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 2310 Interpretation Students scoring above 2310, 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 2025, a score of 2310 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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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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6th February 2026
Why Are There Differences in the Way Universities Use UCAT for Medical Entry?
Universities vary significantly in how they use UCAT for entry into medicine. This blog explores the differences and the reasons behind them. Which universities use UCAT for entry? Most universities use UCAT for entry into undergraduate medicine and dentistry. Some universities offer medical entry programs for school leavers without the need for UCAT. These include James Cook Un ...
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