Future Students

Upcoming Events & Important Dates


Sunset Campus Tours
The Prospective Students Office is now hosting Sunset Campus Tours. This is a fantastic opportunity to go on a guided tour of the beautiful UWA grounds and ask questions about courses and admission requirements. To find out more please contact the admissions/prospective students office on 6488 2477. Please note these tours are for prospective students and their families and are not intended for the general public.
When:  Monday 16th July and Monday 3 September 2007 5pm-6pm
Where:  The University of Western Australia

UWA Expo
Featuring course displays, public displays and information sessions, the UWA expo is essential for anyone interested in studying at the University of WA.
When:  Sunday 19th August 2007, 9am-4pm
Where:  The University of Western Australia

Career Expos
The Career expos provide students with the opportunity to explore many different career and education pathways at the one convenient location.

Career and Education Expo
Friday 18th May to Sunday 20th May 2007, (9am-3pm Friday 18th; 10-4pm Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th)
Perth Convention Exhibition Centre
Web address: http://www.exibit.info/pages/events/careers/splash.htm

Career Choices Expo 2007
Friday 22nd June to Sunday 24th June 2007, (9am-3pm Friday 22nd; 10-4pm Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th)
Burswood Dome
Web address: http://www.careerchoiceexpo.det.wa.edu.au

Admission to Medicine and Dentistry 2008 (Standard entry / school leavers)
The process for applying for Medicine and Dentistry courses at UWA is different to the application process for other UWA courses. The 3 step application process starts much earlier in the year than for other courses and hence the following dates are important to note for entry into Medicine and Dentistry in 2008:

  • Registration for UMAT (Undergraduate Medical Admissions Test): Applications are currently being accepted and will close on 1st June 2007 (late registration will close on the 15th June).
  • UMAT testing date: Wednesday 25th July 2007
  • School based assessment form: Will be available from the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry website from mid year. This form needs to be completed by the student and handed to the school (careers counsellor or year 12 coordinator) by 3rd of August. Schools then need to forward the student's school marks to the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry by the 7th November 2007.
  • TISC Application: Needs to be submitted to TISC by the last Friday in September (28th September).
  • Rural Consideration: 'Eligibility for consideration as a standard rural applicant' forms will be available on the Medicine and Dentistry website mid year and needs to be returned by 28th September 2007.
  • Interviews:
    • December interview period (WA applicants): 3-15 December 2007
    • Early January Interview period (WA TER reserve applicants): 4-8 January 2998
    • Late January Interview period (Non WA applicants): 23-25 January 2008

Please note that the faculty will not be interviewing on all days within the given interview periods.

  • First round offers made mid-January 2008
  • Second round offers made early February 2008
Further and more detailed information can be found on the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry website http://admissions.meddent.uwa.edu.au and specific UMAT information can be found at http://umat.acer.edu.au

Indigenous Events
Year 12 seminar
July 1st - 6th 2007
Point Walter Recreation and Conference Centre
Contact: Brendon DeGois or Candice Gibson
Ph: (08) 6488 3428 or 1800 819 292

Health & Science Careers Workshop (yr 10-12)
July 16th - 20th 2007
UWA, Curtin University, St Thomas Moore College
Contact: Brendon DeGois or Candice Gibson
Ph: (08) 6488 3428 or 1800 819 292

Mid-year entry 2007
Applications for entry into select courses for second semester 2007 are now being accepted and will close on 1 June 2007. Further information can be found at http://admissions.uwa.edu.au/undergrad/apply/sem2.