What UCAT Score Do You Need for WSU Medicine?
The realistic competitive UCAT for Western Sydney University, plus how it weighs into selection alongside the other criteria.
UCAT Requirement
Required
Realistic Competitive UCAT
50% VR + 25% DM + 25% QR. SJT excluded. Used for interview invitations and 25% of final ranking.
How UCAT Fits into WSU Selection
50% VR + 25% DM + 25% QR. SJT excluded. Used for interview invitations and 25% of final ranking.
Selection formula
Weighted UCAT: 50% VR + 25% DM + 25% QR. SJT is not considered. ATAR is used as a threshold only.
Full selection criteria for WSU:
- ATAR:Metro: 95.5, GWS: 93.5, Rural: 91.5. Used as hurdle only — exceeding the threshold provides no advantage.
- Weighted UCAT:50% VR + 25% DM + 25% QR. SJT excluded. Used for interview invitations and 25% of final ranking.
- Interview:6 × 8-minute MMI stations focusing on community relations. Makes up 75% of the final offer decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does WSU weigh the UCAT?
WSU uses a unique weighting formula: 50% Verbal Reasoning, 25% Decision Making, and 25% Quantitative Reasoning. The SJT section is not considered at all. This means VR is by far the most important subtest for WSU applicants.
What UCAT score do I need for a WSU interview?
Interview invitations are based solely on weighted UCAT. Based on publicly available data, metro applicants typically need around a 91st percentile+ UCAT for an interview invitation, with the median UCAT of successful entrants at approximately the 97th percentile.
How are final offers decided at WSU?
Final offers are based on 75% interview performance and 25% weighted UCAT score. ATAR is only checked as a threshold. This means interview performance is by far the most important factor.
Want to maximise your UCAT for WSU?
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