Multicultural Entry Scheme

The Community Relations Commission For a multicultural NSW annually conducts the Multicultural Entry Scheme (MES), an examination for HSC students wishing to obtain up to five UAI points concession for entry into the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Sydney.

The examination tests language skills of candidates at a basic level in the context of providing health services to members of a multicultural community.

The Faculty of Health Sciences offers a special entry scheme designed to assist in meeting the demand for qualified health personnel with appropriate language skills to cater for our multicultural society.

If you speak, read and write a language other than English and have the associated cultural background (such as participation in community activities or membership of community groups and organisations) you may qualify for entry under this scheme.

Who is eligible?

The Multicultural Entry Scheme is open to students undertaking the 2008 Higher School Certificate. You are eligible to be considered for entry under this scheme if you pass a community language examination administered by the Commission and if you achieve a UAI equal to or better than the minimum set for Multicultural Admission.

How does this scheme work?

Eligibility under the MES allows students who have passed a community language test to compete for a place in any course in the Faculty of Health Sciences with a UAI slightly below the course cut off.

How are you examined?

The MES examinations are conducted by the Community Relations Commission For a multicultural NSW. Staff from the Commission will contact applicants with test details. The examination will take place in late November or early December 2008. Candidates must be availalble to attend; deferment is not possible.

How much does it cost?

The fee for the examination is $35.00 including GST.

What happens to your results?

The results will be forwarded to the Faculty of Health Sciences. If you pass the examination you will be considered for entry under the Multicultural Entry Scheme. If you fail the community language examination you will be considered for entry on the basis of your UAI in the usual way.

How do you apply?

If you are interested, please fill in the application form and return it to the CRC. Please note that the form is in PDF format and Adobe Reader is required to view this file.

Application forms and information about the Multicultural Entry Scheme are also available from:

Student Central
The University of Sydney
PO Box 170
Lidcombe NSW 1825
Phone: (02) 9351 9161
Fax: (02) 9351 9412

Application Closing date: Friday 31 October 2008

For further information, please contact Ross Berghofer on 02 8255 6707.