Program Overview: Graduate-entry Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery

University and Faculty:	The University of Queensland Faculty of Health Sciences
Program:	Graduate-entry Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
University Location:	Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
City Population:	2 million
Student Population:	37,700
Campus Location:	St.Lucia/Herston, Queensland
Program Duration:	Four years
Semester Intake:	January each year
Next Intake:	January, 2011
Est. Annual Tuition:	$49,920 AUD (2011)
Application Fee:	$100 AUD - however, if you submit your UQ application directly to OzTREKK, UQ waives the $100 AUD application fee.

The University of Queensland Medical School conducts a four-year, graduate-entry medical program, the Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). Designed to produce doctors able to meet the challenges of the new century, the curriculum captures the enthusiasm and maturity of its graduate entrants and help them develop into highly skilled medical graduates capable of entering the wide variety of career options open to them.

Key features of the program are:
-the simultaneous learning of basic, clinical, biological and social sciences
-the improved teaching of communication skills
-the use of learning approaches that encourage lifelong learning skills
-the incorporation of ethics and professional development as an integral part of the program and
-the incorporation of modern information technology and computing skills to ensure that graduates are able to utilise the advances in technology to improve their learning skill and knowledge acquisition.

Unique Features of the Program

The principles upon which the design of the MBBS is based include an emphasis on:
-Problem-based learning (PBL) in a clinical context
-Self-directed, lifelong learning
-Critical evaluation of the scientific basis of medicine
-Integration of basic and clinical sciences throughout
-Bio-psychosocial approach to medicine
-Clinical training ab initio
-Communication skills and
-Personal and professional development.

The four years should be viewed as a curriculum spiral that is divisible into a number of blocks:

Year 1 (40 weeks)
Foundations of Medical Practice (36 weeks)
-33 weeks instruction
-One week revision
-Two weeks assessment node 1
-Clinical Electives (four weeks)

Year 2 (40 weeks)
Systematic Preparation for Clinical Practice (40 weeks)
-36 weeks instruction
-Two weeks revision (mid year and end of year)
-Two weeks assessment (mid year and end of year)

Year 3 (40 weeks)
-Core Clinical Rotations (five rotations of eight weeks each)

Year 4 (38 weeks)
-Core Clinical Rotations (four rotations of eight weeks each)
-One week revision and assessment
-Elective (eight weeks)

Professional Certification/Accreditation Information

The UQ medical program is accredited by the Australian Medical Council.

In Canada, each province/territory is responsible for licensing physicians to practise medicine within its boundaries. Licensure to practise medicine requires the completion of an accredited postgraduate training program, as well as the completion of national qualifying exams. Each province may have different requirements. It is your responsibility to meet the necessary requirements for licensure in your province.

In June of each year, OzTREKK hosts its annual Canadian Licensing workshops across Canada, which are exclusive to students who submit their Australian medical school application via OzTREKK. These workshops provide the latest information regarding the accreditation and licensing process in Canada, as well as outlining options for internships in Australia and other destinations.

Scholarships

Each and every student who applies directly, and accepts their offer, via OzTREKK and commences their studies at the University of Queensland medical school will receive a $500 scholarship from OzTREKK. Click here for more information about the OzTREKK Scholarship!

Admissions Criteria/Entry Requirements for Canadians

1. Post-secondary GPA Requirement
-Performance in the most recently completed key degree. A key degree is a bachelor's degree, honours, master's degree (coursework or research) or a PhD. Applicants must meet a minimum grade point average to be eligible.
-For the 2011 intake, the minimum GPA will be 5.00 (on the 0-7 scale, where 4.00 is a pass) or 2.67 (on the 0-4 scale, where 2.00 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 program is a master's degree, then only the results from your master's 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 is 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 program spots being available when your application is complete. Please note, only MCAT results from sittings within the last two years prior to the year that you wish to be admitted to will be accepted.

APPLY NOW TO THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND'S MEDICAL SCHOOL

Total Number of Places in the Program: 400

Number of Places Available for International Students: 130

Application Deadline for the January, 2011 intake: Applications are now OPEN for the 2011 intake. Submit your application now for the January, 2011 intake.

OzTREKK Admissions Officer: Alison Simser