The curriculum of the Bachelor of Clinical Science (Medicine) / Doctor of Medicine (MD) is vertically and horizontally integrated, with a strong emphasis on problem-based learning and early clinical exposure. It is meticulously structured around four cores, overarching themes that run throughout the entire program: Patient Care, Health in the Community, Personal and Professional Development, and the Scientific Basis of Medicine.

1. Years 1 & 2 (Foundational and Pre-clinical): These years focus on integrated biomedical sciences, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, microbiology, and population health. Students acquire foundational clinical skills, communication techniques, principles of evidence-based medicine, and introductory research skills. Learning is delivered through small group tutorials, bedside teaching, practical sessions, and early patient contact. Students also commence building a comprehensive personal e-portfolio.
2. Year 3 (First Major Clinical Year – Bachelor of Clinical Science Exit): Students undertake extensive full-time clinical and community placements across a broad spectrum of general medical and inter-professional training settings. During this year, students also commence a significant individual research project that will extend into the final years of the program. Successful completion of Year 3 allows for an optional exit point with a Bachelor of Clinical Science (Medicine) award.
3. Years 4 & 5 (Advanced Clinical & MD Completion): These final years involve intensive clinical knowledge and skill development through rotational placements in various specialty and subspecialty medicine areas. These include, but are not limited to, surgery, critical care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, mental health, general practice, and dedicated rotations focusing on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services. Students finalize their individual research project and e-portfolio, preparing them for their demanding medical internship.

Entry Criteria

• Academic qualifications Applicants must have completed a recognised senior secondary school qualification (e.g., NSW Higher School Certificate, International Baccalaureate (IB), GCE A-levels) or higher education study.
  • Minimum ATAR (or equivalent) for 2025 intake (indicative):
    • Non-Greater Western Sydney applicants: 95.50
    • Greater Western Sydney (GWS) applicants: 93.50
    • Rural Entry Admission Scheme (REAS): 91.50
  • Assumed Knowledge: Chemistry.
  • Higher Education Study: Applicants with prior university study will be assessed based on their Grade Point Average (GPA). Specific GPA requirements vary depending on the level and completion status of prior study, with higher GPAs generally required for less completed study.
• Aptitude Test:
  • Domestic applicants: Must register for and sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand (UCAT ANZ) in the current application year. UCAT ANZ results from previous sittings are not accepted.
  • International applicants: Must register for and sit the International Students Admissions Test (ISAT). ISAT results are used to rank eligible international applicants.
• Interview (Multi-Mini-Station Interview – MMI): Selected applicants, based on a combination of academic merit and aptitude test results, will be invited to a Multi-Mini-Station (MMI) interview. This interview critically assesses non-cognitive qualities deemed essential for medical practice, such as communication skills, empathy, ethical reasoning, and critical thinking. Interview performance accounts for a substantial portion (75%) of the final offer decision. Interviews are typically held in late November, and no alternative dates are offered.
• Application: Domestic applications are typically submitted through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). International applicants generally apply directly via the Western Sydney University International Online Application system or through an authorized agent representative.
• Special Requirements: Successful applicants must meet NSW Health Department requirements for clinical placements, including obtaining a National Police Certificate, completing an Adult Health Immunization Schedule, and signing a Code of Conduct Agreement. Applicants must also meet the inherent requirements of the program as outlined by the University.

Language Proficiency

• English language requirements (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL) Due to the critical communication demands of the medical profession, high English language proficiency is strictly required:
  • IELTS Academic: Overall score of 7.0, with a minimum of 7.0 in each of the four subtests (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking).
  • TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 100, with minimum sub-scores of Writings 27, Listening 24, Reading 24, and Speaking 23.
  • PTE Academic: Overall score of 65, with a minimum of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (Writing, Speaking, Listening, Reading) in one sitting.