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[sparkyblossom]

Hi,
I was just wondering if it matters what the level of the breadth subject is? For example, would it be a disadvantage to take a Level 3 subject in first year?
Thanks

[Stevensmay]

Hi,
I was just wondering if it matters what the level of the breadth subject is? For example, would it be a disadvantage to take a Level 3 subject in first year?
Thanks

Your degree will require you to take a certain number of breadth subjects at different levels. I believe the amounts are the same across all undergrad degrees but the below is for Science just in case.

If you search for 'unimelb handbook coursename' you should be able to find something like this https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/view/2015/B-SCI#structureId

Essentially it dictates how many breadth you can do and what level they can be at.

In the context of doing a level 3 breadth in your first year, it is reasonably unlikely but not impossible. From memory there is a rule that you need to have completed 50 points of study at a certain level before you can take a subject at the next. I've seen this rule applied sporadically so it isn't a definite no, but I do believe they are stricter with its application when it comes to first years.

Have you checked that you satisfy all of the requirements and potentially the recommended knowledge for the subject?

[Splash-Tackle-Flail]

Hey just got a few questions

What are the possibilities of learning a language along side Biomed (DipLang)- can you do one language unit for the duration of the course? What are the study abroad options like? How does study abroad compare to exchange?

What specialties in medicine is UOM really reputable for teaching?

 Is there any advantages in the MD for specialising (or non-GP work)? How important is a Phd for these things/how easy is it to move from the MD to a Phd?

With change of preference period soon ending, is it possible to change my preference and still get into Biomed guaranteed MD? (like can I contact UOM and organise something if I end up deciding to go UOM but after Change of Preference Period; I've already accepted the scholarship and passed the MMI, but I'm wondering if I would still be eligible if Biomed is my second preference, but I after the change of preference I move it to first somehow).

[Mieow]

What are the possibilities of learning a language along side Biomed (DipLang)- can you do one language unit for the duration of the course? What are the study abroad options like? How does study abroad compare to exchange?

You can do a Dip.Lang or alternatively just study a language as part of your breadth subjects. Honestly study abroad opportunities are quite limited in Biomed. The best (and pretty much only) time you can go is 2nd year 2nd semester. It's possible but if you intended to exchange to a non-English country (especially in Asia) it'll be hard to find suitable universities. Iirc exchange is when UoM has an agreement with another university so you continue paying to UoM and they sort out the rest with the university that you're going to; Study abroad is when you need to do all administration work and pay all fees to the overseas university yourself

[Splash-Tackle-Flail]

You can do a Dip.Lang or alternatively just study a language as part of your breadth subjects. Honestly study abroad opportunities are quite limited in Biomed. The best (and pretty much only) time you can go is 2nd year 2nd semester. It's possible but if you intended to exchange to a non-English country (especially in Asia) it'll be hard to find suitable universities. Iirc exchange is when UoM has an agreement with another university so you continue paying to UoM and they sort out the rest with the university that you're going to; Study abroad is when you need to do all administration work and pay all fees to the overseas university yourself

Is there a link that would show the suitable universities for Biomed where mandarin is spoken (like Taiwan and Singapore as well as China)? Can an exchange be done over the summer holidays instead? (2nd year 2nd semester will be very impossible if I have to learn the science content over seas in another language lol)

[pi]

Is there any advantages in the MD for specialising (or non-GP work)? How important is a Phd for these things/how easy is it to move from the MD to a Phd?

No advantages having the MD over any other medical degree in Aus.

Most people tend to do their PhD after either their registrar exams to make themselves more competitive for specialty spots or during their specialty fellowship to make them more competitive for consultant positions.

AFAIK the research component of MD4 can become a fast-track PhD although I suspect very few people do it.

edit: as for your teaching question, I'm sure it depends on your clinical school and what opportunities you make for yourself on the wards.

[Mieow]

Is there a link that would show the suitable universities for Biomed where mandarin is spoken (like Taiwan and Singapore as well as China)? Can an exchange be done over the summer holidays instead? (2nd year 2nd semester will be very impossible if I have to learn the science content over seas in another language lol)

Iirc there was an exchange opportunity to study in China (or I think it might have been Taiwan) for about a month during the summer. I think it was an intensive language study trip but I can't remember the exact details because I didn't look into it. The faculty sent me a list of pre-approved subjects at overseas universities but I can't remember where I put it so I'll PM it to you when I find it.

Unless you're absolutely fluent in that foreign language you're more than likely going to have to find a university that teaches the relevant science subjects in English. Pretty sure there were a few in China that did this

[Splash-Tackle-Flail]

Iirc there was an exchange opportunity to study in China (or I think it might have been Taiwan) for about a month during the summer. I think it was an intensive language study trip but I can't remember the exact details because I didn't look into it. The faculty sent me a list of pre-approved subjects at overseas universities but I can't remember where I put it so I'll PM it to you when I find it.

Unless you're absolutely fluent in that foreign language you're more than likely going to have to find a university that teaches the relevant science subjects in English. Pretty sure there were a few in China that did this

Sweet! If you could chuck me a PM if you find them that would be fantastic. And yeah unless I really want to practice pronouncing 我听不懂 I'm going to have to go to one that teaches in English.

[pi]

You've got nothing to lose by telling them, I'd tell them just for your own peace of mind

[scarletmoon]

Will completing a bachelor of science at monash make me eligible for graduate med at melb uni? What subjects do I need to complete in my science degree?

[Alter]

Hi guys.

I'm applying for a scholarship and I need to provide details about UoM. I was just wondering what I should put in for the uni's mailing address? Is it the same as its normal address or...?

[Splash-Tackle-Flail]

As far as completing the semester research component for the postgraduate MD, is the compulsory inclusion of it treated as equal to the whole year BMedSci research stint (like as far as clinical placements and appealing CVs go)?

And I heard (rumour) that for the guaranteed CSP MD pathway, placements for clinical years for the chancellors cohort are done randomly, while the rest of the Biomed/Science cohort is done via marks- is this true (apparently this has led to some chancellors doing GAMSAT so their placement isn't done randomly)?

Finally is the 4th Jan Change of Preference for all applicants or just those in IB?

[Alter]

Afaik the 4th Jan window is open for all.

[brightsky]

And I heard (rumour) that for the guaranteed CSP MD pathway, placements for clinical years for the chancellors cohort are done randomly, while the rest of the Biomed/Science cohort is done via marks- is this true (apparently this has led to some chancellors doing GAMSAT so their placement isn't done randomly)?

No longer true. Now, all candidates are subject to the randomisation process. The policy was changed pretty much on the day results were released this year. See: http://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/assets/documents/policies/Clinical-School-Allocation-v3.6.pdf.

[alchemy]

Probably a long shot, but does anyone have a link for the case studies of past students at UoM (I'm referring to the ones which say student A studied *this course*, did *these subjects*, and did *these activities in uni* and is now an intern at *this company*)? Mainly interested in the commerce ones (actuarial and finance majors).
Asking this because I went to the commerce information session a couple of times and they had these sort of case studies on the PowerPoint slides.
Apologies for my vague description but hopefully I've got the point across.