What ATAR Do You Need for Bond Medicine?
The realistic competitive ATAR for Bond University, plus how it weighs into selection alongside the other criteria.
Official Minimum ATAR
96.00
Realistic Competitive ATAR
96.45+ (threshold only — not used for final offers)
How ATAR Fits into Bond Selection
96.45 for 2026 entry. Used only to determine who receives psychometric test invitations (~50% of applicants). Not considered beyond this point.
Full selection criteria for Bond:
- ATAR:96.45 for 2026 entry. Used only to determine who receives psychometric test invitations (~50% of applicants). Not considered beyond this point.
- Psychometric Test (MSCEIT II):Bond's own psychometric assessment. Results determine who receives interview invitations. ATAR is no longer considered after this stage.
- Interview:6-8 station online MMI with 5-8 min per station. Personal, scenario-based, and role-play questions. Final offers based entirely on interview performance.
ATAR Adjustment & Entry Pathways
- •40% of interview invitations reserved for QLD and Tweed community applicants
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bond require the UCAT?
No. Bond does not use the UCAT. Instead, applicants who meet the ATAR threshold are invited to sit Bond's own psychometric test (MSCEIT II), which then determines who is invited to interview.
What ATAR do I need for Bond Medicine?
The ATAR threshold for 2026 entry was 96.45. However, ATAR is only used to determine who receives psychometric test invitations — approximately 50% of applicants. Beyond this threshold, ATAR has no further influence on selection.
How are final offers decided at Bond?
Final offers are based 100% on interview performance. The process is: (1) Meet ATAR threshold → (2) Sit psychometric test → (3) Interview invitation → (4) Offer based solely on interview.
When is the application deadline for Bond Medicine?
The QTAC deadline for Bond Medicine is January 22 of the intake year — the latest deadline of any Australian undergraduate medical program. This means you can apply after receiving your ATAR.
Want to maximise your ATAR for Bond?
Our 21-week UCAT Course and 1-on-1 sessions are taught by medical students who have successfully navigated this exact pathway.