Otago HSFY chat - archive

[juna]

Hey guys,
Asking a question on behalf of a friend who just joined MSO, but for some reason, won't allow her to post any questions...
Has anyone done physics jumpstart course in the past, and found it helpful for the HSFY course? She's like me, did level 2, but failed 2 papers, and got 2As at the end of the year... She hears 'no' and 'yes' from different people and is really confused at the moment. The course is $750, and will be worth it? Physics is probably her weakest point. Thank you

 

[Cathay]

She's like me, did level 2, but failed 2 papers, and got 2As at the end of the year...

If she achieved more than 14 credits in Level 2 Physics or General Science, then she will not be eligible for the Jumpstart Course (except with Head of Department approval), in which case whether it helps or not would be irrelevant.

 

[Wongtong]

Bought my plane tickets last night. The cheapest were $164.

I'm arriving on the 14th of February (I'll stay at my sister's flat then move into Carrington on the 17th)

Can't wait to meet you all! ^_^

 

[catharthars]

If she achieved more than 14 credits in Level 2 Physics or General Science, then she will not be eligible for the Jumpstart Course (except with Head of Department approval), in which case whether it helps or not would be irrelevant.

She did get approval from the Head, but she decided that it wasn't worth it. Instead, she's just going to look over some year 13 stuff and do some self study for phs191 paper.

 

[vavavoomvoom]

Bought my plane tickets last night. The cheapest were $164.

I'm arriving on the 14th of February (I'll stay at my sister's flat then move into Carrington on the 17th)

Can't wait to meet you all! ^_^

Woo! That's awesome!
Did you use grabaseat?

 

[frootloop]

[offtopic]

and do some self study for phs191 paper.

I lol'd. 'Some self study' is unlikely to cut it in any uni course, let alone HSFY... [/offtopic]

 

[Wongtong]

I didn't intentionally go out of my way to look for a flight off grabaseat but when I booked it, it said that it was a grabaseat ticket. So I guess so? Not sure haha.

 

[sunny123]

Had a meeting yesterday with someone in the general health-sci personnel about entering the HSFY course in 2012. I've already completed 3 years of a commerce degree however so apparently I'm not eligible to even enter the HSFY course in the first place...seems like a bizarre regulation to me. As I've lost a ton of interest in my current degree my grades have been slipping and I doubt I'd have a shot at getting into med through post-grad based on my current com degree(despite being accepted into honours initially). Can anybody recommend any other options to me? Would moving to Auckland and undertaking their equivalent first year HS course be a legitimate option? I was born and raised in Dunedin and I've never traveled abroad so I'm almost positive the Auckland lifestyle would come as somewhat of a shock to me, however I really REALLY want to give the first year HS course a go and would be prepared to make this sacrifice. Any opinions/views welcome, Thanks!

 

[greenglacier]

Auckland would probably be about your only option, but it is an option. They don't have the same rule regarding eligibility for their HSFY equivalent, so you would be allowed to do it if you wanted.

Alternatively (although this is even more drastic), you could sit GAMSAT next year and try for entrance into one of the Aussie graduate med schools. They have lower academic requirements for entry than Otago.

 

[sunny123]

Thanks for the reply GG. Would you recommend doing any sort of fountain course etc before doing OLY1 or are the HS first years more of an introduction course anyway?

 

[greenglacier]

Depends entirely on your background. Some sort of chemistry and/or physics refresher would be useful if you're feeling weak there, otherwise there's not really a huge amount you can do to prepare. I'd ask in the OLY1 thread if I were you, though I can't imagine you'd get a much different answer.

 

[Pineapple]

maori up already!

 

[Ben]

maori up already!

Wow, quickness! Grats to everyone - sure you all did well in it.

 

[papermoth]

Suzanne is a superwoman! Can't believe she got them out so fast, considering she marked 700+ papers by herself. I hope marks get confirmed soon though.... unconfirmed is never fun (remembers the epi marks story from a few years back).

 

[greenglacier]

(remembers the epi marks story from a few years back).

Hmm yes, that was tense. It was, however, obvious early on that something wasn't right then.

 

[frootloop]

Woot! Well, my nightly PIMS check was pleasing <3 MAOR102

 

[Ben]

I feel like the results will be out early this year... But surely it's just wishful thinking..

 

[greenglacier]

But surely it's just wishful thinking..

Probably is.

 

[Ramza]

Hi Guys, just wondering whether any of you have looked into graduate entry? I have no idea about the difference between a BSc (possible major Physiology) and Biomedical Science. Obviously the aim would be a high GPA. I am trying to work out a plan B in case I get bad news in December and any help would be appreciated in weighing up the pros and cons.

In my experience of doing a BBiomedSc, theres really no difference between the two (BSc) during 2nd and 3rd year. Even with my biomed degree I still have the freedom of a Bsc so long as my core papers are catered for, i.e i took extras like psychology, computer science, maori, across my biomed.

Furthermore I can essentially graduate with either BSc or BBiomedSc, I can choose.

The difference in the degrees is the core (compulsory) papers in:
BSc - Only Physiology (PHSL papers) - PHSL - 231 - 232 - 233 - (four 300 levels) and whatever other papers.
BBiomedSc - Half of the core phsl papers - PHSL - 231 - 232 - 233 - (two 300 levels) and whatever other papers.

Both BSc and Bbiomed can do the same jobs - i.e we were all given the opportunity to apply for a trainee respiratory physiologist position at Auckland hospital, so long as our major was Physiology/ Phyisiolgy orientated i.e (Function human Biology).

One large difference in the two is when one reaches 4th year.
BSc - Has to complete all PHSL 400 levels (i.e Neurophsl, Cardioresp Phsl, Cellular Phsl) + 40pt Dissertation thesis.
BBiomedSc - Can complete 1 PHSL 400 Levels (with BIOC, PHAL, ANAT, MICR, GENE, NEUR,) + 144 pt Dissertation Thesis
SO Bbiomedsc is paticularly interdisciplinary but also primarily research based in those fields in comparison to a broad BSc which encompasses most of the forefront research methodology in the field of physiology

So to sum it up
BBiomedSc = medical based, focussed research degree
BSc = science based, broad research degree
But they can get exactly the same jobs

 

[Hebros]

Thank you. Very helpful indeed. I am leaning towards BBiomedSc at the moment. What major would you recommend and what combination of papers? I heard that Anatomy and Pharmacology are both difficult to get A+ in, so not so keen on these. Obviously I will need a high GPA. Are you doing a fourth year [MENTION=4247]Ramza[/MENTION] or applying this year?