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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
2018 Medicine
Admissions Guide
Contents
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 3-4 International entry overview 14-17
Medicine at the University of Adelaide 3 Merit ranking process 14
Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences (AHMS) building 3 Step 1. Online application 14
Degree overview 3 Step 2. Personal Qualities Assessment (PQA) 14
Inherent requirements 4 Step 3. Interviews 15
Incidental fees 4 Step 4. English language requirements 16
Rural placements 4 Step 5. Study prerequisites 16
Medical clinical placement requirements 4 Step 6. Academic score 16
Career opportunities 4 Step 7. International ranking for offers 16
Graduate registration 4 Immigration status 16
International key dates 17
Domestic or international applicant? 5 International contacts 17
Immigration status 5
Domestic entry overview 6-8 Alternative study 18
Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences 18
Merit Ranking Process 6
Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences (Advanced) 18
What is UMAT? 6
Step 1. UMAT registration 6
Step 2. Sit the UMAT 6
Step 3. SATAC application 6
Step 4. Interviews 6
Step 5. Subject prerequisites 7
Step 6. Academic score (ATAR) 7
Step 7. Application outcome 7
How to select Commonwealth Supported Place types 8
Change of preferences 8
Deferral of study 8
Eligibility for entry pathways 9
Entry pathways 10-11
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants 10
Tertiary Transfer (higher education) applicants 10
Rural applicants 11
Secondary school leavers 11
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) 11
Commonwealth Supported Places 12
Domestic key dates 13
Domestic contacts 13
2 Contents
Bachelor of Medicine
and Bachelor of Surgery
Medicine at the University Degree overview
of Adelaide The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor
The medical degree at the University of of Surgery (MBBS) consists of three major
Adelaide is the third-oldest in Australia, with streams reflecting the core elements of
a rich and prestigious history dating back to medical practice:
1885. Since its formation, over 130 years 1. Scientific Basis of Medicine
of teaching and research has led to an 2. Clinical Practice
impressive list of ground-breaking discoveries
and achievements that continue to transform 3. Medical Professional and Personal
healthcare and make an impact on the Development
world today. Among the University’s notable A major emphasis is placed on
alumni are Nobel Prize winners, pioneering professionalism, communication and
researchers and world-renowned doctors. clinical reasoning, as well as the practise of
The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of evidence-based and preventative medicine.
Surgery (MBBS) degree at the University Small-group Case-Based Learning (CBL)
of Adelaide is an integrated curriculum that is the dominant learning mode during the
draws on all disciplines to provide learning early years of the curriculum. Lectures in
in a clinical context. As a research-intensive the medical disciplines such as pathology,
university, the MBBS degree recognises anatomy, physiology and pharmacology are
research as the foundation of medical carefully staged throughout the clinical cases
practice and delivers a degree that is of the most commonly encountered and
innovative and at the forefront of medical socially significant diseases.
education. Students studying medicine at In Year 1, students will also undertake two
the University of Adelaide are provided with semesters of Fundamentals of Biomedical
state-of-the-art education, training and Science, a course specifically designed
facilities to ensure that they are ready to face for medical students. The Clinical Skills
the challenges of medical practice in the and Medical Professional and Personal
twenty-first century. Development courses begin in week one and
assist students to acquire the skills required
for effective clinical practice. The clinical
Adelaide Health and practice tutorials in Years 1 and 2 are led by
Medical Sciences (AHMS) senior clinicians in a state-of-the-art clinical
building skills facility.
In 2017, the Faculty of Health and Medical In Year 3, clinical skills training is conducted
Sciences entered an exciting new era in primarily in the public teaching hospitals.
health education with the opening of the Students will then bring this core learning to
14-floor, $246 million Adelaide Health and their clinical placements in Years 4–6. These
Medical Sciences (AHMS) building. placements will be held in a wide range of
organisations, including public teaching
Located in the heart of the South Australian
hospitals and the broader medical and
Health and Biomedical Precinct, alongside
health community. There are some clinical
the new Royal Adelaide Hospital and South
placements that all students must take, but
Australian Health and Medical Research
there are also opportunities for students to
Institute (SAHMRI), the AHMS building is the
choose from a range of electives. Some
new home of the Adelaide Medical School.
students will be able to undertake Year 5 in
The building also houses Adelaide Health
a rural setting. Year 6 is focused on what
Simulation, the Adelaide Nursing School,
students need to know for their internship.
Adelaide Dental School and Adelaide Dental
The major exam is conducted at the end
Hospital.
of Year 5, and with the pressure of exams
The AHMS brings together more than 1600 reduced, final year students can focus
students and 600 health researchers in a on their clinical practice and professional
vibrant and innovative environment where development.
learning and discovery work hand-in-hand.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 3
Bachelor of Medicine Rural placements Career opportunities
Enrolment in the University of Adelaide’s After graduation and before being admitted
and Bachelor of Surgery
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of to full registration as a medical practitioner in
Surgery requires students to undertake Australia, graduates must serve at least 12
SATAC CODE: rural clinical placements. Commonwealth months as an intern in an approved hospital.
314552 non-bonded CSP place supported students (in both bonded and After successfully completing the internship
314553: bonded medical place non-bonded places) need to complete and obtaining full registration to practise,
four weeks of rural placements before students will need to make a career decision
DURATION: 6 years full-time
graduation, with 25% of students required about entering a training program offered
LOCATION: North Terrace campus to complete one year of clinical training by a professional college. There is a wide
MID-YEAR ENTRY: No in a rural site. If these places are not filled range of opportunities and students may
DEFERRAL: Yes up to two years by students voluntarily, all students in choose to pursue a career in areas such as
Commonwealth supported places will be general practice, surgery, medicine or public
Please note that strict quotas apply to
included in a random ballot to be allocated health. They may choose to work in a rural
the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor
to one of these year-long rural placements. area of Australia, or, as a university clinical
of Surgery degree.
academic, they may choose to combine
clinical practice with research and education.
Medicine clinical placement
Medicine graduates from the University
Inherent requirements requirements of Adelaide are now working in a diverse
> Australian Health Practitioner Regulation range of fields or have begun additional
The medical degree places substantial
Agency student registration study in specialisations such as psychiatry,
demands on students. The learning style
> Department for Communities and Social ophthalmology or paediatrics. Potential
and assessment techniques are likely to be
Inclusion screening for Child Related, career paths will become apparent as
different from those experienced elsewhere.
Aged Care and Vulnerable Persons students progress through the degree.
Clinical placements require significant time
commitments of students, which may > immunisations
include time periods normally regarded as > prescribed communicable infections Graduate registration
after-hours. Students will need physical and screening After successful completion of the MBBS
mental stamina, as well as flexibility with > tuberculosis screening degree, graduates are eligible to register
hours of attendance. For more details, visit: with the Medical Board of Australia. In
> clinical placement deed poll
health.adelaide.edu.au/admissions/ order to register, applicants must be able to
> hand hygiene.
medicine/inherent-requirements demonstrate English language skills at IELTS
Students who do not meet the above academic level 7 or the equivalent.
requirements are at risk of not completing
Incidental fees the degree. Please note placements are
New Zealand citizens applying to the MBBS
degree intending to practise in Australia after
There will be additional costs, over compulsory and information on the above
graduation must be aware of the criteria for
and above tuition fees for all Bachelor will be provided when students commence.
obtaining a Medicare Provider Number.
of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery For more details, visit:
Refer to medicareaustralia.gov.au
(MBBS) students, this includes (but is not health.adelaide.edu.au/current-students/
limited to) textbooks, equipment, required International applicants should note that
clinical-placements
immunisations, clearance renewals, first aid successful completion of this degree may
certificates, student amenities fees etc. not qualify them to practise/register in
their home country. Applicants will have
For further information visit:
to contact the relevant health registration
adelaide.edu.au/student/finance/other-fees bodies of their home country for further
information.
4 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Domestic or international applicant?
Is the applicant:
Immigration status
An Change in immigration status during the application process
Australian
YES >> International applicants to the MBBS degree whose residency status
Citizen?
changes during the application process (i.e. they obtain permanent
residency or some other immigration status that entitles them to the
educational benefits of permanent residency), will no longer be eligible for
NO an international student place.
>> International applicants whose immigration status changes prior to 31
October may still compete for entry under the competitive process for
domestic students if they advise the University of Adelaide by email
(admissions@adelaide.edu.au) prior to 5pm on 31 October and are able
to meet the additional entry requirements for domestic applicants.
An >> Applicants whose immigration status changes prior to 29 September
Australian and who have NOT lodged a parallel domestic application and/or do not
YES
Permanent
meet the additional entry requirements for domestic applicants cannot be
Resident?
considered for a domestic offer and can no longer be considered for an
international offer. These applicants will need to re-apply for domestic entry
the following year in accordance with the entry policy of that year.
>> Applicants whose immigration status changes after 31 October and
NO prior to the release of international offers will no longer be considered for
the international cohort, and will need to re-apply for domestic entry the
following year in accordance with the entry policy of that year.
Change in immigration status prior to release of offers
A Offers for international places in the MBBS degree cannot be made to
New Zealand YES applicants who are Australian/New Zealand citizens or Australian Permanent
Citizen? Residents.
If an applicant obtains permanent residency (or some other immigration status
that entitles them to the educational benefits of permanent residency) after
29 September and prior to the release of international offers, they will not be
NO eligible for an international offer, and will need to re-apply for domestic entry
the following year in accordance with the entry policy of that year.
Change in immigration status after accepting an offer
Due to strict domestic and international quotas for commencing students, if
an applicant obtains permanent residency (or some other immigration status
A
Permanent that entitles them to the educational benefits of permanent residency) after
Humanitarian YES they accept their offer and before completing their first year of study in the
Visa holder? MBBS degree, they will not be able to remain in that degree.
Change in immigration status during studies
International students who obtain permanent residency (or another applicable
immigration status that entitles them to the educational benefits of permanent
NO residency) after completing their first year of study will only be able to remain
in the MBBS degree if there is a domestic place available at that time.
With strict quotas across the breadth of the MBBS degree, availabilities of
domestic places at any given time cannot be guaranteed. These are at the
discretion of the Executive Dean and subject to availability.
International Domestic If a domestic place is available, the international student must pay tuition fees
Applicant Applicant for the remainder of their studies in the degree (i.e. they cannot be transferred
to a Commonwealth Supported Place). If a domestic place is not available for
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them, they will not be able to remain in the MBBS degree.
Domestic or International applicant? 5
Domestic entry overview
Application process
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 5 Step 6
Step 4
UMAT Sit the SATAC Prerequisite Academic
Interview
registration UMAT application subjects result
Steps 2, 4, 5 and 6 combined
Application outcome
Merit ranking process Step 2. Sit the UMAT Please note: Late applications to the MBBS
degree will not be considered.
Applicants will be ranked for an offer based Once results from the UMAT test are received
Rural entry pathway applicants are required
on a combination of scores from these three by the University we will determine whether
to sign and submit a statutory declaration as
components weighted as follows: or not an applicant receives an invitation to
proof of their rural background at the time of
>> UMAT results: 20%
an interview. Each of the three sections of the
the SATAC application.
UMAT test will be given equal weight.
>> interview results: 40%
If an applicant’s UMAT result does not rank
>> academic results: 40% them highly enough to receive an invitation to Step 4. Interviews
Please note: Personal statements, attend an interview, any requests for special There will be one round of interviews held for
testimonials, character/school/work consideration for an interview will be declined. 2018 entry. Only applicants who attend an
references, awards, certificates and The University of Adelaide will not alter an interview will remain in the final ranked list to
predicted results do not make up any of applicant’s UMAT score for any reason, be eligible for an offer into the MBBS degree.
the selection components and will not be including illness or compassionate grounds,
considered. Applicants are asked not to Invitation to interviews
and will not intervene or interfere in the UMAT
submit these documents to the University.
scoring process or any application for an Invitations to interviews will be extended
Feedback on an individual’s performance alternative test date. The University is not via email on Thursday 26 October 2017.
and overall ranking will NOT be released responsible for the release of UMAT scores Applicants who are not eligible for an
by the University. Information regarding an to applicants. interview will also be notified on this date.
applicant and their application is confidential
Interview invitations are based on
and will not be released to an advocate of Can previous UMAT scores be used? performance in the UMAT, with each of the
the applicant, whether family or friends. No
UMAT scores can be used for admission to three UMAT sections having equal weight.
appeals on behalf of an applicant will be
any of the UMAT Consortium universities only Approximately 800 applicants will be invited
considered.
in the year following the test. For example, to attend an interview.
results from UMAT 2017 can be used for Interviews will be conducted in late
What is UMAT? undergraduate medicine or dentistry courses November and throughout December 2017.
The Undergraduate Medicine and Health beginning in 2018 but not 2019.
Sciences Admission Test (UMAT) is a Booking an interview
aptitude exam run by the Australian Council
for Educational Research (ACER). It is one
Step 3. SATAC application All eligible applicants will receive a
congratulatory email from the University
of the core components for entry selection Domestic applicants must apply through of Adelaide to the email address supplied
into the MBBS degree. SATAC. Visit: satac.edu.au in their SATAC application, along with an
Domestic applicants MUST state their individual username and password to
Step 1. UMAT registration preferred Commonwealth Supported Place book an MBBS interview online. Eligible
types at the time of application to SATAC. applicants will be able to select an interview
All applications to register and sit for the time from a limited number of sessions on
>> 314552: non-bonded CSP place
UMAT must be made directly to ACER. a first come, first served basis. During this
For more information, please refer to the >> 314553: bonded medical place
time applicants can cancel and reschedule.
UMAT website: umat.acer.edu.au For more information about place types go
Once an interview session time has been
The UMAT website explains the test in detail to page 12.
filled, requests to schedule into it due to
and sets out the procedure for registration The South Australian Tertiary Admissions
(but not limited to) school commitments,
including the fees payable, test centre Centre (SATAC) receives and processes
travel plans or conflicting interviews times
procedures and regulations. applications for all undergraduate degrees
with other universities will be declined.
in South Australia and releases the formal
offers for all University of Adelaide degrees. Please note: The University reserves the
All domestic applicants will be asked to enter right to run additional interview sessions if
their UMAT identification number when they necessary.
lodge their application by the nominated
early SATAC application deadline.
6 Domestic entry overviewWhere are interviews held? Interview structure Step 6. Academic score
All domestic interviews are conducted face- Interviews for the MBBS degree comprise (ATAR)
to-face in Adelaide. There are no options for of two 15 minute sessions with five minutes
To meet the minimum academic threshold
conducting interviews by telephone or via between each session. In each section an
for entry into the Bachelor of Medicine and
video conferencing (e.g. Skype), and any applicant will be interviewed by a panel of
Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree at the
requests will be declined. It is an applicant’s up to two interviewers. All interviewers are
University of Adelaide, applicants must
responsibility to ensure that they are available volunteers who have completed a University
achieve:
during the nominated times, as interviews of Adelaide training program. They are
will not be conducted outside of these dates. recruited from the following groups: > Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank
Requests for an interview outside of the (ATAR): 90 or above
>> academic, clinical academic, and
nominated times will be declined. professional staff of the University of > International Baccalaureate score:
Adelaide 31 or above or the interstate/ overseas
Can interviews be rescheduled once equivalent.
the booking system has closed? >> graduates from the MBBS degree
> Grade Point Average (GPA): 5.0 or
Once bookings have closed, an interview >> people drawn from the wider community
above – only applicable for University of
cannot be rescheduled except in cases Each applicant will be given the first names of Adelaide Higher Education (Tertiary
of extreme medical/compassionate the panel members. The only information the Transfer) applicants
circumstances. A request to reschedule panel will have regarding the applicant is the
> STAT Entry: Please see page 11.
under these circumstances must be applicant’s first name and SATAC application
submitted in writing to the Faculty number, for reference purposes only. Please note: The minimum ATAR to
Admissions Coordinator (with supporting be eligible for entry is 90 but usually a
documentation) for consideration within five significantly higher ATAR is required due
days of the original interview. Please submit
Step 5. Subject prerequisites to the competitiveness of applicants. The
all rescheduling requests to Subject prerequisites are applicable to all SACE Board of SA or interstate equivalent
admissions@adelaide.edu.au MBBS applicants. All applicants must have will advise the applicant of their ATAR.
Please note: An interview will not be successfully completed the prerequisite
subjects or equivalent. To query equivalent Bonus points
rescheduled for reasons such as (but not
limited to): transportation problems or subjects please contact: Please note: The MBBS degree does not
delayed/cancelled flights for those travelling enquiry@adelaide.edu.au consider subject bonus points and therefore
from interstate and overseas. Prerequisites for the MBBS are as follows: the Universities Language, Literacy and
Mathematics Bonus Scheme does not apply.
SACE Stage 2: Biology or Chemistry or
Interview criteria Mathematical Methods. If Stage 2 studies Bonus points for the Bachelor of Medicine
The interview will assess skills and qualities were undertaken prior to 2017, the and Bachelor of Surgery degree are only
considered important for undertaking the equivalent Mathematics subject was known available under the Universities Equity
degree and for use in future professional as Mathematical Studies. Scheme. This scheme aims to improve
practice. access to tertiary education for students
IB: Biology (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) or
who are under-represented at university.
The interview comprises a series of scenarios Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) or
Eligible applicants will receive five bonus
and associated questions focusing on an Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
points. For more information, visit:
applicant’s personal qualities including: OR equivalent university courses: i.e. first
adelaide.edu.au/study/high-school/
>> motivation year Human Biology subject (full year) as
getting-in/bonus, or contact
>> communication skills part of the Bachelor of Health and Medical
enquiry@adelaide.edu.au
Sciences degree.
>> critical thinking/problem solving
>> compatibility with the degree Assumed knowledge Step 7. Application outcome
>> demonstration of attention to detail and A necessary precursor for success in the
Domestic offers will be made by SATAC,
professional behaviour. MBBS degree is a high proficiency in the
however, to secure a place in the MBBS
written and oral use of the English language.
degree applicants, MUST enrol in all first
Preparing for the interview
Applying for credit year courses by the deadline stated in the
Applicants are encouraged to prepare for SATAC offer letter. Supporting information
the interview but are discouraged from Due to the highly integrated curriculum
regarding enrolment will be provided by the
reciting rehearsed responses. Attempts at in the MBBS degree at the University of
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
rehearsing for the interview often trigger Adelaide, applicants are not eligible to apply
once SATAC offers are made.
‘rehearsed’ replies rather than ‘natural’ for entry into the later years of the degree or
apply for advanced standing. Applicants will Please note: The University reserves the
responses which can lessen the applicant’s
not receive any recognition for prior learning. right to make offers outside of the formal
overall performance. The interviews are
SATAC offer rounds and will do so until all
reviewed after each cycle and the content
places are filled. This can continue up until
and conduct of interviews may change from
the census date.
one year to the next.
For key university dates go to:
adelaide.edu.au/student/dates/critical
Domestic entry overview 7How to select Change of preferences Deferral of study
Commonwealth Supported A change of preference includes changing Deferment of studies for up to two years is
Place types the order of the existing preferences in a permitted for the Bachelor of Medicine and
SATAC application. Applicants can check or Bachelor of Surgery. Applicants wishing to
All domestic applicants MUST state their
change their preferences online at defer their studies must choose the ‘defer’
preferred Commonwealth Supported
satac.edu.au after they have lodged their response (by the nominated response
Place types at the time of application to
SATAC application. SATAC staff will not deadline in their SATAC offer) if they are
SATAC. The place type selection will form
accept a change of preference over the offered the degree and follow all instructions
part of the MBBS offer and will depend on
telephone. provided by the University during this
the applicants overall ranking position. For
Please note that new applications/ time in order to be guarantee their place
more information about Commonwealth
preferences for Medicine/Surgery will not in future. SATAC will confirm the deferred
Supported Places, please see page 12.
be considered after the SATAC closing date. place in mid-April 2018 and the University
Those who wish to change the order of their will be in contact in November 2018 to
existing preferences including Medicine/ confirm the place for the following year. All
Surgery must do so by 3 January 2018 in communications regarding the deferred
order to be guaranteed equal consideration. place will be via email.
8 Domestic entry overviewEligibility for entry pathways
The applicant:
Does not have a
YES Special entry
year 12 result and has taken (STAT) applicant
the STAT.
NO
Is currently studying in their Secondary school
final year of High School and YES leaver applicant
has not studied at university.
NO
Is currently studying in their
final year of High School Secondary school
and is studying an ad-hoc YES leaver applicant
university subject as part of
their advanced study program.
NO
Has finished High School and Secondary school
has not studied at university. YES leaver applicant
NO
Has done fewer than two
years of a degree at the Higher education/
University of Adelaide and YES tertiary applicant
has not studied at any other
university.
NO
Has started
Has done more than two years Has completed or completed
of a degree at the University of NO a degree from NO degree level
Adelaide and has not studied the University
of Adelaide. study at another
at any other university. university.
YES YES YES
The applicant is not eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Medicine and
Bachelor of Surgery degree at the University of Adelaide.
Eligibility for entry pathways 9Entry pathways
Aboriginal and Torres Who is eligible? Tertiary Transfer (Higher
Strait Islander applicants To be eligible for the Aboriginal Access Education) applicants
Scheme, applicants must:
Indigenous applicants may be eligible for
>> be 17 years of age or older, Who is eligible?
entry through the Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Access Scheme. >> be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait To be considered for Tertiary Transfer
Islander descent, (the Higher Education entry pathway), an
Wirltu Yarlu: Aboriginal Education,
>> identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait
applicant’s only record of study MUST be from
administers the Aboriginal Access
Islander, the University of Adelaide. They must not have
Scheme in partnership with the Faculty of
a tertiary record from any other Australian or
Health and Medical Science’s Indigenous >> be accepted as an Aboriginal and/or
overseas university. Please note: Interview
Student Support Officer and Admissions Torres Strait Islander by the community invitations do NOT take into account an
Team to offer Aboriginal and Torres Strait in which they live, or have lived. applicant’s academic record. Applicants that
Islander Australians an alternative entry
have commenced university study are urged
pathway to the following degrees:
Application process to consider their eligibility before applying or
>> Bachelor of Dental Surgery accepting an interview invitation.
1. Applicants should make contact with the
>> Bachelor of Health and Medical Faulty of Health and Medical Sciences Due to the highly integrated curriculum in the
Sciences Indigenous Student Support Officer to MBBS degree at the University of Adelaide,
>> Bachelor of Health and Medical discuss specific course information such domestic applicants are not eligible transfer
Sciences (Advanced) as prerequisite subjects and their interest for entry into the later years of the degree or
>> Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of
in applying through the scheme. apply for advanced standing from another
Surgery 2. Applicants wishing to study the Bachelor university Medical degree. Applicants will not
of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, or receive any recognition for prior learning.
>> Bachelor of Nursing
the Bachelor of Dental Surgery must apply
>> Bachelor of Psychological Science
to sit the Undergraduate Medicine and Requirements
Aboriginal Access Scheme applicants Health Sciences Admissions Test (UMAT). Higher Education applicants are required
are assessed on several factors such as: 3. Submit a South Australian Tertiary to sit the UMAT test and gain a competitive
their educational history, employment Admission Centre (SATAC) application score to be invited to an interview. The
experiences, understanding of the chosen online. University will use an applicant’s Grade Point
degree of study, and other factors that Average in lieu of an ATAR or IB score.
demonstrate their skills and desires 4. Complete and submit the Aboriginal
Access Scheme application and return to These applicants must have studied at the
to study; as well as an interview. The University of Adelaide for a minimum of one
interview panel will include an Indigenous Wirltu Yarlu: Aboriginal Education.
year full-time (or part-time equivalent) and
Student Support Officer, a representative 5. Attend an interview during the selections maximum of two years full-time (or part-
from the academic area in which the period. time equivalent). Tertiary Transfer applicants
applicant is seeking enrolment and a 6. If successful, applicants will receive an must also meet the prerequisite subject
student representative. offer through SATAC. requirements.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of For more information visit: To meet the minimum academic threshold as
Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery adelaide.edu.au/wirltu-yarlu a Tertiary Transfer applicant:
and Bachelor of Oral Health applicants
E: wirltu.yarlu@adelaide.edu.au > First year students must have between
will also be required to attend a formal
18 and 24 units of level one study and have
interview through the Faculty of Health
achieved at least a credit average (Grade
and Medical Sciences.
Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 or more) across
all subjects.
> Second year students must have between
24 and 48 units of level 1 and 2 study and
have achieved at least a credit average
(GPA of 5.0 or more) across all subjects.
> Third year students (having studied one
or more level three subjects or with more
than 48 units of study) are not eligible for
entry into the MBBS degree at the
University of Adelaide and should consider
graduate medicine pathways.
10 Entry pathwaysEntry pathways
Rural applicants Proof of rural origin Special Tertiary Admissions
Applicants who, as of 31 December in Applicants of rural origin will be required Test (STAT)
the year prior to degree commencement, to sign a statutory declaration as the only
acceptable proof of rural background. The If an applicant has no formal qualifications
have spent at least five consecutive years,
University of Adelaide and the Faculty of on which to base their application to a
or 10 years cumulatively, in an Australian
Health and Medical Sciences may audit tertiary institution, they may be eligible to be
Standard Geographic Classification -
students admitted under the rural pathway. considered for entry to a course by sitting
Remoteness Areas (ASGC-RA) RA 2-5
the STAT. To be eligible to sit the test, they
area, from birth are eligible to apply under If applicants are audited, they will need to need to be over 18 as of 1 February in the
the Rural Background entry pathway. provide, within three weeks of our request, year of entry to the course, and have never
The time frame is based on the location one or more of the following documents to been enrolled in a course leading to a higher
of an applicant’s primary residence. For confirm that they are of rural origin: education level award.
guidance on Remoteness Area locations >> A letter from a medical practitioner,
The STAT is a series of tests designed to
(RA) please visit the website below and dentist, lawyer, school principal, employer assess a range of competencies considered
use the search tool at Remoteness Area or other member of the rural community important for success in tertiary study.
Location (RA): confirming that the applicants has lived in It assesses one’s ability to think critically
doctorconnect.gov.au/internet/otd/ the rural area for at least five consecutive and analyse the material given, rather
Publishing.nsf/Content/locator years or ten years cumulatively from birth. than testing their knowledge of specific
The letter should include the applicant’s academic subjects. For further information
Applicants who apply for the Bachelor of
rural address or the town in which they on the STAT, visit: stat.acer.edu.au
Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree
resided, and the position and contact
via the Rural Background entry pathway will To apply to take the STAT, applicants must
details of the author. Letters from family
need to complete a Statutory Declaration select the option as part of their SATAC
members will not be accepted.
form. Applicants must submit this form application to university. They will be able to
to SATAC within five working days of >> School reports or certificates that include
pay for the test and choose their sitting time
submitting their SATAC application. the applicant’s name and clearly identify during their application.
the school.
Once the Statutory Declaration form is STAT applicants are still required to sit the
completed applicants must submit the >> Invoices, lease agreements and other
UMAT and gain a competitive score to be
original form directly to SATAC either in hard legal documents that confirm the invited to an interview. The University uses
copy to PO Box 2, Rundle Mall, SA 5000, applicant’s rural address during the an applicant’s STAT result (converted to a
or upload as part of the SATAC application. relevant period. rank) in lieu of an ATAR.
All documents should be original or certified To meet the minimum academic threshold
copies of originals. for the STAT entry pathway, applicants must
achieve a STAT score in the top decile and
Secondary school leavers must also meet the prerequisite subject
To be considered as a secondary school requirements.
leaver, applicants are not permitted to
have a tertiary academic record of study
from a university, i.e. never enrolled in to a
bachelor degree or higher level program at
an Australian or overseas university.
For full details of Tertiary Entrance Rules
under the SACE/NTCE refer to the ‘Tertiary
Entrance Booklet 2018, 2019, 2020’
published by SATAC (available at
satac.edu.au).
Entry pathways 11Commonwealth Supported Places
Domestic applicants MUST state their preferred Commonwealth
Supported Place types at the time of application to SATAC. It is an
applicant’s responsibility to be informed about the nature of and
eligibility requirements of the two different Commonwealth Supported
Place types.
The federal government has advised all Australian medical schools
that approximately 25 per cent of the overall CSP places must be
allocated as a Bonded Medical Place (BMP).
What are Commonwealth Supported Places types?
There are two different types of Commonwealth Supported Places
(CSP) available in the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
Both are available to domestic students only:
>> 314552 Non-bonded medical place
These places have no return of service obligations after
graduation.
>> 314553 Bonded medical place (BMP)
Students accepting these places undertake to work in an area of
workforce shortage after completing their professional training.
The BMP scheme provides a Commonwealth Supported Place
in an Australian medical school, for which recipients are required
to work in a district of workforce shortage or Modified Monash
Model location 4-7 for a period of time equal to 12 months. It can
be worked in blocks of no less than 12 weeks. This period can be
completed between commencing internship and five years after
fellowship is achieved.
By indicating a preference for a BMP, upon accepting an offer,
the applicant will be required to sign a contract provided by the
Commonwealth Government. The University of Adelaide advises
potential students to seek early legal advice regarding the contract.
Applicants must be Australian citizens or Australian permanent
residents at the time of application in order to be eligible to
apply for a BMP.
For more detailed information contact:
Telephone: 1800 987 104 (free call)
Email: BMPscheme@health.gov.au
Web: health.gov.au/bmpscheme
BMP eligibility criteria example
A New Zealand citizen cannot accept a Bonded Medical Place
because they are not eligible to lawfully enter into the deed of
agreement.
The University of Adelaide or SATAC cannot make any assumptions
about an applicant’s eligibility or willingness to enter into such an
agreement before making an offer of a Bonded Medical Place in the
MBBS degree.
12 Commonwealth Supported PlacesBachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Domestic key dates
Date Activity
December 2016 UMAT registration opens
Friday 2 June 2017 (5:00pm AEST) UMAT registration closes
Wednesday 26 July 2017 Sit the UMAT
Monday 7 August 2017 SATAC applications open
SATAC applications close for the Bachelor of
Friday 29 September 2017
Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree
Thursday 26 October 2017 Interviews invitations sent
Late November to December 2017 Interviews held
Wednesday 3 January 2018 SATAC Change of Preference deadline
Tuesday 16 January 2018 SATAC main January offer round
February – March 2018 Offers may be made throughout this period
For key university dates, please visit: adelaide.edu.au/student/dates/critical
Domestic contacts
Who to contact with any questions
Ask Adelaide’s friendly and skilled staff can address all degree enquiries over the phone or online. If they do not have the answer, enquirers
will be referred to faculty/school/discipline staff for expert advice.
Ask Adelaide SATAC Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
T: (08) 8313 5208 W: satac.edu.au askhealthsc@adelaide.edu.au
Free-call (outer Adelaide, T: (08) 8224 4000 Postal Address:
SA and interstate only): 1800 061 459 Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Admissions
T: 1300 138 440 (local call cost)
Enquire online: Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences building
www.adelaide.edu.au/student/enquiries The University of Adelaide
UMAT Office at ACER SA 5005, Australia
T: (03) 8508 7643
International: +61 3 8508 7643 Please note all official communication will be sent
from askhealthsc@ask.adelaide.edu.au. We suggest
E: umat@acer.edu.au
applicants add this address to their email account
W: acer.edu.au
contact list to ensure they receive all communications
from us.
Domestic key dates 13International entry overview
Application process
Step 1: Step 4
Online Step 5 Step 6
Step 2: Step 3 English
application/ Study Academic
Sit the PQA Interview language
PQA prerequisites score
requirements
registration
Steps 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 combined
Application outcome
Merit ranking process Please note: In addition to this application, Applicants will be advised of venue specifics
any applicant studying for an Australian upon registration for the PQA at the time of
Applicants will be ranked in consideration Year 12 qualification or for the International application. Applicants are advised that only
for an offer based on their performance in Baccalaureate (IB) in Australia must also results from tests taken on these dates at these
the three components of the admissions
apply directly to SATAC before the 29 locations will be considered by the University.
process:
September closing date in order for SATAC
>> interview results: first ranking level to access their academic results. PQA fees
>> PQA results: second ranking level
The fee to sit the PQA is AUD $500.00.
>> academic results: meets threshold and
final ranking level (to separate
Step 2. Personal Qualities Payment must be submitted to complete
applicants with equal summed Interview Assessment (PQA) a valid registration before the close of
and PQA scores). business on Friday 30 June 2017. An
The Personal Qualities Assessment (PQA)
applicant will be refused entry to sit the
Please note: personal statements, is an instrument designed to assess a
PQA test if payment has not been received
testimonials, character/school/work range of personal qualities considered to
be important for the study and practise correctly. Payment is made via credit card
references, awards, certificates and predicted
of medicine, dentistry and other health and no late payments will be accepted.
results do not make up any of the selection
components and will not be considered. professions. An applicant may cancel their registration
Applicants are asked not to submit these Please refer to the Personal Qualities but please note that the PQA registration
documents to the University. Assessment website (pqa.net.au) for fee is non-refundable.
Feedback on an individual’s performance and further information regarding the contents
overall ranking will NOT be released by the of the test. PQA frequently asked questions
University. Information regarding an applicant PQA results form part of the selection into Question 1: How do I pay the PQA fee?
and their application is confidential and will not the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Answer: Payment of the PQA fee is made at
be released to an advocate of the applicant, Surgery (MBBS) degree and remain the the time of application by credit card.
whether family or friends. No appeals on property of the University of Adelaide’s
Question 2: Can I opt for an alternative
behalf of an applicant will be considered. Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. PQA venue after it has been booked?
PQA results can only be used for one Answer: Only if there is availability at an
Step 1. Online application admissions cycle. Results from the PQA test alternate university venue on the date of
will determine whether or not an applicant the PQA test. All requests should be sent
All international applicants must submit receives an invitation to an interview. as a return email from the application
a formal application online. To submit an acknowledgment email.
If an applicant’s PQA result does not
application, visit: international.adelaide.edu. Question 3: What is the appropriate
rank them highly enough for an invitation
au/apply and select Step 4: Apply. to an interview, any requests for special dress code for the PQA?
The online application also serves as the consideration for an interview will be Answer: Smart casual wear is appropriate.
registration to sit the Personal Qualities declined. Question 4: Are there any practice tests
Assessment (PQA), and applicants will be available for the PQA?
prompted to select a relevant PQA test Answer: Applicants do not require any
Test dates and locations specific preparation or knowledge to
venue on the application system.
The faculty will be offering the PQA test in undertake PQA, however the PQA website
Applications and payment must be has example questions to view.
the following locations:
submitted prior to 11:59pm (ACST time)
> Adelaide - Tuesday 1 August 2017 Question 5: Can I bring a dictionary into
Friday 30 June, 2017. Applicants who have the PQA?
not yet completed their current qualification > Malaysia - Wednesday 2 August 2017 Answer: No, a dictionary is not allowed into
will still be required to apply by this date. > Toronto - Thursday 3 August 2017 the PQA venue. It is an assumption that
Late applications will not be accepted. the applicants vocabulary skills are at the
> Singapore - Friday August 4 2017
required level.
14 International entry overviewQuestion 6: I did the PQA last year; do I Can interviews be rescheduled once Preparing for the interview
need to do it again? the booking system has closed? Applicants are encouraged to prepare for
Answer: Yes, the test must be sat again, Once bookings have closed, an interview the interview but are discouraged from
as results are only valid for one admission
cannot be rescheduled except in cases reciting rehearsed responses. Attempts at
cycle.
of extreme medical/compassionate rehearsing for the interview often trigger
Question 7: Can I know my score for circumstances. A request to reschedule ‘rehearsed’ rather than ‘natural’ responses
the PQA?
under these circumstances must be which can lessen the applicant’s overall
Answer: The University of Adelaide does not
submitted in writing to the Faculty performance.
release individual results to applicants.
Admissions Coordinator (with supporting
Question 8: How long does the PQA Interview structure
documentation) for consideration within five
take?
Answer: The PQA is approximately three days of the original interview. Please submit The interview will be generally 20 minutes
hours in duration. all rescheduling requests to: in length and will be conducted by an
admissions@adelaide.edu.au experienced interviewer. The interview
Please note, an interview will not be will assess skills and qualities which are
Step 3. Interviews rescheduled for reasons such as (but not considered important for undertaking the
There will be one round of interviews for limited to): transportation problems or relevant degree and for future professional
the MBBS degree held in late September delayed/cancelled flights for those travelling practice in that field. All interviewers are
through to early October 2017. Only those from interstate and overseas. volunteers who have completed a University
applicants who attend an interview will of Adelaide training program.
remain in the final ranked list to be eligible Where will interviews be held? They are recruited from the following
for an offer in the MBBS degree. Interviews for successful applicants will only groups:
Invitations to interviews will be extended be conducted in the following locations: >> academic, clinical academic, and
via email on Thursday 31 August 2017 >> Adelaide - interviews conducted professional staff of the University of
to the email address provided at the time face-to-face only Adelaide
of application. Applicants who are not >> Toronto, Canada - interviews conducted >> graduates from the MBBS degree
successful in obtaining an interview will also via video conferencing >> people drawn from the wider community.
be notified on this date.
>> Singapore - interviews conducted via Each applicant will be given the first name
Selection for interviews video conferencing of the interviewer. The only information the
Invitations for an interview will be based Please note: Skype, MSN and Yahoo Chat interviewer will have regarding the applicant
on performance in the PQA, and will requests will not be accepted. is the applicant’s first name and application
be extended via email by the University number for reference purposes.
of Adelaide to the address supplied
Interview criteria
on application. In this email successful The interview comprises a series of
applicants will receive an individual scenarios and associated questions
username and password to book an focusing on an applicant’s personal qualities
interview online. including:
>> motivation
Booking an interview
>> communication skills
Eligible applicants will be able to select an
>> critical thinking/problem solving
interview from a limited number of sessions
on a first come, first served basis. Once >> compatibility with the degree
an interview session time has been filled, >> demonstration of attention to detail and
requests to schedule into it due to (but not professional behaviour.
limited to) school commitments, travel plans
or conflicting interviews times with other
universities will be declined.
It is an applicant’s responsibility to ensure
that they are available during the nominated
times as interviews will not be conducted
outside these dates. Requests for interviews
outside of the nominated times will be
declined.
International entry overview 15Step 4. English language requirements
The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic Test is the preferred English language proficiency qualification, but
the University may accept other evidence of proficiency in English in individual cases.
IELTS (Academic) TOEFL minimum Pearson Test of Cambridge English:
minimum scores scores English (Academic) Advanced (CAE)
minimum scores
Overall band score of 7.0 Paper-based: total score of 600 Overall score of 65 Overall score 185
AND with a minimum of 5.0 in the AND AND
Test of Written English (TWE)
Band score of 7.0 in all bands Skills profile of 65 in writing, Individual score of 185 in writing,
OR speaking, reading and listening speaking, reading and listening
Internet-based: total score of 94
with a minimum of 27 in writing,
23 in speaking and 24 in reading
and listening
International students undertaking an Australian year 12 program will meet the English language proficiency requirements with a passing
grade or above in a recognised English as a Second Language or an English Language subject, as a part of the successful completion of
their year 12 qualification.
International students who are not required to undertake an English subject to successfully complete their Australian year 12 qualification
(or those who successfully complete their year 12 qualification but do not pass their English subject), can meet the English language
proficiency requirements by achieving or exceeding the minimum score in an IELTS or another accepted English language test.
Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate Diploma meets the English language requirements of the University of Adelaide.
Step 5. Study prerequisites Step 7. International When will offers be made?
One subject in Chemistry or Mathematics ranking for offers The University of Adelaide’s Student
or Biology Recruitment and Admissions Services Office
The University can only rank applicants for an
will make offers from late October 2017
offer once all parts of the selection process
to February 2018 on a rolling basis until
Step 6. Academic score have been completed for all applicants.
all places in the Bachelor of Medicine and
The checking of academic results may not Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree are filled.
ATAR or Equivalent 90 be possible for some applicants until exam
results are known in December. Does the university accept forecast
University of Adelaide Grade 5 results?
Point Average This means that offers will be made on an
ongoing basis through to late February/early The University of Adelaide will issue
IB 31 March. conditional offers based on forecast results.
A-Level 12 Offers will be forwarded to the applicant’s/
UEC [Malaysia] 5
agent’s email address as advised on their Immigration status
application.
SAT [US] 1410 Please see page 5.
How to accept?
OSSD OAC [Canadian Pre-U] 85%
Applicants receiving an offer must return
Eynesbury Foundation Program 412 the required acceptance payment and
Bradford Foundation Program 83 documents before the acceptance closing
dates as specified in the official letter from
SATAC.
16 International entry overviewBachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
International key dates
Date Activity
Friday 24 March 2017 Application portal opens
Friday 30 June 2017 Application portal closes
Tuesday 1 August 2017 Adelaide [Australia] PQA Test
Wednesday 2 August 2017 Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia] PQA Test
Thursday 3 August 2017 Toronto [Canada] PQA Test
Friday 4 August 2017 Singapore PQA Test
Thursday 31 August 2017 Interview invitations sent
Late September to early October 2017 Interviews held
October 2017 - February 2018 International offers will be made throughout this period
For key university dates, please visit: adelaide.edu.au/student/dates/critical
For key University dates go to adelaide.edu.au/student/dates/critical
International contacts
Who to contact with any questions
Ask Adelaide’s friendly and skilled staff can address all degree enquiries over the phone or online. If they do not have the answer
enquirers will be referred to faculty/school/discipline staff for expert advice.
Ask Adelaide (Toll free for general enquiries): 1800 061 459
Student Recruitment and Faculty of Health and Medical Please note all official communication will be
Admissions Services Sciences sent from askhealthsc@ask.adelaide.edu.au. We
T: +61 8 8313 0273 suggest that applicants add this address to their
Call us +61 8 8313 4072 email account contact list to ensure they receive all
F: +61 8 8313 3788
communications from us.
E: askhealthsc@ask.adelaide.edu.au
International key dates 170
Alternative Study
As entry into the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery is highly
competitive, applicants who are strongly motivated towards a career in
the health field may also wish to consider applying for other health related
undergraduate degrees offered by the University of Adelaide.
Bachelor of Health and Medical Bachelor of Health and Medical
Sciences Sciences (Advanced)
The Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences For students who want to lead the way on
is a diverse and flexible degree that prepares health issues, the Bachelor of Health and
students to tackle the major health issues facing Medical Sciences (Advanced) is an innovative
the world today. With a unique selection of degree with a global health focus that prepares
courses that draw from all the health sciences them to improve the health of individuals and
disciplines, the degree is ideal for students populations.
who are fascinated by the human body and With an emphasis on innovation,
who wish to develop a broad range of relevant, entrepreneurship, and hands-on clinical and
transferable and highly sought-after skills suited research skills, the degree offers a strong
to a variety of careers in health. foundation in a wide range of health related
Developed in consultation with industry areas and provides graduates with the
partners, this innovative degree offers flexible knowledge and leadership skills suited to a
online and part-time study options. variety of health related careers.
A year-long research placement provides Students are taught by award-winning
practical hands-on experience, and overseas academics to develop clinical skills with a
study opportunities are available to increase medical focus. A unique course in Hacking
understanding of global health issues. Health offers the chance to explore solutions to
Students of the Bachelor of Health and Medical frontline healthcare problems.
Sciences and the Bachelor of Health and With a choice of seven majors, as well as flexible
Medical Sciences (Advanced) have the flexibility online and part-time learning options, students
to select one of seven different majors spread can shape their studies to match their interests,
across two different streams: Medical Health career aspirations and lifestyle.
and Lifespan Health. A year-long research placement provides the
Medical Health majors: opportunity to gain practical experience and
> Clinical Trials build professional networks, and overseas
study is available to help students gain a global
> Medical Sciences
perspective of health issues.
> Neurosciences
Lifespan Health majors:
> Addiction and Mental Health
> Nutritional Health
> Public Health
> Reproductive and Childhood Health.
18 Alternative studyFor further enquiries
The University of Adelaide
SA 5005 Australia
Telephone: +61 8 8313 5208
Freecall: 1800 061 459
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