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ATTENTION PARENTS: 5 Ways to Help Your Son or Daughter Get Into Medicine

18th February 2026

ATTENTION PARENTS: 5 Ways to Help Your Son or Daughter Get Into Medicine

Great things never come easy. Medicine is an incredibly rewarding, secure, well-paid and respected profession in New Zealand. It is also the hardest course to get into. Furthermore, this important stage of your son or daughter's education is a stressful and demanding time, and the need to sit the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) places additional pressure on them during th ...

 

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Studying Medicine in Australia as a Kiwi

16th February 2026

Studying Medicine in Australia as a Kiwi

As a Kiwi, there are two domestic options for studying medicine or dentistry: at Auckland and Otago Universities. However, if you are open to looking overseas, studying medicine in Australia is a viable option with an enormous list of benefits. What’s more, there is a significant number of universities to choose from. While this may be intimidating, it provides you with the opportunity ...

 

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Getting the Most From Your UCAT Practice Exams

11th February 2026

Getting the Most From Your UCAT Practice Exams

With every passing week, the date of your UCAT exam is inching closer. Perhaps you are working through the MedEntry curriculum modules, QBank, skills trainers and perhaps even UCAT subtest mocks. This will all aid your preparation, but an important question is, have you completed a full-length UCAT practice exam yet? Completing a full length UCAT practice exam can be intimidating and e ...

 

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Everything You Need To Know About UCAT 2026

3rd February 2026

Everything You Need To Know About UCAT 2026

Do you want to study medicine or dentistry in 2027? If so, you will need to sit UCAT 2026. This blog describes everything you need to know about UCAT 2026. What is UCAT? UCAT stands for University Clinical Aptitude Test. The UCAT is a 2-hour long computer-based exam that is required to gain entry into most medicine and dentistry courses across Australia, New Zealand and the UK. ...

 

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Timeline for Medical Entry 2026

3rd February 2026

Timeline for Medical Entry 2026

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! Early Preparation Timeline ...

 

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MedEntry's 2026 Charity Partners

30th January 2026

MedEntry's 2026 Charity Partners

There’s a saying that, ‘Deeds of giving are the very foundations of the world’. MedEntry has a commitment to deeds of giving to disadvantaged groups, with a focus on health and education. Every year, the MedEntry Foundation partners with a different charity organisation in each country in which we operate, helping them make a meaningful impact in their communities. Me ...

 

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Bond Psychometric Test and Bond University Medicine Admission

13th January 2026

Bond Psychometric Test and Bond University Medicine Admission

If you missed out on a place in medicine at one of the public universities, you should consider medicine at Bond University. Note that medicine at Bond University is a full-fee paying course, however, it can be cheaper than attending other full fee programs such as those at public universities like Macquarie or Melbourne University, particularly when you consider the opportunity cost involved. ...

 

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Dispelling the Myths of Medicine

12th January 2026

Dispelling the Myths of Medicine

The idea of studying medicine at university can seem like a very daunting prospect. There are many myths and false beliefs about the degree which allow these fears to prosper. Having completed my first year studying medicine at University, I hope I can dispel some of your fears about studying medicine at university. Myth #1: Medicine is Ultra competitive Granted, Medicine, l ...

 

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Is Medicine for Me? 5 Tips on How to Make the Big Decision

8th January 2026

Is Medicine for Me? 5 Tips on How to Make the Big Decision

Trying to decide whether medicine is for you? Personally, it took me months and lots of research and thought to finally make that decision. Compared to most Bachelor degrees which are usually three years in duration, courses in medicine take much longer – about 5 years to complete. Then there is post-graduate study and specialist training. You could be looking at many years before you ...

 

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When Should I Start Preparing for the UCAT?

6th January 2026

When Should I Start Preparing for the UCAT?

This is a very common question that students ask about UCAT. When you first start to research UCAT it can seem overwhelming and confusing. You may have many questions such as: How should I approach UCAT preparation? When should I start my UCAT prep? Do I need to prepare for the UCAT? These are all very valid questions, and this blog explores them in more detail. Is it worth prepari ...

 

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