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Med School Questions
Australia
Student who didn't take NCEA Level 3 English
Hi, I’m just wondering what medical schools in Australia that I can apply for since I didn’t do NCEA Level 3 English since I’ve heard its a requirement for a lot of universities.? I did NCEA Level 2. ...
p.kumar
Med School Questions
High School
Looking to go to Med School but unsure of what subjects to take
I am really interested in attending university to become a doctor as I love helping people and admire the work doctors perform. I understand it is a tough course. I was wondering if physics in AS/A le...
jamie.beaton
Med School Questions
Australia
CIE A level English for Australian Med schools
Is CIE A level English required for entry into Australian med schools? Or would AS English satisfy the requirements?
twinkle_5000
Med School Questions
New Zealand
h.tsao
Med School Questions
Can I study medicine in the UK and then do residency in Australia?
Put simply, can I do a medicine degree in the UK and then come back to Australia for residency/training? Or, can I atleast do all medical training in the UK and then come back to Australia. University...
j.lee3
Med School Questions
New Zealand
Swap degrees then post grad
Hi there, I have a couple of questions about post grad entry into med. Does the bachelor degree you do have to do with anything in hs/biomed?...
jamie.beaton
Med School Questions
Getting into Medicine Oxbridge as IB student from Australia
IB subjects do not currently include HL Chemistry but I will change if I can, do include Maths Studies and HL Biology. Not sure about UMAT (it’s in two days). Trying to have other options. I know that...
h.wang
Med School Questions
Australia
NZ student applying to Medicine in Australia
I have a question about NZ students studying in Australia. I have heard of students applying for Australian universities so that if they do not get into the NZ med course they can possibly go to an Au...
duncan.parsons
Med School Questions
Free/Cheap Medical Courses Taught in English
Hi. I have completed a BSc majoring in Biochemistry, and am now looking at studying Medicine. I am a NZ citizen. Are there any cheap or free medical schools overseas that teach their Medicine course ...
duncan.parsons
Med School Questions
New Zealand
Getting into medicine at Otago
Can I still get into medicine if I fail as an undergraduate student, (doing FYHS) as only 7% get in? If so what are my alternatives, other ways of getting into med?
m.bekhit
Med School Questions
UMAT Prep
UMAT resources/Strategy
Hi, I am a New Zealand Year 12 student (just finished level 2 exams) who is planning to take the UMAT as a practice in 2018. I am currently looking for good resources and strategies I can use to study...
hynz
Med School Questions
New Zealand
Physics for First Year BHSc @ Auckland?
Hi! I’m a year 11 student currently looking at my options for next year, with the ambition of doing first year Health Science at Auckland, and then (hopefully) Medicine. I’ve decided on English, Maths...
j.zheng
Med School Questions
What is it actually like being a medical student, especially in your last year? :)
are the realities vs expectations similar to what you envisioned when you first began your journey? Thank you so much in advance!
m.hardy
Med School Questions
New Zealand
What grades do you need to get into med school
otago university ...
m.hardy
Med School Questions
New Zealand
FYHS otago SUBJECTS
I am a year 12 student currently taking maths with calculus, chemistry, physics, biology, English, and geography. I am going to take the three sciences and statistics in year thirteen and was wonderin...
m.hardy
Med School Questions
Med School Interviews
How do I prepare for MMI?
With UMAT results coming out soon I am keen to get a head start on preparing for MMI. What should I do to make sure I am ready?
m.hardy
Med School Questions
Australia
New Zealand students going to Australian med schools +UMAT
Hello, I am a year 12 student planning to take the UMAT in year 13 as a practice and possibly considering Australian medical schools as a back up if I don’t get into otago (which would be my top choic...
m.bekhit
Med School Questions
New Zealand
1st Year HealthSci (HSFY) to Med at Otago University
Hey, I was just wondering, how competitive and rigorous is the HSFY course at Otago for those trying for medicine. And also, if you have any tips or general advice to bestow upon me. Thanks a million!...
m.hardy
Med School Questions
Events
m.bekhit
Med School Questions
Postgraduate Entry
Where in the world can I do a graduate degree in medicine if I haven't had any formal training in the sciences, even at high school?
Kind of a niche question, but suppose I’ve complete a BA, majoring in History or Psychology, or an LLB, or a BCom, and suppose I’ve decided that the Arts life is not for me but medicine definitely is,...
m.bekhit
Med School Questions
Events
m.hardy
Med School Questions
Australia
Medical School in Australia - The Basics 2017
Researching university is a pain, and navigating those university websites is the worst. Having 50 tabs open on your browser is a tax so, we have compiled all the info into one page. From Rankings, Co...
m.hardy
Med School Questions
New Zealand
Medical School in NZ - The Basics 2017
Researching university is pain, and navigating those university websites is actually the worst. Having 50 tabs open on your browser is a tax so, we have compiled all the info in one page. This is all ...
m.bekhit
Med School Questions
New Zealand
High School subjects for BHSc at Auckland university
I am a year 12 student currently taking, bio, chem, Phys, regular English (not literature), geography and maths with calculus, I am interested in doing medicine at either Otago or Auckland and was won...
t.reiner4132
Med School Questions
New Zealand
LEVEL 3 statistics vs calculus for Otago HSFY
I am a year 12 student currently taking, bio, chem, Phys, regular English (not literature) and maths with calculus, I want to go to Otago to do first-year health sciences and then medicine. I was wond...
m.bekhit
Med School Questions
Australia
Medicine in Australia as a New Zealand student
What are the job prospects like, as an NZ student after studying medicine at an Australian university such as Sydney, Monash, UNSW…? Are Australian students prioritised?...
m.bekhit
Med School Questions
Careers
Getting a Medicine Degree Overseas and Working in Australia
Hi Crimson, what are the potential pathways if I want to study medicine in the US or UK but want to work back here in Australia? Are overseas medical degrees recognised here in Australia?
jk2214303726
Med School Questions
Australia
New Zealand CIE student applying for Australian Medical Schools
Hello my name is James i am currently a year 13 student living in NZ and i take CIE. I’ve done some researches about different Australian Medical schools( those with direct undergraduate entries ) and...
anonx
Med School Questions
Australia
Monash vs MelbUni Medicine
I’m currently a Year 11 High School student that is thinking of studying Medicine. I know the pathway for both Monash & MelbUni but I’m stuck with the idea thinking that Monash is less prestigious...
m.bekhit
Med School Questions
New Zealand
Paths to be doctor?
Hi, I’m an NCEA student in CHCH. I am debating between going to medical school in NZ or AU. Can you please let me know how long does it take to be a doctor in both these countries? Like x yr in underg...
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