- Where
- Queensland
- Courses
- Medical Science (UCAT optional), leading to Griffith's Doctor of Medicine
- Interview
- No
- Rules shown
- 2027 entry
Applying for 2028 entry?
This page sets out the rules for entry in 2027, which used the 2026 test. Universities usually publish the next year's rules in the first half of the year. Most carry over with small changes, so this is a sound guide to what to expect, but read UniSC's own pages before you apply.
Courses
- Bachelor of Medical Science, three years full time at the Sunshine Coast campus, then Griffith's Doctor of Medicine at Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
How UniSC uses the UCAT
- The UCAT is optional. Where you have a result, the total ranks you against others in the same ATAR band. Applicants without one are ranked at the bottom of their band.
Published scores and cut-offs
- 2026 intake: threshold ATAR of 99.90, with 99.20 under the Rural Access Scheme.
Cut-offs are the result of each year's field, not a target set in advance. They move from year to year. Scores and percentiles shows where a total sits among all candidates.
School results and subjects
- For current or very recent Year 12 students with no previous tertiary study.
- English is recommended. No subjects are required.
The interview
- No interview is mentioned.
How to apply
- Apply through QTAC.
- For 2027 entry, applications close on 30 December 2026. Applying after 7 December may miss the January offer round.
The UCAT is booked separately from your university application, months earlier. See the UCAT dates and fees.
Places
- Capped at 20 places a year.
Rural, Indigenous and other entry pathways
- Reserved places under the Rural Access Scheme, the Indigenous Medical Access Pathway Program and the Regional Health Workforce Scheme.
International applicants
- Domestic students only.
Also worth knowing
- A grade point average of 5.5 is needed to take up the place in Griffith's Doctor of Medicine.
What this means for your preparation
Whatever the weighting, a higher UCAT total widens your options, because most applicants apply to more than one university. Start with the twelve-week plan, and try the free practice questions to see where you stand.
Other universities in Queensland
- University of Queensland: Medicine (provisional entry), Dental Science
- Griffith University: Dental Health Science; Medical Science (UCAT optional)
- Central Queensland University: Medical Science (Pathway to Medicine), leading to the University of Queensland's Doctor of Medicine
- University of Southern Queensland: Medical Science (Medicine Pathway), leading to the University of Queensland's Doctor of Medicine
All universities that use the UCAT
Official sources
Dates, fees and entry rules change every year. Always confirm them on the official page before you act on them.