MEDICINE & UMAT 2014
Medicine - Course Models Model A - Entry from Year 12 5 year Degree UMAT ATAR INTERVIEW Year 12 Monash University
Medicine - Course Models Model B Graduate Entry Graduate Medicine (4 years) Graduation Year 12 GAMSAT Any degree (3 years) University of Melbourne Deakin Geelong Monash Gippsland
For 2014 entry: 340 places CSP places: 255 (of these 64 were bonded) Full fee places: 85
MONASH UNIVERSITY
For 2017 entry: 50 places allocated for Biomedical Science graduates remaining 25 places for Monash University students of: Bachelor of Biomedical Science (including double degrees) Bachelor of Pharmacy Bachelor of Physiotherapy Bachelor of Science (Dependent on the completion of designated units) GAMSAT will not be a requirement for entry into Monash University s graduate entry program. Applications will be direct to Monash University. More info at: http://med.monash.edu.au/medical/gippsland/mbbs-pathways.html
UMAT INFORMATION
Undergraduate Medicine & Health Sciences Admission Test Throughout Australia & NZ Required for selection into: Medicine Dentistry Optometry
Undergraduate Medicine & Health Sciences Admission Test In Victoria required for selection into: Medicine at Monash Dentistry at La Trobe, Bendigo Oral Health Science at LaTrobe, Bendigo
UMAT required for: New South Wales The University of New South Wales: The University of Newcastle/University of New England: University of Western Sydney: Northern Territory Charles Darwin University: Queensland Bond University: The University of Queensland: South Australia The University of Adelaide: Flinders University: Tasmania University of Tasmania: Victoria La Trobe University: Monash University: Western Australia The University of Western Australia: New Zealand The University of Auckland: University of Otago: Medicine, Optometry Joint Medical Program Medicine Clinical Sciences Medicine Medicine (provisional entry), Dental Science Medicine, Dental Surgery Clinical Sciences/Medicine, Vision Science Medicine Health Sciences (Dentistry), Oral Health Science Medicine Medicine (assured entry), Dental Medicine (assured entry) Medicine Medicine, Medical Laboratory Science, Dental Surgery
UMAT is multiple choice has 134 questions runs for 3 hours does not test academic knowledge does not penalise incorrect answers
Structure and Content Three components : 1: Logical Reasoning and Problem Solving 2: Understanding People 3: Non-verbal Reasoning
LOGICAL REASONING AND PROBLEM SOLVING questions are based on a brief text or piece of information presented graphically assesses ability to comprehend, draw logical conclusions, reach solutions by identifying relevant facts, evaluate information, pinpoint additional or missing information, and generate and test plausible hypotheses
UNDERSTANDING PEOPLE questions are based on a scenario, dialogue or other text representing specific interpersonal situations assesses ability to understand and think about people and in particular to identify and infer the thoughts, feelings, behaviour and/or intentions of the people represented in the situations
NON-VERBAL REASONING questions are based on patterns or sequences of shapes assesses ability to reason in the abstract and solve problems in non-verbal contexts
TIMELINE 2014 (only Year 12) REGISTRATION: closes 5pm on Fri 6 June TEST DATE: Weds 30 July http://umat.acer.edu.au/ (be careful with spam filters)
Registration fees UMAT registration fee is $240 Late registrations an extra $65 Overseas testing an extra $185
Identification Requirements Only forms of ID accepted will be: current passport driver s licence learner s permit Keypass or Proof of Age Card Candidates without correct identification will not be permitted to sit UMAT2014 and will be turned away.
Results Results in late September Lasts 1 year Can resit test after Year 12
UMAT PREPARATION COURSES Med Entry Website: www.medentry.com.au Email: info@medentry.com.au Telephone: 9359 9960 National Institute of Education Website: www.nie.edu.au Email: enquiries@nie.edu.au Telephone: 8300 0277/0414 595 117
Many other providers; research and choose the best for you! In 2014: Year 12 UMAT Study Group 6 sessions Sunday evenings 7-9.00pm Commencing 10 March RSVP if interested
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