Question for Biomedicine at Melbourne uni

[AsianNerd]

If i get into biomedicine and i choose to major in bioengineering systems... Can i do medicine after the undergraduate degree? Will i have to undertake certain selective subjects in order to get in? (At Melbourne uni 2014)
Thanks

Also is there a good chance that i can get into biomedicine with an atar of 97.80???

[nerdmmb]

If i get into biomedicine and i choose to major in bioengineering systems... Can i do medicine after the undergraduate degree? Will i have to undertake certain selective subjects in order to get in? (At Melbourne uni 2014)
Thanks

Absolutely
Although there are also other prerequisites such as GAMSAT and an MMI (multi mini interview)

[AsianNerd]

Thanks nerdmmb do you think there is a good chance for me getting in with 97.80?

[nerdmmb]

Thanks nerdmmb do you think there is a good chance for me getting in with 97.80?

Absolutely! 97.80 is a great score! Especially if you have been involved in extra curricular activities or went to an underrepresented school, etc.
Either way, I know students who got in with scores of 97.3.. So yes definitely and there also many other opportunities available as well Best of luck & congratulations on your incredible score!

[datfatcat]

Also is there a good chance that i can get into biomedicine with an atar of 97.80???

Sorry but your chance is very low. Last year clear in was 99 and there were only a few who got in with high 98s (98.90 to be precise)

[Russ]

Do you have a SEAS application that meets the guarantee? (financial disadvantage or rural)

[nerdmmb]

There are exceptions though.. For example, people who went to underrepresented schools,etc. and applied for seas (as Russ mentioned) have an equal chance if I'm not mistaken.

[AsianNerd]

I applied for SEAS under financial problems however the main focus on the application was the difficult circumstances near exam time as my father passed away. Would that help for access melbourne?.

[nerdmmb]

I applied for SEAS under financial problems however the main focus on the application was the difficult circumstances near exam time as my father passed away. Would that help for access melbourne?.

I'm really sorry about your loss. Despite that, to achieve that great result, it's definitely going to increase your chances- have you mentioned it to them?
And you have applied for SEAS then you should be fine.
But don't lose hope, I'm sure that you'll be offered your desired course. Even if it doesn't happen now, it will in the end

[AsianNerd]

Yes ive mentioned it to them and attached numerous letters from doctors and social workers, to the application including from my school too

[Russ]

If you meet the criteria for financial disadvantage then UoM guarantee you a place in biomedicine with an ATAR > 92 (or similar, they keep changing it and it's too hot to go look it up lol).

SEAS in general will allow you to get in with a lower score but there are no guarantees, since each application is subjectively assessed.

All the best.

[vox nihili]

Sorry but your chance is very low. Last year clear in was 99 and there were only a few who got in with high 98s (98.90 to be precise)

Well I call bullshit here...

[hobbitle]

If i get into biomedicine and i choose to major in bioengineering systems... Can i do medicine after the undergraduate degree? Will i have to undertake certain selective subjects in order to get in? (At Melbourne uni 2014)

Yes you can do medicine after this degree.
You need to pass/do well in the GAMSAT and MMI like everybody else.
If you want to apply for Medicine at Melbourne Uni specifically you also have to take the three specific prerequisite subjects during your undergrad (Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry).
If you don't get in with your ATAR you can also do a Bachelor of Science pathway in Bioengineering Systems too.
If you don't get into Medicine you can either do Honours for a year and try again or you can go into the 2-year Masters of Biomedical Engineering which follows the Bioengineering Systems major.

[AsianNerd]

Thanks guys for the support!

[nerdmmb]

Thanks guys for the support!

No worries Best of luck potential Doctor!