Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Condential information for 2014 MBBS applicants

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Instructions to MBBS interviewees
Please review the following information regarding preparation for and the structure of the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) process.

This document is for Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens.
Dress code
Your appearance is not assessed at interview and all our interviewers are specically aware of this policy. However, it is in your interest to present yourself in a neat and appropriate manner. Due to the VTAC schedule we adhere to, late interviews can only be considered under extenuating circumstances supported by documented evidence. Late interviews are at the discretion of the Faculty. No interviews will be available after 22 January 2014. Only those applicants who attend an interview will be eligible for consideration for a place in the MBBS.

On the day of your interview

It is essential that you arrive on time for the start of your allocated circuit for registration and a brieng. The MMI will run for approximately 90 minutes; however, to maintain the interview content security, you may be required to attend for interview 2 hours prior or remain for an additional two (2) hours following your interview. This is called sequestering. You are not allowed to discuss the content of the MMI stations with anyone else. Given the competitive nature of the selection process, this is also in your best interest. Please note you will not be required to tell the interviewers where medicine at Monash lies on your VTAC preference list. If you require information on local hotel/motel accommodation, please see the following website for more information: www.med.monash.edu/medical/ central/year1-mbbs-info.html If you are travelling from interstate, we strongly recommend that you arrive the day before your interview to avoid unanticipated delays.

Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)

Monash MBBS uses a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) for selection of students. MMI stations comprise a series of scenarios and associated questions focusing on an applicants: motivation; communication skills; critical thinking and ethical/empathetic reasoning. The MMI consists of eight interview stations. At each station the applicant will be interviewed for eight minutes followed by two minutes for changeover and reading time (i.e. ten minutes per station) with a circuit taking approximately 90 minutes to complete. Applicants will be invited (via email) to attend the MMI which will be held at Clayton campus. Pre-selection is based on a combination of your UMAT and ATAR scores.

Notication of results
In due course VTAC will inform you regarding the outcome of your application for a university place in 2014 (see VTAC guide for relevant details). The MBBS Admission requirements are included in this document. If you do not meet these requirements, please advise MBBS Admissions prior to attending the interview.

Contact
MBBS Admissions Medicine Admissions Ofce Building 15, Monash University Clayton, VIC 3800 Tel: +61 3 9905 0567 Email: medicineadmissions@monash.edu www.med.monash.edu/medical/

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Checklists
What NOT to bring to the interview area
Valuables, including purses and bags ** Electronic equipment, such as laptop computers, iPods, MP3 players or mobile phones ** Letters and testimonials, references, resumes, curriculum vitae, portfolios, awards, or similar documents Family members and friends (they are most welcome to drop you off and then spend some time looking around the campus). **IMPORTANT: you will NOT be able to carry anything with you during the interview process except water in a clear bottle. You will need to surrender any item(s) that you bring with you, which will be securely stored and they will only be returned to you at the end of the interview.

How to prepare for the interview

Ensure that you know exactly when and where your interview will be held; Bring a printout of your interview time; Bring photo identication (photo id = concession card, drivers licence, learners permit, passport, keypass); Bring a snack and/or a drink if you think you will need it especially if you are being sequestered. Wear neat and appropriate clothing that you feel comfortable in; Bring some materials (books or magazines that are appropriate/suitable) to help pass the time if you are sequestered. You will be sequestered after your interview if your are in Session 1; You will be sequestered before your interview if your are in Session 4; Arrive early to nd the venue; Be at the venue promptly for registration and a compulsory brieng; failure to do so may exclude you from the interview process; If you drive to the interview, free parking is available in the following multi-level car parks ONLY in the Blue permit zones. (NB no other areas are free and nes may apply if you park incorrectly). N1 Building 80 (recommended) SE4 Building 71 If you are being driven to the interview, the preferred drop off point is car park central 8 which is in front of Building 13F Physiology. Follow signage to M2 theatre, for registration. Phone us in the event of an emergency that will affect your attendance at the interview 03 9905 2048.

Monash University reserves the right to alter information, procedures, fees and regulations contained in this document. Please check the Monash University website for updates (www.monash.edu.au). All information reects prescriptions, policy and practice in force at time of publication. Published December 2013. MMS350902

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Admission requirements
The MBBS course at Monash University Clayton campus is only available to: current Year 12 students; or applicants who have completed VCE (or equivalent) no more than two years prior and have not undertaken any tertiary studies.

Prerequisites for Year 12 students

Students studying Year 12 are required to obtain a study score equivalent to a VCE score of at least 35 in English (EAL) or 30 in any other English and a study score of at least 30 in Chemistry in VCE (or equivalent). For students who have not studied Year 12 Biology, the Faculty provides a bridging program. For further information on this program please contact: biology-bridging-course@monash.edu

Selection procedure
Selection into the MBBS course is based upon a combination of the applicants UMAT (Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test), academic studies (i.e ATAR score or equivalent) and performance at a Multiple Mini Interview. Equal weighting is given to each of the three components.

Key dates
Offers
Students offered a place in the medicine course at Monash will be required to enrol online conrmation of due date and instructions will be forwarded to sucessful applicants at a later date.

Transition program
Thursday 27 February and Friday 28 February, 2014. All interviewed applicants should note the above dates in their diaries. If you are successful in obtaining a place at Monash, you will be required to attend this compulsory and assessable introduction to the course.

First Round Offers

VTAC will notify successful Round 1 students via email on Friday 17 January, 2014.

Other information
We have collated important items for students who are given offers to the MBBS program, including key dates for 2014 to mark in your diaries, as well as details regarding compulsory course requirements (Police Checks, Working With Children Checks (WWC), Immunisation Status Review). Please visit the website below for further information, then select the heading Important Information for new MBBS students, 2014: www.med.monash.edu.au/medical/central/year1-mbbsinfo.html

Second Round Offers

VTAC will notify successful Round 2 students via email on Thursday 6 February, 2014.

Deferment of 1st year

Students offered a place in the medicine course in 2014 can apply to defer the rst year of the course. Approval of applications for deferment is at the discretion of the Faculty and the total number of applicants for deferment will determine whether deferment is granted.

First Round Offers

For this reason, the Faculty deadline for applications for deferment is 23 January, 2014. Information on the deferment process will be provided if you are offered a place.

Second Round Offers

The Faculty deadline for applications for deferment is 12 February, 2014. Information on the deferment process will be provided if you are offered a place.

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The information in this flyer was correct at the time of publication. Monash University reserves the right to alter this information should the need arise. CRICOS provider: Monash University 00008C. December 2013. MMS350902

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Clayton campus map

GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE

UPPER LEVEL ENTRANCE

RECOMMENDED PARKING
N1 BUILDING 80

BUILDING 10 CAMPUS CENTRE

REGISTRATION VENUE Building 13

M2 Lecture Theatre

DROP OFF AREA

PARKING
SE4 BUILDING 71

BUS DROP OFF

UNIVERSITY MAIN ENTRANCE FOLLOW THIS ROAD TO BLUE PARKING

Please proceed to Building 13

Key
Registration Venue Lecture Theatre M2, Buildiung 13C (Ref 2D) Recommended Parking (Ref 2B) Food and Beverages (Bldg10, Ref 3D) Please note the Campus Centre will not be open on the weekend of 4 and 5 January 2014.

Directions to drop off applicants

1. Exit off Wellington Road, (Clayton, Victoria 3170) 2. Turn left at the rst round-about 3. Follow the road until you go past the TAXI drop-off area on your right 4. Keep going over three pedestrian crossings until you reach the roundabout, turn right into carpark central 8. 5. Drop applicants in front of Building 13F Physiology. Follow signage to M2 theatre.

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