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Medical School Preferencing

2nd September 2025

Medical School Preferencing

Applications to study at most undergraduate medical courses close at the end of September. To apply, you will need to visit the Tertiary Admissions Centre for each state. MedEntry recommends that you apply for as many courses as possible, in order to maximise your chances of obtaining a place. For details about how to apply to medicine, check out our dedicated blog. Most states offer mul ...

 

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UCAT Intensive Classes Starting Soon!

23rd June 2025

UCAT Intensive Classes Starting Soon!

Do you feel you a need for additional guidance for the upcoming UCAT? Did you miss the MedEntry 10-week UCAT Weekly Classes? Don’t despair! MedEntry is running a set of four UCAT Intensive Classes, running on both Saturday and Sunday across two weekends at the end of June and start of July.   Who teaches the UCAT Intensive Classes? UCAT Intensive Classes will be run by an ...

 

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How Will Medical Schools Use UCAT? Here's a Summary

12th May 2025

How Will Medical Schools Use UCAT? Here's a Summary

A common question asked by medicine hopefuls is how UCAT will be used to select applicants into medical school. Most universities use a combination of three factors when selecting students into medicine or dentistry. These include: UCAT ANZ scores (either cognitive subtests* only, or all UCAT subtests) Medical interview performance Academic performance (ATAR ...

 

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Medicine – The Big Picture

24th April 2025

Medicine – The Big Picture

So you’re going into your final year of schooling, and you’re super duper set on being a doctor. There are lots of ways you can keep hold of medicine as a big picture throughout this long and sometimes arduous year. By putting some of these points into action now, you will increase your chances of getting straight into med, pump up your motivation over the year, and be an awesome d ...

 

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FREE UCAT Packages for Rural South Australians!

17th April 2025

FREE UCAT Packages for Rural South Australians!

Pursuing a career in medicine begins with success in the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) – a critical hurdle for aspiring medical students. For rural students, accessing quality UCAT preparation can be challenging due to geographical isolation and limited resources. MedEntry is proud to partner with the government-funded Rural Doctors Workforce Agency (RDWA) to provide free U ...

 

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MedEntry’s Comprehensive UCAT Medical Entry Handbook Is Now Available, FREE!

14th April 2025

MedEntry’s Comprehensive UCAT Medical Entry Handbook Is Now Available, FREE!

If you’re a student, parent or teacher and looking for a great resource to help you navigate all the steps in your path to medicine or dentistry then check out the MedEntry Handbook. MedEntry's updated, 100+ page, comprehensive UCAT Handbook is now available, absolutely free! It covers everything you need to know about medical entry, including pathways into medicine / dentistry, ...

 

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Virtual Work Experience for Aspiring Doctors

12th March 2025

Virtual Work Experience for Aspiring Doctors

Securing traditional hands-on experience within a hospital setting can be challenging. Virtual work experience has emerged as a dynamic and innovative solution for aspiring doctors. In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of virtual work experience and how it can help you achieve your goals.   Accessibility and Inclusivity Virtual work experience transcends geographic ...

 

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Want to Be a Doctor? Here’s 5 Things You Should Know

9th March 2025

Want to Be a Doctor? Here’s 5 Things You Should Know

Want to be a doctor one day? There are a few things you should know before embarking on your journey. This blog outlines them.   1. There are A LOT of students in the same position as you It really is remarkable how many people want to study medicine. This is both good and bad news for you. The bad part is how small most medical cohorts are, which makes medical entry extremely ...

 

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How to Register for UCAT ANZ 2025

3rd March 2025

How to Register for UCAT ANZ 2025

Registrations and bookings to sit UCAT ANZ 2025 are now open! UCAT ANZ 2025 testing takes place between 1 July and 5 August 2025. However, we strongly advise registering and booking your UCAT test early to ensure you secure a location, date and time that is suitable for you. If you leave it until later to register and book your UCAT test, it is possible you will need to ...

 

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Timeline for Medical Entry 2025

27th February 2025

Timeline for Medical Entry 2025

Getting into medicine is a complex process. It’s not just about your academic performance, you also need to succeed in UCAT and interviews. There are many important deadlines that you must not miss if you are to enter your dream course. This blog outlines the key dates and tasks so you can ensure you keep on track!               ...

 

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