Overview
Degree: Bachelor of Medicine
Type: Undergraduate – 5 years – Full Time
Campus: Callaghan, Newcastle (University of Newcastle) OR Armidale (University of New England)
UAC Code: 780000
Academic Requirements
Recommended Studies: 2 units of English
School leaver: 94.30ATAR (91.40 rural)
Non-standard: Close to a credit average for incomplete Bachelor degrees, pass average for complete Bachelor degrees
UMAT Requirements
All applicants must achieve a score of at least 50 in each section of the UMAT. Applicants are then ranked based on their S1 score only. The required S1 score to achieve an interview for 2012 entry was:
Standard: 58
Rural: 50
The Interview and PQA
Applicants who have met the academic and UMAT requirements will be invited for an interview in late October/early November 2012. The interview process will be a half-day at either campus. Applicants will either complete the MMI or the PQA test first then rotate. The MMI consists of 8 stations of 8 minutes each with 2 minutes rest between each station. The PQA test is an online test completed on the interview day, which assesses personal qualities. Approximately 600 interviews are offered (~3 for every position in the JMP). Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.
Gaining Entry to the JMP
It should be noted that the academic requirements and UMAT are thresholds only. Once the required scores have been exceeded, they are no longer used to rank applicants. Ranking of applicants for places is based entirely on the interview/PQA score.
How to apply
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Intake per year
170 domestic places – 110 in Newcastle and 60 in Armidale
Course information
http://www.newcastle.edu.au/joint-medical-program/
FAQs
Can I defer?
Applications for deferral must be made in writing upon receiving an offer. Approval will be granted on a case by case basis.
I’m a rural student, is there a special entry scheme for me?
Yes. Students must apply either through the general pathway or the rural remote admissions scheme (RRAS) in the online application process.
Can I choose which campus to study at?
Applicants can elect a preferred campus however the JMP may offer a place at either campus. Applicants have the opportunity to indicate that they will only accept a place at one of the campuses.
All information was correct at the time of writing (26/6/12). Up to date information may be sourced directly from the JMP.
