13th October 2026
Monash Interview Rounds Explained
Since Monash university offers the only undergraduate medical degree in Victoria, entry into Monash is extremely competitive. If you're applying for medicine at Monash University, understanding how the interview selection process works is an important part of your application strategy. At Monash, interview offers are released in stages depending on various criteria. This blog will ...
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14th September 2026
Medical School Preferencing
Applications to study at most undergraduate medical courses close at the end of September. To apply, you will need to visit the Tertiary Admissions Centre for each state. MedEntry recommends that you apply for as many courses as possible, in order to maximise your chances of obtaining a place. For details about how to apply to medicine, check out our dedicated blog. Most states offer mul ...
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10th August 2026
3 Tips for Written Applications
Some universities require you to submit a written application when applying for medicine or dentistry. You will be required to submit a written application if you are applying to the University of New South Wales' medical course and James Cook University's dental course. Some special access pathways (for example, rural entry pathways) also require applicants to submit a written applica ...
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6th August 2026
How to Interpret Your UCAT Scores
If you have sat UCAT this year, congratulations! You have made it through one of the toughest and most gruelling tests of your life. This blog contains information on how to interpret your 2026 UCAT ANZ score report. How do I access my UCAT score report? After sitting UCAT, you will receive an email from Pearson VUE notifying you that your UCAT score report is available to view. ...
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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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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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13th April 2026
Charles Sturt University’s New Independent Medicine Program
Charles Sturt University (CSU) is launching its own independent medical program, the Bachelor of Clinical Science (Medicine)/Doctor of Medicine, with its first cohort commencing in March 2027. Previously, CSU delivered the medical course jointly with Western Sydney University through the Joint Program in Medicine. If you are planning to apply for entry into medicine in 2027, here is what you ...
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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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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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