17th January 2025
10 Tips For Surviving Your First Year Of Medicine
Medicine is tough, really tough, but you’ve made it this far so you’re tougher. First year is a whirlwind and at times can seem overwhelming, but having made it through to the other side of those first few full-on months, I can hand-on-heart say that everyone is telling the truth when they say college will be the best time of your life. You’ll have ups and downs, I can guaran ...
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12th January 2025
Dispelling the Myths of Medicine
The idea of studying medicine at university can seem like a very daunting prospect. There are many myths and false beliefs about the degree which allow these fears to prosper. Having completed my first year studying medicine at Monash University, I hope I can dispel some of your fears about studying medicine at university. Myth #1: Medicine is Ultra competitive Gran ...
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7th January 2025
Going Overseas to Study Medicine: Is It a Good Idea?
Many universities and organisations proclaim the advantages of studying medicine overseas. Unfortunately, these organisations often have a vested interest in attracting students to study abroad. So, is going overseas to study medicine actually good for you, as the student? The short answer is: no. This blog will outline why. Why is studying medicine overseas NOT a good idea? ...
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1st November 2024
Medicine at Notre Dame
Medicine at The University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA) is a medical course which spans over the course of four years. Throughout the first two years of the postgraduate degree, students will focus on learning the foundations, with problem based learning, communication skills sessions, site visits and workshops. In the third and fourth year, students will start to engage in clinical placemen ...
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25th September 2024
Applying for Medicine/Dentistry as an International Student
Australia has some of the best medical universities in the world. All universities accept international students, and courses are internationally recognized. You are considered an international applicant if you are: Not an Australian citizen Not a New Zealand citizen Not an Australian permanent resident Applicants should check the health registration organizatio ...
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22nd September 2024
University Rankings and Prestige: How Much Do They Really Matter for Studying Medicine?
Is studying medicine at Monash more prestigious than Melbourne? Is studying medicine at USyd more prestigious than UNSW? And in the end, does it really matter? University rankings and prestige: how much do they matter for studying medicine? Prestige, prestige, prestige. It’s a battle cry often heard echoing from the halls of the oldest universities and repeated with an ...
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13th September 2024
Are Medicine Double Degrees Worth It?
One of the questions some students and parents ask is ‘Should I do Medicine with another degree as a Double Degree?’. This blog answers this question by uncovering the underlying reasons why Australian universities are unique in offering ‘Double Degrees’ in all faculties. So why do Australian universities love double degrees? It is not because it is good for you! Uni ...
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12th September 2024
Medicine at Monash or Melbourne?
A dilemma facing high achievers wanting to pursue medicine is whether to choose Monash University (which offers school leaver entry into medicine) or Melbourne University (which offers a graduate route). Many parents often ask “why did some universities abandon the school leaver entry route to medicine? Which route is better?” The answer is the same for similar questions, suc ...
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12th September 2024
Medicine at Curtin or UWA?
A dilemma facing high achievers wanting to pursue medicine is whether to choose Curtin University(which offers school leaver entry into medicine) or UWA (which offers a graduate route). Many parents often ask “why did some universities abandon the school leaver entry route to medicine? Which route is better?” The answer is the same for similar questions, such as whether to ch ...
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12th September 2024
Medicine at Adelaide or Flinders?
A dilemma facing high achievers wanting to pursue medicine is whether to choose Adelaide University (which offers school leaver entry into medicine) or Flinders University (which offers a graduate route). Many parents often ask “Why did some universities abandon the school leaver entry route to medicine? Which route is better?” The answer is the same for similar questions, su ...
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