What UCAT Score Do You Need for UNSW Medicine?
The realistic competitive UCAT for University of New South Wales, plus how it weighs into selection alongside the other criteria.
UCAT Requirement
Required
Realistic Competitive UCAT
Required. Realistic competitive percentile: ~94th%+
How UCAT Fits into UNSW Selection
Required. Realistic competitive percentile: ~94th%+
Selection formula
ATAR + UCAT ANZ combined for interview selection. Final offer weightings are not publicly disclosed.
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.
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.
When are UNSW medicine interviews held?
UNSW medicine interviews are held in-person during December to January. Shortlisted applicants are contacted after the UCAT ANZ results are released.
What is the Gateway Entry Scheme?
The Gateway Entry Scheme provides early conditional offers to high-achieving Year 12 students from partner schools or equity backgrounds. Students receive a conditional offer before sitting the UCAT and interview.
Want to maximise your UCAT for UNSW?
Our 21-week UCAT Course and 1-on-1 sessions are taught by medical students who have successfully navigated this exact pathway.