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'What papers should I do at UoO for graduate entry' Chat, Enquiries and Help

Filifalcon said:
What papers are you planning on doing? Imho you don't need them and I've probably only ever used them a few times so I just went to the library to confirm certain info - however this does depend on your papers aka the MICR books I used because they were required for pre-labs which they let you use before the lab itself

P.S. you'll be surprised how many PDFs of the books you can get from the internet for free
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Hey thanks for replying, I'm doing MIRC221, ANAT241, PHSL231
 
zoe179 said:
Hey thanks for replying, I'm doing MIRC221, ANAT241, PHSL231
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No worries. I didn't do Anat241 but did do Micr221 and Phsl231, and tbh you don't really need the textbooks for them. I only used them occasionally when I needed clarifying what the lecturers said via using the library ones or just googling key concepts. The lecture slides and what the lecturers say are enough and I always just emailed the lecturers if I was lost at anything.

My biggest tip is don't buy textbooks since it's a waste of money and just write everything the lecturers say.
 
Hey, I was wondering if - when doing a Bsci (or biomed)- you MUST complete an honours year to try for postgrad med/dent again? Or can you just sit UCAT in your 4th year (after you've done your 3 year Bsci) without studying for your honours, and then apply? thanks in advance! :) Still tossing up between bsci physiology and biomed!
 
In your third year select all the required papers that qualify you to do a honours year (Either for Biomed or Bsci). Then apply for both professional programmes and honours year programme. If you get declined for your professional programme. Do the honours year then reapply for your professional programme. It gives you more opportunities to apply.
 
Zeeeeeeeeee said:
In your third year select all the required papers that qualify you to do a honours year (Either for Biomed or Bsci). Then apply for both professional programmes and honours year programme. If you get declined for your professional programme. Do the honours year then reapply for your professional programme. It gives you more opportunities to apply.
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Hey, thanks for your response! :) Sorry but do you mean that it is possible to apply for med/dent with your 3 year bsci (and not study your 4th year) and take UCAT in your 4th year, however it is more beneficial to complete an honours year?
 
You don't have to do Hons to reapply, only do it if you're super interested in the research. The research is really highly weighted so it can REALLY make or break you!
 
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student2828 said:
Hey, thanks for your response! :) Sorry but do you mean that it is possible to apply for med/dent with your 3 year bsci (and not study your 4th year) and take UCAT in your 4th year, however it is more beneficial to complete an honours year?
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Yeah basically you can go in after 3rd year without honours and you also need a current UCAT score so you sit that in the 3rd year too as the score is part of the professional programme application process. To be honest honours year is up to you, you'd have to weigh up how realistic you goal is after you get your second year final exam results. I wouldn't' do honours just for fun. Perhaps i'd do it if I wanted to go down an academic route and do a masters, or basically If I didn't get in to my professional programme after my first degree. If you wanted to do a stint of research after you got into med there are heaps of opportunities such as summer internships and take a whole year off between 3rd and 4th year to do a research year under Biomed. I am unsure what Dent offers.
 
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'Easy' first semester 200 level papers? Im a Neur and Psyc major and have done PSYC210, PSYC212, BIOA201 in first sem already. Running out of ideas...

Also, what is PHAL211 like for neuro majors (with no other background in PHAL)?
 
Hey wondering if anyone has done any PHAL 300 level papers, ANAT 300 level papers or PHSL 300 level papers. Looking for the papers that are marked fairly (eg. assignments). Any advice or tips on these will be much appreciated
 
ThaDarkRose said:
Hey wondering if anyone has done any PHAL 300 level papers, ANAT 300 level papers or PHSL 300 level papers. Looking for the papers that are marked fairly (eg. assignments). Any advice or tips on these will be much appreciated
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Hey I've done all the PHAL papers, they were similar difficulty and feel free to ask any specifics. You'll need to be ready to invest heaps of time into the assignments, but they're marked generously if you put the work in and try figure out what they're looking for.
Final exams are mostly 20 mark long answer questions. Its a lot different to 200 level papers that require you to study lecture content throughout the semester to answer MCQs. You'll get bogged down by trying to memorise every detail, and its more about selectively learning stuff for the finals.
I think all departments have fair marking standards and its more about how much effort you're willing to put in, so picking papers that interest you can make the greatest difference.
 
gonzoduke said:
Hey I've done all the PHAL papers, they were similar difficulty and feel free to ask any specifics. You'll need to be ready to invest heaps of time into the assignments, but they're marked generously if you put the work in and try figure out what they're looking for.
Final exams are mostly 20 mark long answer questions. Its a lot different to 200 level papers that require you to study lecture content throughout the semester to answer MCQs. You'll get bogged down by trying to memorise every detail, and its more about selectively learning stuff for the finals.
I think all departments have fair marking standards and its more about how much effort you're willing to put in, so picking papers that interest you can make the greatest difference.
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So in comparison to PHAL211, what are the 300 level PHAL papers like?
 
ThaDarkRose said:
So in comparison to PHAL211, what are the 300 level PHAL papers like?
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211 is quite different to first semester papers. 305 was about detailed cellular stuff like migration, proliferation, inflammation... Its largely about experiments to measure the effects of drugs on these processes & cytotoxicity. Take this if you are interested in lab work and want to learn about assays.

In 306 you learn about toxicants and poisons, largely focusing on how enzyme inhibition & induction causes toxicity (so lots of CYP450 interactions). Take this if you want to learn how carcinogenic everything is, and that broccoli & soy will protect you.

Second sem 303 & 304 expanded on 200 level content (neurotransmitters and cardiac drugs). However, there will probably be tweaks to papers next year, as well as 212 being replaced with 221.
 
student2828 said:
Hey! Has anyone done 'ANTH331 The Emergence of Agriculture: an Archaeological Journey' who can offer a bit of advice in regards to difficulty, tips etc.? :)
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Critic last year did an article on the easiest papers at Otago uni which is found here.
It doesn’t mention this paper specifically but ANTH is mentioned throughout. At the very bottom there is a write up on why ANTH is the easiest possible degree.
 
Fencess said:
Critic last year did an article on the easiest papers at Otago uni which is found here.
It doesn’t mention this paper specifically but ANTH is mentioned throughout. At the very bottom there is a write up on why ANTH is the easiest possible degree.
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Hi,

I had the chance to look at it. I think this is unreliable information to base of your selection. It certainly isn't for the hopefuls. They did a survey, but it's really questionable how they carried it out. Furthermore, some of the information is just false.
 
Stuart said:
Hi,

I had the chance to look at it. I think this is unreliable information to base of your selection. It certainly isn't for the hopefuls. They did a survey, but it's really questionable how they carried it out. Furthermore, some of the information is just false.
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classic critic then :)
 
Hi guys! Can anyone give some advice on 'BIOA301', 'MICR332', 'MICR337', 'ANTH322' (conceiving reproduction), 'ANTH331', 'HUNT345 (Applied Sports Nutrition)'? Recommendations of any other relatively 'easy' 300 level papers will also be much appreciated :)
 
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ANTH papers are always a good time!
 
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