Central Queensland University
How can NIE help you with getting into a medical course at CQU University:
UCAT - You will need to sit the UCAT and achieve a competitive score. NIE offers intensive UCAT preparation workshops, personal UCAT training, and online course. For the full list of UCAT preparation resources click here...
Important: The following information has been sourced as a form of reference from CQU website. We highly recommend that you visit the Central Queensland University - Medicine webpage for most up to date and more comprehensive information about the CDU medical entry program.
Interview Preparation Workshop
Confidence Development Strategy Webinar for Medical Interviews
Personalised 1-on-1 preparation for interviews
UCAT preparation courses and books
| Degree/s | Central QLD and Wide Bay Regional Medical Pathway - Bachelor of Medicine Science + Doctor of Medicine (MD) - Undergraduate |
| Campus locations | Medicine - Bundaberg Rockhampton - Bachelor of Medicine Science Doctor of Medicine - UQ Rural Clinical School in Central Queensland or Wide Bay |
| Duration | Medicine - Bachelor of Medicine Science (3 years) + Doctor of Medicine (4 years) - Full-time |
| Start Date | February |
| Entry requirements | How to apply Medicine - Apply via QTAC, sit the UCAT in Year 12, if invited, attend an MMI interview. Applications for 2025 close on 30 September 2024. ATAR: For medicine - 95+(Lower for rural applicants) - with adjustments Tertiary students: Current tertiary students are eligible to apply. Please visit CQ University website for more details. Subject prerequisites: Medicine - Year 12 English, Mathematical Methods, One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Recommended studies: For medicine - Chemistry, English, Mathematical Methods, One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics. UCAT: Required for medicine at CQ University. The UCAT ANZ scores from all 5 sections will determine a ranked list for interviews. The level of achievement the university requires will vary each year, determined by the performance of all applicants competing for a place in the Medicine course, and will not be disclosed. CQU medicine MMI Interview: Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in the MMI. Your performance at the interviews will make up 50% of your total admission score. MMIs are designed to assess your non-academic qualities and provide you with opportunities to demonstrate skills and qualities such as verbal communication, adaptability, and empathy. CQ University interview dates:Invitations for CQ Medicine interviews are usually extended via email in mid to late October and Pathway to Medicine student interviews will be held in the week beginning 18 November 2024. |
| Number of places | Medicine: 40 (20 Bundaberg, 20 Rockhampton) |
| Additional information | For detailed information about the application process and up-to-date course admission guides, please visit Central Queensland University's official website. |
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