NUS medicine -- how difficult is it to get admitted?
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TS, it's not for pride and monies to be a doctor else a fall even a person got gd grades in studies. A gd doc must have the responsibilities and abilities to help human from suffering and prosperity will come automatically.Originally posted by fatslob:Maybe its just me.. but i dunno what the appeal of going into medicine is. Is it the prestige? Cos work environment wise its so staid n sterile, pay wise, unless u specialize, otherwise its only on par or less than certain professions. Work hours r ridiculous, responsibilities and liabilities tremendous. Job satisfaction wise probably isn't as great as many ppl think (even today medicine is not as effective as ppl think... u can't cure or save most patients, u can prolong life a bit, lessen their pain etc. most of the time u feel helpless as a doc or u dun feel at all)
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Those people who wanna study medicine not because of the money/prestige/family are not telling the truth.Originally posted by dreamykite:TS, it's not for pride and monies to be a doctor else a fall even a person got gd grades in studies. A gd doc must have the responsibilities and abilities to help human from suffering and prosperity will come automatically.
Seriously, how many people will study medicine just because they want to help people? Be a bit more realistic. -
Each word in my stmt is nothing but true...Originally posted by Darkness_hacker99:
If what you said are true, then I will really feel sad for them.
The truth has yet to be told. -
Hi TS. I suppose you're around 18/19 of age and have just completed your JC life? I'm not from NUS med, but I was from the trip-science fac of a certain JC that recently moved to Bishan, so I have lots of friends in med. from what I hear:
1) So the rumour goes. They split the candidates into 4 levels according to grades, or whatever other indicators. The top-tier candidates are accepted; the second tier ones are NOT accepted so that other industries and the scholarship boards have some pple to choose from; the third tier candidates are accepted; and the bottom they keep for appeal or reject. This is why we had lots of rather good students who failed to get into NUS med - they were the second tier ones. And mind you, we're easily talking about 4As for the 3rd tier candidates even, so there're actually quite a few things out of your control here.
2) Since you're a foreign student, you will not need to do NS. Write to all the hospitals in Singapore and intern there. Get a good recommendation letter etc etc. This few months will give u the edge over the other candidates.
3) For essays, interviews, etc. Just do your best. I've got quite a few friends who don't seem to be that great at interviews either but they still got through.
4) Most important point. At age 18 or 19, you do not have any idea of what you want to do in the future. Believe me. None of us believed other pple when they told us that when when we were in your shoes. Not getting into Med does not mean the end of everything. I've seen lots of cases like this. Pple move on and end up in meaningful courses and careers even when they didn't get their 1st choice.
Yup all the best! -
Like you know an awful bunch?Originally posted by joyc:That'sa crap route n next to impossible and not respected among the peers.
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They'll tell you to be a nurse.Originally posted by dreamykite:TS, it's not for pride and monies to be a doctor else a fall even a person got gd grades in studies. A gd doc must have the responsibilities and abilities to help human from suffering and prosperity will come automatically. -
beside getting good grade n cca. try to get scholarship dat guarantee u more chance to get in.
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Thanks everyone for your input. I really hope that my grades and impressions made at the interview will suffice. Really, it's a dream come true for me if I'm admitted; I honestly don't see myself working in any other field and succeeding. Now it's time to "over-prepare"...
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Australia do MCQ can be doctor already?Originally posted by blue_yoghurt:Eh, really pays to boost up ur CV a little. get involved in some medical volunteer work. Go volunteer your service at a local hospital or something. A friend of mine went for the interview and was told by the interviewer during the interview she was too slack.
During the months after A levels, most of the them would get be involved in some form of internship. By the time of the interview, at least they have some relevant experience in the field.
But don't get too disheartened if you don't get in.. I have friends taking medicine from famous universities in Austraila. There they have only 1 exam at the end of the year and its MCQ.. The NUS medicine examination system is MUCH more hectic. Exams every month and they aren't usually MCQ.
So if you have the financial capabilities to study abroad, do consider alternative places lah. You get to practise medicine as well after you graduate. Its really 5 years of hell if you do it in Singapore. -
actually u dun have to worry on being foreigner. our country has a reputation sucking up to foreign talents.Originally posted by RETARDED_MORON:Thanks everyone for your input. I really hope that my grades and impressions made at the interview will suffice. Really, it's a dream come true for me if I'm admitted; I honestly don't see myself working in any other field and succeeding. Now it's time to "over-prepare"... -
I dunno about other people...I did think of doing medicine overseas...but cant really do that cos my diploma is in engineering...and obviously...the high cost doesnt help.Originally posted by teraexa:Those people who wanna study medicine not because of the money/prestige/family are not telling the truth.
Seriously, how many people will study medicine just because they want to help people? Be a bit more realistic.
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Results and grades aren't everything la. Dun get too disheartened if its not extremely good. There are 3 A students from normal JCs in NUS medicine as well. I know of at least 1 from YJ and another from PJ.
Eh and i dun think there's any scholarship for NUS medicine. NUS itself does offer scholarship for medicine but its 1 out of the entire year's cohort if im not wrong. go ask around bah. A star offers medicine scholarship as well but its extremely limited.
And the cost for overseas medicine isn't really that high. In Singapore its abt 9k per sem and it gets higher as you progress. My friend in Australia is paying abt 19k per sem. But he doesn't have the 5 years bond that local students have to serve. Anyway just go ask around bah. -
You need A A A + A1 for GP + interview. GOOD LUCK!
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I know many in my profess....Originally posted by LazerLordz:Like you know an awful bunch? -
Owned!Originally posted by joyc:I know many in my profess.... -
Originally posted by ami128:Australia do MCQ can be doctor already?
Need more source to confirm. -
hardly.Originally posted by RETARDED_MORON:Owned!
a few swallows doesn't a summer make. -
I know you probably have done some research on those. But NUS accepts mostly JC students with an A level to start with. Yes there has been one or two cases of poly students being admitted but the chance is still small.Originally posted by Darkness_hacker99:I am also keen to taking NUS Medicine.
My route will be...
Dip.Biomedical Science --> Bach.Biomedical Science --> MBBS.
It's a very expensive route, but higher possibility of admitting into NUS Medicine.
Could you justify your route?
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I thought you only like kungfu and filming your "stunts''??Originally posted by RETARDED_MORON:I am really keen on studying medicine and I think that my grades would qualify me. However, I have other things working against me: I'm a foreigner, so some quota applies to me, and I don't exactly have a wonderful track record when it comes to interviews. I'm really worried that I might not get accepted into medical school because I don't seem to have a genuine interest in other fields.
My biggest anxiety now is that I might not succeed in my career next time if I don't become a doctor. My passion lies solely in medicine; many things have inspired me to pursue that path and I want my dreams to come true, or I'll probably regret forever.
Does anyone here have any advice for an aspiring medical student?
You can be a stuntman for movies!! -
Might wanna think of something else to say in the interviews... cos this sounds incredibly cheesy even if true... and i can imagine everyone else talking along these lines during the interviews. Dun think the interviewers'll be very impressed.Originally posted by RETARDED_MORON:I want to help people in their most vulnerable time by providing not only conventional medical treatment but also counsel, encouragement and hope. There is an incredible feeling of fulfillment associated with the improvement of the quality of life that makes me very interested in medicine. I also see medicine as a calling; to undertake the noble responsibility of revitalising my fellow human beings with the power and knowledge I hope to gain by attending medical school.
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that's what i wanna be in the futureOriginally posted by MooKu:Be a vet if all else fails. but my mom sort of objects cuz she thinks its not well-earning.. -
Hey btw, if you're interested, there's a charity musical by NUS medical fac at UCC tonight. Its talks about their lives as a medical student and stuff. Watched it last night. It's really quite good
Posting it on behalf of a friend.
The musical aims to generate greater awareness of and support for the problems faced by needy medical students. The comparatively higher costs of a medical education, compared with other degrees, impose greater strain on this significant group of students. In response, the University and School have initiated more Bursaries for these students in need. We are also heartened to note that the Singapore Medical Association and the medical student body has thrown their weight behind this effort and galvanised support for its own members.
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Student: $30 per ticket
Adult: $50, $80, $100 ($250 for the Gala performance on 5th January with pre-show reception)
All ticket adult ticket-sales will also receive double tax exemption receipts (please provide your name, NRIC, and mailing address)
There will be one more show tonight at University Cultural Centre NUS. So do go and catch it tonight if you are interested.
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Using a Degree in Biomedical Science to register for NUS Medicine, the applicant will falls under Category E.Originally posted by davidche:I know you probably have done some research on those. But NUS accepts mostly JC students with an A level to start with. Yes there has been one or two cases of poly students being admitted but the chance is still small.
Could you justify your route?
Cheers.
Those I personally have not heard any case of people using this route, but I personally believe that it's possible that the applicant might get accepted into Medicine.
Have a Biomedical Science degree obviously beats A level and diploma hands down, that's what I believe. This will give an upper hand. -
Not sure about how to advise you technically, but...just try your very best.
At least you won't have any regrets thereafter for not making sufficient effort. -
Save your efforts, I think he is better off doing somersaultsOriginally posted by xavier1979:Not sure about how to advise you technically, but...just try your very best.
At least you won't have any regrets thereafter for not making sufficient effort.