What UCAT Score Do You Need for Newcastle/JMP Medicine?
The realistic competitive UCAT 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.
UCAT Requirement
Required
Realistic Competitive UCAT
Metro: 98th percentile (2510 in 2026). Rural: 50th percentile (1920 in 2026). Used solely for interview invitations.
How UCAT Fits into Newcastle/JMP Selection
Metro: 98th percentile (2510 in 2026). Rural: 50th percentile (1920 in 2026). Used solely for interview invitations.
Selection formula
UCAT used as threshold for interview invitation only. Metro: 98th percentile (2510 in 2026). Rural: 50th percentile (1920 in 2026). Once threshold met, UCAT is not further considered.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What UCAT score do I need for a Newcastle/JMP interview?
For the 2026 cycle, metro applicants needed a 98th percentile UCAT (2510) and rural applicants needed a 50th percentile (1920) to receive an interview invitation. These thresholds tend to remain relatively stable year to year.
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.
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