University of New South Wales (UNSW) Medicine
Everything you need to know about the medical program at The University of New South Wales
About the University Of New South Wales
The medical program at UNSW is a part of the world’s top 50 medical schools. It is renowned for its dynamic blend of hands-on clinical experience and research-focused learning. From your first year, you’ll be applying course content to real-world scenarios and developing your clinical skills. You will also be able to learn in some of Australia’s largest metropolitan and rural hospitals. Your fourth year is dedicated to medical research, where you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to become a change leader in health.
A brief history
The University of New South Wales was established in 1949 and is a research university, offering international exchange and research partnerships with over 200 universities around the world.
General information
Currently, there are 62,509 students enrolled at the university. The main campus is located at Kensington, consisting of an upper and lower campus of modern buildings.
UNSW Doctor Of Medicine Overview
Degrees offered:Â Bachelor of Medical Studies / Doctor Of Medicine
Duration: 6 Years
Number of Applicants: 3500
Australian Qualification Framework Level: 9
Hospital Placements:
St George Hospital
Sutherland Hospital
Liverpool Hospital
Prince of Wales Hospital
Bankstown Hospital
St Vincent’s Hospital
Location:Â The University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW
QS World University Rankings:Â 43
Overview of cut-off score requirements
Applicants will be ranked for an offer based on a combination of scores from these three components as follows:
UNSW Medicine ATAR & UCAT Requirement
The lowest ATAR accepted into UNSW medicine in 2023 was:
- 97.05 (local)
- 91.55 (rural)
However, because this particular degree is quite competitive, students generally need to secure an ATAR of 99.55 with a UCAT cut-off score of around 3,060 to be competitive for an interview offer.
UNSW Entry Requirements
Lowest Selection Rank: ATAR + UCAT ANZ + Interview
OR
A Levels: A Levels + UCAT ANZ + Interview
OR
IB Diploma: IB + UCAT ANZ + Interview
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UNSW Medicine Key Dates
| Date | Important Events |
|---|---|
| 1st of March | UCAT ANZ Opens |
| Early April | Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) applications open |
| Early April | The Medicine Application Portal (MAP) opens |
| 10th May | UCAT ANZ concession application deadline |
| 3 Jul - 11 Aug | UCAT ANZ testing dates |
| 18 Dec - 21 Dec | First interview round (non-rural entry scheme applicants) |
| 11 Jan | First round offers released via UAC |
| 16 - 18 Jan | Second interview round |
| 24 Jan | Second round offers released via UAC |
| 31 Jan | Final interview round |
| 8 Feb | Feb round 1 offers released via UAC |
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Rural Entry Scheme
The Rural Entry Scheme (RES) was first introduced in 1997 and runs alongside the local entry application process. In 2023, RES applicants made up at least 29% of UNSW medicine domestic intake.
To be eligible for the RES, applicants must be an Australian/New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident that has lived in a defined Australian rural area, MMM 2 - 7 (Modified Monash Model classification system) for at least five consecutive or ten cumulative years between the ages of five (5) and eighteen (18).
More information about RES can be found here.
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