Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander?
The University celebrates Aboriginal Tasmania’s deep history, its diversity of cultures and values, and continually builds its Aboriginal connection.
We are firmly committed to supporting the educational success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, offering a culturally safe and supportive environment and personalised support at the course level.
In addition, students are also supported via the Riawunna Centre for Education– with access to Aboriginal Student Advisors, community rooms, community and cultural experiences.
If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, you may be eligible to apply for admission into the Medicine (BMedScMD) program through our Aboriginal Entry Pathway (AEP).
AEP provides more flexible options to meet entry criteria for admission into Medicine, and a clinical aptitude test score is not required.
Aboriginal applicants are encouraged to apply through AEP, in addition to completing the standard University of Tasmania application.
If you are applying to University from Year 12:
Aboriginal Year 12 students are advised to apply for entry to the Medicine program (BMedScMD) with the Tasmanian School of Medicine Aboriginal Entry Pathway - Application Form.
The regular domestic student application process also needs to be completed.
Please let us know if you require assistance in completing this process: Aboriginal.applicationprocess@utas.edu.au
Pre-requisites:
- Completion of the Aboriginal Entry Pathway - Application Form, including:
- Confirmation of Eligibility for Aboriginal Entry Pathway
- Personal supporting statement
- Year 12 English and Chemistry or equivalent.
- Applicants without the chemistry pre-requisite, but who are otherwise eligible, can demonstrate competence by satisfactory completion of a University foundation unit in chemistry (Introduction to Chemistry KRA161) before commencement of medicine. Prerequisite subjects (or equivalent) must have been completed within the last five years before application.
- Competitive ATAR score
- Interview with representative(s) of the Medicine Admissions Committee
Please note, UCAT is not required for applications under the Aboriginal Entry Pathway. When asked for your UCAT ANZ number please enter NA (if you have not sat the UCAT).
If you are applying to University as a Non-school Leaver:
Aboriginal non-school leavers are advised to apply for entry to the Medicine program (BMedScMD) with the School of Medicine Aboriginal Entry Pathway - Application Form.
The regular domestic student application process also needs to be completed.
Please let us know if you require assistance in completing this process. Aboriginal.applicationprocess@utas.edu.au.
Pre-requisites:
- Completion of the Aboriginal Entry Pathway - Application Form, including:
- Confirmation of Eligibility for Aboriginal Entry Entry Pathway
- Personal supporting statement
- Qualifications and experience in a health-related field (such as an Aboriginal health worker or nursing)
- Referee report
- Year 12 English and Chemistry, or equivalent.
- This may be demonstrated through TCE, undergraduate study and/or workplace experience. Applicants without the chemistry pre-requisite, but who are otherwise eligible, can demonstrate competence by satisfactory completion of a University foundation unit in chemistry (Introduction to Chemistry KRA161) before commencement of medicine. Prerequisite subjects (or equivalent) must have been completed within the last five years before application.
- Interview with representative(s) of the Medicine Admissions Committee
Please note, neither GAMSAT nor UCAT is required for applications under the Aboriginal Entry Pathway. When asked for your GAMSAT number please enter NA (if you have not sat the GAMSAT, the Graduate Medical School Admissions Test).
How do I apply through the Aboriginal Entry Pathway Application Process?
- Please complete the Aboriginal Entry Pathway - Application Form.
- The central admissions process also needs to be completed at Applying to the University.
- If you need assistance filling in either form, please contact us at Aboriginal.applicationprocess@utas.edu.au.