Pathway to Medicine at Monash University

Monash University is the only Group of Eight university in Melbourne offering a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery in 2010.

The Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) is the only pathway in Australia with direct entry to this degree program upon meeting the entry requirements. A quota may be imposed by Monash University.

Our results 8% of January 2008 MUFY graduates were offered a place at Monash, including 17% for Medicine, Health and Pharmacy.

Our preparation In order to enter the Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program, you will need to develop key interview skills, a sound general knowledge base, and thorough understanding of the medical profession apart from the academic achievements. At Taylors we assist you on preparing for this program. The preparation includes Individual or small group tutorials  Test preparation including analysis of information, applying ideas, evaluating arguments and problem solving and Mock interviews with an individual technique review. 8% of January 2008 MUFY graduates were offered a place at Monash, including 17% for Medicine, Health and Pharmacy.

Applying through MUFY to Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Monash University

Requirements
Aptitude test	I.S.A.T
Interview	Top 20 I.S.A.T performers guaranteed an interview
Pre-requisite subjects	MUFY English and Chemistry minimum score 80%
Overall Score required 2008	360/400 from best four MUFY subjects
Bookmark	http://www.med.monash.edu.au/

MBBS Application Procedure

International Student Admissions Test (I.S.A.T)

International Student Admissions Test (ISAT) is a three-hour multiple choice test. The test focuses on the generic and cross-curricular skills that underpin academic performance. ISAT is not a test of subject-specific knowledge. Rather, it aims to assess candidates’ cognitive ability, and Critical and Quantitative Reasoning skills.

• Critical Reasoning – comprehending and analysing information; understanding, applying and extending ideas; drawing appropriate conclusions; evaluating arguments. These questions use material from the humanities and social sciences.
  
• Quantitative Reasoning – analysis and application of information; drawing conclusions and making decisions; solving problems. These questions use material from mathematics and the sciences.

Registering for I.S.A.T

You will need to register online to take the test at a date advised by the MUFY Tertiary Advisor – in June/July each year. The test is taken at Taylors College, an approved ISAT testing centre.

For more information visit:  http://www.acer.edu.au/isat/

Interview

The interview is the second stage of the application process. ISAT scores will determine if you are offered an interview. The interview by panel aims to determine your suitability not only to Monash University MBBS but also to the medical profession.

Questions will be varied and may include topics such as your understanding of the profession and of the Monash course. You will need to show an ability to provide thoughtful and informed answers.

MBBS Application Timeline

May*	Students register to sit I.S.A.T (registration date changes yearly)
June	Students sit I.S.A.T
August	Top ISAT performers selected by Monash for interview
September	Students advised on performance in interview - in consideration/ no longer in consideration

*Registration date changes yearly

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