Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Information for Canadian Applicants 2014 and 2015 entry

www.med.monash.edu/canada

Monash University is ranked 29th in the world for Medicine by the authoritative QS rankings. Melbourne has been ranked No.1 as the worlds Most Liveable City for the second year in a row by the Economist Intelligence Units liveability survey.

Medicine at Monash University

Our Faculty is unique among its Australian counterparts. We provide an education that takes intellectual, social and ethical development beyond theory, into clinical and research settings, and out into the broader community. Although Monash University is barely 50 years old, the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences is ranked at 33 in the Clinical, Pre-Clinical and Health Universities category of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. In 2013 the authoritative QS rankings placed our Medicine program at 29 worldwide, and our Psychology and Pharmacology programs are ranked at number 27 and 7 respectively. Monash is also the only Australian university represented within the prestigious M8 Alliance of academic health centres and medical universities. This elite grouping includes Johns Hopkins University in the United States, Imperial College London, the Sorbonne in Paris the Charit in Berlin and Universit de Montral amongst others. And we are highly prominent at the pre-eminent global forum for global health, the annual World Health Summit in Berlin that sets the future direction for health care policy and public health. Monash University offers a five year, direct entry, undergraduate medical course compared with the minimum of seven years for an accelerated program in Canada. This course is only offered to students that have not undertaken any university study. Applicants with a Bachelors degree in any field degree are eligible to apply for our graduate entry Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). The graduate entry MBBS is a four year course delivered at the Gippsland Medical School.

Why study in Melbourne?

Australia is an exciting country with a rich international culture. In the Australian state of Victoria, 45 per cent of people were born overseas, or have a parent who was born overseas. In Melbourne, the capital city of Victoria, you will hear people speak more than 150 different languages. Melbourne was ranked Worlds No. 1 Most Liveable City by the Economist Intelligence Unit 2012 for the second consecutive year. The August 2012 Report rated Melbourne as the ideal destination thanks to a widespread availability of goods and services, low personal risk and an effective infrastructure. The city boasts: Arts and culture - Melbourne hosts a number of international cultural events and festivals each year. The Melbourne International Arts Festival and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival are favourites. Sport - Melbourne is home to major sporting events, including the Australian Open and the Spring Racing Carnival. Cafes and restaurants - Melbourne is famous for its coffee culture and unique laneway cafes. Shopping - From large department stores to busy markets. Entertainment - Melbourne is home to a number of amusement parks, recreation precincts, zoos, parks and gardens. Night-life - At night, the streets light up with a variety of theatres, bars, night-clubs, restaurants and concerts.

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

The curriculum is designed as an integrated program incorporating four themes, within which semester-long units are taught by staff from a range of departments across the Faculty, in an interdisciplinary fashion. During the early years of the course, the basic medical and behavioural sciences (anatomy, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, physiology, psychology and sociology) are introduced within interdisciplinary units. In all of these units there is a major focus on clinical issues through clinical case studies. Students participate in community-based practice placements where they spend time working in community settings with clients of welfare agencies. In the first clinical year, students study integrated medicine and surgery, conducted in a full-time hospital setting in conjunction with a series of problembased and case-based learning sessions led by experienced clinicians.

The next year is largely comprised of core clinical rotations in Womens and Childrens Health, General Practice and Medicine of the Mind (psychiatry) which is delivered as a hospital or community-based medical education program. The final year of the course is structured as a series of clinical rotations, where students gain hands-on experience in a variety of disciplines and specific areas of interest in a range of metropolitan, rural and overseas settings.

Can I practise in Canada?

Many Canadians return to North America at the conclusion of their programs to undertake local internships and fulfil licensure requirements. Applicants should however carefully check the requirements of the appropriate authority in their province to ensure that your specific circumstances for professional accreditation are considered. www.mcc.ca

Internship
International students should not have an expectation of gaining an internship in Australia at the completion of their MBBS degree. Internship places are not allocated by Monash University.

Admissions Requirements for the MBBS (CRICOS Code Undergraduate entry 017101M, Graduate entry 061237G)
For international applicants, Monash University has a three-stage selection process for undergraduate medicine at Clayton and all three categories are weighted equally . Graduate Entry is weighted 40% MCAT/GAMSAT and 60% Interview

Aptitude Tests

Interview

Academic Results

1. Aptitude Tests
The Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences determines those applicants who are to be interviewed based on aptitude test result. Direct Entry MBBS For the undergraduate MBBS pre-selection is based on overall performance in the International Student Aptitude Test (ISAT). Information regarding ISAT can be found at: www.isat.acer.edu.au. Applicants should register for and sit this test as early as possible in the year they apply for the medicine course. ISAT results contribute toward the overall ranking for entry into the course. Graduate entry MBBS Applicants must sit the Graduate Australian Medical School Admission Test (GAMSAT). For further information contact the GAMSAT office at ACER on +61 3 8508 9097; email gamsat@acer.edu.au; website: www.gamsat.edu.au. The North American Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) will also be accepted for admission of international students into this course. MCAT test results must be available to Monash University at least one month prior to interview. Canadian applicants need to undertake the relevant test (ISAT or MCAT or GAMSAT) For all 2014 entry application deadlines, please refer to: www.med.monash.edu/medical/central/important-dates.html

2. Interview
Selection into the medical course is based upon a combination of the applicants aptitude test, academic studies, and performance in a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI). This interview format allows the Faculty to better determine applicants that possess the desired personal qualities required to succeed in the MBBS course. The MMI format allows each applicant to be assessed by trained interviewers. MMI stations comprise a series of scenarios and associated questions focusing on an applicants relevant personal qualities including: motivation, communication skills, critical thinking and ethical/empathetic reasoning. Canadian interview dates: Toronto October 29 and Vancouver November 1, 2013 * Applicants who are prepared to travel to Singapore, Malaysia or Australia may be interviewed at an alternative date. Refer to www.med.monash.edu/medical/central/important-dates.html Only those applicants who complete an interview will be eligible for a place.

3. Academic Results
Undergraduate MBBS

**Prerequisites: Chemistry and English

Qualification Alberta (High School Diploma) British Columbia (Certificate of Graduation) Ontario (Secondary School Diploma) Saskatchewan Grade 12 (High School Diploma) Chemistry 80% or above in Grade 12 Chemistry. 80% or above in Grade 12 Chemistry. 80% or above in Grade 12 Chemistry. 80% or above in Grade 12 Chemistry. English 80% or above in English Language Arts 301, English Language Arts 30-2 (provincially examined). 80% or above in Grade 12 English (provincially examined). 80% or above in Grade 12 English. Score required and Calculation methodology 90% Average of best five Final Grade 12 results in academic subjects. 90% Average of best four Final Grade 12 results in academic subjects. 89% Average score of the six best Grade 12 subjects (excluding workplace preparation or open courses). 90% Overall average based on the individual percentage grades for all subjects (including fails) as awarded on the official final academic transcript.

English Language Arts A30 and English Language Arts B 30 with an overall average of 80% or above.

Applicants from Manitoba, Quebec, Newfoundland, and Labrador will be assessed on an individual basis.
ENGLISH language requirement English results must be current. If you have more than one result within the last two years, the most recent will be considered for admission. If this result does not meet the requirements, you will be asked to take an English Language Test. Applicants can also meet the English language requirement by taking a recognised English language test. IELTS Applicants will need to achieve a minimum IELTS score of Overall 7.0 or above, with no individual band less than 6.5. TOEFL 587 with a TWE of 4.5; or an Internet based TOEFL score of 94 with 24 in Writing and no section lower than 20.

All overseas-based applicants must submit certified copies of the FINAL results to your agent, or, for direct applicants, directly to Monash. These are required by early January 2014. Offers will not be made on interim or predicted results.
Graduate entry MBBS Completion (or in the process of completing) an Undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) from an Australian University or recognised International higher education institution. The degree does not have to be Medically or Scientifically orientated. Satisfactory GPA must be met. GPA Applicants will need to have achieved a weighted Grade Point Average (wGPA) of 5.0 (on a scale of 0 to 7.0). GPA is assessed on the last three full-time equivalent years of the most recent undergraduate degree undertaken, including the Honours year if applicable. Successive years are weighted x1, x2 and x3 so that the greatest weight is given to the most recent results. Honours year grades will be converted to GAMSA grades using the Table provided in the GAMSAT Admissions Guide. Additional points will be given to applicants with PhD or Masters by Research qualifications (0.2 and 0.1 points respectively).

Timeline for 2014 Intake

September 2013 Canadian applicants for undergraduate MBBS must undertake the ISAT and apply by 27 September, 2013. Information regarding ISAT can be found at: www.isat.acer.edu.au/ Canadian applicants for Graduate Entry MBBS must undertake MCAT or GAMSAT by 31 May, 2013. www.gamsat.edu.au/ (GAMSAT and graduate application process); www.aamc.org/students/mcat (MCAT). October 2013 November 2013 January 2014 February March 2014 for undergraduate MBBS Overseas-based interviews in Canada will be held for MBBS in Toronto on Monday October 28 and Tuesday October 29, Vancouver Thursday October 30 and Friday November 1. Offers to Canadian applicants, (off-shore). Graduate-entry course commences Friday 4 January, 2014 International enrolment late February, 2014. Orientation Week: 24 February, 2014. Compulsory attendance at MBBS Transition Program: 28 February 1 March, 2014 (TBC). Semester 1 commences Monday 3 March, 2014.

Timeline for 2015 Intake

February 2014 Canadian applicants for undergraduate MBBS must undertake the ISAT and apply by 14 February, 2014. Information regarding ISAT can be found at: www.isat.acer.edu.au/ Overseas-based interviews in Canada will be held for MBBS. March 2014 Toronto March 17 and 18 Vancouver March 20 and 21 May - September 2014 Offers to Canadian applicants, (off-shore).

January 2015 February March 2015 for undergraduate MBBS

Graduate-entry course commences International enrolment late February, 2015. Orientation Week: 23-27 February, 2015. Compulsory attendance at MBBS Transition Program: Early March, 2015 (TBC). Semester 1 commences 2 March 2015

Tuition Fees 2013

Undergraduate MBBS Course Code 0040 $61,000 AUD Annually, CRICOS Code 017101M; Graduate entry MBBS Course Code 3952 $57,060 AUD Annually, CRICOS Code 061237G; Additionally, other expenses students would expect to incur are accommodation, transport and living expenses, plus textbooks and stationery. Please note: International students who, during the application process, become citizens or permanent residents of Australia (including New Zealand citizens) will no longer be eligible for a full fee international place and will have their application terminated. Applicants who are applying for Australian Permanent Residency or Citizenship must immediately notify Medicine Admissions of any changes to their residential status.

Application procedure
Overseas-based and Foundation year applicants must contact Monash International Recruitment Services. Web: www.monash.edu/study/international/ apply/apply-now.html Email: study@monash.edu

Admission enquiries
Enquiries should be directed to: Medicine Admissions Office Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Building 15, Monash University Clayton, Victoria 3800, AUSTRALIA +61 3 9905 2048 Tel: Fax: +61 3 9905 9327 Email: mbbs.international@monash.edu Monash Course Finder (course information and requirements): www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/0040 For the graduate MBBS see: www.med.monash.edu/medical/gippsland (details of the course) International Admissions: www.med.monash.edu/medical/central/international. html Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science website: www.med.monash.edu/canada Tourism Victoria: www.tourism.vic.gov.au

Agents
OzTREKK Educational Services Tel: 1 866 698 7355 Email: info@oztrekk.com Web: www.oztrekk.com GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Canada Tel: 1 800 980 0033 Email: canada@degreesoverseas.com Web: www.degreesoverseas.com iae Edu Net Vancouver Tel: 1(604)632-0233 Email: mycanadahomestay@hotmail.com Web: www.canadahomestay.net

MBBS programs representative for Canada (British Columbia) Justin Kohlman Tel: 778 868 8859

www.med.monash.edu/canada

Monash University reserves the right to alter information, procedures, fees and regulations contained in this document. Please check the Monash University website for updates (www.monash.edu). All information reflects prescriptions, policy and practice in force at time of publication. CRICOS provider: Monash University 00008C. CRICOS Codes 017101M & 061237G. Published May 2013. MMS343845