º£½Ç´óÉñ Access Arrangements
The º£½Ç´óÉñ test is a multiple choice test sat on a computer in Pearson VUE test centres. The standard test takes just under 2 hours.
Candidates with special educational needs, disabilities or medical conditions who receive exam adjustments forÌýschool/college/university exams may be entitled toÌýaccess arrangements when sitting the º£½Ç´óÉñ.
ApplicantsÌýapplying for access arrangements should read the InclusiveÌýMedical Education: Guidance on medical program applicants and students with a disabilityÌýguidanceÌýdocumentÌýand the inherent requirementsÌýfor the university courses they are applying to.
CandidatesÌýshould apply for the access arrangements whichÌýreflect the exam adjustments theyÌýreceive forÌýschool/ college/ university exams.Ìý
You must apply and be approved for access arrangementsÌýBEFOREÌýyour test can be booked.Ìý
Access arrangements applications must be accompanied by suitable official documentation (see supporting evidence requirements below).
Access Arrangements application dates
Access Applications open onÌý3 February 2025.
Deadline times are 11.59pm AEST - Australian Eastern Standard Time
| Application Deadlines | Ìý | Test Fees |
| Access Arrangements applicationsÌýclose | Friday 16 May 2025 at 11:59pm AEST | Applications submitted before 16 MayÌý(11:59pm AEST) pay the standard test fee. |
| LateÌýAccess ArrangementsÌýapplicationsÌýclose | Friday 30 May 2025 at 11:59pm AEST | ApplicationsÌýsubmittedÌýafter 16 May (11:59pm AEST)Ìýincur the additional late fee of AUD$85.Ìý |
º£½Ç´óÉñ test fees are available here.
Do not book a standard testÌýbefore receivingÌýthe outcome ofÌýanÌýaccess arrangement application. A standard º£½Ç´óÉñ appointment cannot be extended to add extra test time/rest breaks.
Queries regarding Access Arrangements applications should be emailed to theÌýº£½Ç´óÉñ OfficeÌýin advance of the application deadlines,ÌýNOTÌýPearson VUE Customer Services.
No further applications are accepted after Friday 30 May.Ìý
What access arrangements can be provided?Ìý
Extra time and/ or rest breaks
Candidates can apply for the following extended versions of the test:
- Rest breaksÌý
UCATANZ SA
Standard test time with an additional 20 minutes available for rest breaks. This equates to 10 minutes rest break time per hour.Ìý
- 10 minutes extra time per hour
UCATANZ SEN10
10 minutes extra test time per hour
- 25% extra timeÌý
UCATANZ SEN
25% extra test time
- 25% extra time and rest breaks
UCATANZ SENSA
25% extra test test time with an additional 25 minutes available for rest breaks.Ìý
The timings forÌýthe extended versions of the testÌýare available here.Ìý
CandidatesÌýshould apply for the test version and/or access arrangements whichÌýreflect the exam adjustments theyÌýreceive forÌýschool/ college/ university exams.Ìý
Other Access Arrangements
- Access to medical items at your workstation not included on theÌýComfort Aid List.
To be eligible for this accommodation, your documentation must outline the medical items you require in the test room and why they are necessary. This arrangement may require a separate room, which is subject to availability. - Access toÌýmedically necessary food/drink (including water) at your workstation.
To be eligible for this accommodation, your documentationÌýmust support the need for continuous or immediate access to these items during testing.ÌýThis arrangement requires a separate room, which is subject to availability.Ìý
Candidates with diabetesÌýshould refer to thisÌýInformation SheetÌýto assessÌýwhether they need to apply for access arrangements. - Adjustable font size and colour scheme
Refer to thisÌýAdjustable font and colour scheme information - Wheelchair access
If you require wheelchair access, please include this in your access arrangements application.Ìý - SmallÌýgroup
To be approvedÌýto sit the test in a small group, you must currently be accommodated in a small group for exams at your school/university/college, and the documentationÌýfrom your registered health practitioner (with experience in the relevant field), educational psychologist, psychologist or psychiatrist mustÌýsupport this requirement.Ìý
Small group sittings are subject to availability.Ìý - Separate room
To be eligible for a separate room, you must currently be accommodated with a separate room on your own for exams at your school/university/college, and the documentationÌýfrom your registered health practitioner (with experience in the relevant field), educational psychologist, psychologist or psychiatrist mustÌýprovide information about why a room on your own is necessary for your condition.Ìý
Separate rooms are subject to test centre availability, not all test centres can provide a separate room. If a separate room is not available, you will be allocated to a 'small group' which is a test room with less candidates, where possible.
Separate rooms are not soundproofed or quieter than the main testing area. They may be near busy areas such as the invigilator station or check in area. Earplugs are available at most test centres to minimise any noise. TheÌýTest DayÌýinformation provides more information about earplugs.
COMFORT AIDSÌý(no prior arrangement required)
Some medicines, medical devices, mobility devices and other items are allowed into the test room after visual inspection and do not require any arrangements. A full list of comfort aids is available here:ÌýComfort Aid List.
Any unapproved items will need to be stored in a locker or designated area at the test centre and can only be used outside the testing room. If they are required during testing you should raise your hand and the invigilator will assist you. However, the test timer will continue running during this time.
What supporting evidence do I need?
You must provide BOTH of the following supporting documents:
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1.Ìý AÌýletter from your school/college/university confirming the accommodations you currently receive for exams. The letter must be dated 2025 on official letterhead and contain:
The letter must provide the following information (as applicable):
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2.Ìý The documentation from the registered health practitioner (with experience in the relevant field), educational psychologist, or psychologist with appropriate experience, that you provided to your school/college/university to receive exam accommodations. |
The documentation you provide must meet the criteria outlined above to be accepted.ÌýIn some circumstances we may request additional documentation. To avoid rejection of your application, please ensure the letter includes all the details outlined above.Ìý
If you areÌýnotÌýcurrently enrolled in education or you have aÌýrecent diagnosis and arrangements have not yet been put in place for exams at your school/college/university, please refer to the Access Arrangements FAQs at the bottom of this page for the supporting evidence requirements.Ìý
Important information
The º£½Ç´óÉñ is a computer based, multiple choice test and does not contain any writing.
Note that the accommodations approved at your school/college/university, and what is recommended by the registered health practitioner or psychologist, will not necessarily be those approved for the º£½Ç´óÉñ.
Access arrangements are considered with respect to maintaining the integrity of the assessment process. Therefore, given the nature of this test it may not be reasonable to provide all the adjustmentsÌýspecified in your application. Accommodations should meet the needs of the candidate affected by a disability or medical condition but must not confer any advantage over other candidates sitting the assessment under standard conditions.
Extra time will not be approved if a candidate’s difficulties relate to handwriting issues or because English is not their first language.
Access arrangements that are approved apply to the º£½Ç´óÉñ 2025 only. You should not make assumptions about subsequent decisionsÌýthe Consortium Universities might make regarding admission processes, your fitness to study medicine or dentistry, or your fitness ultimately to practice.Ìý
How do I apply for access arrangements?
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Register for aÌý If you have sat the º£½Ç´óÉñ test in previous years, you do not need to create a new account. Use your º£½Ç´óÉñ ID from your existing account in your application.Ìý |
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Apply for Access Arrangements You are required to enter your º£½Ç´óÉñ ID number from your Pearson VUE account in your application. The ID number is in the format (ANZ12345678) and is in the top right corner of your account. Access Arrangements applications close on 16 May at 11:59pm AEST. Applications submitted BEFOREÌýthis deadline are chargedÌýthe standard test fee when the booking is made by Pearson VUE. Access Arrangements applications submitted AFTERÌý16 May (11:59pm AEST) incur the late fee.ÌýLate applications close on Friday 30 May 2025 and no further applications are accepted. |
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Receive outcome of your access arrangements application If you have not heard from our officeÌýafter one week, please email theÌýº£½Ç´óÉñ OfficeÌý(after checking your junk/spam email folder).ÌýDO NOTÌýsubmit multiple applications - this may affect the processing of your application.Ìý |
All queries regarding Access Arrangements applications should be emailed to the º£½Ç´óÉñ OfficeÌýin advance of the application deadline,ÌýNOTÌýPearson VUE Customer Services.
No further applications are accepted after the late application deadline of 30 May.Ìý
IMPORTANT:ÌýDo not book a standard test before receiving the outcome of your access arrangements application. A standard º£½Ç´óÉñÌýtest cannot be extended to add extra test time/rest breaks. If you are approved for these access arrangements, anyÌýexisting booking will be cancelled and refunded by Pearson VUE before a new booking can be made with the approved arrangements. The dateÌýand time of your new booking is very likely to change depending on the approved arrangements and availability. This is why we advise you not to book a test until you receive confirmation of approved access arrangements. At that stage you will receive instructions about how your test will be booked.
Access Arrangements FAQs
What access arrangements cannot be provided?
Do I need to apply for access arrangements again if I did so in a previous year?
I am not currently enrolled in education, what supporting documentation should I provide?
Can I book my test online before receiving the outcome of my access arrangements application?
Can I query the access arrangements that I have been approved?
What if I take unapproved items with me?
Can I take water into the test room?
