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From Year 12 onwards.\u003Cbr>◼Other requirements: high ATAR, application portfolio*, interview score and (others**)\u003Cbr>◼ Longer study period, but slightly less competitive due to caliber of applicants.\u003Cbr>◼ Early and consistent preparation helps.\u003Cbr>◼Universities include: UNSW, Monash, Adelaide, WSU, JMP, UWA, UTAS, Curtin, UQ & more. (JCU & Bond non-UCAT) | • GAMSAT: Postgraduate pathway\u003Cbr>• Eligible to sit from 2 nd last year of university degree.\u003Cbr>• Other requirements: high GPA, completion of undergraduate, Portfolio & interview score\u003Cbr>• Shorter study period, but more competitive than UCAT.\u003Cbr>• Content includes, English writing skills, Biology, Chemistry, Physics.\u003Cbr>• Requires consistent and rather intensive preparation to succeed. |\n| --- | --- |\n\nUndergraduate Pathway Requires the UCAT score inmost cases  \n*Bond andJames Cook Universities do not require aUCATscore but haveotheradditionalcriteria (i.e.psychometric test, written application,Year12subject prerequisites etc.)  \n cAAcquompeTAR oirtreitGiavPeA U3np0tAppdergMedathwh Seplyrifacayteiorduatenes bymber Pi rentipatenatervvirtieneeandwdidf   \nApplication checklist  \nDecide on the degrees that appeal to you.  \n❑ You can apply for multiple degrees across Australia.  \n❑ Each degree has its own application process so research the requirements.  \nCheck the following list of requirements for each Degree at each university.  \n❑ Academic grades  \n❑ Assessment criteria and university specific documentation (dates, additional application documents)  \n❑ Prerequisite subjects or degrees  \n❑ Interview processes  \n❑ Age limits  \n❑ Language skills ( proficiency tests)  \nSelection processes   \n❑ Understand the processes for each university The weighting of UCAT, ATAR and Interview results.  \nDifferent requirements for international, domestic and rural students  \nSome universities require a direct application to the university plus an application to the University admission centre of the State.  \n❑ Test dates / assessment requirements  \nIs there a written assessment required as part of the application process?  \n❑ Diarise dates  \nThis is CRITICAL and often the very first culling point – Universities do not want a tardy student. Be on top of these deadlines. DO NOT ASSUME that all due dates will be the same – ALWAYS CHECK!  \n❑ Understand HOW the application process will be administered  \n❑ Understand the Interview style (Skype, Zoom, in person or written)  \n❑ Availability for the interviews is not flexible – make sure that you are available and understand that you may need to travel interstate for different universities ( current climate is questionable)  \n❑ Prebooked holidays and other engagement will not be considered when interview dates are offered. While you might get a choice please keep to that date.  \nSupport Documents  \n❑ These take time to request and prepare.  \n❑ They cannot be rushed  \n❑ Your lack of organisation should not be someone else's problem.  \n❑HINT; ensure your submissions are ready to be submitted at least one week before the due dates.  \nMonitor the  \ncommunication channels  \n❑ Keep track of ALL of your applications – keep a record/ file or notification for each application  \n❑ Create a sensible email address specifically for applications  \n❑ Check your emails and spam regularly for updates and information regarding your application  \n❑ It is YOUR responsibility to stay on top of the communication.  \n❑ The Universities will not be chasing you, if you miss a date, you will m","cbCaiamA2N3FqdBS","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiamA2N3FqdBS","pdf",1812303,27,"English","# UCAT & Medical Interviews\n## Pathways into Medicine\n## UCAT vs GAMSAT\n# Undergraduate Pathway and Selection Processes\n## UCAT score and exceptions\n## Application checklist\n## Selection processes and weighting\n## Different requirements for international, domestic and rural students\n# Application Management and Support Documents\n## Support documents and timelines\n## Monitor communication channels\n## Know where to apply (state agencies)\n## Application agency checkpoints","[{\"question\":\"UCAT and GAMSAT differ how, and what do they qualify you for?\",\"answer\":\"UCAT supports an undergraduate pathway, usually starting from Year 12, while GAMSAT supports a postgraduate pathway and is available from the second last year of a university degree. 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