Frequently Asked Questions

Applicants who have lived at one of the School of Medicine GWS designated postcodes for a minimum of five consecutive years prior to program commencement are eligible to apply as a GWS applicant.

The ATAR (or equivalent) threshold is 95.5 for all non-Greater Western Sydney applicants and 93.5 for Greater Western Sydney applicants and 91.5 for Rural Entry Admission Scheme applicants.

If you are currently studying a university degree (but do not expect to complete the degree by the end of the year) – you may apply.  The University will receive your academic standing in the form of a ranking via UAC.

No. We will receive your academic standing in the form of a ranking from UAC. 

The UCAT ANZ threshold is not made public to applicants since it is determined each year according to the performance of all other applicants for the program. GWS applicants may have a lower UCAT ANZ threshold than non-GWS applicants.

Application information can be found on our Bachelor of Clinical Science (Medicine)/Doctor of Medicine (MD) Applicants page. Advice on academic ranking and how they are converted will only be provided for applicants that have been invited to participate in the MMI interview process. 

You will be advised via email by mid October if you have been invited to attend an MMI at Western Sydney University.

Whilst it may not be possible for all vaccinations to have been completed at the time of enrolment, all students who accept a place in the program will be sent instructions and a vaccination card to facilitate completion of the vaccination process as patient contact commences in the second week of teaching.

Students undertaking the MD must have successfully completed a Senior First Aid Course before the end of Semester 1, Year 1. Once completed, students are required to take the original certificate to Student Services Hub, with their Student ID card.

No, taking a gap year does not affect your application. Whether you apply directly after Year 12 or after taking a gap year, you are assessed using the same admissions criteria.

Your ANZ UCAT result is used for interview selection, and you must meet the relevant threshold depending on your application category (GWS, Rural or other). To meet the threshold, your ATAR, or the higher of your ATAR or another qualification, is used when assessing your academic results.

Important: ANZ UCAT results are only valid for the year of your application. If you take a gap year after Year 12, you will need to sit the UCAT during your gap year to apply for the Bachelor of Clinical Science (Medicine)/Doctor of Medicine in the following year.

For more details on the entry requirements visit Medicine applicants webpage.