Biomedical Science (Medical) Rurality

To apply for the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical), applicants must submit a Rurality Form by 5pm AEDT on Friday, 1st November to be considered for the multiple mini-interview (MMI) component of the selection process. Before starting your application, carefully review the information below, including the requirements for acceptable evidence of rural living.

Applicants must include the following when applying:

1. Personal details.
2. Documentation proving rural residency.
3. VTAC/UAC application ID Number, obtained through VTAC/UAC application.
4. Academic results.
   • Year 12 applicants must attach their Year 11 results and have a school representative complete the School Endorsement Form.
   • Non-Year 12 applicants with tertiary study must provide an academic transcript.
5. Two statements regarding your connection with a regional or rural community.

Rurality tiers

As part of our assessment of your rurality status, applicants will be assigned to one of the following rurality tiers based on the evidence of rurality documentation submitted. Eligible candidates will then proceed to the next stage of the selection process, prioritised according to tiers 1 through 3.

• Tier 1:  evidence of rural background in postcodes part of either the Murray Primary Health Network or the Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network.
• Tier 2: evidence of rural background in MMM2-7 in rural Victoria and rural NSW.
• Tier 3: evidence of rural background in MMM2-7 in other areas of rural Australia.

MMI selection process

The MMIs will be conducted online during the first week of December and January. If you receive an invitation to interview, attendance on the allocated date is mandatory.

Applicants will be shortlisted and invited to interview in December based on the following criteria:

• Academic performance
  • La Trobe Entrance Rank (based on Year 11 results through School Endorsement Form) or,
  • previous tertiary study results or GPA
  • previously completed Year 12 results or ATAR
• Rurality Tier
• Aspire Conditional Offer to Interview

Shortlisting for January interviews will be based on:

• Academic performance, specifically the official ATAR (or equivalent)
• Rurality Tier