24th August 2026
How to Apply to Medicine at Australian Universities
Congratulations on your decision to pursue medicine as a career in Australia! Medicine is a challenging field that will constantly test your ability to stay disciplined. But it is not all work; you will also find that medicine is one of the most rewarding careers available. You will learn about many fields of study such as anatomy, physiology and pharmacology, and be able to directly apply the ...
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1st August 2026
How Will Universities Use UCAT ANZ Scores?
With the UCAT testing period soon to be over and with students receiving their UCAT ANZ results, a common question is: how will universities use UCAT scores? Every university is different when it comes to entry into medicine and dentistry, and entry requirements can be complicated and confusing. Most undergraduate medical and dentistry courses across Australia and New Zealand require cand ...
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17th July 2026
I Didn't Get a Good Enough UCAT Score: What Should I Do?
The UCAT testing period is a big month for many students. It can feel really disappointing if, like me, you logged in to see your UCAT score report and were met with a non-competitive score. I understand that it can feel like the world is ending, and all hopes have been flushed down the toilet, but I am here to tell you otherwise! Note: For information on what is a 'good' UCAT sco ...
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12th May 2026
How Will Medical Schools Use UCAT? Here's a Summary
A common question among prospective medical students is how UCAT scores are used to select applicants into medicine or dentistry. Most universities use a combination of three factors when selecting students into domestic, undergraduate medicine or dentistry courses: UCAT ANZ scores Medical interview performance Academic performance (ATAR / IB or GPA) Some uni ...
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11th May 2026
UCAT ANZ Score Advice: What Should You Do Now?
This blog will help you interpret your UCAT score and provide advice on what you should do now. Scores above 2340 Interpretation Students scoring above 2340, in general, have a good chance of receiving an interview offer, provided they meet the minimum required ATAR for the particular university and course. In 2026, a score of 2340 equated to approximately the 90th p ...
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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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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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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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2nd March 2026
How to Register for UCAT ANZ 2026
Registrations and bookings to sit UCAT ANZ 2026 are now open! UCAT ANZ 2026 testing takes place between 1 July and 5 August 2026. However, we strongly advise registering and booking your UCAT test early to ensure you secure a location, date and time that is suitable for you. If you leave it until later to register and book your UCAT test, it is possible you will need t ...
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18th February 2026
ATTENTION PARENTS: 5 Ways to Help Your Son or Daughter Get Into Medicine
Great things never come easy. Medicine is an incredibly rewarding, secure, well-paid and respected profession in Australia. It is also the hardest course to get into. Furthermore, the final years of high school are a stressful and demanding time for your son or daughter, and the need to sit the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) places additional pressure on them ...
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