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Services offered by NIE to assist with Bond University entry requirements into medicine

The MMI interview medicine offers for Bond University will be based on the results of the Psychometric Test. 

Psychometrics Training for Bond University Webinar (6.5 hours live online webinar)

Psychometrics Training for Bond University (3 or 4 hours, 1-on-1 session)

Personalised Medical Interview Coaching (3 hours, 1-on-1 session)

2-days Intensive Medical Interview Training Workshop

Bond University Medical Interview: Confidence Development Webinar (4 hours, group session)

The MMI interview medicine offers for Bond University will be based on the results of the Psychometric Test. 

QTAC Preferences status for Bond Medical Program.
Interview Status will be:
• SELECTED: You have been selected for an interview
• PENDING: Processing for this information has not commenced.

IMPORTANT: applicants with 'Pending' QTAC status may receive communication from Bond University by the 27th of February 2024. Therefore, please ensure you are preparing for your Bond medical interview well ahead of time as you might only have very short notice for your interview offer. 

Unsuccessful applicants in receiving an invitation to an interview will have their QTAC status updated on Friday, 1 March 2024.


Please note: The National Institute of Education is an organisation that is not affiliated with Bond University. Our primary mission statement is to provide NIE clients with the most up-to-date information, advice, educational and training services, and resources in order to assist them with their journey into medical degrees across all Australian and New Zealand Universities. 

Following information has been copied as a form of reference from Bond university website. We highly recommend that you visit Bond University Medical School Page for most up to date and more comprehensive information about the Bond University medical program. 

Degree/s - Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt)
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Campus locations Robina, Gold Coast Australia
Duration Medicine - Bachelor of Medical Studies (2 yrs 8 months) / Doctor of Medicine (2 years / 6 semesters)
Start Date May
Entry requirements

Entry as Undergraduate of Gradute applicant - Undergraduate - Applicant who has completed an eligible Australian Senior School Certificate (i.e. Queensland Year 12 or equivalent) with, or without incomplete tertiary studies - Graduate - An applicant who has completed an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate program

Assessment process - Step 1 - Academic Assessment - Applicants will be assessed on their prior academic record and prerequisites through their QTAC application. Top-ranked applicants will be invited to complete Step 2 of the assessment process. - Step 2 - Psychometric Test - Selected applicants are offered the opportunity to complete an online psychometric test. This test will be available for a specific time period and incur a fee, to be paid by the applicant directly to the test provider. The results of the psychometric test will determine if an applicant is shortlisted for an interview (the next step of the assessment process). - Step 3 - Interview - Shortlisted applicants are invited to an interview in person at Bond University on the Gold Coast, where their general suitability to medicine and preparedness to undertake a highly demanding course will be examined in a structured multi mini interview (MMI).

ATAR:
For medicine - Minimum academic rank to be competitive for psychometric test selection
- Undergraduate - OP 1-3, ATAR 96+, or IB Dip 38+ - Graduate - Cumulative GPA of greater than 6 on a 7-point scale from a recognised tertiary program

Tertiary students: Current tertiary students are eligible to apply. Applicants must be 17 years of age at the time of commencement of the Bond Medical Program. If the applicant does not meet the age requirement, they will not be permitted to enrol even if they have met all admission requirements. The applicant will have to re-apply for admission when they are able to meet this requirement.

Subject prerequisites: The prerequisite for the Bond Medical Program from 2023 will be English, English as an Additional Language, Literature, or English & Literature Extension (QCAA General Subject, Units 3 and 4 at Grade C or better).

Recommended studies: For medicine - Chemistry

UCAT: The University Clinical Aptitude test (UCAT) is not required for the Bachelor of Medical Studies application. Instead, selected applicants will be invited to complete psychometric testing. The UCAT replaced the Undergraduate Medicine Admission Test (UMAT) in 2019.

Psychometric testing - The Bond Medical Program has partnered with an experienced external commercial provider to run the psychometric test. The external provider is used by the Police, Ambulance, Fire Service and military to assist with choosing the best candidates. It will be conducted as an on-line test that can be taken anywhere with internet access over a specified time period. Many graduate programs, i.e. the CBA and leading accounting and legal firms use similar processes in their recruitment. The psychometric testing is designed to provide information on personal attributes recognised as being important for a successful career as a doctor, such as the ability to manage pressure, problem solve with emotions, and show empathy. The psychometric testing will focus on your strengths in regard to managing the demands of the program. Psychometric testing was introduced as part of the Bond Medical Program assessment process in 2018.

Interview: For medicine - Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview in person at Bond University on the Gold Coast, where their general suitability to medicine and preparedness to undertake a highly demanding course will be examined in a structured multiple mini interview (MMI). Interviews are conducted using a MMI structure consisting of at least four (4) mini interview stations. Interviewers are doctors and community members from both medical and non-medical backgrounds, who are highly trained in the interview process for entry into medicine. The interview process is designed to test: - Knowledge and critical thinking - Leadership, Initiative and teamwork - Communication skills - Responsibility

Bond university Medicien Interview dates & Psychometric Testing dates:

15 November 2023 - Medical Program Information Session for 2024 intake via Zoom
11 January 2024 - QTAC applications open for the Medical Program applicants (all Domestic applicants apply through QTAC regardless of where they live – either in Australia or overseas). Applications to the Medical Program is via application to one of:
• Undergraduate: 020712: The Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt) and the Doctor of Medicine (MD);
• Graduate: 020741: The Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt) and the Doctor of Medicine (MD) (Graduate Entry)
25 January 2024 - QTAC applications close to the Medical Program (Undergraduate and Graduate) QTAC will contact applicants directly if additional documents are required. The notification will include a deadline for submission and warning that they cannot be assessed if deadline is missed.
2 February 2024 - Psychometric Testing invitations will be sent out by email progressively to selected applicants by 4.00pm AEST. Only applicants selected to progress to psychometric testing will receive an email notification.
6 to 11 February 2024 - Testing conducted on-line: open from 6 February and closes 9.00pm 11 February 2024 (QLD time).
16 February 2024 - Interview invitations will be sent out by email to invited applicants by 5pm on Friday, 17 February 2024. Only applicants selected for interview will receive an email notification.
27,28,29th of Feb and 1st of March 2024 - Medical Program interviews coordinated and conducted on campus at Bond University. Interviews will usually take about 3 hours to complete from registration. Information sessions, faculty and campus tours available each day for interviewees and their families.
15 March 2024 - (8:30am QLD Time) Round 1 offers released and available from QTAC website. Round 1 offer letters released by Bond University. Only offered applicants will be notified by QTAC and receive Bond official offer letters on the day. Applicants must accept both QTAC and Bond offers.
19 March 2024 - Lapse date for Round 1 offers. (4pm QLD Time) Second round offers are not guaranteed. If there are any further places available, Bond will make a direct offer to the applicant from Wednesday 20 March 2024
7 May 2024 - O-Week Commences (compulsory attendance for Medical students).
13 May 2024
- Classes commence for May 2024 semester
3 September 2024
- O-Week commences (compulsory attendance for new medical students) for Sep 2024 semester.
9 September 2024
- Classes commence for September 2024 semester

Number of places Bond University will offer approximately 80% of available places to undergraduate applicants and the remainder to graduate applicants.
Additional information For detailed information about the application process and up to date course admission guides, please visit Bond University's official website.

 

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