University of Western Australia Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (assured pathway via Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised))
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University of Western Australia uses the UCAT ANZ for medicine entry (Perth). UWA gives the UCAT moderate weight — one component alongside your academic record and, usually, an interview.
Medicine at UWA
How the UCAT is used here
UWA gives the UCAT moderate weight — one component alongside your academic record and, usually, an interview.
ATAR and selection thresholds
School-leaver assured pathway to the MD and DMD (dentistry) via the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised). Selection: ATAR 30% / interview 50% / UCAT ANZ 20%. Minimum ATAR 98 (90 for rural & Indigenous pathways).
Structured pass/competitive thresholds are being verified for this programme.
What applicants have reported
STUDENT-REPORTED (Med Students Online, 2026-entry threads; anecdotal, only ~2 points, NOT official). Clear scheme-vs-standard gap: a rural+Broadway scheme OFFER landed at ATAR 95.25 / UCAT 78th percentile (raw ~2140), while a standard INTERVIEW INVITE sat at ATAR 99.90 / UCAT 99th percentile (raw ~2580). Very small sample. New 900-2700 UCAT scale.
Rural and Indigenous pathways
Rural quota — principal residence in a regional/rural/remote area for 5+ consecutive or 10+ cumulative years; minimum ATAR 90 (vs 98 standard) plus a rurality rating.
University of Western Australia offers an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (or, in NZ, Māori and Pacific) entry pathway. Confirm eligibility and the application process at the source.
Interview format
Yes — a multiple mini-interview (MMI).
When you sit the UCAT
The UCAT is sat once a year and your single result goes to every consortium university you apply to. Booking windows, the testing period and fees are the same wherever you apply.
UCAT key dates & cost →Lift your UCAT for UWA.
One score goes to every school on your list. Drill the traps that move your percentile most.
UWA Medicine FAQ
Does University of Western Australia require the UCAT for medicine?+
Yes. University of Western Australia uses the UCAT ANZ as part of selection for Doctor of Medicine (assured pathway via Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised)), alongside your academic record and an interview.
How much does the UCAT count at UWA?+
University of Western Australia gives the UCAT moderate weight — one component alongside your academic record and, usually, an interview.
What do you need to get into medicine at UWA?+
School-leaver assured pathway to the MD and DMD (dentistry) via the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised). Selection: ATAR 30% / interview 50% / UCAT ANZ 20%. Minimum ATAR 98 (90 for rural & Indigenous pathways).
Does UWA interview medicine applicants?+
Yes — a multiple mini-interview (MMI).