How to apply for UNSW Medicine
🩺 Changes are coming to the Medicine application process for 2027 applicants
The information on the following webpages is relevant to Term 1 2026 applicants. Interested in studying UNSW's Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine (BMed/MD) in 2027? We're reimagining the application process to better support you. As part of these changes, the Medicine Application Portal (MAP) will be discontinued. Watch this space for more information, or reach out to mh.admissions@unsw.edu.au for any urgent questions.
Local applicants
You're a local applicant if you are:
- an Australian citizen
- an Australian permanent resident
- a New Zealand citizen
Local applicants are not able to apply as international students - this includes students who are citizens of countries other than Australia and New Zealand.
International applicants
You're an international applicant if you are:
- not an Australian citizen
- not a New Zealand citizen
- not an Australian permanent resident
Applicants who have Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency must apply as local applicants.
Special entry schemes
Our students come to us from many backgrounds and all walks of life. We offer a range of entry schemes including:
- Gateway Entry Scheme
- Lateral Entry Scheme
- Rural Entry Admission Pathway
- Indigenous Entry Scheme
- Students from other medical schools
Have a question about applying to Medicine at UNSW?
Contact us below to speak to one of our Future Student Advisors. We’re here to help.