JCU JCU Medicine: General Entry Discussion

[HookShotKing]

From my understanding, (don't quote me haha) they send out more offers than they have places, knowing a percentage of people will decline for other universities

Gotcha, that makes sense. Cheers!

 

[DrDrLMG!]

Gotcha, that makes sense. Cheers!

Just confirming: Polar. ’s understanding is also my understanding. Additional offers are rare due to initial over-offering.

 

[Mozzarella911]

Hi guys,

I've recently heard that it is possible to gain advanced standing for JCU Medicine if you have completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Science. Does anyone happen to know a little more about this? Specifically, does it have to be a JCU graduate or are other university graduates eligible? What is looked at when accessing whether they grant advanced standing? And pretty much any other information you might have would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

 

[Polar.]

Hi I'm currently an advanced standing student, so think I can answer this for you! There are currently 5 second year advanced standing students with two biomedicine (one jcu and one another university) so it isn't impossible at all. All you have to do is apply for credit by looking at the subjects in MBBS1 and finding comparable subjects you have already done. Applying for credit form is on the jcu website. There isn't a promise you will get credit once you have an offer but it's not impossible! Other degrees from various degrees can also get credit but it's a bit easier if you have done jcu as they know the subjects and curriculum you have done better.

Hope this helps

 

[Mozzarella911]

Hi I'm currently an advanced standing student, so think I can answer this for you! There are currently 5 second year advanced standing students with two biomedicine (one jcu and one another university) so it isn't impossible at all. All you have to do is apply for credit by looking at the subjects in MBBS1 and finding comparable subjects you have already done. Applying for credit form is on the jcu website. There isn't a promise you will get credit once you have an offer but it's not impossible! Other degrees from various degrees can also get credit but it's a bit easier if you have done jcu as they know the subjects and curriculum you have done better.

Hope this helps

Thank you so much! It seemed a little too good to be true when I first heard about it, didn't want to get my hopes up without first-hand knowledge

 

[Polar.]

Thank you so much! It seemed a little too good to be true when I first heard about it, didn't want to get my hopes up without first-hand knowledge

No worries at all! If you have any questions about the process or what further requirements you need to do (to catch up on things missed in first year) don't hesitate to ask. There wasn't any info on here about how it worked or if it was even a thing that happened when I went through. My discord is probably quicker as I very sporadically check this forum - Polar.#0339
Take care

 

[boomboomcurry]

Hey I'm new to this site and hope I am posting this question in the right place, please correct me if I'm not.

I am just wondering what ATAR I should be aiming for when applying to JCU medicine standard school leaver entry. For context, I live in an RA3 area and have completed medical work experience in both a rural RA3 area and an Indigenous RA4 area and I am able to provide 3 positive letters of recommendation. I am confident in being able to write a very good written application and (fingers crossed) perform decently above average in the interviews. I stress about my ATAR however as I definitely will not be getting top scores, (I'm looking at maybe a 91-95). If I provide a very good written application and perform well in the interviews and take into account my work experience and rural status, do you think I have a chance of getting in despite a relatively low ATAR for medicine?

 

[A1]

Hey I'm new to this site and hope I am posting this question in the right place, please correct me if I'm not.

I am just wondering what ATAR I should be aiming for when applying to JCU medicine standard school leaver entry. For context, I live in an RA3 area and have completed medical work experience in both a rural RA3 area and an Indigenous RA4 area and I am able to provide 3 positive letters of recommendation. I am confident in being able to write a very good written application and (fingers crossed) perform decently above average in the interviews. I stress about my ATAR however as I definitely will not be getting top scores, (I'm looking at maybe a 91-95). If I provide a very good written application and perform well in the interviews and take into account my work experience and rural status, do you think I have a chance of getting in despite a relatively low ATAR for medicine?

I see a couple of interview invites to RA2 95.x posted in this thread
> 2022 Entry Interview Invites DATA COLLECTION

Also a 94.x the previous year but don't know what RA. I'd say you should try for at least 94-95 or higher to have a good chance. Best of luck.

 

[boomboomcurry]

I see a couple of interview invites to RA2 95.x posted in this thread
> 2022 Entry Interview Invites DATA COLLECTION

Also a 94.x the previous year but don't know what RA. I'd say you should try for at least 94-95 or higher to have a good chance. Best of luck.

Great info, thank you for the help.

 

[honeychicken]

Hi there, I couldn't find much info on JCU website about their GPA calculation, so I was hoping to get some help from here. I am in a bit of dilemma as I will be completing my Masters by July this year (Grades available by August), and I am also doing my grad cert from a different uni which will be finished by December... If the most recent study holds the most weight by JCU, doesn't that mean I am disadvantaged by doing this grad cert as it only counts as 0.5 year?

Thanks in advance..

 

[A1]

Hi there, I couldn't find much info on JCU website about their GPA calculation, so I was hoping to get some help from here. I am in a bit of dilemma as I will be completing my Masters by July this year (Grades available by August), and I am also doing my grad cert from a different uni which will be finished by December... If the most recent study holds the most weight by JCU, doesn't that mean I am disadvantaged by doing this grad cert as it only counts as 0.5 year?

Thanks in advance..

JCU's Admissions Procedure says they use your latest study program if it is 0.5+FTE. I'm sure when written it didn't take into account a 0.5FTE's conversion would disadvantage you against any earlier 1+FTE i.e. it was unintended or overlooked.

In another part the Procedure does say they will look at all your previous studies, so hopefully they will use your Masters or at least combine the Masters + Grad Dip into a 1+FTE GPA. You should call JCU Med or QTAC to ascertain this.

 

[aaronash]

Hey guys - So a l know little about how forums work, please bare with me if this is in the wrong spot lol
I'm a year 12 student studying physics, chemistry, biology, specialist and methods. I've wanted to do medicine my whole life, and I really want to get into JCU next year.
My grades are sitting around a 98 ATAR.
I have extensive service to my community.
Just curious what else can I do to boost my chances of getting in?

 

[Scrivo_72]

Hey guys - So a l know little about how forums work, please bare with me if this is in the wrong spot lol
I'm a year 12 student studying physics, chemistry, biology, specialist and methods. I've wanted to do medicine my whole life, and I really want to get into JCU next year.
My grades are sitting around a 98 ATAR.
I have extensive service to my community.
Just curious what else can I do to boost my chances of getting in?

Hey bro, are you from a rural background if so that’s great and what rurality if that’s between RA2-5. If your non rural you’ll have to get that Atar quite high to be competitive.

 

[A1]

My grades are sitting around a 98 ATAR.
I have extensive service to my community.
Just curious what else can I do to boost my chances of getting in?

1. Try improve your grades to 99+ ATAR for better chances
2. Spend some time in regional/rural area to have some experience to write about in your application

3. And read this post/thread > JCU - JCU Medicine 'marvelous' interview guide - good luck.

 

[aaronash]

Awesome - so I am an RA2 student - forgot to include that.
I have also travelled to Mt. Isa, rockhampton, Mackay, Townsville etc assisting with the Ruhi Institute community building programs.

 

[Scrivo_72]

Awesome - so I am an RA2 student - forgot to include that.
I have also travelled to Mt. Isa, rockhampton, Mackay, Townsville etc assisting with the Ruhi Institute community building programs.

I was RA2 with 97.55 and got an interview so you should get to that point if you write a decent written app. Those experiences sound like you’ll be able to write a good one, just make sure to extrapolate lessons and stuff (I’m sure you will but just in case). Just make sure to prep good for the interview.

 

[aaronash]

Awesome! Thanks for your help

 

[dr23]

Hello! I am planning to apply to both JCU med and dent this year as a non-standard! What would be the realistic GPA you would need in order to get in? I know that it also depends on personal statement but I have not done any rural experiences! I have some med related experience with leadership roles, but not sure if that would be enough! It would be great if someone could reply to this!! Thank you!!

 

[2xq]

Hello! I am planning to apply to both JCU med and dent this year as a non-standard! What would be the realistic GPA you would need in order to get in?

Please refer yourself here: [Undergrad] - (2023 Updated) Med schools Selection Criteria Y12s & Non-standards
For reference a 6.5+ GPA is roughly 99.5+

I know that it also depends on personal statement but I have not done any rural experiences! I have some med related experience with leadership roles, but not sure if that would be enough! It would be great if someone could reply to this!! Thank you!!

Have a look at some of the other posts on MSO regarding the written application. One is linked below:

JCU - JCU Medicine: Written Application General Questions

This thread is for discussing JCU written applications. Feel free to post any questions about the written application process. Any PM's that I receive asking for advice this year will be replied to in this thread with usernames removed. JCU written applications are due on the 30th of September...

medstudentsonline.com.au

 

[Mozzarella911]

I'm not sure if anyone here but know but......for applicants with completed tertiary studies, will a graduate diploma year be used for the GPA calculation/selection ranking or will it be a combination of (for my specific case) undergraduate degree, honours and graduate diploma? I have contacted QTAC but am yet to hear back. Also, my graduate diploma will be completed end of this year, so will it contribute at all for next years intake?

Thanks in advance