University of Queensland Medicine
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Location
Brisbane, Australia
Contacts
- Website: http://www.som.uq.edu.au/som/future_students/mbbs/index.htm
- Domestic students
- Email: admissions@som.uq.edu.au
- Phone: +61 7 3365 5278
- International students
- Email: study@uq.edu.au
- Phone: +61 3 8676 7004
Admission
General Notes
- Four year program leading to an MBBS, equivalent to an MD
- For 2009, 300 places were reserved for domestic students (defined as a citizen/permanent resident of Australia or a citizen of New Zealand), with up to 100 places remaining for international students
Criteria
Degree
- Must have completed a degree at an accredited institution equivalent to an Australian Bachelor’s Degree
- No preference is given to any particular degree
- Most recent degree or post-graduate program must have been completed within 10 years of entry into the medical program
Required Classes
- There are no specifically required classes
GPA
- Minimum for 2009 is a 2.67 on a 4 point scale (with 2 being a pass)
- GPA is not initially considered when ranking applicants, though may be used to break a tie
MCAT
- Only international students may apply for admission with an MCAT score; domestic students must write the GAMSAT
- Minimum MCAT scores required for interview consideration
- Verbal reasoning: 8
- Physical sciences: 8
- Biological sciences: 8
- Writing: M
- Test must be taken within two years prior to admission
For more information, see http://www.som.uq.edu.au/som/future_students/mbbs/grad_entry.htm
Additional Requirements
- Students who did not complete their key degree in English must pass the International English Language Testing System (minimum score of 6.0 in written, 7.0 in verbal)
- TOEFL is not accepted
For more information, see http://www.som.uq.edu.au/som/future_students/mbbs/grad_entry.htm
Application
How to Apply
- Domestic students must apply through Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
- International students may apply directly to University of Queensland or through ACER
- Online application to UQ: https://student.uq.apply.studylink.com/index.cfm?event=security.showLogin
- Download application form for UQ: http://www.uq.edu.au/study/index.html?page=12366&pid=956
Supporting Documents
- Official or notarized copies of all academic transcripts and award certificates
- Transcripts must be accompanied with a guide to the grading scheme
For more information, see http://www.som.uq.edu.au/som/future_students/mbbs/grad_entry.htm
To Be Completed Prior to Start of Program
- Must have a valid and approved national Senior First Aid Certificate (including CPR)
- All necessary immunizations
- Australian student visa
- See www.immi.gov.au/contacts/visa-enquiries/students-visas.htm
Deadlines
- Forms for application through ACER are made available mid-may
- ACER closing date for domestic students is in mid-June
- ACER closing date for international students is in late June
- UQ recommends that international students apply as early as possible
For more information, see http://www.som.uq.edu.au/som/future_students/mbbs/grad_entry.htm
Tuition
- Domestic tuition (commonwealth supported) is approximately $8170 per year
- International tuition is approximately $43 600 (AUD) per year
For more information, see http://www.som.uq.edu.au/som/future_students/mbbs/grad_entry.htm
Other
- 2009 will be the first year of Ipswitch program, where 40 students will be selected to study at the Ipswitch campus for years 1 and 2, with the smaller group allowing for “novel” teaching techniques
For more information, see http://www.som.uq.edu.au/som/future_students/mbbs/grad_entry.htm