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FREE UCAT Packages for Rural South Australians!

1st April 2026

FREE UCAT Packages for Rural South Australians!

Pursuing a career in medicine begins with success in the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) – a critical hurdle for aspiring medical students. For rural students, accessing quality UCAT preparation can be challenging due to geographical isolation and limited resources. MedEntry is proud to partner with the government-funded Rural Doctors Workforce Agency (RDWA) to provide free U ...

 

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UCAT Prep Grant for Rural Victorians

1st April 2026

UCAT Prep Grant for Rural Victorians

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, people in remote areas of Australia are less likely to have a GP nearby and even less likely to have a specialist. Studies have also shown that individuals who have experience living in rural and regional locations often return to these areas to pursue their professional careers. Therefore, there is a clear need to encourage s ...

 

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Balancing the UCAT and Hobbies

1st April 2026

Balancing the UCAT and Hobbies

With the UCAT around the corner, as well as school assignments and exams, it can be quite a stressful time for students. Many students will spend hours practising UCAT-style questions and completing UCAT practice exams, as well as devoting a large amount of time to UCAT preparation. However, this does not mean your hobbies and interests should be forgotten. After a long day of lessons, it ...

 

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Top 5 Under-Rated UCAT Preparation Strategies

25th March 2026

Top 5 Under-Rated UCAT Preparation Strategies

There are hundreds of UCAT strategies out there, but not all are created equal. There are some UCAT strategies that are very important, but also completely under-rated by most UCAT candidates. Familiarising yourself with them will help you boost your UCAT performance. Ready? Here they are: 1. Learn how to speed-read Not enough students are working on improving their speed reading. ...

 

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UQ’s New Doctor of Medicine Pathway

23rd March 2026

UQ’s New Doctor of Medicine Pathway

The University of Queensland is introducing a new undergraduate medicine pathway beginning in 2027 — the Bachelor of Medical Science / Doctor of Medicine. If you are planning to apply for medicine in 2026 for 2027 entry, here is what you need to know. What Is UQ's New Medicine Pathway? The Bachelor of Medical Science / Doctor of Medicine is a vertical dual degree program ...

 

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The Casper Test – What You Need to Know

17th March 2026

The Casper Test – What You Need to Know

Entry to medical courses remains extremely competitive. Faced with huge numbers of prospective students, universities are constantly developing new tests and assessments to best determine which candidates are a good fit for the medical degree and the medical career that follows. Among these is the Casper test, a test that is being implemented by some Australian universities as a compon ...

 

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UCAT Weekly Classes Starting Soon!

17th March 2026

UCAT Weekly Classes Starting Soon!

Have you ever wished you could have a regular UCAT tutor and classmates with whom you could discuss difficult UCAT questions? Or access to a UCAT expert who can answer your UCAT preparation questions on a regular basis? Or maybe you’ve even wished that you could watch a tutor work through a UCAT question live, to show how to actually arrive at the right answer quickly and accurately? I ...

 

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Want to Be a Doctor? Here’s 5 Things You Should Know

8th March 2026

Want to Be a Doctor? Here’s 5 Things You Should Know

Want to be a doctor one day? There are a few things you should know before embarking on your journey. This blog outlines them. 1. There are A LOT of students in the same position as you It really is remarkable how many people want to study medicine. This is both good and bad news for you. The bad part is how small most medical cohorts are, which makes medical entry extremely compet ...

 

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UCAT ANZ 2026 Access Arrangements

3rd March 2026

UCAT ANZ 2026 Access Arrangements

Did you know that if you have educational needs, disabilities or medical conditions you may be entitled to access arrangements (special conditions) when sitting the UCAT ANZ? You must: Apply and be approved for access arrangements before your UCAT test can be booked Accompany applications with suitable official documentation Submit your application before 15 May ...

 

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UCAT 2026 Registration: What Testing Session Should I Choose?

2nd March 2026

UCAT 2026 Registration: What Testing Session Should I Choose?

Registrations to sit UCAT 2026 are now open! If you are planning to sit the UCAT in 2026 for entry into medicine in 2027, we suggest booking your UCAT testing date as soon as possible. Popular dates and locations to sit UCAT do book out! You can find out more about registration on the UCAT ANZ website. Here are three tips for choosing your perfect UCAT 2026 testing session ...

 

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