The University of Wollongong (UOW) Summary shows there are 2 paths to medicine at UOW - through any undergraduate degree, obtained from any university or via the Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and Health at Wollongong.

Entry Requirements - The full details regarding the entry requirements for medicine at UOW are given in the table below.

This table shows, not only the requirements to obtain a place in the graduate medicine degree, but also details what you need to keep in mind when applying for your undergraduate degree.

How UOW Compares with Other Universities - Scroll further down, below the table and you'll also see the UOW Comparitor. This tool enables you to compare the path to medicine at UOW with other university paths to medicine (offered by 19 Australian universities).

University of Wollongong detailed entry Requirements

There are a number of notable aspects in how UOW structures its graduate medicine degree and how the undergraduate path flows to it.

CASPer has now come to the University of Wollongong

The University of Wollongong uses CASPer as part of its assessment. CASPer is an online video based scenario, situational judgement test. This complements the existing suite of assessments used by the University - with Wollongong unashamedly having the most complex selection process of Australian medical schools. Entry requirements include CASPer being utilised to determine candidates being selected for interview - with CASPer being the primary hurdle requirement with GPA, for domestic applicants. CASPer is also used to select international applicants for interview and in the determination of Wollongong’s Doctor of Medicine degree offers to all candidates.

Previous degrees - and what if you're (degree is) old

UOW is not specific about the type of undergraduate degree or where it comes from (other than it needing to be from a recognised university) in terms of gaining entry to medicine.

UOW is, however, specific in its requirements regarding the age of prior degrees. Your undergraduate degree, must be less than 10 years old. You can, however, undertake 1 year of additional study at Graduate Diploma or higher to refresh your previous degree.

Importantly UOW will not normally accept undergraduate degrees that are less than 3 years in duration - such as accelerated 2 year undergraduate degrees and 1 year conversion degrees. The best approach is to contact UOW to check if accelerated Bachelor degrees are accepted.

Also note if you do have a higher level academic qualification, UOW only gives credit by way of the GPA to Graduate Diplomas and Masters by coursework. UOW does not give Graduate Certificate, Master by research or PhDs degrees credit in terms of grade point average calculations.

The UOW Portfolio

UOW include as part of their selection criteria an assessment of a student's Portfolio. The UOW Portfolio is a document a student needs to submit as part of their medicine degree application, that addresses aspects such as the student's experience and achievement. The Portfolio is used to determine who is offered an interview and your Portfolio is also included in the assessment of who's offered a place.

Small and even smaller with two campuses

The total intake of students into the Doctor of Medicine degree at UOW is small, with approximately only 84 students in the program. Take into consideration these students are split across two campuses (150 km apart) for the first 18 months of the degree - with approximately 56 students at Wollongong and 28 students at Shoalhaven and it's clear how small the UOW degree is. Students are able to select which campus they would prefer to attend.

Pre-medicine degree at UOW

The University of Wollongong also offers a Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and Health. This is a 3 year undergraduate degree designed to provide students with knowledge that will equip them to undertake graduate medical studies. In terms of pathways to graduate medicine at UOW specifically, the Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and Health does provide an advantage with top performing students with a GPA of 6.5 min being granted guaranteed interviews for the UOW Doctor of Medicine.

University of Wollongong Comparitor

UOW Comparitor - Click the arrow to scroll through other university paths to medicine to compare the UOW path (some universities have numerous paths and these are shown on separate pages).

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An important qualification

Study Medicine information has been compiled from Australian university information sources and therefore is a guide. Authoritative information is provided by the university only. Make sure you obtain information directly from the university before making any decisions.

The above information is intended to help you understand the University of Wollongong medical degree and path to gain entry. Remember, information can always change, so ensure you keep up to date by regularly checking directly with the University of Wollongong.

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