Planning to go to Australia for doing MBBS after the 12th? Know the fees and university ranking in detail. ....
Sep 25, 2020 08:38:28
Introduction
Medicine continues to be one of the most sought after courses in India as well as abroad. Truly a noble profession, the association of life with the medical profession makes it the most carefully designed program. The same is the case with Australia. The country, focussed on quality in education, has given the same stringent thought to its medical studies. So, if you aspire to pursue medicine in Australia as an international student, what's you need to do? Here’s what.
We should start by understanding the educational structure of medical studies in Australia. Prior to 2004, the education system for medical studies in Australia was similar to that of the UK. Essentially, there was a bachelors’ degree program that conferred the title of MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery) and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree was more of a graduate degree which is reserved for its research training program. Both these programs, however, continued to be graduate programs (meaning that a bachelors’ degree was a must for eligibility). A change in the AQF (Australian Qualifications Framework) has qualified the medical studies as a master’s degree program.
As of now, there are two levels of entry to the Medical Schools in Australia. Undergraduate programs for medical studies are essentially the programs that accept students afterward the matriculation or high school. These usually last for about 5 – 6 years and degrees offered are MBBS. At the graduate level, the course is usually for 4 years and confers the degree of MD.
These are essentially 6 year-long programs and have theoretical coursework followed with extensive Practice-Based Learning as suggested by the AQF. While many of the Universities/ Medical Schools in Australia only offer Graduate Degree Programs in Medicine (MD), a few of the good medical schools do offer the undergraduate entry-level programs. The University of Adelaide and the University of New South Wales are good examples.
Eligibility for them are as follows:
The candidate should have English Language Proficiency (often a minimum IELTS score of 7).
The candidate must have completed his/her Higher secondary education from a recognized board/institute.
The candidate's minimum age should be 17 years not less than this (which might vary from university to university).
Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT)
Essentially, almost all of the medical courses in Australia are graded at Level 9 as a Master’s program and confers the degree of Doctor of Medicine – MD. This is usually a 4 year graduate program and offered by many top universities of Australia like the University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, Deakin University, etc.
It is important to note that some universities’ medical programs might not be called MD and have a different nomenclature. The best way to judge whether or not it is a graduate or an undergraduate program is to check the entry-level. It is often clearly mentioned in all types of exams that it is a graduate program or undergraduate program.
To apply to the graduate medicine courses in Australia a candidate ought to have
English Language Proficiency (often high levels of proficiency is expected)
Bachelors’ Degree
GAMSAT (Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test) Score or MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test) Score
It is important to note that a student may not have completed the bachelor’s program in medical sciences or sciences for that matter. The subject is not a constraint for students applying to medical schools in Australia. However, a student who does not have a strong understanding of the biological sciences might not be able to clear the GAMSAT or the MCAT, which is necessary for admission.
What we are trying to say is in case you have done your bachelors’ in biology or psychology and can clear the GAMSAT, then your dream to be a doctor might be possible in Australia.
Documents required:
Your high school/ bachelor degree performance (GPAs, etc.)
Relevant Exam scores – UMAT, GAMSAT or MCAT scores
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There are more than 50 universities and colleges of medical education in Australia running various courses in the Medical field.
They used to offer medical education in undergraduate as well as postgraduate courses.
Almost all of the medical universities and colleges make use of English as a medium of teaching.
The medical universities in Australia also make use of English like (U.K. U.S. English) as a medium of teaching.
The syllabus usually taught in the medical colleges and universities in Australia complies with the world standard.
The international students are welcomed from different countries wholeheartedly.
Practical knowledge is taken special care of in every medical college for every course.
Medical students need to select an appropriate university.
Do consult with the list approved medical universities and colleges in Australia.
Candidates must acquire knowledge about the medium of teaching.
All the information which is required about the chosen university for MBBS or any other medical course in Australia must be gathered before setting foot in Australia.
All the documents must be gathered beforehand.
There are no challenges for the Indian students especially starting from the application process to the admission process. It is not a difficult task for them.
The students or candidates must be aware of fraud consultants. If the candidates are influenced by them and due to this if you fail to choose the right college there will be consequences.
For any further queries, do not trust random pieces of information or paper. Contact the desired university instead.
Prepare well for NEET and screening exams.
Always keep the passport and ID proof handy.
Students must consider what all essential documents are required during the MBBS and other courses admission in Australia.
The candidates must go for only the MCI approved colleges and universities.
Students must be aware of the fact that it is the overall fee structure of medical universities and colleges in Australia.
As of now, we all know that the course pattern and other things are transforming very rapidly. Therefore, it is required from the students who want to pursue their education in Australia to be fully aware about the necessary and required information.
The students must be attentive in class.
Attend practical classes diligently.
Build good relations with professors and fellow students.
Abstain from racism, bullying, ragging, and drugs.
Pack enough clothing according to the atmosphere and also keep the weather conditions in mind.
Carry required mediations.
Arrange for the accommodation before flying to Australia.
Medical students must be aware of the fact that any of the fraud agents can exploit them or ditch them unnecessarily. These agencies always take advantage of the unaware candidates or students to trick them into extorting money. So, students must be aware and should pay attention to these things.
Students must be careful enough while choosing Medical Colleges in Australia for their studies. They should take this decision very carefully. They should seek advice from their parents, teachers and elders. The courses in medical colleges are challenging enough.
