What ATAR Do You Need for Newcastle/JMP Medicine?
The realistic competitive ATAR for University of Newcastle (JMP), plus how it weighs into selection alongside the other criteria.
Figures are from the 2026 entry round. Cutoffs for 2027 entry are not out yet.
Official Minimum ATAR
85.00 (rural) – 94.30 (metro)
Realistic Competitive ATAR
N/A (ATAR is threshold only)
How ATAR Fits into Newcastle/JMP Selection
Metro: 94.3 (threshold only). Rural: 85 (threshold only). Exceeding the threshold provides no advantage.
Full selection criteria for Newcastle/JMP:
- ATAR:Metro: 94.3 (threshold only). Rural: 85 (threshold only). Exceeding the threshold provides no advantage.
- UCAT ANZ:Metro: 98th percentile (2510 in 2026). Rural: 50th percentile (1920 in 2026). Used solely for interview invitations.
- Interview:8 × 8-minute MMI stations. Final offers based entirely on interview performance. Includes scenario-based, skills-based, personal questions, and possible role-play.
ATAR Adjustment & Entry Pathways
- •Rural applicants — 85 ATAR threshold + 50th% UCAT threshold
- •Indigenous pathway — 17 reserved places
- •30% rural student target
Frequently Asked Questions
How are final offers decided at Newcastle/JMP?
Once you meet both the ATAR and UCAT thresholds, final offers are made 100% based on your MMI interview performance. Neither ATAR nor UCAT score contributes to the final ranking.
Does Newcastle/JMP prioritise rural students?
Yes. Rural applicants benefit from significantly lower thresholds (85 ATAR and 50th percentile UCAT vs 94.3 and 98th percentile for metro). The program aims for 30% of students from rural backgrounds, and 17 spots are reserved for Indigenous students.
Want to maximise your ATAR for Newcastle/JMP?
Our 21-week UCAT Course and 1-on-1 sessions are taught by medical students who have successfully navigated this exact pathway.