Agree on what Limeuu said on the last part, I have a few friends who're looking to cheaper institute just because they cannot affort, for me I think they deserve better.

btw limeuu, I got rejected for Feb intake in IMU. Reason? They said that my academic score is too low. 4 of my friends from the same school applied. All got rejected. Not to brag, but we're considerably high in terms of academic scoring in our syllabus. Reason? IMU takes for granted of the scoring and doesnt care bout the different marking schemes of each institute. (example, most foundations here use top 3 marks from the best 3 subjects for an average, then converts to TER, + scaling of course, but ours' dont =( they have their own marking scheme and syllabus, system that is designed just for a particular university.) Was a bit angry with them on selection process really. If you said I failed the interview I don't mind. But yeah. just my 2 cents, got over it. =)

hey, ask u guys smth ah! which is the best aussie IMU PMS?
UNSW, UWA, uni of adelaide, uni of newcastle, utas?

can rank 1, 2, 3, 4?

What criteria is "best" for you?
Best as in the shortest? (Adelaide)

Best as in the cheapest fees?

Best as in facilities?

Best as in nightlife?

Best as in the THES ranking?

Best chance of getting the PMS?

In anycase, you don't decide where you go. You put down and hope for the best.

best as in the ranking of its medical school...i heard newcastle medical school is one of the top 3 medical school in aussie...is it true???
i dunno which medical school is better UNSW medical school or UWA medical school!

Agree on what Limeuu said on the last part, I have a few friends who're looking to cheaper institute just because they cannot affort, for me I think they deserve better.

btw limeuu, I got rejected for Feb intake in IMU. Reason? They said that my academic score is too low. 4 of my friends from the same school applied. All got rejected. Not to brag, but we're considerably high in terms of academic scoring in our syllabus. Reason? IMU takes for granted of the scoring and doesnt care bout the different marking schemes of each institute. (example, most foundations here use top 3 marks from the best 3 subjects for an average, then converts to TER, + scaling of course, but ours' dont =( they have their own marking scheme and syllabus, system that is designed just for a particular university.) Was a bit angry with them on selection process really. If you said I failed the interview I don't mind. But yeah. just my 2 cents, got over it. =)

btw limeuu, I got rejected for Feb intake in IMU. Reason? They said that my academic score is too low. 4 of my friends from the same school applied. All got rejected. Not to brag, but we're considerably high in terms of academic scoring in our syllabus. Reason? IMU takes for granted of the scoring and doesnt care bout the different marking schemes of each institute. (example, most foundations here use top 3 marks from the best 3 subjects for an average, then converts to TER, + scaling of course, but ours' dont =( they have their own marking scheme and syllabus, system that is designed just for a particular university.) Was a bit angry with them on selection process really. If you said I failed the interview I don't mind. But yeah. just my 2 cents, got over it. =)

1. which is why i have always maintained that education in general, and med educaton in particular, should not be a for-profit business in the private sector...

2. if you cannot UNDERSTAND what is taught in the lectures/tutorial/text books, you are in DEEP trouble, and maybe should NOT continue........most med students have problem with REMEMBERING, not understanding.....

3. if you have doubts about any subject matter, you can ASK the lecturers, either during the formal contact time or at other times......it is NOT the job of the lecturers to ensure you understand.....this is called UNIVERSITY....different from schools, where the teacher needs to TEACH and ensure the students understand......lecturers SHARE their knowledge with you that is all........after that it is up to you.......

this is the same with "even the best universities in the world"......eg, in oz, standard contact hrs is 3-4hrs/subject/week........ie average 4 subjects/sem=12-16hr/week

p/s.... a thought occurs to me.......how many of you med students (and potential ones) think you will qualify if the selections is based PURELY on merits, ie ALL med schools select from the best available applicants, and the education is FREE.......say funded by a gov administered scholarship fund? I know a lot in imu (and all the ipts too) got in purely because they can PAY........and lots of very brilliant interested students are NOT in because they CANNOT afford.......

four A's at A-Level with a 580/600 in biology more than qualifies one to enter med-school based on merit....so i dunno why is it that you hold a serious grudge when it comes to imu selecting med-students...just so you know it's exceedingly competitve to get admitted into IMU, so many ppl who infact applied AND were able to pay the fees, got rejected...take the cases mentioned previously as an example.enough with the generalization and pessimism.. and
PS- not all of us can pay..some families make sacrifices for their children to join the best medical schools....

four A's at A-Level with a 580/600 in biology more than qualifies one to enter med-school based on merit....so i dunno why is it that you hold a serious grudge when it comes to imu selecting med-students...just so you know it's exceedingly competitve to get admitted into IMU, so many ppl who infact applied AND were able to pay the fees, got rejected...take the cases mentioned previously as an example.enough with the generalization and pessimism.. and
PS- not all of us can pay..some families make sacrifices for their children to join the best medical schools....

PS- not all of us can pay..some families make sacrifices for their children to join the best medical schools....

four A's at A-Level with a 580/600 in biology more than qualifies one to enter med-school based on merit....so i dunno why is it that you hold a serious grudge when it comes to imu selecting med-students...just so you know it's exceedingly competitve to get admitted into IMU, so many ppl who infact applied AND were able to pay the fees, got rejected...take the cases mentioned previously as an example.enough with the generalization and pessimism.. and
PS- not all of us can pay..some families make sacrifices for their children to join the best medical schools....

IMU is getting really money faced!!! eww..charge us 11000 USD per sem, and all they provide us are several sucky indian, sri lanka, and myanmar lecturers!! that sucks!