Difference between revisions of "University of Queensland Medicine"
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==Contacts== | ==Contacts== | ||
| − | Website: http://www.som.uq.edu.au/som/future_students/mbbs/index.htm | + | *Website: http://www.som.uq.edu.au/som/future_students/mbbs/index.htm |
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| − | Domestic students | + | **Email: admissions@som.uq.edu.au |
| − | Email: admissions@som.uq.edu.au | + | **Phone: +61 7 3365 5278 |
| − | Phone: +61 7 3365 5278 | + | *International students |
| − | + | **Email: study@uq.edu.au | |
| − | International students | + | **Phone: +61 3 8676 700 |
| − | Email: study@uq.edu.au | ||
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*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 | *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 | ||
*Program emphasizes communication skills , the development of learning approaches, and ethics along with a knowledge of clinical, biological and social sciences | *Program emphasizes communication skills , the development of learning approaches, and ethics along with a knowledge of clinical, biological and social sciences | ||
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===Criteria=== | ===Criteria=== | ||
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====Degree==== | ====Degree==== | ||
*Must have completed a degree at an accredited institution equivalent to an Australian Bachelor’s Degree | *Must have completed a degree at an accredited institution equivalent to an Australian Bachelor’s Degree | ||
*Most recent degree or post-graduate program must have been completed within 10 years of their entry into the medical program | *Most recent degree or post-graduate program must have been completed within 10 years of their entry into the medical program | ||
*No preference is given to any particular degree | *No preference is given to any particular degree | ||
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====Required Classes==== | ====Required Classes==== | ||
*there are no specifically required classes | *there are no specifically required classes | ||
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====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
*Minimum for 2009 is a 2.67 on a 4 point scale (with 2 being a pass) | *Minimum for 2009 is a 2.67 on a 4 point scale (with 2 being a pass) | ||
*GPA is not considered when ranking applicants, except as a tie-breaker | *GPA is not considered when ranking applicants, except as a tie-breaker | ||
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====MCAT==== | ====MCAT==== | ||
*Only international students may apply for admission with an MCAT score; domestic students must write the GAMSAT | *Only international students may apply for admission with an MCAT score; domestic students must write the GAMSAT | ||
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**Writing – M | **Writing – M | ||
*Test must be taken within two years prior to admission | *Test must be taken within two years prior to admission | ||
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====Additional Requirements==== | ====Additional Requirements==== | ||
*Students who did not complete their key degree in English must pass the International English Language Testing System with a minimum score of 6.0 in written band and 7.0 in verbal band | *Students who did not complete their key degree in English must pass the International English Language Testing System with a minimum score of 6.0 in written band and 7.0 in verbal band | ||
**TOEFL is not accepted | **TOEFL is not accepted | ||
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For more information on admission criteria, visit http://www.som.uq.edu.au/som/future_students/mbbs/grad_entry.htm | For more information on admission criteria, visit http://www.som.uq.edu.au/som/future_students/mbbs/grad_entry.htm | ||
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==Application== | ==Application== | ||
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*Domestic students must apply through Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) | *Domestic students must apply through Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) | ||
**Link to ACER: http://gamsat.acer.edu.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=9&Itemid=39 | **Link to ACER: http://gamsat.acer.edu.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=9&Itemid=39 | ||
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**Online application to UQ: https://student.uq.apply.studylink.com/index.cfm?event=security.showLogin | **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 | **Download application form for UQ: http://www.uq.edu.au/study/index.html?page=12366&pid=956 | ||
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| + | ===Supporting Documents=== | ||
*Official or notarized copies of all academic transcripts and award certificates, along with a guide to the grading | *Official or notarized copies of all academic transcripts and award certificates, along with a guide to the grading | ||
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| + | ===To Be Completed Prior to Start of Program=== | ||
*Must have a valid and approved national Senior First Aid Certificate (including CPR) | *Must have a valid and approved national Senior First Aid Certificate (including CPR) | ||
**See http://www.som.uq.edu.au/som/future_students/mbbs/other_requirements.htm | **See http://www.som.uq.edu.au/som/future_students/mbbs/other_requirements.htm | ||
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*Australian student visa | *Australian student visa | ||
**See www.immi.gov.au/contacts/visa-enquiries/students-visas.htm | **See www.immi.gov.au/contacts/visa-enquiries/students-visas.htm | ||
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| + | ===Deadlines=== | ||
*Forms for application through ACER are made available mid-may | *Forms for application through ACER are made available mid-may | ||
*ACER closing date for domestic students is in mid-June | *ACER closing date for domestic students is in mid-June | ||
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*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 | *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 | ||
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[[Category:Medicine]] | [[Category:Medicine]] | ||
Revision as of 17:33, 27 September 2008
_NOTOC__
Contents
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 700
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
- Program emphasizes communication skills , the development of learning approaches, and ethics along with a knowledge of clinical, biological and social sciences
Criteria
Degree
- Must have completed a degree at an accredited institution equivalent to an Australian Bachelor’s Degree
- Most recent degree or post-graduate program must have been completed within 10 years of their entry into the medical program
- No preference is given to any particular degree
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 considered when ranking applicants, except as a tie-breaker
MCAT
- Only international students may apply for admission with an MCAT score; domestic students must write the GAMSAT
- Minimum 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
Additional Requirements
- Students who did not complete their key degree in English must pass the International English Language Testing System with a minimum score of 6.0 in written band and 7.0 in verbal band
- TOEFL is not accepted
For more information on admission criteria, visit 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, along with a guide to the grading
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 early, as admission is conducted on a continuous basis until all available places have been filled
Tuition
- Domestic tuition (commonwealth supported) is approximately $8170 per year
- International tuition is approximately $43 600 (AUD) per year
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
