Study Options in Australia and New Zealand

 

A-Level Results Day 2020

Australian and New Zealand university applications still open for full degree and short-term study options

Hello everyone,

As we all prepare for A-level results this week we wanted to remind you there is still time for your students to apply to universities in Australia and New Zealand for the next academic intake. The university year in Australia and New Zealand begins in late February, rather than in September.

Study Options is still accepting applications for Australian and New Zealand degrees starting in February 2021, including quota degrees such as medicine, engineering and veterinary science.

Please visit our website for more details on current degree options in Australia and New Zealand and how to apply.

If any of your students are thinking of taking some time out before committing to university, they may be interested in undertaking a short-term study experience at a university in Australia or New Zealand via our Tester Semester programme. More details here.

To get individual advice for a student, please contact Study Options and speak to a student advisor.

Study Options is a completely free application and advice service for students and schools. We are funded by our university partners in Australia and New Zealand to provide support to students through the application processes on their behalf and are responsible for lodging applications from students in the UK and Ireland. We are also able to assist international students who have studied at UK or Irish schools.

We can advise on a student’s eligibility for a degree, or what degree options they have in Australia or New Zealand, as well as any other aspect of the application process.

Our office is open Monday-Friday from 9am through to 6pm. The telephone number is 0117 911 5610 or you can email us on mail@studyoptions.com (please include your name and contact details on your email message).

Are you thinking of applying to study medicine or dentistry?

Are you thinking of applying to study medicine or dentistry?  

 

Most UK universities require applicants to sit an admissions test in addition to their other entry requirements. The UCAT (previously known as the UKCAT) is required by the majority of UK universities and must be sat in the summer of 2019 by students who want to apply to member universities for entry in 2020. 

What is UCAT?

The UCAT is a mandatory admissions test for the majority of UK medical and dental schools. Students sit the test during the summer before they submit their UCAS application in October. 

Which Uni's require the UCAT?

30 UK universities now require applicants to sit the UCAT as part of their mandatory admissions process. UCAT scores are then considered alongside academic grades and other relevant entry criteria.


Key Dates for 2019
Registration opens in early May 2019 and testing takes place over the summer between 1st July - 2nd October 2019.


Where can students sit the test?
The test is sat at a Pearson VUE registered test centre (similar to where students would sit their driving theory test).


What do students need to do NOW?

Don't worry if this is the first you've heard of the UCAT, there's still plenty of time for students to register and sit the test this summer before applying to university to study Medicine or Dentistry.

 

Please visit the UCAT website now for full details - Click here

Do you want to study Medicine or Dentistry?

For students who may be thinking of applying to study medicine or dentistry. Most UK universities require applicants to sit an admissions test in addition to their other entry requirements. The UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) is required by the majority of University Medical and Dental schools in the UK and must be sat in the summer of 2017 by candidates who want to apply to member universities for entry in 2018 (or deferred entry in 2019). What is the UKCAT? The UKCAT helps universities to make more informed choices from amongst the many highly-qualified applicants to medical and dental programmes. It is used in conjunction with other admissions processes such as the UCAS application and academic qualifications. The UKCAT is a computer-based test. It does not contain any curriculum or science content but instead focuses on exploring the cognitive powers of candidates and other attributes considered to be valuable for health care professionals. Who should sit the test? A full list of universities / courses that require the UKCAT is available on our website. Students sit the test during the summer before they submit their UCAS application in October. Where can candidates sit the test? The test is delivered via computer in partnership with Pearson VUE at over 150 UK authorised test centres and in around 100 countries worldwide. Candidates are encouraged to register and book early to ensure they get a test slot at their chosen test centre.

Key Dates   Registration & Booking opens Tues 2nd May 2017 Testing begins Mon 3rd July 2017 Registration Closes Tues 19th September 2017 – 5pm Bursary Deadline Tues 19th September 2017 – 5pm Booking/Rescheduling Closes Mon 2nd October 2017 – midday Last Testing Date Tues 3rd October 2017 UCAS Application Deadline Sun 15th October 2017

Useful Resources   We have created a Candidate Preparation Toolkit to help students prepare for the test. This includes an Official Guide, a Question Tutorial, Practice Tests, a Practice App (for iPhone and Android) and a selection of videos on our YouTube channel.   We have also produced an Adviser Toolkit for schools and colleges. This contains the UKCAT Official Guide, a poster and leaflet plus a presentation and two tutorials to help advise and prepare students who might be sitting the test. Add us to your address book! We will send important information out monthly during the UKCAT testing cycle. If you find this useful, please add the ukcat@pearson.com email address to your 'Safe senders' list to ensure it does not get filtered as spam.

Any students thinking about applying for medicine or dentistry in September 2018 should read this post

Most UK universities require applicants to sit an admissions test in addition to their other entry requirements. The UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) is required by the majority of University Medical and Dental schools in the UK and must be sat in the summer of 2017 by candidates who want to apply to member universities for entry in 2018 (or deferred entry in 2019).

What is the UKCAT?     The UKCAT helps universities to make more informed choices from amongst the many highly-qualified applicants to medical and dental programmes. It is used in collaboration with other admissions processes such as the UCAS application and academic qualifications. The UKCAT is a computer-based test. It does not contain any curriculum or science content but instead focuses on exploring the cognitive powers of candidates and other attributes considered to be valuable for health care professionals.       Who should sit the test?     A full list of universities / courses that require the UKCAT is available on our website. Students sit the test during the summer before they submit their UCAS application in October.       Where can candidates sit the test?     The test is delivered via computer in partnership with Pearson VUE at over 150 UK authorised test centres and in around 100 countries worldwide. Candidates are encouraged to register and book early to ensure they get a test slot at their chosen test centre.

Key Dates             Registration & Booking opens       Tues 2nd May 2017     Testing begins       Mon 3rd July 2017     Registration Closes       Tues 19th September 2017 – 5pm     Bursary Deadline       Tues 19th September 2017 – 5pm     Booking/Rescheduling Closes       Mon 2nd October 2017 – midday     Last Testing Date       Tues 3rd October 2017     UCAS Application Deadline       Sun 15th October 2017

Useful Resources             We have created a Candidate Preparation Toolkit to help students prepare for the test. This includes an Official Guide, a Question Tutorial, Practice Tests, a Practice App (for iPhone and Android) and a selection of videos on our YouTube channel.         We have also produced an Adviser Toolkit for schools and colleges. This contains the UKCAT Official Guide, a poster and leaflet plus a presentation and two tutorials to help you advise and prepare students who might be sitting the test.

Add us to your address book! We will send important information out monthly during the UKCAT testing cycle. If you find this useful, please add the ukcat@pearson.com email address to your 'Safe senders' list to ensure it does not get filtered as spam.

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Medicine and Dentistry - URGENT!

We would be grateful if you could inform students wishing to apply to study Medicine or Dentistry for entry in 2014 (or deferred entry in 2015) of the requirement to take the UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) this summer.

Registration opens 01 May 2013 Testing Begins 01 July 2013 Registration deadline 20 September 2013 Bursary & Exemption deadline 20 September 2013 Booking/Rescheduling deadline 02 October 2013 Last testing date 04 October 2013 UCAS application deadline 15 October 2013
Details of courses for which these institutions require applicants to take the test can be found at: www.ukcat.ac.uk

UKCAT test Locations

The test is offered at a choice of over 150 UK high street test centres and over 400 testing centres worldwide. The closing date for registering to take this test is 20 September 2013. However, due to high demand, students should register to take this test immediately to ensure they get a test slot at their chosen test centre.

 

The 26 University Medical and Dental schools that require candidates to take this test as part of the admissions process are as follows:

University of Aberdeen • Brighton and Sussex Medical School • Cardiff University • University of Dundee • University of Durham • University of East Anglia • University of Edinburgh • University of Exeter • University of Glasgow • Hull York Medical School • Imperial College London • Keele University • King's College London • University of Leeds • University of Leicester • University of Manchester • University of Newcastle • University of Nottingham • Plymouth University • Queen Mary, University of London • Queen's University Belfast • University of Sheffield • University of Southampton • University of St Andrews • St George’s, University of London • University of Warwick

 

To help candidates prepare for the UKCAT we have created a brand new Test Preparation Toolkit which contains an Official Guide, Practice Test, Practice Test App (for iPhone and Android) and a Candidate Video of interviews with past test-takers talking about their own UKCAT experience.

Careers Bulletin - Important info for those interested in teaching, Medicine, Veterinary, Dentistry Careers

Hello

Please note that the Summer Term Careers Bulletin will be put on Moodle today.  As well as a general update about services on offer, please note that there is a really important item on Page 2 regarding Work Experience  for those interested in going to university next year to study for Teaching, Medicine, Veterinary, Dentistry Careers.

Careers Department

IMPORTANT NEWS FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN STUDYING MEDICINE OR DENTISTRY AT UNIVERSITY IN 2014 OR 2015

Dear Colleague,

We would be grateful if you could inform students wishing to apply to study Medicine or Dentistry for entry in 2014 (or deferred entry in 2015) of the requirement to take the UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) this summer.

Registration opens Testing Begins Registration deadline Bursary & Exemption deadline Booking/Rescheduling deadline Last testing date UCAS application deadline	01 May 2013 01 July 2013 20 September 2013 20 September 2013 02 October 2013 04 October 2013 15 October 2013
Details of courses for which these institutions require applicants to take the test can be found at: www.ukcat.ac.uk

UKCAT test Locations

The test is offered at a choice of over 150 UK high street test centres and over 400 testing centres worldwide. The closing date for registering to take this test is 20 September 2013. However, due to high demand, students should register to take this test immediately to ensure they get a test slot at their chosen test centre.

The 26 University Medical and Dental schools that require candidates to take this test as part of the admissions process are as follows:

University of Aberdeen • Brighton and Sussex Medical School • Cardiff University • University of Dundee • University of Durham • University of East Anglia • University of Edinburgh • University of Exeter • University of Glasgow • Hull York Medical School • Imperial College London • Keele University • King's College London • University of Leeds • University of Leicester • University of Manchester • University of Newcastle • University of Nottingham • Plymouth University • Queen Mary, University of London • Queen's University Belfast • University of Sheffield • University of Southampton • University of St Andrews • St George's, University of London • University of Warwick

To help candidates prepare for the UKCAT we provide an Official Guide which includes example questions and two fully timed Practice Tests on our website. We will also be releasing a free official Practice App which will be available soon for iPhone and Android.

Yours sincerely,

Rachel Greatrix
Chief Operating Officer, UKCAT Consortium