UMelb UMelb Medicine: Provisional Entry Questions and Discussion

[denosawr]

If you can't find them, it's entirely possible they have been removed. I know there was talk about this previously.

I see I see... previously in this forum? Might try to hunt it down.

 

[A1]

I see I see... previously in this forum? Might try to hunt it down.

I can confirm with 110% certainty UMelb removed their prereqs clause 2-3 years ago, saying to encourage applicants from wider backgrounds. (Interestingly around the same time UQ decided to add prereqs to their MD).

Do bear in mind not doing Biomed undergrad you'll have a (slightly?) harder time in the first 1-1.5 years of MD absorbing the amount of contents compared to those who did.

 

[medsinpired]

Hey I apologise if this is the wrong forum to ask on but i've seen Melbourne FFP pop up a few times for those that get 99+ atar. I was just wondering if this refers to their chancellors scholarship where you need a 99.9 or above or if this is something different. Thanks for the clarification

 

[DrDrLMG!]

Hey I apologise if this is the wrong forum to ask on but i've seen Melbourne FFP pop up a few times for those that get 99+ atar. I was just wondering if this refers to their chancellors scholarship where you need a 99.9 or above or if this is something different. Thanks for the clarification

No. 99.90+ gets you a CSP which is different to the FFP for those with an ATAR between 99.00 and 99.85. I believe the need to pass the MMI etc remains the same, it’s just the fees that are drastically different (~$360k for the FFP).

 

[medsinpired]

Thanks for clearing that up really appreciate it. I had a follow up question and that is if I get a 99+ atar and put biomed at Melbourne as my 5th preference how do they know I would like to be in the running for FPP.

 

[CWR]

Hello guys, as I am trying to sort out my VTAC application, I saw that we can put down Chancellor's scholarship with a degree of our choice as a provisional pathway into the University of Melbourne's Medicine degree, but I am just wondering about how can we also apply/ list FFP as a part of our VTAC preference (e.g. is there a separate VTAC course code for FFP pathway?) Thank you

 

[ucat3300+]

Hello guys, as I am trying to sort out my VTAC application, I saw that we can put down Chancellor's scholarship with a degree of our choice as a provisional pathway into the University of Melbourne's Medicine degree, but I am just wondering about how can we also apply/ list FFP as a part of our VTAC preference (e.g. is there a separate VTAC course code for FFP pathway?) Thank you

Thanks for clearing that up really appreciate it. I had a follow up question and that is if I get a 99+ atar and put biomed at Melbourne as my 5th preference how do they know I would like to be in the running for FPP.

I just asked this question on a different thread, here's A1 's answer

Post UCAT Discussion Thread 2021

That isn't a guarantee just saying, Applicants with .95/99% combos have been rejected at certain unis. ATAR in comparison to the UCAT at least provides some assurance I am aware I was just poking fun :) but realistically assuming a good ATAR score a 3300 UCAT should secure you interviews...

medstudentsonline.com.au

 

[dentkate]

Hello, I have received the Chancellor Scholarship offer as my ATAR is 99.90. Would this mean it is 100% that I will receive an offer for provision entry in the coming offer round in January?

Another question is the accommodation. Could anyone suggest where I can look at? I have seen a number of university accommodation options and wonder it is good option or I should be looking at other places that are cheaper with the same quality.
Thank you

 

[denosawr]

Hello, I have received the Chancellor Scholarship offer as my ATAR is 99.90. Would this mean it is 100% that I will receive an offer for provision entry in the coming offer round in January?

Another question is the accommodation. Could anyone suggest where I can look at? I have seen a number of university accommodation options and wonder it is good option or I should be looking at other places that are cheaper with the same quality.
Thank you

Hi! Congrats on your Chancellor's offer, I'll see you in Melbourne I guess! You will receive your preferred undergraduate at Unimelb (if it's your highest preference) through VTAC. Provisional entry "offers" aren't made right now; we'll have to apply for Unimelb medicine in 3rd year, sit an interview, pass the interview (fingers crossed!) and then be offered a CSP postgraduate medicine position. As a Chancellor's Scholar, you aren't required to sit the GAMSAT and only have to pass the interview; your interview ranking compared to other candidates isn't taken into consideration.

Me, I'll be staying at a college in the first year but it gets quite pricey. Likely will be moving out second year. Check generic university accomodation or if you have mates heading there, consider a share house?

 

[dentkate]

Hi! Congrats on your Chancellor's offer, I'll see you in Melbourne I guess! You will receive your preferred undergraduate at Unimelb (if it's your highest preference) through VTAC. Provisional entry "offers" aren't made right now; we'll have to apply for Unimelb medicine in 3rd year, sit an interview, pass the interview (fingers crossed!) and then be offered a CSP postgraduate medicine position. As a Chancellor's Scholar, you aren't required to sit the GAMSAT and only have to pass the interview; your interview ranking compared to other candidates isn't taken into consideration.

Me, I'll be staying at a college in the first year but it gets quite pricey. Likely will be moving out second year. Check generic university accomodation or if you have mates heading there, consider a share house?

Hi, many thanks. I am currently in the situation that I have to choose UMelb or Griffith which will be in my home state. Looking at the accommodation and living costs in Melbourne vs the scholarship received, it would not be much different. The only thing is that UMelb is considered to be better in terms of reputation compared to Griffith.

 

[dotwingz]

Take Griffith. State borders are a mess.

The only thing is that UMelb is considered to be better in terms of reputation compared to Griffith.

^^ please read around the forums re: prestige. It really doesn’t matter

 

[denosawr]

Hi, many thanks. I am currently in the situation that I have to choose UMelb or Griffith which will be in my home state. Looking at the accommodation and living costs in Melbourne vs the scholarship received, it would not be much different. The only thing is that UMelb is considered to be better in terms of reputation compared to Griffith.

I agree with dotwingz that prestige isn't incredibly important. However, I think it's your choice and comes down to: internship locations (do you want to do your internship and potentially future medical studies in Victoria?), whether you're concerned about the interview after 3 years at Unimelb, and provisional entry at Unimelb (read: more flexibility in undergrad in exchange for a 7-year degree) vs 6 years medical studies at Griffith. Furthermore, you may find the level of competition and fellow students at one of the universities higher and you might consider this to be more beneficial for your learning - or detrimental! Ultimately, it's your decision to make, and I think there are benefits to both.

 

[Crow]

Furthermore, you may find the level of competition and fellow students at one of the universities higher and you might consider this to be more beneficial for your learning - or detrimental!

There’s no way to predict this many years in advance of commencing the MD, so it shouldn’t be a consideration.

 

[pickledpumperni]

Hello, I have received the Chancellor Scholarship offer as my ATAR is 99.90. Would this mean it is 100% that I will receive an offer for provision entry in the coming offer round in January?

Another question is the accommodation. Could anyone suggest where I can look at? I have seen a number of university accommodation options and wonder it is good option or I should be looking at other places that are cheaper with the same quality.
Thank you

Hey! If you’re looking for unimelb accomodation I’d highly recommend staying at IH. Although a bit pricier than other non-college options the atmosphere and culture is amazing. Its a really fun place with lots going on but it’s also a super chill and no pressure environment. The facilities are also pretty great

 

[medappl.]

Hey guys,

I received a 99.95 atar and I am considering the chancellor scholarship. I read the earlier conversations and there seemed to be a little confusion around the GPA or WAM required for entry into the Doctor of Medicine (which requires passing the MMI too).

Can anyone confirm if there is a WAM required for Chancellor's Scholars and if so, what that would be and how hard it is to achieve.

Thanks so much.

 

[denosawr]

Hey guys,

I received a 99.95 atar and I am considering the chancellor scholarship. I read the earlier conversations and there seemed to be a little confusion around the GPA or WAM required for entry into the Doctor of Medicine (which requires passing the MMI too).

Can anyone confirm if there is a WAM required for Chancellor's Scholars and if so, what that would be and how hard it is to achieve.

Thanks so much.

From the Unimelb coursework scholarships terms page, it says that a minimum 70 WAM is required per semester in order to retain scholarship benefits. How difficult that is to achieve, I don't know, but I haven't heard of it being a hurdle to overcome from the Unimelb Chancellor's students that I know who are currently studying there.

 

[medappl.]

From the Unimelb coursework scholarships terms page, it says that a minimum 70 WAM is required per semester in order to retain scholarship benefits. How difficult that is to achieve, I don't know, but I haven't heard of it being a hurdle to overcome from the Unimelb Chancellor's students that I know who are currently studying there.

Thank you so much

Also guys, in terms of the scholarship itself as far as I know it pays for the full undergraduate degree and $10,000 for accomodation (for those interstate/rural). However, on the university page it says "100% fee remission and $17,500 - $32,500." Can anyone clarify exactly what it is for those doing Biomedicine?

 

[denosawr]

Also guys, in terms of the scholarship itself as far as I know it pays for the full undergraduate degree and $10,000 for accomodation (for those interstate/rural). However, on the university page it says "100% fee remission and $17,500 - $32,500." Can anyone clarify exactly what it is for those doing Biomedicine?

It pays $10000 per year for the duration of your undergraduate degree, as well as $2500 towards exchange. For intrastate (Vic) students, it pays $5000/yr instead. Thus, excluding the HECS remission, the total value of the scholarship over all 3 years is $5000 x 3 + $2500 = $17500 for Victorian students and $32500 for interstate students. On top of that, your HECS debt for your biomedicine undergraduate degree is paid off.

 

[medappl.]

It pays $10000 per year for the duration of your undergraduate degree, as well as $2500 towards exchange. For intrastate (Vic) students, it pays $5000/yr instead. Thus, excluding the HECS remission, the total value of the scholarship over all 3 years is $5000 x 3 + $2500 = $17500 for Victorian students and $32500 for interstate students. On top of that, your HECS debt for your biomedicine undergraduate degree is paid off.

Thank you so much. That makes a lot more sense now.

 

[medappl.]

Another quick question, is the MMI for chancellor's scholars (99.90+) and guaranteed pathway (99+) different from the interview for those who try to gain entry via the GAMSAT? I know that the former have to pass 5/8 stations and the other is competitive but is the interview actually different for them?