Difference between revisions of "University of Queensland Medicine"
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*Four year program leading to an MBBS, equivalent to an MD | *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 | *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 | ||
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===Criteria=== | ===Criteria=== | ||
====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 | + | **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==== | ====Required Classes==== | ||
| − | * | + | *There are no specifically required classes |
====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, | + | *GPA is not initially considered when ranking applicants, though may be used to break a tie |
====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 | ||
| − | *Minimum scores required for interview consideration | + | *Minimum MCAT scores required for interview consideration |
| − | **Verbal reasoning | + | **Verbal reasoning: 8 |
| − | **Physical sciences | + | **Physical sciences: 8 |
| − | **Biological sciences | + | **Biological sciences: 8 |
| − | **Writing | + | **Writing: M |
*Test must be taken within two years prior to admission | *Test must be taken within two years prior to admission | ||
====Additional Requirements==== | ====Additional Requirements==== | ||
| − | *Students who did not complete their key degree in English must pass the International English Language Testing System | + | *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 | **TOEFL is not accepted | ||
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====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
| − | *Official or notarized copies of all academic transcripts and award certificates | + | *Official or notarized copies of all academic transcripts and award certificates |
| + | **Transcripts must be accompanied with a guide to the grading scheme | ||
====To Be Completed Prior to Start of Program==== | ====To Be Completed Prior to Start of Program==== | ||
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*ACER closing date for domestic students is in mid-June | *ACER closing date for domestic students is in mid-June | ||
*ACER closing date for international students is in late June | *ACER closing date for international students is in late June | ||
| − | *UQ recommends that international students apply early | + | **UQ recommends that international students apply as early as possible |
==Tuition== | ==Tuition== | ||
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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 | ||
| − | For more information on | + | For more information on above topics, visit http://www.som.uq.edu.au/som/future_students/mbbs/grad_entry.htm |
[[Category:University of Queensland|Medicine]] | [[Category:University of Queensland|Medicine]] | ||
[[Category:Medicine|Queensland]] | [[Category:Medicine|Queensland]] | ||
Revision as of 13:23, 28 September 2008
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
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
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
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
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
For more information on above topics, visit http://www.som.uq.edu.au/som/future_students/mbbs/grad_entry.htm
