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University of Sydney 2020-2021 Admissions: Entry Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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Admissions at the University of Sydney are very competitive. It continues to be a popular choice for both Australians as well as overseas students who want to get quality higher education in Australia. The university offers a number of programs across more than 400 study areas to provide better options for higher education across different disciplines. Applications for international applicants are invited twice a year. International candidates can apply either directly, through UAC (UG) or through an authorized agent.

In the current situation of COVID-19, some measures have been taken by the university. These include submission of a screenshot of documents, if a student is unable to submit the copies/originals due to closed institutions, English language test validity is extended for 3 years temporarily, there will be no impact on visa obligations in online or remote delivery, and other. For details, look here. The University of Sydney offers a very flexible undergraduate study path for those who want to gain expertise in more than one field of study. There are options for all the students to choose from a range of professional, liberal studies and specialist degrees.

Admissions to Top Programs at the University of Sydney

Programs	Deadlines	Scores
M.B.A Leadership and Enterprise	Round 4: 1 Feb 2021 Round 5: 1 April 2021, Round 6: 15 Jun 2021	GMAT- 600+ TOEFL: 96; IELTS: 7.0
M.Eng Mechanical Engineering	February 15	IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL iBT: 85
M.Eng Electrical Engineering	February 15	IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL iBT: 85
Master of Data Science	February 15	IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL iBT: 85
B.Eng Software Engineering	February 15	IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL iBT: 85 PTE: 61
Master of Management	February 15	GMAT- 630 TOEFL IBT- 96, PBT- 592; IELTS- 7.0
Master of Information Technology	February 15	GRE scores required TOEFL IBT- 85, PBT- 565; IELTS- 6.5
Master in Medicine	February 15	TOEFL IBT- 96, PBT- 592; IELTS- 7.0
Bachelor of Commerce	February 15	TOEFL IBT- 96, PBT- 592; IELTS- 7.0 (Maths as a core subject in high school)
Bachelor of Nursing	February 15	TOEFL IBT- 96, PBT- 592; IELTS- 7.0
Masters in International Business	February 15	GMAT: 630 TOEFL IBT- 96, PBT- 592; IELTS- 7.0
Masters of Commerce	February 15	GMAT: 630 TOEFL IBT- 96, PBT- 592; IELTS- 7.0
Masters of Architecture	February 15	TOEFL IBT- 96, PBT- 592; IELTS- 7.0
Master of Law	February 15	TOEFL IBT- 96, PBT- 592; IELTS- 7.0
Master of Business Law	February 15	TOEFL IBT- 96, PBT- 592; IELTS- 7.0

As per the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020, The University of Sydney ranks #1 in Australia and #4 in the world. The reports also show that good employment is not restricted just to domestic graduates- there are excellent job prospects for international students in Australia. Most overseas students from India, Pakistan, and China continue to work in Australia after their studies are complete.

Over 700 different scholarships are provided by the University of Sydney, exceeding well beyond 84 million AUD. Many general and faculty scholarships are available for international students- both undergraduate and graduate.

Highlights

Admission Portal	Online portal
Application Fee (non-refundable)	125 AUD
Acceptance rate	30%
Academic Calendar	Semester-based
ACT score	50 percentile or above
Work Experience	Mandatory for Business Programs

University of Sydney Admission Deadlines

The University of Sydney takes in applications two years before the course commences, hence giving you a full opportunity of filling the application well in time. The application deadline for both the undergraduate and graduate course is the same in the University of Sydney, tabulated below:

Semester	Deadline
Semester 2 (2020)	30 June 2021
Semester 1 (2021)	15 February 2021

Application dates for some graduate programs may vary. International applicants must check with their respective program’s departmental deadlines.

Application Deadlines for UAC: The deadlines vary depending on the program. Students are suggested to visit UACs program page of the University of Sydney to ensure that they apply as per the program-specific deadlines.

University of Sydney Undergraduate Admission

With more than 100 majors and minors available, the university also offers customization for the chosen course. The admissions process and requirements for international applicants applying for undergraduate programs are as follows:

Where to Apply: International applicants completing an Australian year 12 qualification in or outside Australia OR the applicants completing an international baccalaureate can apply through UAC application portal. Other international applicants can apply through the University Application Portal.

Application Fee- 125 AUD.

Admission Requirements-

Secondary school and grade 12 scores and transcripts.
All Indian Senior School Certificates, Indian School Certificate, Indian Higher Secondary Certificates are required along with other transcripts.
- Original Copies with the application must be submitted, if required submit translations of the transcripts should also be provided.
Passport.
English language proficiency test scores.
In certain courses (dentistry, medicine, mathematics), there may be an additional requirement of mathematics as a prerequisite.
Some courses may conduct an audition or interview before admissions.
Personal statements and portfolios may be required for some courses.

English Proficiency Test Scores – Every application for international student enrolment must be accompanied by English proficiency evidence or test scores. Without the scores, applications do not get accepted.

Test	Minimum required score
IELTS	5.5
TOEFL PBT	506
TOEFL IBT	62
PTE Academic	46
Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)	47
Cambridge English Scale	162

University of Sydney Graduate Admission

The university offers various graduate programs across nine study areas. The admission requirements for these programs vary. The details of admission requirements for some of the courses are mentioned below:

Application Fee- 125 AUD.

Admission Requirements:

International students who wish to apply for PG programs at University of Sydney must submit the following documents along with their application:

LOR: Letters of Recommendation (at least two), preferably academic.
Transcripts from previous institutions
Portfolio or Written samples: Required for programs like creative writing, architecture, music, etc

Visa Requirements for International Applicants

Applicants to UC can apply for a student visa to Australia after receiving a Confirmation of Enrolment(COE). In case the applicant’s visa or passport details change, the University must be notified within 10 working days.

Apply online for VISA at VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online).
Enrolled in 24 units of credit per semester.
Under the regulations of Australian policymakers, any student on International VISA is only allowed to work 40 hours per fortnight.
If the applicant fails to meet any of the visa conditions the visa may be canceled.
The student must consult student development International for any kind of assistance.

The applications are reviewed on a holistic basis. Applicants are suggested to apply as soon as possible to ensure that the application process is completed on time. The University of Sydney offers conditional admissions in some cases, where if an applicant is unable to fulfill specific eligibility criteria, he/she still may be offered admissions on a conditional basis (based on the other aspects of the application package). In such a case, they are either required to pursue a pre-university course and maintain a certain GPA throughout the program, to ensure the admissions ar sustained.

University of Sydney facilitates a global atmosphere for its students by giving them various opportunities to mingle across borders. Exchange programs, placements, and even internships are provided for those who want to gain that international experience. Candidates who already have a bachelor’s degree and want to develop expertise in their subject matter, have a range of postgraduate options to pick from. The university also recognizes prior learning which lets a candidate skip the units they have already studied before. This is beneficial for students as it reduces their degree duration, and sometimes their visa duration too.

FAQs

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Best Medical Schools: Harvard Medical School vs. USyd Medicine

09 MAR 2020 • 18 min read

Are you ready for the ultimate medical school showdown?

Buckle your seatbelt because it’s going to be a wild ride!

Today, we are looking at two of the best postgraduate medical schools in the world: Harvard University and The University of Sydney.

But each school is great for different reasons… How do they compare? And who comes out on top?

We’ll compare them on the following criteria:

The Basics
Admissions Process
Course Structure
Uni Experience
Life After Med School
Job Opportunities

Put down your bets and let’s get started!

Round 1: The Basics

Harvard University Medview First up, we gotta see how they compare on a base level.

Rankings (based on QS World University Rankings)

Harvard: 1

USyd: 15

Entrance Exam (MCAT/GAMSAT)

Harvard: MCAT: 517, GAMSAT: N/A

USyd: MCAT: 500 minimum, GAMSAT: Minimum score of 50 in each section

GPA

Harvard: 3.93 average

USyd: Not currently used to rank students but may be in the future; however, you need at least a 2.7 (out of 4.0) to be considered

Acceptance Rate

Harvard: 3.3%

USyd: Exact figure not known, but understood to be higher

Number of Students

Harvard: 1,571 (MD+PhD)

USyd: 2,100 (undergrad pathway and postgrad)

Length

Harvard: 4 years full time for Doctor of Medicine degree

USyd: 4 years full time for Doctor of Medicine degree

Tuition (not including living fees)

Harvard: $58,050 USD a year

USyd: Commonwealth Supported Students (Aus citizens only): $8,593 USD a year; Domestic Students (not eligible for Commonwealth Supported Place): $50,614 USD a year; International Students: $59,639 USD a year

Bottom Line

If you’re keen on going to the number one medical school in the world, have outrageously high MCAT scores, and a lot of money, Harvard Medical School (HMS) is your best bet.

However, if a top 15 uni is good enough for you and your grades are a little bit lower, USyd is the place for you… especially if you’re eligible for government supported tuition!

Round 2: Admissions Process

Harvard University

In the US, medicine can only be studied at postgraduate level, which means you’ll need to complete an undergraduate degree before med school.

Some universities offer a pre-med undergraduate degree but you can study anything you wish! Just keep in mind that you need to meet the course prerequisites, which include:

1 year of biology with lab experience
2 years of chemistry (four courses including inorganic and organic chem as well as biochem) with lab experience
1 year of physics, lab experience not required
1 year of maths including calculus and statistics
1 year of writing

Once you complete a Bachelor’s degree and sit the MCAT, you can apply for medical school!

The HMS timeline is as follows:

May: AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service) application opens

July: HMS secondary application opens

September: Interviews start

October 16: Final deadline for AMCAS

October 23: Final deadline for HMS secondary application

Early March: Decisions sent

April 30: Last day to pick a school

When you apply you need to choose either the MD Pathways track or the Health Science and Technology (HST) track or both. There’s also an option to complete an MD double degree program. I’ll tell you more about these tracks later!

You are assessed based on your:

GPA/academic records
MCAT
Essays
Letters of evaluation (up to 6, two from science professors, one from a non-science professor and all research supervisors)
Extracurricular activities
Summer jobs/internships
Life experiences
Experiences in the health world
Interview

Usually, there are two requested (not required) 4,000 character essays and one additional essay if you want to enter the HST track. Typical topics are about what you’ve done since graduation and any important aspects about your personal background you wish to share with the admissions team.

After the admissions team reviews your application, they may invite you to interview in Boston.

The Pathways interviews include exploring the HMS campus and Longwood medical area. You’re also encouraged to attend classes and speak with current students. Of course, you’ll also have a one-on-one interview with a member of the Committee on Admissions.

As you know, the acceptance rate for HMS is extremely low so you’ll need to crush your application and interview in order to get in.

University of Sydney

Like Harvard, USyd allows you to study any undergraduate subject you want before going to medical school. However, it does offer an undergraduate pathway via the Double Degree Medicine Program (DDMP), which guarantees you entry into the MD provided you keep your grades up!

In order to be admitted to the DDMP straight out of school, only a perfect ATAR of 99.95 will do, making it the most competitive in Australia. In fact, there are only 30 domestic and 10 international places available each year. You’ll also need to complete a written assignment and take part in a panel discussion.

The best part? If you get accepted and meet all of the ongoing requirements during your undergraduate degree, you won’t need to sit the GAMSAT or be assessed again before medical school!

As for the standard graduate entry Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, you’ll need a valid Bachelor’s degree and a GAMSAT or MCAT score.

The admissions officers also take into account your:

Undergraduate GPA
Relevant work experience
English language proficiency (transcripts or IELTS/TOEFL results)
Interview
Short written questions (DDMP)

As a domestic applicant, you need to submit an application for Qualifications Assessment Service (QAS) through the Universities Admission Centre (UAC) and then submit an online MD application and supplementary form. If you meet the projected minimum average GAMSAT cut-off (as determined by the applicant pool), you’ll be invited to complete an online confirmation page. Finally, if you meet the actual average GAMSAT cut-off score, you’ll be invited to interview.

P.S. If you’re an international applicant, you do not need to submit the QAS through the UAC. You only need to submit an MD application and supplementary form. Woohoo!

The application timeline is as follows:

Early April: QAS applications open
Mid-May: Online domestic applications open
Mid-June: Both the QAS and online domestic applications close
Early August: Online confirmation pages sent
Mid-August: Interview invitations sent
August-September: Multiple Mini Interview rounds
Mid-late October to January: Offers made

USyd uses the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) model to decide whether or not you’re good enough to get accepted.

This involves you rotating around stations and speaking to different interview panels who have no background knowledge about you. They’ll assess your:

Communication skills
Sense of caring, empathy and sensitivity
Ability to make effective decisions
Teamwork skills
Appreciation of medicine
Sense of motivation

The MMI can be very intimidating but if you crush it, you’re pretty much guaranteed a spot!

Bottom Line

The admissions processes are pretty similar but if you aren’t into writing essays and think you’ll have more luck with your people skills in the MMI, go with USyd.

If you don’t mind writing essays and prefer Harvard’s more holistic admissions process, HMS is your winner.

Round 3: Course Structure

Harvard University

First up, Pathways! Pathways is what HMS calls its MD curriculum.

The timeline of your pathway (haha, good one) is as follows:

Year I: All about the foundations of medicine including anatomy, histology, biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, fundamental social and population sciences, pharmacologic principles, genetics, immunology and more. You’ll also learn the fundamentals of communicating with patients, conducting a physical exam and how to work in a clinical team.

Year II: Time to get your hands dirty! The Principal Clinical Experience (PCE) is 12 months long and consists of 4-12 week clerkship rotations at a hospital coupled with coursework about primary care, clinical science case conferences, mentoring and lots more fun topics!

Year III and IV: Your next two years are filled with advanced courses that take you deeper into the type of medicine you’re interested in practicing.

There’s also an optional fifth year program available, which allows you to get another degree, take an extra year of classes or work on a research project.

If you’re interested in the crossroads between medicine and technology, HMS offers a collaborative program between Harvard and MIT called Health Science and Technology, to help you solve global health problems.

Year I and II: Your first two years are consist of very rigorous classes in molecular biology, engineering and physical sciences. The goal is to make you the best physician-scientist possible. You’ll take classes at both MIT and HMS.

Anchoring Clinical Experience (ACE): A two month clerkship between your second and third year.

Year III: Guess what! You also get a 12 month PCE that’s basically the same as the Pathways PCE.

Year IV: Time for more class!

Research and Thesis Requirement: You are required to be involved in independent research and are encouraged to take a fifth year to spend more time on research. You must also complete a thesis.

You can also choose to do a dual degree such as medicine and business.

University of Sydney

USyd prides itself on turning you into a ready-to-practise doctor with fantastic clinical skills and research experience.

Here’s the basic MD timeline:

Year I: Classes, classes and more classes! Think: musculoskeletal science, respiratory sciences, cardiovascular sciences and more! You’ll also spend one day a week at your hospital.

Year II:_ More classes and one day a week at your hospital.

Year III and IV: In both years you’ll go through eight week terms through blocks such as Medicine, Surgery, Child Health, Critical Care etc. Your last year also starts with an elective term project and end with a pre-intern term. You can take your elective term abroad. Not to mention, you’ll also spend the majority of your time at your hospital.

Research/Capstone Project: You also need to complete research or a project ending with a 2,500 word report that is good enough to be in a peer-reviewed journal.

Bottom Line

Both unis are very similar in terms of coursework but it really depends on your interests.

Harvard’s collaboration with MIT is a fantastic option if you’re interested in health science but USyd is a very solid MD option.

It truly depends on you.

Round 4: University Experience

Harvard University

Medical school isn’t all business! You’re allowed to have fun along the way too!

HMS is located in Boston, Massachusetts, one of the most well-educated (and fun) towns in the entire US!

The weather sucks, i.e. it’s really hot and humid in the summer and freezing cold in the winter. That being said, the city is FULL of universities so you’ll always be able to find a good time.

As a medical student, you’ll have access to some of the top hospitals in the world (Massachusetts General Hospital is ranked seventh) and of course, the top education at HMS.

P.S. Don’t forget to go to at least one baseball game. Go Red Sox!

University of Sydney

USyd in located in Sydney, Australia.

Think beaches, flat whites, and smashed avo on toast… yum!

The weather is fantastic and almost every day is a good beach day.

Typical activities (outside of school) include surfing, shopping and cuddling with koalas!

Bottom Line

You’ll have fun in either city but if you hate the snow, USyd is the place for you!

Round 5: Life After Medical School

Harvard University

Like law school, you don’t become a doctor right after graduation… far from it.

After you graduate, you’ll most likely complete an internship. The one-year program is the minimum training requirement you need in order to get a general practice license. You might also opt to do a rotating internship that isn’t as specific.

After your internship (or in some cases, instead of), you’ll take part in a residency. Your residency can range from three to seven years depending on your specialisation.

If your area of interest is highly specialised such as endocrinology, oncology or paediatric surgery, you may also need to take part of a fellowship which can take another one to three years.

Finally, you’ll need to pass a board certification exam either with a written or practical test.

Basically, you’ll spend at least four years in undergrad, at least four years in med school and then anywhere between three to eleven years training!

No one said the road to becoming a doctor was a short one!

On the other hand, you can also go into healthcare consulting, management, administration, pharmaceutical work or a load of other career paths that don’t require you to actually be a doctor.

University of Sydney

After medical school at USyd, you also need complete a year long internship, usually at a public hospital during which you’ll learn emergency medical care, patient care, surgery among other medical professions .

Woohoo!

Then comes your Residency program that can be anywhere from one to four years before you get accepted to a speciality program.

Then comes your Registrar program… UGH!

After you’re accepted to a speciality training program you’ll enter the registrar program, which can last between one to four years.

Depending on your speciality, you may also take on a fellowship.

So you’ll spend three years in undergrad, four years in med school and then a million years training before you become a doctor… but when it happens, it’ll be great!

Bottom Line

Becoming a doctor is a loooooooong journey regardless of where you study.

The amount of time it takes you to get certified depends on what you choose to specialise in.

Sorry, once again the winner depends on your preferences!

Round 6: Career Opportunities

Harvard

Since HMS is the number one medical school in the world, your job opportunities are endless!

You could become a paediatrician and work with children, work your way up to the chief of surgery at a major hospital or even work overseas through Doctors Without Boarders.

Don’t be afraid to think outside the box and do something completely different. Take your education and solve major world problems such as cancer or develop an app to make people’s’ hospital experience better.

USyd

Surprise!

Job prospects at the USyd are quite similar to Harvard’s!

You can do almost anything with a medical degree from working a hospital to doing research in a lab.

The world is your oyster so put your degree to good use!

Bottom Line

Working in the medical profession is a pretty good way to ensure that you’ll always have a great paying job.

Both Harvard and USyd are globally recognised medical schools; you should have no problem ever getting a job with a degree from one of these prestigious institutions.

Final Score

What if I told you that you could get the best of both universities???

Crazy, huh!

If you’re really struggling, you don’t actually have to choose between these two fantastic universities… well, sort of.

You could go to Harvard for an undergrad degree and then USyd for med school!

You’ll get all of the benefits of a US university and of Boston (i.e. top notch professors, a brand name university and the Red Sox) plus a fantastic medical education (with Commonwealth supported tuition if you’re local) at USyd!

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UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY – [USYD], SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES – ADMISSION

University of Sydney 2020-2021 Admissions: Entry Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

Admissions to Top Programs at the University of Sydney

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University of Sydney Admission Deadlines

University of Sydney Undergraduate Admission

University of Sydney Graduate Admission

Visa Requirements for International Applicants

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Best Medical Schools: Harvard Medical School vs. USyd Medicine

Are you ready for the ultimate medical school showdown?

Round 1: The Basics

Rankings (based on QS World University Rankings)

Entrance Exam (MCAT/GAMSAT)

GPA

Acceptance Rate

Number of Students

Length

Tuition (not including living fees)

Bottom Line

Round 2: Admissions Process

Harvard University

University of Sydney

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Round 3: Course Structure

Harvard University

University of Sydney

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Round 4: University Experience

Harvard University

University of Sydney

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Round 5: Life After Medical School

Harvard University

University of Sydney

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Round 6: Career Opportunities

Harvard

USyd

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