Bachelor of Medicine - Joint Medical Program (JMP)
The Bachelor of Medicine - Joint Medical Program (JMP) is offered jointly by the University of Newcastle and the University of New England. In 2013 there will be a total of 170 Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) available within the Bachelor of Medicine - Joint Medical Program across the two Universities. One hundred and ten (110) CSPs at the University of Newcastle and sixty (60) at the University of New England. Included are six (6) Medical Rural Bonded Scholarships and forty-three (43) Bonded Medical Places.
Under the Joint Medical Program’s Rural/Remote Admissions Scheme (RRAS) at least 30% of CSPs available within the JMP will be allocated to applicants who can demonstrate a significant rural/remote background. Details will be available at: www.newcastle.edu.au/jmp/enrolments/rras.html
To be considered for admission to the JMP, applicants must satisfy a minimum academic requirement. Selection of academically qualified applicants for admission to the program is based on:
Applicants should obtain the information booklet Bachelor of Medicine - Joint Medical Program 2013 detailing the necessary application and selection procedures. This booklet will be available in April and may be obtained directly from the School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle or from the School of Rural Medicine, University of New England or online at www.newcastle.edu.au/jmp/enrolments/applicationprocess.html
In addition to a UMAT registration, applicants are also required to lodge the following two applications:
1. An online Joint Medical Program direct university application with the University of Newcastle by 28 September 2012. Late applications will not be accepted. Applications are available at www.newcastle.edu.au/jmp;
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2. An application with the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) by 28 September 2012. Late UAC applications will be considered if received by the UAC late closing date of 30 November 2012; a late fee applies.
An applicant is ineligible for consideration unless both of the above applications have been lodged by the relevant closing dates and the applicant sits UMAT.
Alternative selection procedures apply for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. Students wishing to apply for entry to the JMP under this category are not required to sit UMAT and should contact either The Wollotuka Institute, University of Newcastle (02 4921 8705) or the Oorala Aboriginal Centre, University of New England (02 6773 3034) concerning application and admission requirements.
The University of Newcastle/University of New England will not accept direct applications from international students for entry to the JMP in 2013.
