Please read the following information prior to applying online to the Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery at
the University of Queensland:
*PLEASE NOTE: the application process and entry requirements have changed considerably
from previous years. OzTREKK has been working closely with the School of Medicine at the University
of Queensland to implement a new admissions process for the 2009 intake. It is advisable
that, under the new admissions policy, students DO NOT apply through ACER, but apply
DIRECTLY through OzTREKK. Of the 57 Canadian students who commenced the program in 2008, 80% applied through OzTREKK*
Admission for 2009 intake
- Applications are assessed on a rolling admissions basis. Therefore, the sooner a student applies, the sooner his/her application will be assessed. Offers will be granted on a 'first come, first serve basis.' In the past 2008 intake, those students that applied any more than six weeks after the applications opened were unsuccessful. I strongly recommend to submitting your completed application to OzTREKK as soon as possible.
- Only complete applications will be assessed. Students must submit a completed University of Queensland International Student Application for Undergraduate Studies Application Form, complete post-secondary transcripts (with all grades posted) and your MCAT results with verification code.
- Applications with all documents are submitted directly to OzTREKK. You are advised not to apply through ACER to the University of Queensland, as the University only receives your application from ACER in late August. As admission is rolling, all places may be filled by the time ACER communicates with the University. It is advisable that students apply directly through OzTREKK.
Entry Criteria for 2009 intake
Three components contribute to selection for admission:
1. Post-secondary GPA Requirement
- Performance in the most recently completed key degree. A key degree is a bachelors degree, honours, masters degree (coursework or research) or a PhD. Applicants must meet a minimum grade point average to be eligible.
- For the 2009 intake, the minimum GPA will be 5.00 (on the 0-7 scale, where 4 is a pass) or 2.67 (on the 0-4 scale, where 2 is a pass).
- Your GPA is calculated for your most recently completed degree and averaged over the duration of your degree. For example, if your most recent completed degree is a Masters degree, then only the results from your Masters degree will be assessed.
- If students have repeated a subject, then both marks will be calculated into the overall GPA.
2. North American Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) Result
- Applicants must meet a minimum level of achievement in the admissions test to be eligible. The minimum scores required for the MCAT, 8/8/8/M.
- If you have completed the MCAT more than once, then your best MCAT results from the same sitting will be assessed.
- No deadline has been set for the final MCAT sitting eligible for assessment. However, students must be aware that only completed applications (including MCAT results) will be assessed. By sitting the MCAT sooner, you are potentially increasing your chances of places being available when your application is complete.
3. Telephone/Personal Conversation
- Applicants who meet the GPA and MCAT requirements will be contacted by the School of Medicine to partake in a conversation.
- A senior academic from the School of Medicine will make contact with the applicant via telephone or in-person in Canada.
- No traditional interview questions will be asked. The aim of the conversation will be to get to know the applicant and confirm his/her eligibility to commence the program.
- Applicants have the opportunity to ask questions of the senior academic member during the conversation.
Application Fee
There is $0 AUD application fee to apply to the University of Queensland through OzTREKK. The University of Queensland waives the application fee for all students who apply directly via OzTREKK. If you apply directly to the University you will be charged a $100 AUD application fee.
Application Deadline
The application deadline has not yet been confirmed, however will most likely be around mid-August. The assessment time is five (5) weeks from the time OzTREKK receives your completed application including your transcript(s) and MCAT results.
How to Apply
1. Complete the University of Queensland International Student Application for Undergraduate Studies Application Form online
2. Mail your university transcript(s), together with a copy of your MCAT results including verification code, to OzTREKK:
ATTN: Applications Officer
OzTREKK educational services
102 Sumac Lane
Perth, Ontario
K7H 3C7
Canada
Please log into the MCAT Testing History site or MCAT THx to view your scores. Once your scores are on the screen please click on the option to 'Create and Print' my own official score report. This will allow you to create an official report that includes the verification code and mail/fax or e-mail this report to OzTREKK.
Once your online application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation e-mail from OzTREKK.
You will then be notified of when all your mailed transcript(s) arrive and have been matched up with your online application form.
Your application is then submitted electronically to the assessment panel at the University of Queensland.
The total assessment time is five (5) weeks and you will be notified by OzTREKK once your application has been assessed.
Please note, once you have commenced the online application, you cannot use the 'BACK' function in your browser.
If you have made an error in your application, please contact OzTREKK.
If you have questions regarding the University of Queensland Online application, please contact OzTREKK.
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