissions Scheme
• Schools Recommendation Scheme
• Subject Spotlight Scheme
• School Based Traineeship (SBT)

The process for UAC applications varies depending on your situation and pathway. To find out more, visit UAC's how-to guide and videos.

How to apply via UAC

Changing your preferences

Once you've applied, you can change or modify your preferences and the programs you’ve selected as often as you like before the deadline for each offer round. Refer to UAC key dates.

To do this, simply log in to your application. You can't change your preferences by phone, letter or email.

Offers

Offers are typically released at 7:30am on each offer round date and will also appear in your application record.

You can receive only one offer per round, and it will be for the highest preference where you meet the eligibility and are most competitive.

ATAR

If you’re currently completing or have recently completed your HSC or an equivalent qualification, you may be eligible to receive an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).. The ATAR is a number between 0.00 and 99.95 that reflects your performance in the HSC relative to other students, and it can be used as a basis for university admission

Selection ranks

A selection rank is a combination of your ATAR (or rank) and any applicable adjustment factors.

Selection ranks from different qualifications are not combined. Rather, the highest rank is used to assess your eligibility for admission. For degrees with limited places, offers are made to the highest-ranked applicants.

Adjustment factors are additional points added to your ATAR or rank to calculate  your selection rank for a specific degree program. These points may be awarded based on factors such as your performance in HSC subjects, school location, leadership experience, achievements as an elite athlete or performer, and experiences of long-term educational disadvantage. If you're eligible, you can receive up to 12 adjustment points. Adjustment factors are only available through UAC and include:

• Year 12 Adjustment Scheme
• Regional and Rural Adjustment Scheme
• Educational Access Scheme
• Leaders, Athletes and Performers Adjustment Scheme
• Special Circumstances Adjustment Scheme.

Year 12 Adjustment

You can receive up to four adjustment factors based on your individual HSC subject results. No separate application is required for this program. Find out which HSC subjects and band levels currently attract adjustment factors (PDF, 305 KB).

Regional and Rural Students

Enter the postcode of your high school into the calculator below to see if you are eligible for this adjustment.

Early Bird Applications: 2 April - 30 September 2025 (costs $82)

Standard Applications: 1 October 2025 - 6 February 2026 (costs $215)

You can still submit your application after the early bird closing date; however, a higher application fee will apply.

See UAC Key Dates for a full list of dates.