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UCAT Intensive Classes Starting Soon!

23rd June 2025

UCAT Intensive Classes Starting Soon!

Do you feel you a need for additional guidance for the upcoming UCAT? Did you miss the MedEntry 10-week UCAT Weekly Classes? Don’t despair! MedEntry is running a set of four UCAT Intensive Classes, running on both Saturday and Sunday across two weekends at the end of June and start of July.   Who teaches the UCAT Intensive Classes? UCAT Intensive Classes will be run by an ...

 

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Which Medical Schools Can I Apply to If I Am Currently Studying at University?

2nd May 2025

Which Medical Schools Can I Apply to If I Am Currently Studying at University?

Certain medical schools, such as Monash University, do not allow candidates to apply if they are currently studying at university or have completed an undergraduate degree – they only accept school leavers. However, many universities do accept students who are currently studying at university. This blog outlines them in detail, including who is eligible and how students are selected. ...

 

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Medicine – The Big Picture

24th April 2025

Medicine – The Big Picture

So you're going into, or in your final year of schooling, and you're set on being a doctor. There are lots of ways you can keep hold of medicine as the big picture throughout this long and sometimes arduous year. By putting some of these points into action now, you will increase your chances of getting straight into med, boost your motivation over the year, and be an awesome doctor in ...

 

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MedEntry’s Comprehensive UCAT Medical Entry Handbook Is Now Available, FREE!

14th April 2025

MedEntry’s Comprehensive UCAT Medical Entry Handbook Is Now Available, FREE!

If you’re a student, parent or teacher and looking for a great resource to help you navigate all the steps in your path to medicine or dentistry then check out the MedEntry Handbook. MedEntry's updated, 100+ page, comprehensive UCAT Handbook is now available, absolutely free! It covers everything you need to know about medical entry, including pathways into medicine / dentistry, ...

 

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Virtual Work Experience for Aspiring Doctors

12th March 2025

Virtual Work Experience for Aspiring Doctors

Securing traditional hands-on experience within a hospital setting can be challenging. Virtual work experience has emerged as a dynamic and innovative solution for aspiring doctors. In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of virtual work experience and how it can help you achieve your goals.   Accessibility and Inclusivity Virtual work experience transcends geographic ...

 

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So, You Want to Be a Doctor? How to Get Into Medicine in Australia

31st January 2025

So, You Want to Be a Doctor? How to Get Into Medicine in Australia

Congratulations on your decision to pursue medicine as a career! Medicine is an interesting, valued and rewarding profession. The process of getting into medicine can be confusing, so here’s an introduction.   Criteria for getting into medicine Unlike most other courses, getting into medicine doesn’t just require a high ATAR. Entry into medicine at most universities ...

 

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10 Tips For Surviving Your First Year Of Medicine

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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Going Overseas to Study Medicine: Is It a Good Idea?

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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Medicine at Notre Dame

1st November 2024

Medicine at Notre Dame

Update: The Assured pathway has been discontinued and replaced by the Priority entry pathway. 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 visit ...

 

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Applying for Medicine/Dentistry as an International Student

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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