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Misconceptions in medicine studies

by Sarah Rea, 24 October, 2017

Misconceptions in medicine

There is a lot that can be said (and that is said) about a medical degree and someone studying it. However, until you actually live it, it is hard...

high school subjects in order to do medicine

by Thomas E, 24 October, 2017

What subjects do I need to study in high school in order to do medicine?

When medicine is your goal for university study, it is natural to put thought into what you can do whilst you are still in school in order to be prepared to study medicine in ...

UMAT UCAT exam study scenario

by Sarah R, 08 May, 2017

What if you do badly in the UCAT exam?

Before you go into UCAT preparation, you have to go in with an open mind. To be competitive in gaining one of those go...

UMAT VCE English Scholarship

by Matt K, 17 March, 2017

How VCE English Paid for My Degree

So medicine is about biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, right? So why is there such an emphasis in the UCAT on understanding ...

How to take advantage of a gap year

by Sarah R, 15 February, 2017

So you weren’t successful this time? How to take advantage of your year ‘off’!

And even as I’ve said it, I know that no-one here is actually taking a year off. You’re driven and motivated and will most likely be looking for a way to make sure that the next time you apply for medicine, you get in...

The importance of UMAT UCAT

by Thomas E, 02 February, 2017

What Should I Do About the UCAT? Does it UCAT-Ter?

If you’re thinking about applying for medicine in Australia after you graduate high school, something you are going to have to contend with is the UCAT® Exam. The UCAT® Exam is the Undergr...

Balancing work, life, and medicine studies

by Sarah R, 27 January, 2017

Work, Life, and Medicine: Finding the right balance

There seems to be this misconception around Australian medical schools that medical students are far too busy to have a social life, let alone work or commit to any sort of sp...

Introductions to UMAT UCAT

by Sarah R, 01 November, 2016

Introduction to the UCAT – What you MUST know

We're nearing the end of the year and whilst most people are planning their summer holidays abroad, you’re obviously here reading this blog and working out how you are going to absolutely smash the UCAT® Exam and ...

Australia Top Medical Schools

by Sarah R, 27 September, 2016

The Times University Guide – Australia’s Best Medical Schools

So the prestigious Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2016-2017 were released last week and it looks like Australia is making its way up the ranks. The list looks at a total 980 institutions from 79 cou...

What to do if you got a low ATAR score

by Sarah R, 20 September, 2016

So I got a low ATAR – What now?

Year 12, your ATAR, it’s the biggest stress of every high school student in the state. Particularly for you young budding medical student hopefuls out there, the goal of the perfect ATAR can become all-consuming. Reality...