Hi Monash,
Is it true that Monash is removing MBBS as an undergraduate course for 2018 and beyond? Does this require the UMAT?
I'm not too sure whats happening with Monash Med, but if you can describe all of the pathways from 2018 and beyond and their requirements that would be most appreciated
Thank You!
Hi Hydroxyl,
The Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine will replace the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) MBBS program as of 2017 entry. The Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD) is an internationally-recognised, higher level qualification.
While the name of the medicine program is changing, the changes to the curriculum will be minimal. We will continue to offer the 5 year Direct Entry program, as well as the 4 year Graduate Entry program. The entry and selection requirements remain unchanged. There has not been any discussion to discontinue the direct-entry medicine program.
Admission into the 5 year direct-entry Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD) will only be available to applicants who have completed Year 12 studies (or VCE equivalent) no more than two years prior, and have not commenced other studies at a tertiary level during that time. Requirements include Academic (Year 12 Chemistry and English, and ATAR or equivalent), UMAT and performance at a Multiple-mini Interview. Visit
http://www.med.monash.edu.au/medicine/admissions/direct-entry/domestic.html to read more about the requirements.
The 4 year graduate-entry Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD) will only be open to Monash graduates from certain courses. These include the Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours), Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) or the Bachelor of Science (dependent on the completion of designated units) from Monash University. Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) and Situational Judgement Test (SJT) to be considered for an offer. The GAMSAT is not a requirement. You can read more about these pathways at
http://med.monash.edu.au/medicine/admissions/grad-entry/2017-entry.html.
Hope the information helps.