Timeline for Medical Entry 2025
6 months ago by Chris
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. Candidates taking the UCAT in 2025 for entry to medicine and dentistry in 2026, should note the following key dates:
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Date |
Deadline |
Task |
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As soon as possible |
No set deadline, but the earlier you commence UCAT preparation, the better |
Research university entry requirements Commence your UCAT preparation |
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4 March 2025* |
UCAT Registrations and Bookings open |
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16 May 2025* |
Registration and final booking deadline closes at 5pm AEST |
Ensure (and double check) that you have both registered to sit UCAT and selected a UCAT testing session |
| 1 July 2025 | Application closing date for Auckland University | Apply for admission into the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Auckland University |
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1 July – 5 August 2025 |
UCAT Testing Period |
Receive your results on UCAT test day |
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1 July - 14 August 2025 |
Application dates for Otago University |
Apply for admission into the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or Bachelor of Dental Surgery at Otago University |
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Early September |
Results delivered to universities |
No action required – this is done automatically |
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From October - December |
Offers released for Otago |
Check your email for offers and celebrate your success! |
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TBC |
Auckland university releases offers for interviews |
Ensure you regularly check the email address you have provided for interview notifications |
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TBC |
Auckland university conducts interviews |
Commence interview preparation (the earlier the better) Ensure you have obtained work experience and volunteer work in a health-related field |
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Late December |
Offers released for Auckland |
Check your email for offers and celebrate your success! |
*Note: Deadline for registration and bookings are in AEST - Australian Eastern Standard Time
As you can see, there is a lot to do! It can all feel overwhelming but being organised and recording important dates in your calendar will ensure that you do not miss important deadlines. Best of luck on your journey to become a doctor!
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