Application Know-How 2016 Intake Doctor of Medicine Doctor of Dental Surgery Doctor of Physiotherapy Doctor of Optometry Kim Stevenson Director of Learning & Teaching

In this session we will Review the selection criteria Review the Graduate Access Melbourne Scheme Be reminded about the Guaranteed Entry Pathway Find out about the application process and deadlines

Doctor of Medicine (MD) Selection Criteria Four years full-time - 400 Credit points An undergraduate degree in any discipline, with studies to have been completed within the last 10 years (or Grad Dip/Masters/PhD within 10 years of 1 Jan 2016); and Successful completion of pre-requisite studies in anatomy, physiology and biochemistry consisting of at least one subject at second-year level of each (within 10 years of commencing MD); Performance in the Graduate Australian Medical Schools Admission Test (GAMSAT) or for international students who are located overseas only, either the GAMSAT or the North American Medical Colleges Admission Test (MCAT). All sections in the GAMSAT will be weighted equally; and Multi-mini Interview (MMI) Must have 0.375 FTE for results to be included in final year GPA. If not, provisional GPA would be based on GPA Final -1 and GPA Final -2 MMI = 8 stations. Off shore internationals will be interviewed via Skype

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) Selection Criteria Four years full-time - 400 credit points An undergraduate degree in any discipline, with studies to have been completed within the last 10 years (or Grad Dip/Masters/PhD within 10 years of 1 Jan 2016); Successful completion of pre-requisite studies in anatomy, physiology and biochemistry at second-year level (within 10 years of commencing DDS); and Performance in the Graduate Australian Medical Schools Admission Test (GAMSAT) or, for international students residing overseas, performance in the United States DAT (Dental Admission Test) or the Canadian DAT (Dental Aptitude Test) or the UK GAMSAT (the Graduate Medical School Admissions Test) or the UK BMAT (Biomedical Admissions Test). All sections in the GAMSAT will be weighted equally. From 2016 MCAT will not be accepted for entry to the DDS For the 2016 entry MCAT will not be accepted.

Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) Selection Criteria Three years full time - 300 credit points An undergraduate degree in any discipline, studies to have been completed within the last 10 years (or Grad Dip/Masters/PhD within 10 years of 1 Jan 2016). The grade point average (GPA) will be calculated and considered for each applicant; Successful completion of pre-requisite University subjects in human anatomy and in human physiology (one subject of each) each (within 10 years of commencing DPT); and Multi-mini Interview (MMI).

Doctor of Optometry Selection Criteria Four years full-time - 400 credit points An undergraduate degree; Three subjects at second or third year level (or equivalent) from one or more relevant biological science disciplines; Completion of the GAMSAT, MCAT or OAT (USA); Result is valid for 2 years Both cohorts can do any of the three tests

Selection Criteria MD, DDS & DPT GPA Calculation The Grade Point Average (GPA) will be measured by considering the last 3 years of the applicant’s undergraduate coursework studies. DDS and DPT: including Honours Year. MD: only including Honours if the Honours degree is completed by the end of semester one in the year of application. Weightings will be applied according to GPA calculations Final Year : weighted by a factor of 3 Final Year -1: x 2 Final Year -2: x 1 The method for calculating the GPA for Domestic and International applications is the same. Results in exchange subjects and specified and/or unspecified credit will used in the GPA where possible.

Selection Criteria Doctor of Optometry Weighted Average Mark Calculation The Weighted Average Mark will be measured by considering the final two year (or full-time study equivalent to 200 points) of their tertiary studies. The following weighting will be applied: 100 points of final year level subjects: weighted by a factor of 2 100 points of penultimate year level subjects: weighted by a factor of 1 The method for calculating the Weighted Average Mark is the same for local and international applicants.

Pre-requisite Assessment for MD, DDS and DPT Approved pre-requisites can be found at http://sc.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/prerequisites Not on list? Submit online Pre-requisite Assessment Form to the following website: Friday 1 May 2015 – MD, DDS and DPT Should also be able to check pre-req on the GEMSAS application. We are still finalising the database.

Pre-requisite Assessment for OD Approved pre-requisites can be found at https://www.optometry.unimelb.edu.au/ Not on list? Submit subjects to be assessed along with subject descriptions to study-health@unimelb.edu.au for review. Deadline for submitting pre-requisites Round 1: 31st July 2015 Round 2: 30th September 2015 Should also be able to check pre-req on the GEMSAS application. We are still finalising the database.

Graduate Access Melbourne for MD, DDS, DPT & OD Graduate Access Melbourne provides access to applicants whose personal circumstances have had a sustained adverse effect on their academic achievement at undergraduate level or who are members of a specified group known to be under-represented in higher education.

Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM) How to Apply for MD, DDS & DPT Online application from the following form stack: https://theuniversityofmelbourne.formstack.com/forms/2016_graduate_access_melbourne GAM applications and supporting documents must be submitted on or before the Course application deadline: MD & DDS deadline: 31 May 2015 DPT deadline: 17 July 2015 Supporting documentation is very important and is given careful consideration.

Graduate Access Melbourne How to Apply for OD Submit GAM application along with supporting documentation to Learning and Teaching Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Level 1, Brownless Biomedical Library The University of Melbourne Deadline for submitting pre-requisites Round 1: 31st July 2015 Round 2: 30th September 2015 Supporting documentation is very important and is given careful consideration.

Guaranteed Entry Pathway For applicants who have achieved a certain ATAR and met other conditions. ALL pre-requisites must be met

Guaranteed Entry Pathway Weighted Average Mark (WAM) is calculated for guaranteed entry applicants: Sum of (Mark x credit points for subjects) Sum of (Total credit points for subjects)

Guaranteed Entry Pathway How to Apply MD, DDS Domestic applicants (including Chancellor’s Scholars) - Apply using online form stack: https://theuniversityofmelbourne.formstack.com/forms/2016_guaranteed_entry MD, DDS International applicants, DPT, OD domestic & international – ATAR scores will be identified through our system when you apply online. Guaranteed Australian full-fee wishing to apply for a CSP in MD, DDS & OD must sit the GAMSAT to be eligible to compete for a Commonwealth Supported Place and apply via GEMSAS.

Indicative intake for 2016* Quotas Indicative intake for 2016* Doctor of Medicine  CSP – 261 (including BMP, MRBS & ERC scheme) Full–fee – Up to 90 (including domestic and international) Doctor of Dental Surgery 90 students including domestic and international full-fee Doctor of Physiotherapy Up to 97 students including domestic and international full-fee Doctor of Optometry Up to 64 students including domestic and international full-fee At least 25CSP DDS MD- 351 *These figures are subject to change

Application Process Doctor of Medicine & Doctor of Dental Surgery Domestic applicants via the Graduate Entry Medical School Admissions System (GEMSAS) Applicants can indicate their interest in a Full Fee Australian place when submitting their application via GEMSAS Domestic MD offers will be made in the following order CSP BMP MRBS Full Fee International applicants Apply direct to the University or through an Overseas Representative http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/applications/grad-int Current University of Melbourne OF students can apply for a application fee waiver if they apply direct to the University

Application Process Doctor of Physiotherapy Applications for the DPT are currently open. On line via http://www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions Deadline for domestic and onshore international applications 17 July 2015 Submit your DPT Graduate Access (if you are eligible) through University of Melbourne form stack: https://theuniversityofmelbourne.formstack.com/forms/2016_graduate_access_melbourne Ensure that you have met the pre-requisites

Application Process Doctor of Optometry Domestic applicants via the Graduate Entry Medical School Admissions System (GEMSAS) International applicants Apply direct to the University or through an Overseas Representative http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/applications/grad-int Round 1 applications close: Friday, 31st July 2015 Round 2 applications close: Wednesday 30th September 2015

GEMSAS 2016 Admissions Guide GEMSAS is for domestic applicants only. Three Admissions Guides are on GEMSAS website: Medicine Admissions Guide Dentistry Admissions Guide Optometry Admissions Guide www.gemsas.edu.au

MD, DDS & DPT 2016 International Admissions Guide MD, DDS & DPT 2016 International Admissions Guide on each school website: http://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/ http://www.dent.unimelb.edu.au/study/courses/doctor-of-dental-surgery/apply-now#nav http://physioth.unimelb.edu.au/entry_to_practice/international_students

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