University of Queensland Medical School

University of Queensland School of Medicine

Program Overview - Graduate-entry Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)


University and Faculty:	The University of Queensland (UQ) Faculty of Health Sciences
Program:	Graduate-entry Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
University Location:	Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
City Population:	2.1 million
Student Population:	45,500
Campus Location:	St.Lucia/Herston, Queensland
Program Duration:	Four years
Semester Intake:	January each year
Next Intake:	January 2014
Indicative Annual Tuition:	$57,760 AUD (2014)

The University of Queensland (UQ) School of Medicine 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 include
- 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 utilize the advances in technology to improve their learning skill and knowledge acquisition.

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Unique Features of the Program

The principles upon which the design of the MBBS is based include an emphasis on the following:
- 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 Medical 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 medical licensing process in Canada, as well as outline options for internships in Australia and other destinations.

Scholarships

Every student who submits their application and accepts their offer via OzTREKK, and commences their studies at an OzTREKK Australian university, will receive a $500 scholarship from OzTREKK.
Click here for more info about OzTREKK's Scholarships!

Admissions Criteria/Entry Requirements for Canadians

Offers will be made to eligible applicants on a "rolling admissions", first-come, first-served basis.

Completed degree (Bachelor, Master, PhD)
GPA equivalent to 5.0 on UQ's 7.0 scale
MCAT score (minimum of 8/8/8 or 8/8/M/8) or GAMSAT score (minimum of 50 in each section)
Compulsory consultative meeting with the School of Medicine

Three components contribute to the current selection for admission:

1. Performance in a key degree within the last 10 years. The GPA will be based on the student's most recently completed key degree. A key degree is a bachelor's degree, honours degree, master's degree (coursework or research) or a PhD. Applications must meet a minimum average to be eligible. For the 2014 intake, an applicant must have a minimum average of 5.0 on UQ's scale of 7.0 (65%) to apply.

2. Performance in the North American Medical College Admission Test (MCAT or GAMSAT). Applications must meet a minimum of 8/8/8 or 8/8/M/8 on the MCAT to be eligible. For the 2014 intake, MCAT results from January 2011 onward will be considered. UQ will accept MCAT scores with one '7' score, as long as there's no more than one '7', nothing less than a '7', and meets the total requirement of 24 or 24M.

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.

3. Compulsory consultative meeting with the School of Medicine Program Director, in person, in Canada. Consultations will be one-on-one meetings with the Program Director to determine your suitability for the program and motivations for practising medicine. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about the UQ medical program, clinicals, opportunities in Canada, licensing, internships in Australia, etc.

There is no application deadline, as admissions is rolling. Applications close once all places have been filled.

For more information about the University of Queensland's School of Medicine and its MBBS curriculum, please visit UQ's School of Medicine Brochure.

UQ's Medical Leadership Program (MLP)

For MBBS students who are also considering leadership roles in their career futures, the UQ Medical School has partnered with the UQ Business School to provide an accredited Medical Leadership Program offered exclusively to UQ MBBS students. Interested applicants may apply at the end of their first year of study of their MBBS degree. Check out UQ's Medical Leadership Program brochure for more information!

Applications for the 2014 intake are now open!

Total Number of Places in the Program: 450

Number of Places Available for International Students: 130

Application Timeline for the January 2014 intake: Please note: University of Queensland Medical School applications are assessed on a rolling admissions (first come, first served) basis. OzTREKK recommends that applicants apply early to increase their chances of timely assesment.

OzTREKK Admissions Officer: Broghan Dean