Senior School Focus
Admissions Tests and School-Based Traineeships
Year 12 - Admissions Test
University Clinical Admissions Test 2025 Applications Open
There are now three pathways into medicine in WA that require you to do the UCAT test.
To be offered a place in any of these three pathways you need:
- amazing ATAR scores,
- a great UCAT score and
have an interview or do the CASPER test.
The UCAT testing begins on 1 July and runs through to 9 August.
You can register here, You can see key dates HERE.
Practice Tests
There are many hints and practice tests on the UCAT page.
Check AI for tips
I asked ChatGPT “what could I do to improve my UCAT score” and it gave 6 good suggestions which I think would improve my result.
Paying for UCAT preparation courses
The tests on the UCAT site are more than adequate so don’t bother with the paid preparation courses.
Year 10: Hands-on Learning
School Based Traineeships for Year 11 in 2026
The school-based traineeship program is a fantastic opportunity for students heading into Year 11 in 2025 who are looking to start a great career.
A great program for students
Over 12-18 months trainees gain real experience working part time in a government agency, learning valuable workplace skills and being paid while finishing Years 11 and 12.
Trainees:
work 1-2 days a week (usually Thursday and Friday) in a public sector agency and this counts towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)
complete a nationally recognised Certificate II in Government
receive support from a workplace supervisor to develop workplace skills for future employment.
Applications for 2026-27 open on 23 June 2025
See information for students for more.