MBBS at UNSW Vs. MBBS at USYD (2 Viewers)

[Jackie.bored]

The Scientia scholarship is much different to the USyd one (I think...don't quote me on this =p) because UNSW provides mentors for the students. I was talking to the scholarships lady at the Scientia luncheon about why it was restricted to just 2 students and she said that around three-quarters of people eligible for Scientia wanted to do Medicine, and UNSW Medicine would have a whole faculty full of Scientias. And then there's the situation of finding the suitable mentors for the students and this overall makes it very hard on the Med faculty.

 

[jet]

USyd for a few reasons;
a) I have a Plan B if Plan A: Medicine, fails.
b) I like science it would be the perfect way to study other fields I am also passionate about
c) It's close to home; a train trip rather than just a train AND bus trip.
d) The number of opportunities available to students in the Science faculty at USyd.
e) Comparing the hospitals available for clinical placements, I find USyd's list much more appealing.

 

[KFunk]

Isn't there like a crushing workload if you do Combined Medicine? I'll need plenty of time play games etc.

UNSW combined Arts/Medicine is the sole reason I have free time .

 

[bio_nut]

of course. but spending 3 years at uni and paying thousands of dollars to do so is not worth it. if you are into something PURELY for interest then self-directed learning would be the better option. you get to pursue the areas you want yourself, at your own pace and no pressure to absorb everything.

e.g. if i were interested in music, i wouldnt go to uni to get a bachelor of music degree to certify its one of my interests. its just pretentious and unneccessary.

Getting the equipment to do science labs on your own is a little more difficult.

 

[Dr_Fresh]

Getting the equipment to do science labs on your own is a little more difficult.

do some volunteer work at various science institutions. no need to spend a few thousand bucks just to borrow some equipment.

 

[nottellingu]

If you are just keen on medicine I would go to UNSW as far as I know a science degree won't help you unless you're able to do a honours year and maybe get some research published. You have opportunities to do this with an MBBS anyway.