WA · Bachelor of Biomedical Science / Doctor of Medicine
What ATAR Do You Need for UWA Medicine?
The realistic competitive ATAR for University of Western Australia, plus how it weighs into selection alongside the other criteria.
Official Minimum ATAR
98.00 (rural) – 99.00 (metro)
Realistic Competitive ATAR
99.40+ (metro)
How ATAR Fits into UWA Selection
Metro: 99.00 listed minimum, 99.40+ competitive. Rural: 98.00 listed minimum, 99.00+ competitive.
Full selection criteria for UWA:
- ATAR:Metro: 99.00 listed minimum, 99.40+ competitive. Rural: 98.00 listed minimum, 99.00+ competitive.
- UCAT ANZ:Used purely for interview invitations. Competitive: 99th% (metro), 90th% (rural).
- Interview:8 × 7-minute in-person MMI stations with 2 min reading and 5 min answering. Single interviewer per station who may ask follow-up questions.
ATAR Adjustment & Entry Pathways
- •Heavy preference for local (WA) applicants
- •Rural pathway — 98.00 ATAR threshold
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UWA selection formula?
UWA uses a transparent formula: 50% Interview + 30% ATAR + 20% UCAT. This makes interview performance the single most important factor, followed by ATAR.
Want to maximise your ATAR for UWA?
Our 21-week UCAT Course and 1-on-1 sessions are taught by medical students who have successfully navigated this exact pathway.