NSW · Bachelor of Medical Studies / Doctor of Medicine
What ATAR Do You Need for UNSW Medicine?
The realistic competitive ATAR for University of New South Wales, plus how it weighs into selection alongside the other criteria.
Official Minimum ATAR
96.00
Realistic Competitive ATAR
99.60+
How ATAR Fits into UNSW Selection
Official minimum: 96.00 (with adjustment factors). Realistic competitive ATAR: 99.60+
Full selection criteria for UNSW:
- ATAR:Official minimum: 96.00 (with adjustment factors). Realistic competitive ATAR: 99.60+
- UCAT ANZ:Required. Realistic competitive percentile: ~94th%+
- Interview:Panel interview with 2 interviewers. Weightings for final offers are NOT publicly disclosed.
ATAR Adjustment & Entry Pathways
- •Rural Entry Admission Pathway (REAP)
- •Gateway Entry Scheme
- •Lateral Entry Scheme
- •Educational Access Scheme (EAS)
- •Indigenous Entry Scheme
Frequently Asked Questions
What ATAR and UCAT do I realistically need for UNSW Medicine?
While the official minimum ATAR is 96.00, competitive applicants typically need 99.60+ ATAR and approximately 94th percentile+ UCAT to be shortlisted for interview. Only 450-500 domestic applicants are invited to interview from over 3,500 applications.
Want to maximise your ATAR for UNSW?
Our 21-week UCAT Course and 1-on-1 sessions are taught by medical students who have successfully navigated this exact pathway.