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Flinders University

Bachelor of Clinical Sciences / Doctor of Medicine

A total of 25 Commonwealth-Supported places will be available to school leavers in 2014.  Entry is available to school leavers only, i.e. applicants with no academic record at a tertiary education institution.  This group will include up to 5 places for Indigenous students.

Successful applicants initially undertake two years of study in the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences program, with either a Health Sciences or Medical Science focus.  Those who pass all topics in the first two years of this program and maintain an overall Credit-average (Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0) may then continue into the 4 year Flinders medical program (MD) in a Commonwealth-supported place.  After a total of 6 years, successful students will be awarded the double degrees Bachelor of Clinical Sciences/MD.

Selection will be based on

* Performance in UMAT;
* Academic Performance in Year 12 (ATAR or equivalent).

In ranking applicants, performance in Year 12 (ATAR or equivalent) will contribute 90% to a selection score; and a UMAT‑derived score will contribute 10%.

Prerequisites: None.  Although it is recommended that intending applicants undertake Chemistry, Physics or Biology at Year 12 level.

Applications for entry should be submitted to the SA Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) by early December 2013.  Applicants will be asked to enter their UMAT identification number when they lodge their application on SATAC’s UniWeb.

In calculation of the ATAR, the University assigns bonus points to students from regional or remote high schools or schools considered to be disadvantaged (local SA metropolitan only).

The double degree pathway for Year 12 students is not available to international applicants.

Further information on the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences/MD is available at www.flinders.edu.au/courses/undergrad/bclsbmbs/.  For information on the Flinders 4 year (graduate-entry) medical program, see www.flinders.edu.au/gemp/new.

Bachelor of Medical Science (Vision Science), Master of Optometry

A total of up to 30 Commonwealth Supported Places will be available to school leavers and higher education transfers in 2014.  Up to fifteen places will be for applicants from rural and remote areas who wish to practise in rural and remote regions across Australia.  In addition, up to 5 places will be for Indigenous students.  Students are admitted to the Bachelor of Medical Science (Vision Science), Master of Optometry pathway.  Those who complete the Bachelor of Medical Science (Vision Science) with a Credit-average (Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0), are guaranteed a place in the two-year Master of Optometry.

Selection to the Bachelor of Medical Science (Vision Science), Master of Optometry will be based on:

* Performance in UMAT;
* Academic Performance in Year 12 (ATAR or equivalent) or Grade Point Average (GPA).

In ranking applicants, performance in Year 12 (ATAR or equivalent) or Grade Point Average (GPA) will contribute 90% to a selection score; and a UMAT-derived score will contribute 10%.

Prerequisites: None.  However, knowledge of Stage 2 Chemistry and Physics is assumed.

Applications for entry should be submitted to the SA Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) by early December 2013.  Applicants will be asked to enter their UMAT identification number when they lodge their application on SATAC’s UniWeb.

In calculation of the ATAR, the University assigns bonus points to students from regional or remote high schools or schools considered to be disadvantaged (local SA metropolitan only).

Further information on the degree and admission requirements is available at: www.flinders.edu.au/courses/undergrad/bmsmopt/