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.
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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