University of Western Australia — MD (assured pathway)
The University of Western Australia offers a school-leaver assured pathway to its Doctor of Medicine: you are selected from high school into the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised) with guaranteed progression to the MD. The competitive selection happens up front — a minimum ATAR of 98 (90 for rural and Indigenous applicants) plus an offer weighted 50% interview, 30% ATAR and 20% UCAT, so a strong UCAT around the 99th percentile matters.
Course details
The University of Western Australia runs an assured pathway to medicine for high-performing school leavers: you are admitted to the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised) and, on meeting the progression requirements, move into the graduate-level Doctor of Medicine without re-applying. The competitive selection is at school-leaver entry; the same assured pathway also feeds the Doctor of Dental Medicine.
Eligibility Criteria
Selection happens at school-leaver entry to the assured pathway. You need a minimum ATAR of 98 (90 under the rural and Indigenous pathways), and the offer is then weighted 50% interview, 30% ATAR and 20% UCAT — so a strong UCAT and interview both matter alongside a high ATAR.
UWA runs a rural pathway — eligible applicants (principal residence in a regional/rural/remote area for 5+ consecutive or 10+ cumulative years) apply at a minimum ATAR of 90 against 98 standard, plus a rurality rating — and an entry pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants (also a minimum ATAR of 90). Around 28.5% of medical places are Bonded Medical Places.
Selection Process
The competitive selection happens at school-leaver entry to the assured pathway: clear the minimum ATAR, then the offer is decided on a weighted combination of your ATAR, an MMI interview and the UCAT. A successful offer assures your place through the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised) into the MD.
Plan your application
Domestic applications run through TISC on the national UCAT cycle. UCAT booking windows, test dates and fees sit with the UCAT itself.
UCAT key dates & costBooking windows, the testing window, deadlines and fees for the cycle.→Where can I apply? — the medical-school matcherMatch your ATAR, UCAT and circumstances against every consortium university at once.→UWA Doctor of Medicine FAQ
How does the UWA assured pathway work?+
You apply as a school leaver and, if selected, enter the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised) with assured progression to the Doctor of Medicine on meeting the requirements — you don't re-compete for an MD place later. The competitive selection is at school-leaver entry.
Does the UWA pathway require the UCAT?+
Yes. The UCAT is 20% of the school-leaver offer score, alongside the MMI interview (50%) and your ATAR (30%).
What ATAR do I need for medicine at UWA?+
A minimum ATAR of 98 for standard entry, or 90 under the rural and Indigenous pathways. Student-reported standard-entry invites sit near the top (~99.9).
How is the final offer decided at UWA?+
Offers are weighted 50% interview, 30% ATAR and 20% UCAT.
Is there a rural pathway?+
Yes. Eligible rural applicants apply at a minimum ATAR of 90 (against 98 standard) with a rurality rating, after 5+ consecutive or 10+ cumulative years of regional/rural/remote residence.
Is there an Indigenous entry pathway?+
Yes. UWA offers an entry pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, with a minimum ATAR of 90 — confirm the current requirements on the official admissions page.