UNDA Medicine
Bachelor of Medical Science (Assured) / Doctor of Medicine
University of Notre Dame Australia • Sydney (Broadway) & Perth (Fremantle)
Competition Reality Check
Domestic places total
(20 Sydney + 20 Perth)
Metro UCAT for interview
Total course fees
Program Overview
About the Program
UNDA Medicine offers an assured BMedSci/MD pathway — 3 years of Medical Science followed by 4 years of the Doctor of Medicine. The program is relatively new (only 2 years old as of 2026) and operates across two campuses: Sydney (Broadway) and Perth (Fremantle), each with 20 domestic school-leaver places.
Unlike older UNDA programs, the current program requires the UCAT. Interview invitations are issued solely based on UCAT scores. The Perth campus is generally less competitive than Sydney for admission.
Up to 10 places nationally are reserved for rural candidates and 10 for Indigenous candidates.
Unique Features
- Two campuses: Sydney (Broadway) and Perth (Fremantle) — 20 places each
- UCAT is required (unlike older UNDA programs)
- Online MMI with pre-recorded video questions
- Relatively new program (only 2 years old as of 2026)
- Perth campus generally less competitive than Sydney
- Up to 10 places reserved nationally for rural and Indigenous candidates each
- Assured pathway: 3 years Medical Science + 4 years Doctor of Medicine
Entry Requirements
Official Requirements
Competitive Reality
Sydney vs Perth Campus
Based on publicly available data, the Sydney campus is more competitive than Perth (Fremantle). The highest ATAR offered a place at the Sydney campus was 99.65 (according to UAC), suggesting a tight competitive range. Consider applying to the Perth campus for a slightly higher chance of admission.
Interview Guide
Online MMI Format
Key Tips
- Questions delivered via pre-recorded video — no live interviewer interaction
- You must split the 5 minutes between both questions yourself
- Mix of scenario-based and personal questions
- Second question appears after the first — not simultaneously
Key Insight:
Time management is critical. With only 5 minutes for 2 questions, aim for ~2.5 minutes each. Practice under timed conditions to build confidence.
Application Process
Apply via UAC
Submit your UAC application with UCAT ANZ number by October 5.
Interview Invitations
Issued solely based on UCAT scores. Metro: ~97th%. Rural: ~45th%.
Online MMI
7 × 5-minute stations with pre-recorded video questions.
Final Offers
Based on a combination of UCAT, ATAR, and interview performance (exact weightings unknown).
Clinical Placements
St Vincent's Hospital Sydney
Auburn Hospital
St John of God Hospitals (Perth)
Various Catholic health services
Frequently Asked Questions
Key Dates & Timeline
Metro applicants need ~97th percentile
Apply through UAC for UNDA Sydney or Perth
Based solely on UCAT scores
7 × 5-minute stations with pre-recorded video questions
Based on UCAT, ATAR, and interview (weightings unknown)
Dates are indicative and may vary. Always check the official university website for confirmed dates.
Am I Competitive?
Enter your scores to get a quick assessment for UNDA Medicine
Quick Competitiveness Check
This is an indicative guide only based on publicly available data. Actual cutoffs vary each year.
The UNDA Medicine Interview
A circuit of short, independent stations. You read a prompt, respond for a fixed time, then move to a new assessor and an unrelated scenario.
We have not verified UNDA's interview dates for the current cycle. Undergraduate interviews across Australia generally run from November to mid-January, with invitations from mid-October — but check UNDA's own admissions page for your year rather than relying on that range.
How to prepare for a MMI interview
- Your worst station matters more than your best. Assessors do not confer, and scores are aggregated across the circuit, so consistency beats brilliance.
- Practise finishing slightly early rather than being cut off. An assessor can only score what they actually hear.
- Drill the reset between stations. Carrying frustration from a bad station into the next one turns one weak score into three.
- Structure beats content at this length. Signpost your answer — say how many points you will make, then make them.
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