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Excellence in Medical Education

Excellence in Medical Education

UMATUndergraduate

Medicine Preparation Courses

Excellence in Medical EducationThe METC Institute is run by doctors, for future and practicing doctors.

METC Institute Undergraduate Medicine Preparation Courses & Programs give Year 12 students the best possible chance of entering Medicine, and becoming world-class clinicians. These courses and programs can help students to maximise their Year 12 ATAR, Undergraduate Medical Admissions Test (UMAT) score, and performance in the Medical Admissions Interview.

Through the METC Institute Year 12 and UMAT High Achiever Program, the METC Institute and its Academic Steering Committee guarantee entry into Medicine.

Contents About METC Institute ... 2

Academic Steering Committee & Faculty ... 3-4

UMAT Preparation Courses ... 6 UMAT Foundations Course (UMAT101) ... 7-9

UMAT Advanced Strategies & Complex Reasoning Course (UMAT102) ... 10-11

UMAT Programs & Packages ... 12 UMAT Platinum Program ... 13-16

UMAT Gold Program ... 17-19

Year 12 & UMAT High Achiever Program ... 20-27

Medicine Interview Courses ... 28 Medicine Interview Live Course (CR301) ... 29

Medicine Interview Online Course (CR302) ... 30

Medicine Interview Combined Live & Online Course (CR303) ... 31

Medicine Application & Interview Mentorship Program (CR304) ... 32

Product Comparison Matrix ... 33

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About METC Institute About UsThe METC Institute is an international organisation proudly founded in Australia and operated by specialist medical practitioners. The METC Institute currently provides high quality medical educational products and services in Australia, Ireland, UK, USA and Asia.

Our products and materials are carefully prepared and reviewed by expert specialist medical practitioners who in addition to their clinical duties are also heavily involved in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and training. Members of our Academic Steering Committee hold appointments with major Australian Universities and Specialty Colleges.

The METC Institute provides medical education and training for current and future medical professionals ranging from admission to medical school, through to preparation and training for the final exam in specialist fellowship training and beyond.

Our MissionThe Vision and Mission of the METC Institute is to improve the quality of health care in the world through the provision of comprehensive, high quality and affordable educational products and services for current and future medical professionals.

Our Promise to YouWe promise to deliver the best and highest quality medical educational products and services that will equip you with the knowledge and skills required for you to progress in your medical career.

Our materials and courses are constantly updated with the latest in research and evidence-based Medicine, and are carefully prepared by our expert, specialist medical practitioners and senior lecturers.

At the METC Institute, we will uphold this promise of quality by ensuring:

All materials for our courses are designed and approved by Specialist Doctors (Physicians & Surgeons) who are also Senior Lecturers, Associate Professors or Professors, of Schools of Medicine in premier Australian and Overseas Universities, and our courses are delivered only by experts with minimum accreditation standards.

Dr. Kenneth Loon Managing Director B. Pharm (Hons), MBBS, FRACS

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METC Institute Academic Steering CommitteeThe METC Institute Academic Steering Committee (ASC) of specialist doctors, senior lecturers and research fellows are responsible for the design and direction of all METC Institute courses.

These specialist doctors and senior lecturers are affiliated with leading Australian University Medical Schools and Teaching Hospitals, and maintain minimum qualification standards including MBBS with specialist qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Members of the METC ASC are profiled below.

METC Institute Academic FacultyThe METC Institute Academic Faculty includes Research Fellows who are accredited by the ASC and maintain minimum qualification standards comprising personal experience and exceptional performance at Medical Admissions Examinations (>95th percentile), as well as prescribed continuing education and training into every aspect of UMAT.

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Dr Kenneth LoonB. Pharm (Hons), MBBS, FRACS

Dr Kenneth Loon is a specialist Colorectal & General Surgeon and Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

Dr Loon holds academic appointments, including a Senior Lecturer position in the Griffith University School of Medicine. Dr Loon is the Director of Education at METC Institute, and is heavily involved in all aspects of course curriculum development.

Dr Loon is a published author and a recipient of the General Surgeons Group, Best Clinical Research Prize, and a Travelling Fellowship Grant for studies at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN USA.

Dr Sanjeev NaiduB. HB, MBBS, FRACS

Dr Naidu is the Director of Surgery and Acute Care Services at the Mater Hospital Group, South East Queensland.

Dr Naidu gained his MBBS through the University of Auckland, New Zealand in 1995 and completed his general surgical Fellowship training in Queensland in 2005. He later completed a further 2 years of post-fellowship training in vascular surgery.

His many achievements include introducing two novel surgical procedures to Australia (VAAFT & EPSiT) and establishing a world-class Endoscopy Unit/Bariatric Service at QEII Hospital. He sits on the METC Academic Steering Committee and guides development of medical curricula for pre-medical, medical, and specialist medical trainees.

Dr Tommy TranB. Phty (Hons), MBBS (Hons), FRACPDr Tran is the Director of Paediatrics at Greenslopes Private Hospital. Dr Tran graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery with first class honours in 2005. He completed a fellowship year in Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Medicine before being awarded his FRACP in 2012.

As a Senior Lecturer at the METC Institute and the University of Queensland School of Medicine, and the clinical lead in Paediatrics, Dr Tran has a passion for education of pre-medical, and medical students. Along with his positions at the METC Institute and University of Queensland, Dr Tran also sits on the Greenslopes Private Hospital’s Medical Education Committee, helping to co-ordinate paediatric & neonatal training for junior doctors and registrars.

Mr Mat HinksmanB. Bus, MD (2018), Research FellowMr Hinksman holds positions as the Associate Director of Education, Senior Lecturer and Research Fellow at the METC Institute. Along with his hands-on role in tutelage of pre-medical and medical students, Mr Hinksman is involved in course and curriculum development at the METC Institute.

Having received offers to study Medicine at both the University of Sydney, and University of Queensland, Mr Hinksman is currently completing a Doctor of Medicine at UQ via the Princess Alexandra Hospital.

Mr Hinksman is also involved in several research projects in the fields of General Surgery and Emergency Medicine.


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Undergraduate Medical Admission Test (UMAT)

About the UMAT Exam

The Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT) is developed each year by ACER on behalf of the UMAT Consortium.

The test is developed and used specifically to assist with the selection of students into medicine and health science degree programs at undergraduate level at the universities listed on this page. UMAT is designed to assess general attributes and abilities gained through prior experience and learning; specifically, the acquisition of skills in critical thinking and problem solving, understanding people and abstract non-verbal reasoning. These abilities are considered important to the study and later practice of professions in the health sciences.

UMAT is an aptitude test. It is not curriculum-based and presupposes no particular subjects of study at secondary level. It does not require any knowledge or skills in mathematics or sciences, or in any other area of the curriculum. It is designed to complement your academic results, not to replicate them. It is not a personality or IQ test.

UMAT is offered in late July and is offered once a year only.

Structure & Content

The UMAT test consists of 3 hours testing time, plus 10 minutes reading time. All questions are presented in one test book and there are no rest breaks. The UMAT consists of three multiple choice sections over a total of three hours:

• Section 1: Logical reasoning and problem solving (48 questions)

• Section 2: Understanding people (44 questions)

• Section 3: Non-verbal reasoning (42 questions)

UMAT questions do not test academic knowledge and do not require special understanding of any academic discipline.

All questions are in multiple choice format with 4 or 5 response alternatives, from which applicants are asked to choose the most appropriate. Each question has only one correct response.

Some questions are in written form and may present information in visual or tabular format while other questions are based entirely on visual material.

Logical Reasoning and Problem Solving Materials are drawn from a wide variety of general sources and are based on a brief text or piece of information presented graphically. Questions assess your ability to comprehend, draw logical conclusions, reach solutions by identifying relevant facts, evaluate information, pinpoint additional or missing information, and generate and test plausible hypotheses.

Understanding People This construct assesses the ability to understand and think about people. Questions are based on a scenario, dialogue or other text representing specific interpersonal situations. Most passages will have several questions. Questions assess your ability to identify, understand, and, where necessary, infer the thoughts, feelings, behaviour and/or intentions of the people represented in the situations.

Non-verbal Reasoning Questions may be of several kinds. All are based on patterns or sequences of shapes and are designed to assess your ability to reason in the abstract and solve problems in non-verbal contexts.

UMAT Preparation CoursesPrepare for UMAT via completion of an individual course. All courses are designed by specialist doctors and senior lecturers with minimum qualification standards of MBBS with specialist AHPRA registration.

What are METC Institute UMAT Preparation Courses?

METC Institute UMAT Preparation Courses combine comprehensive online exams with attendance weekends ensuring students are thoroughly prepared for the UMAT. The Foundations UMAT Course (UMAT101) is a pre-medical attendance course developed to enhance performance in all sections of the UMAT exam, while the Advanced Strategies UMAT Course (UMAT102) is designed to provide students with the opportunity to practice the skills required to execute UMAT to a high standard.

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UMAT Foundations & Complex Reasoning Course (UMAT101)

OverviewWorkload: 60 hours (16 hours attendance) Course Access: 1 year Scope: Sections I, II, & III of UMAT Delivery: Attendance & Home Study Course Fees: $897

AimsThe Foundations UMAT course aims to provide UMAT candidates with an intuitive understanding of all sections of the UMAT exam. The course focuses on content and complex reasoning skills habitually assessed in the UMAT exam. These concepts and techniques are delivered by members of the METC pool of educational experts.

The Academic Faculty of the METC Institute advises all students aiming for high-performance to enrol in the Foundations UMAT Course.

Students who complete the course should:

• Demonstrate and apply advanced reasoning skills in the domain of text-based and graphical stimuli

• Extrapolate from provisional data, and form and test plausible hypotheses based on such data via application of logical reasoning

• Identify, understand, and infer human emotions and behaviour from scenario stimuli including but not limited to excerpts of dialogue, literature, opinion pieces, and personal reflections

• Comprehend and logically deduce abstract and non-verbal problems via application of specific techniques in pattern analysis and non-verbal reasoning

Course StructureThe course involves a combination of attendance and self-directed home study and comprises a total minimum of 60 hours

(though students may wish to complete further hours of home study).

• Attendance Component: Two days of UMAT specific lectures, interactive problem-based learning and a full-length UMAT practice exam. Course content focuses on the subjects of Logical Reasoning & Problem Solving; Understanding People; and Non-verbal Reasoning. Examination feedback is given to each student providing candidates with an understanding of their strengths and weaknesses therefore allowing students to plan their exam approach prior to UMAT.

• Home Study Component: After the attendance course, candidates are provided with a set of exercises and readings to be completed before UMAT. These exercises and readings are specific to the METC Institute and are not available anywhere else. Candidates will be able to apply techniques introduced during the attendance course, and are expected to complete a further minimum 44 hours practicing exercises and completing recommended readings. Further exercises and UMAT practice exams are available as part of the UMAT advanced Strategies course (UMAT102).

Course Content

Day One: Saturday Course Schedule

• Introduction

• Orientation to UMAT: Includes nature of the exam and sections; how the exam is scored; and implications for candidates

• Understanding and applications in Logical Reasoning: Theory, discussion and application of problem-solving section. Students learn techniques to improve their ability to comprehend, draw logical conclusions, reach solutions by identifying relevant facts, evaluate information, pinpoint additional or missing information, and generate and test plausible hypotheses


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• Comprehension in the Humanities: Students are introduced to strategies for critical analysis of interpersonal scenarios and passages. Students are provided with the ability to identify, understand, and, where necessary, infer the thoughts, feelings, behaviour and/or intentions of the people represented in the situations

• Non-verbal Reasoning: Students become familiar with the ostensibly aptitude-based section III of the UMAT exam. Candidates are provided with a somewhat universal approach to solving abstract UMAT questions

Day Two: Sunday Course Schedule

• Introduction and preparation for live UMAT practice exam: The practice exam is held under official examination conditions and provides students with an opportunity to apply skills learned on the previous day

• Exam strategies lecture: Through the METC Academic Faculty experience of writing examinations for students across their medical careers, students are provided with an insight into exam-taking strategy. This lecture discusses with students the methods to maximise their score and use of time through proven test-taking strategies

• Planning for the exam: Attendees receive a detailed lecture on exam preparation including recommended exercises and readings to be completed prior to UMAT

• Live practice exam discussion: Students are provided with an opportunity to review and discuss questions from the morning’s live UMAT practice exam. Specific questions will also be drawn out for discussion by the course lecturer

Students are also provided with a set of home-study tasks including:

• Exercise list: Weekly tasks to be completed prior to UMAT. These exercises ensure students continue to practice skills acquired at the attendance weekend

• Reading list: Students are provided with a list of recommended readings to improve critical reasoning skills in all three sections of the UMAT Exam

The attendance component will be held in capital cities within Australia. Course registrants may choose to attend at any one of the locations. See website for details.

For students unable to attend live lectures, this attendance component is also available entirely online via Voice Over Powerpoint (VOPP) recordings.

Academic Steering CommitteeThe UMAT Foundations & Complex Reasoning Course (UMAT101) is designed by Specialist Doctors and Senior Lecturers from leading Australian University Medical Schools and Teaching Hospitals. Minimum qualification standards include MBBS with specialist qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Entry RequirementsThe UMAT Foundations & Complex Reasoning Course (UMAT101) is a pre-medical subject designed for students who wish to pursue a future career in Undergraduate Medicine. All students should consult the ACER Information Booklet and the Undergraduate Australian Medical Schools Admissions Guide for specific information regarding eligibility requirements to specific University Medical Schools.

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Exit ExaminationCompletion of the UMAT Foundations & Complex Reasoning Course (UMAT101) requires satisfactory completion of the live examination and attendance components as well as a passing grade in summative assessment. Summative assessment for UMAT101 consists of a live exam (UMAT Trial Exam) and is included in the course fees for UMAT101.

The UMAT Trial Exam is a live exam specifically designed by our Academic Faculty to be closely representative of UMAT. For the purposes of assessment in UMAT101, all sections of the UMAT Trial Exam are considered summative. Minimum scores required to obtain a passing grade are exam-specific and scaled to reflect the latest UMAT distribution curve.

FeesThe cost of enrolment is $897. Please refer to our published refunds policy as a condition of enrolment.

Course fees include access to the online modules for 365 days from enrolment. Further fees apply for extensions and may only be granted on application.

The Foundations UMAT course aims to provide UMAT candidates with an intuitive understanding of all sections of the UMAT exam. The course focuses on content and complex reasoning skills habitually assessed in the UMAT exam. These concepts and techniques are delivered by members of the METC pool of educational experts.

The Academic Faculty of the METC Institute advises all students aiming for high-performance to enrol in the Foundations UMAT Course.



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OverviewWorkload: 60 hours Course Access: 1 year Scope: Sections I, II, & III of UMAT Delivery: Online Course Fees: $897

AimsThe Advanced Strategies UMAT practice test course aims to provide UMAT candidates with the opportunity to practice the skills required to execute UMAT to a high standard. The course comprises 10 full-length UMAT practice exams. Each exam has been written and reviewed by the METC Academic Faculty ensuring the questions are of a high standard and maintain relevance with the UMAT exam.

Students who complete the course should:





Course StructureThe course is delivered entirely online and comprises a total minimum of 60 hours. The minimum study hours comprise the examination and review time for all exams and questions. Students are expected to complete and review each UMAT practice exam.

• Online component: 10 full-length UMAT practice exams. Exams are structured exactly like the official UMAT exam. Upon completion, each exam provides candidates with an understanding of their strengths and weaknesses and opportunities for further improvement.

Course ContentEach full-length practice exam comprises:

• Section 1: Logical reasoning and problem solving (48 questions)Materials are drawn from a wide variety of general sources and are based on a brief text or piece of information presented graphically. Questions assess your ability to comprehend, draw logical conclusions, reach solutions by identifying relevant facts, evaluate information, pinpoint additional or missing information, and generate and test plausible hypotheses.

• Section 2: Understanding people (44 questions)This construct assesses the ability to understand and think about people. Questions are based on a scenario, dialogue or other text representing specific interpersonal situations. Most passages will have several questions. Questions assess your ability to identify, understand, and, where necessary, infer the thoughts, feelings, behaviour and/or intentions of the people represented in the situations.

• Section 3: Non-verbal reasoning (42 questions)Questions may be of several kinds. All are based on patterns or sequences of shapes and are designed to assess your ability to reason in the abstract and solve problems in non-verbal contexts.

Academic Steering CommitteeThe UMAT Advanced Strategies & Complex Reasoning Course (UMAT102) is designed by Specialist Doctors and Senior Lecturers from leading Australian University Medical Schools and Teaching Hospitals. Minimum



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qualification standards include MBBS with specialist qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Entry RequirementsThe UMAT Advanced Strategies & Complex Reasoning Course (UMAT102) is a pre-medical subject designed for students who wish to pursue a future career in Undergraduate Medicine. All students should consult the ACER Information Booklet and the Undergraduate Australian Medical Schools Admissions Guide for specific information regarding eligibility requirements to specific University Medical Schools.

Exit ExaminationCompletion of the UMAT Advanced Strategies & Complex Reasoning Course (UMAT102) requires satisfactory completion of the live examination and attendance components as well as a passing grade in summative assessment. Summative assessment for UMAT102 consists of a live exam (UMAT Trial Exam) which is not included in the course fees and must be paid for as an extra component ($497), or as part of standard course fees in the UMAT101 (UMAT Foundations) Course.

Completion of the UMAT Trial Exam is not compulsory for enrolment but is highly recommended and is a requirement for official completion of the course.

The UMAT Trial Exam is a live exam specifically designed by our Academic

Faculty to be closely representative of UMAT. For the purposes of assessment in UMAT102, all sections of the UMAT Trial Exam are considered summative. Minimum scores required to obtain a passing grade are exam-specific and scaled to reflect the latest UMAT distribution curve.



The Advanced Strategies UMAT practice test course aims to provide UMAT candidates with the opportunity to practice the skills required to execute UMAT to a high standard. The course comprises 10 full-length UMAT practice exams. Each exam has been written and reviewed by the METC Academic Faculty ensuring the questions are of a high standard and maintain relevance with the UMAT exam.




UMAT Preparation ProgramsWhat are METC Institute UMAT Preparation Programs?

METC Institute UMAT Preparation Programs offer students a complete approach to UMAT. In order to provide students with the most comprehensive UMAT preparation, the METC Institute has packaged together elements of attendance, online and interview courses to deliver programs to suit those who wish to prepare for UMAT in a more structured and uniform way. By combining courses, these programs also offer greater value for students.

What is the METC Institute Year 12 & UMAT High Achiever Program?

The METC Institute Year 12 & UMAT High Achiever Program is the most comprehensive program avail-able for preparation to enter undergraduate Medicine. The High Achiever Program integrates and focuses on excellence in Year 12 Science as well as preparation for the UMAT Program through a combination of courses involving personal tutoring, online and attendance courses. Full registration and selection into the program is by a competitive application process and is backed by a guarantee of entry into Medicine.

UMAT Platinum Program ... 13-16UMAT Gold Program ... 17-19Year 12 & UMAT High Achiever Program ... 20-27

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OverviewTotal courses included: 3Workload: 250 hours (24 hours attendance) Course Access: 1 year Scope: Sections I, II, III of UMAT & Medical Interview Preparation Delivery: Attendance, Online & Home Study components Course Fees: $2197

The UMAT Platinum Preparation Program is a pre-medical course developed to enhance performance in all sections of the UMAT exam and the Undergraduate Medical School Interview. The course has been designed by the METC Academic Steering Committee allowing students to leverage the knowledge and insights of experts in the field of medical education.

AimsThe Platinum UMAT Preparation Program aims to provide UMAT candidates with detailed understanding of all aspects of the UMAT exam along with a subsequent intensive practice regime. The course not only focuses on content and complex reasoning skills habitually assessed in the UMAT exam, but also emphasises the application and practice of these concepts via completion of 10 full-length practice exams.

In addition, candidates are thoroughly prepared for their undergraduate medical admission interview as this program includes automatic enrolment in the Medicine Interview Comprehensive Course (CR303).

For those wishing to perform to the highest standard in UMAT and their admissions interview, the METC Academic Faculty advises enrolment in the Platinum UMAT Preparation Program.

Students who complete the course will:





• Produce sophisticated and eloquent responses to all possible styles of interview scenarios allowing the candidate to maximise their interview admissions score and gain entry into Undergraduate Medicine

Course StructureThe course involves a combination of attendance, online and self-directed home study via the UMAT101, UMAT102 and CR303 (interview) courses. By completing these three courses, students will complete a minimum 250 hours preparation for the UMAT and admissions interview including:

• Attendance component: Three days of lectures, interactive problem-based learning and a full-length UMAT practice exam and live Medical Interview practice. Course content focuses on the subjects of Logical Reasoning & Problem Solving; Understanding People; and Non-verbal Reasoning. Examination feedback is given to each student providing candidates with an understanding of their strengths and weaknesses therefore allowing students to plan their exam approach prior to UMAT.

• Home-Study component: After the attendance course, candidates are provided


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with a set of exercises and readings to be completed before UMAT. These exercises and readings are specific to the METC Institute and are not available anywhere else. Candidates will be able to apply techniques introduced during the attendance course, Further exercises and UMAT practice exams are available as part of the UMAT advanced Strategies course (UMAT102).


UMAT 101 Course ContentThe Foundations UMAT Course (UMAT101) is a pre-medical attendance course developed to enhance performance in all sections of the UMAT exam.


• Introduction



• Comprehension in the Humanities: Students are introduced to strategies for critical analysis of interpersonal scenarios and passages. Students are provided with the ability to identify, understand, and, where necessary, infer the thoughts, feelings, behaviour and/or intentions of the people

represented in the situations








• Exercise list: Weekly tasks to be completed prior to UMAT. These exercises ensure students continue to practice skills acquired at the attendance weekend• Reading list: Students are provided with a list of recommended readings to improve critical reasoning skills in all three sections of the UMAT Exam



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UMAT102 Course ContentThe Advanced Strategies UMAT Course (UMAT102) is an online pre-medical course developed to provide students with the opportunity to practice the skills required to execute UMAT to a high standard. The course comprises 10 full-length UMAT practice exams. Each exam has been written and reviewed by the METC Academic Faculty ensuring the questions are of a high standard and maintain relevance with the UMAT exam.

Each full-length practice exam comprises:


• Section 2: Understanding people (44 questions)

This construct assesses the ability to understand and think about people. Questions are based on a scenario, dialogue or other text representing specific interpersonal situations. Most passages will have several questions. Questions assess your ability to identify, understand, and, where necessary, infer the thoughts, feelings, behaviour and/or intentions of the people

represented in the situations.

• Section 3: Non-verbal reasoning (42 questions) Questions may be of several kinds. All are based on patterns or sequences of shapes and are designed to assess your ability to reason in the abstract and solve problems in non-verbal contexts.

CR303 Course ContentIn addition, students enroled in the UMAT Platinum Preparation Program are automatically enroled in the Medicine Interview Combined Course (CR303). This course provides students with the most thorough preparation possible via combination of the Medicine Interview Live Course (CR301) and the Medicine Interview Online Course (CR302).

The attendance component of this course is conducted in a live setting with an interview panel. The live interviews conducted during the course are designed to be completely representative of the real interview. Formats including Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) and Semi-structured Interview are explained and station considerations are given for student university preferences in determining group allocation so that students may practice the style of questioning encountered at specific universities.

In addition to the ‘experience’ gained from the live interviews, all candidates will be given personalised advice and strategies for improvement. In total, students are involved in a total of 4 interviews (5x MMI Stations each – total 20 stations). Total time allocated for personalised feedback is 50 minutes per student.

The online component of this course requires students to work through the METC Medicine Interview Scenario Modules (1-8). These modules detail over 100 scenarios previously used at Australian Medical school admissions interviews. Detailed ideal




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responses are provided for each scenario, which each include a number of questions and prompts. These modules cover the following key attributes of the Medical school admissions criteria:

• Module 1: Introduction to the Medical/ Dental School Interview scenarios

• Module 2: Giving/taking instructions

• Module 3: Emotional communication

• Module 4: Problem solving

• Module 5: Resilience and maturity

• Module 6: Enthusiasm for Medicine

• Module 7: Ethics

• Module 8: Awareness of common issues in Medicine

The CR303 course materials include online access to the METC Medicine Interview Preparation Module along with access to the METC Medicine Interview Scenario Module. These contain:

• Detailed analysis of Strategies and Techniques needed for success including examples of previous questions and actual scoring assessment criteria

• Access to over 100 official past interview scenarios along with ideal responses

• Practice exercises for students to complete between the course and their admissions interview

• Further suggested readings focusing on high-yield admissions interview topics

Academic Steering CommitteeThe UMAT Platinum Preparation Program is designed by Specialist Doctors and Senior Lecturers from leading Australian University Medical Schools and Teaching Hospitals. Minimum qualification standards include MBBS with specialist qualification and registration with the Australian Health

Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Entry RequirementsThe UMAT Platinum Preparation Program is a pre-medical subject designed for students who wish to pursue a future career in Undergraduate Medicine. All students should consult the ACER Information Booklet and the Undergraduate Australian Medical Schools Admissions Guide for specific information regarding eligibility requirements to specific University Medical Schools.

Exit ExaminationCompletion of the UMAT Platinum Preparation Program requires satisfactory completion of the live examination and attendance components as well as a passing grade in summative assessment. Summative assessment for this course consists of a live exam (UMAT Trial Exam) and is included in the course fees for the UMAT Platinum Preparation Program.

The UMAT Trial Exam is a live exam specifically designed by our Academic Faculty to be closely representative of UMAT. For the purposes of assessment in this course, all sections of the UMAT Trial Exam are considered summative. Minimum scores required to obtain a passing grade are exam-specific and scaled to reflect the latest UMAT distribution curve.



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Total courses included: 2Workload: 120 hours (16 hours attendance) Course Access: 1 year Scope: Sections I, II, & III of UMAT Delivery: Attendance, Online & Home Study components Course Fees: $1497

The UMAT Gold Preparation Program is a pre-medical course developed to enhance performance in all sections of the UMAT exam. The course has been designed by the METC Academic Steering Committee allowing students to leverage the knowledge and insights of experts in the field of medical education.

AimsThe UMAT Gold Preparation Program aims to provide UMAT candidates with detailed understanding of all aspects of the UMAT exam along with a subsequent intensive practice regime. The course not only focuses on content and complex reasoning skills habitually assessed in the UMAT exam, but also emphasises the application and practice of these concepts via completion of 10 full-length practice exams.

For those wishing to perform to a high standard in UMAT, the METC Academic Faculty advises enrolment in the Gold UMAT Preparation Program.

Students who complete the course will:



• Identify, understand, and infer human emotions and behaviour from scenario stimuli including but not limited to excerpts

of dialogue, literature, opinion pieces, and personal reflections


Program StructureThe course involves a combination of attendance, online and self-directed home study via the UMAT101 and UMAT102 courses. By completing these two courses, students will complete a minimum 120 hours preparation for the UMAT exam including:

• Attendance component: Two days of UMAT specific lectures, interactive problem-based learning and a full-length UMAT practice exam. Course content focuses on the subjects of Logical Reasoning & Problem Solving; Understanding People; and Non-verbal Reasoning. Examination feedback is given to each student providing candidates with an understanding of their strengths and weaknesses therefore allowing students to plan their exam approach prior to UMAT.

• Home-Study component: After the attendance course, candidates are provided with a set of exercises and readings to be completed before UMAT. These exercises and readings are specific to the METC Institute and are not available anywhere else.


UMAT101 Course ContentThe Foundations UMAT Course (UMAT101) is a pre-medical attendance course developed to enhance performance in all sections of the UMAT exam.Day One: Saturday Course Schedule


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• Introduction












• Reading list: Students are provided with a list of recommended readings to improve critical reasoning skills in all three sections of the UMAT Exam



UMAT102 Course ContentThe Advanced Strategies UMAT Course (UMAT102) is an online pre-medical course developed to provide students with the opportunity to practice the skills required to execute UMAT to a high standard. The course comprises 10 full-length UMAT practice exams. Each exam has been written and reviewed by the METC Academic Faculty ensuring the questions are of a high standard and maintain relevance with the UMAT exam.




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Academic Steering CommitteeThe UMAT Gold Preparation Program is designed by Specialist Doctors and Senior Lecturers from leading Australian University Medical Schools and Teaching Hospitals. Minimum qualification standards include MBBS with specialist qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Entry Requirements

The UMAT Gold Preparation Program is a pre-medical subject designed for students who wish to pursue a future career in Undergraduate Medicine. All students should consult the ACER Information Booklet and the Undergraduate Australian Medical Schools Admissions Guide for specific information regarding eligibility requirements to specific University Medical Schools.

Exit ExaminationCompletion of the UMAT Gold Preparation Program requires satisfactory completion of the live examination and attendance components as well as a passing grade in summative assessment. Summative assessment for this course consists of a live exam (UMAT Trial Exam) and is included in the course fees for the UMAT Gold Preparation Program.






Year 12 & UMAT High Achiever Program

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OverviewTotal courses included: 6Workload: 650 hours Course Access: 12 months Scope: Year 12 Biology, Chemistry & Physics; Section I, II & III of UMAT; Medical Interview Preparation Delivery: Personal Tutoring, Attendance & OnlineNo. of Modules: 130Course Fees: $5997

AimsThe METC Institute Year 12 & UMAT High Achiever Program combines intensive Year 12 science tuition with comprehensive UMAT preparation to enable students to obtain the highest possible Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) for entrance into undergraduate Medicine. The program is by application and competitive selection only and offers Guaranteed entry into Medicine.

The student is taught by a personal tutor and includes a personalised study plan that integrates, complements, and enhances the defined Year 12 curriculum in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Modes of teaching delivery include a combination of attendance lectures, as well as online teaching via a comprehensive online learning platform.

The program also aims to provide UMAT candidates with detailed understanding of all aspects of the UMAT exam along with a subsequent intensive practice regime. The courses of the High Achiever program not only focus on content and complex reasoning skills habitually assessed in the UMAT exam, but also emphasise the application and practice of these concepts via completion of 10 full-length practice exams.

In addition, candidates are thoroughly prepared for their undergraduate medical admissions interview as this program includes automatic enrolment in the

Medicine Interview Comprehensive Course (CR303).

For those wishing to perform to the highest standard in their Year 12 studies, UMAT and their admissions interview, the METC Academic Faculty advises enrolment in the UMAT High Achiever Program: Guaranteed Entry to Medicine.

The UMAT High Achiever Program combines intensive Year 12 science tuition with comprehensive UMAT preparation enabling students to maximise their chance of entering Undergraduate Medicine. The program is by application only and offers Guaranteed entry into Medicine.

Skill DevelopmentStudents who complete the Year 12 & UMAT High Achiever Program will:

• Display superior and advanced knowledge and proficiency of common and uncommon topics in Biology, Chemistry and Physics

• Display superior and advanced complex reasoning skills in Biology, Chemistry and Physics

• Apply critical and analytical skills and methods to the identification and resolution of problems

• Be equipped with proven strategies to maximise scores and performance in UMAT

• Display an intimate knowledge of interview selection criteria and assessment

• Demonstrate superior knowledge of medical and non-medical ethics

• Demonstrate superior knowledge of common interview topics



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Key Personal ValuesIn completing the Year 12 & UMAT High Achiever Program, students will also develop certain personal values including:

• An understanding of the principles of resilience and lifelong curiosity

• An understanding of the principles of reflective practice and the ability to apply them

• The ability to identify and address their own learning needs

• The ability to respond constructively to appraisal, performance review or assessment

• The ability to apply effective time management and organisational skills

WorkloadThe total course workload is equivalent to 48 credit points and will require approximately 650 hours to complete. The Year 12 & UMAT High Achiever Program is a supplementary course that runs concurrently with a Year 12 student’s academic schedule. The Year 12 & UMAT High Achiever Program includes the following courses:

• UMAT101 – UMAT Foundations Course (4 credit point course)

• UMAT102 – UMAT Advanced Strategies Course (4 credit point course)

• UMAT201 - Year 12 Advanced Biology (10 credit point course)

• UMAT202 - Year 12 Advanced Chemistry (10 credit point course)

• UMAT203 - Year 12 Advanced Physics (10 credit point course)

• CR303 - Medicine Interview Combined (10 credit point course)



The UMAT201, UMAT202, and UMAT203 Course Subjects are exclusive to students of the Year 12 & UMAT High Achiever Program.

ScheduleUpon qualification and selection, the High Achiever Program may be commenced from January to April (at the latest) of that same year. Students are given access to and are expected to complete the program in a maximum of 12 months from enrolment.

Each student receives a customised Study Plan. The Study Plan combines every aspect of the High Achiever Program including readings, modules, exams, personal tutorials, attendance weekends, and revision tasks. The Study Plan integrates METC course modules with the students Year 12 syllabus, and guides the student through each week of their preparation ensuring students complete all aspects of the program before their subjective exams.

Program StructureThe course involves a combination of attendance, online and home study for Year 12 science, UMAT examination, and Undergraduate Interview Preparation.

Students are thoroughly prepared for their Year 12 exams in Biology, Chemistry and Physics as well as UMAT and their Medical Admissions Interview via the UMAT101, UMAT102, UMAT201, UMAT202, UMAT203 and CR303 course subjects.

UMAT101: UMAT Foundations CourseThe Foundations UMAT Course (UMAT101) is a pre-medical attendance course developed to enhance performance in all sections of the UMAT exam. The course is structured according to:


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are provided with a somewhat universal approach to solving abstract UMAT questions








• Reading list: Students are provided with a list of recommended readings to improve critical reasoning skills in all three sections of the UMAT



• Attendance component: Two days of UMAT specific lectures, interactive problem-based learning and a full-length UMAT practice exam. Course content focuses on the subjects of Logical Reasoning & Problem Solving; Understanding People; and Non-verbal Reasoning. Examination feedback is given to each student providing candidates with an understanding of their strengths and weaknesses therefore allowing students to plan their exam approach prior to UMAT.

• Home-Study component: After the attendance course, candidates are provided with a set of exercises and readings to be completed before UMAT. These exercises and readings are specific to the METC Institute and are not available anywhere else.


• Introduction




• Non-verbal Reasoning: Students become familiar with the ostensibly aptitude-based section III of the UMAT exam. Candidates


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For students unable to attend live lectures, this attendance component is also available entirely online via Voice Over Powerpoint

(VOPP) recordings.

Each student receives a customised Study Plan. The Study Plan combines every aspect of the High Achiever Program including readings, modules, exams, personal tutorials, attendance weekends, and revision tasks. The Study Plan integrates METC course modules with the students Year 12 syllabus, and guides the student through each week of their preparation ensuring students complete all aspects of the program before their subjective exams.

UMAT102: UMAT Advanced Strategies & Complex ReasoningThe Advanced Strategies UMAT Course (UMAT102) is an online pre-medical course developed to provide students with the opportunity to practice the skills required to execute UMAT to a high standard. The course comprises 10 full-length UMAT practice exams. Each exam has been written and reviewed by the METC Academic Faculty ensuring the questions are of a high standard and maintain relevance with the UMAT exam.


• Section 1: Logical reasoning and problem solving (48 questions)Materials are drawn from a wide variety of general sources and are based on a brief text or piece of information presented



graphically. Questions assess your ability to comprehend, draw logical conclusions, reach solutions by identifying relevant facts, evaluate information, pinpoint additional or missing information, and generate and test plausible hypotheses.



UMAT 201/202/203: Year 12 Advanced Science SubjectsStudents of the METC Institute Year 12 & UMAT High Achiever Program undertake 3 exclusive supplementary Year 12 science subjects in Advanced Biology, Chemistry and Physics. These advanced subjects are specifically designed to provide students with an unfair advantage over their peers, maximising their ATAR and their application to enter undergraduate Medicine.

The Year 12 Tuition component of the UMAT High Achiever Program consists of:

• Program tutor: Students are allocated a personal tutor (either a practicing doctor, or senior medical student) who can provide online tutor support, personal mentoring and accountability throughout Year 12, UMAT and interview preparation


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Advanced Biology Modules (40 total)

• Introduction to Cell Biology• The Plasma Membrane• Cellular Signalling• Biochemical Regulation & Energy Systems• Cellular Respiration• Photosynthesis• The Cell Cycle• Sexual & Asexual Reproduction• Cell Growth & Differentiation• Protein Synthesis• Introduction to Genetics & Inheritance• Chromosomes, Genotypes and

Phenotypes• Pedigrees & Genetic Crosses• Genetic Mutations• Natural Selection• Changes in Biodiversity• Relationships of Organisms &

Environment• Phylogenics & Human Evolution• Biotechnology & Genetic Technologies• Homeostasis• Neural Homeostasis• Hormonal Homeostasis• Introduction to Infectious Disease• Pathogens & Transmission• The Immune System• The Immune Response• Immunity• Population Health• Epidemiology• Pathological Processes• Non-Infectious Disease 1: Cancer• Non-Infectious Disease 2: Nutritional

Disease• Non-Infectious Disease 3: Organ Failure• Non-Infectious Disease 4: Genetic

Disease• Healing & Repair• Detection & Treatment Technologies• Extension Learning 1• Extension Learning 2• Extension Learning 3• Extension Learning 4


• Personalised Study Plan & Orientation: Students are provided with a personal study plan which reconciles their Year 12 science syllabus with the METC Year 12 online science modules. The personalised study plan also integrates all of the other program activities including personal tutorial sessions, UMAT tasks, and interview preparation tasks.

• Personal Tutorial Sessions: All students receive a minimum 12 x 1-hour one-on-one tutoring sessions scheduled throughout the academic year. These tutorials are held with the student’s personal tutor, and cover high-yield concepts essential to performance in Year 12 examinations.

• METC Year 12 Science modules: 120 modules covering Year 12 Science concepts across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Each module is delivered as an interactive online learning experience and requires approximately one hour to complete, and a further two hours of study to consolidate and reinforce learning objectives.

The modules are divided into three core Year 12 science subjects:


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Advanced Chemistry Modules (40 total)

• Investigating Chemical Reactions• Chemical Equilibrium• Le Chatelier’s Principle• The Equilibrium Constant• Solutions• Thermochemistry & Combustion• Universal Gas Law• Fuels• Galvanic Cells• Electrolysis & Rechargeable Batteries• Acids & Bases• Neutralisation Reactions• Arrhenius’ Theory• Quantitative Chemistry• Introduction to Organic Chemistry• Properties of Organic Compounds• Analysing Organic Compounds• Hydrocarbons• Isomers & Hybridisation• Alcohols• Carboxylic Acids• Basic Hydrocarbon Reactions• Addition & Substitution Reactions• Polymerisation Reactions• Reactions of Alcohols• Reactions of Carboxylic Acids• Carbohydrates• Introduction to Environmental Chemistry• Applications of Environmental Chemistry• Analysing the Chemical Environment• Introduction to Biochemistry• Enzymes• Biochemical Macromolecules• Metabolism• Energey Content of Food• Important Chemical Materials• Extension Learning 1• Extension Learning 2• Extension Learning 3• Extension Learning 4

Advanced Physics Modules (40 total)

• Basic Mechanics Overview• Uniform Acceleration• Newton’s Laws of Motion• Circular Motion• Work, Energy & Power• Momentum, Impulse & Collisions• Gravity & Gravitational Fields• Orbital Motion• Energy in Gravitational Fields• Electric Charge• Electromagnetism 1• Magnetic Fields & Force• Effects & Applications of Fields• The Motor Effect• Generation of Electricity 1• Generation of Electricity 2• Transmission of Electricity• Applications of Electrical Energy• Applications of the Motor Effect• Properties of Waves• The Electromagnetic Spectrum• The Classical Wave Model of Light 1• The Classical Wave Model of Light 2• The Quantum Model of Light & the

Photoelectric Effect• The Dual Nature of Light• Applications of the Quantum Model of

Light• Light & Special Relativity 1• Light & Special Relativity 2• Light & Special Relativity 3• The Atom• Matter Waves• Quantum Mechanical Nature of Atoms• Atom Energy Levels• Properties of the Atom’s Nucleus• Nuclear Transmutations• Subatomic Particles• Extension Learning 1• Extension Learning 2• Extension Learning 3• Extension Learning 4




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• Module 1: Introduction to the Medical/ Dental School Interview scenarios• Module 2: Giving/taking instructions• Module 3: Emotional communication• Module 4: Problem solving• Module 5: Resilience and maturity• Module 6: Enthusiasm for Medicine• Module 7: Ethics• Module 8: Awareness of common issues in Medicine

The CR303 course materials include online access to the METC Medicine Interview Preparation Module along with access to the METC Medicine Interview Scenario Module. These contain:


• Access to over 100 official past interview scenarios along with ideal responsesPractice exercises for students to complete between the course and their admissions interview


Academic Steering CommitteeThe Year 12 & UMAT High Achiever Program is designed by Specialist Doctors and Senior Lecturers from leading Australian University Medical Schools and Teaching Hospitals. Minimum qualification standards include MBBS with specialist qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Entry RequirementsThe Year 12 & UMAT High Achiever Program is a pre-medical subject designed for students who wish to pursue a future career in Undergraduate Medicine. All students should consult the ACER Information Booklet and the Undergraduate Australian Medical Schools Admissions Guide for specific


CR303: Medicine Interview Combined CourseIn addition, students enroled in the Year 12 & UMAT High Achiever Program are automatically enroled in the Medicine Interview Combined Course (CR303). This course provides students with the most thorough preparation possible via combination of the Medicine Interview Live Course (CR301) and the Medicine Interview Online Course (CR302).



The online component of this course requires students to work through the METC Medicine Interview Scenario Modules (1-8). These modules detail over 100 scenarios previously used at Australian Medical school admissions interviews. Detailed ideal responses are provided for each scenario, which each include a number of questions and prompts.

These modules cover the following key attributes of the Medical school admissions criteria:


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information regarding eligibility requirements to specific University Medical Schools.

Exit ExaminationCompletion of the Year 12 & UMAT High Achiever Program requires satisfactory completion of the live examination and attendance components as well as a passing grade in summative assessment. Summative assessment for this course consists of a live exam (UMAT Trial Exam) and is included in the course fees for the Year 12 & UMAT High Achiever Program.


The Year 12 & UMAT High Achiever Program is designed by Specialist Doctors and Senior Lecturers from leading Australian University Medical Schools and Teaching Hospitals. Minimum qualification standards include MBBS with specialist qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

High Achiever Program Guarantee PolicyThe METC Institute guarantees that all successful graduates of the Year 12 & UMAT High Achiever Program will be accepted into Medicine on the following conditions:

• The student has satisfactorily completed all aspects of the Year 12 & UMAT High Achiever Program including but not limited to attendance at all courses, completion of all personal tutoring sessions, and completion of all online modules including exam tasks, and;

• Achievement of a passing grade in summative assessment (UMAT Trial Exam), and;

• Meets minimum University pre-requisite requirements, and;

• Applies for entry into Medicine and will be willing and able to accept a CommonwealthSupported Place (CSP) in Medicine at any Australian University.

The High Achiever Program Guarantee becomes void if:

• A student fails to meet any of the above conditions, or;

• Declines any offer for entry into Medicine made by any Australian University.

If in the unlikely event that a graduate who has met the above conditions, is unsuccessful in gaining entry into Medicine, then the graduate will be entitled to complete the METC Institute GAMSAT Platinum Program the following year at no charge.

No guarantees for entry into Medicine existbeyond this point and no further entitlements or enrolments will be considered if the student remains unsuccessful.

FeesThe cost of enrolment is $5997. Please refer to our published refunds policy as a condition of enrolment. Course fees include access to the online modules for 12 months from enrolment. Further fees apply for extensions and may only be granted on application.




Medicine Interview CoursesThe Medicine entrance interview represents the final step for acceptance into Medicine. The aims of these courses are to provide candidates with all the materials and strategies needed to fully prepare for their entrance interview and to stand out from the crowd.

What are METC Institute Interview Preparation Courses?

METC Institute Interview Preparation courses are designed to help students develop the critical thinking and communication skills required to perform exceptionally in the medical admissions interview.

Students who complete theses courses should demonstrate superior understanding of the methods used to answer scenarios presented in medical interviews; understand how to critically evaluate a response to a typical medical interview scenario; develop awareness of the criteria used to rank interview candidates, and; establish a confident and polished interview performance including conduct, speech and body language.

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Medicine Interview Live Course (CR301)

OverviewWorkload: 90 hours (8 hours attendance) Course Access: 1 year Scope: Interview Preparation Delivery: Online & AttendanceCourse Fees: $497

Course ContentThis course is conducted in a live setting with an interview panel. The interview stations and scenarios, assessment sheets and course material have been prepared by Medical Specialists & Senior Lecturers from Australian University Medical Schools.

The live interviews conducted during the course are designed to be completely representative of the real interview. Formats including Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) and Semi-structured Interviews are explained and station considerations are given for student university preferences in determining group allocation so that students may practice the style of questioning encountered at specific universities.

In addition to the ‘experience’ gained from the live interviews, all candidates will be given personalised advice and strategies for improvement. In total, students are involved in a total of 4 interviews (5x MMI Stations each = total 20 stations). Total time allocated for personalised feedback is 50 minutes per student.

Course MaterialsThe course materials also include online access to the METC Medicine Interview Preparation Module. This contains:




Attendance ComponentThis attendance course will be held in capital cities within Australia. Course registrants may choose to attend at any one of the locations. See website for details.

FeesThe cost of enrolment is $497. Please refer to our published refunds policy as a condition of enrolment. Course fees include access to the online materials for 365 days from enrolment.

This course is conducted in a live setting with an interview panel. The interview stations and scenarios, assessment sheets and course material have been prepared by Medical Specialists & Senior Lecturers from Australian University Medical Schools.

The live interviews conducted during the course are designed to be completely representative of the real interview. Formats including Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) and Semi-structured Interviews are explained and station considerations are given for student university preferences in determining group allocation so that students may practice the style of questioning encountered at specific universities.


Medicine Interview Online Course (CR302)

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OverviewWorkload: 120 hours Course Access: 1 year Scope: Interview Preparation Delivery: OnlineCourse Fees: $497

Course ContentThis course has been written by specialist medical physicians and senior lecturers from major Australian university medical schools. The course is suitable for students who wish to complete a thorough interview preparation course but are unable to attend the live component of the CR301 course.

As a substitute for the attendance component, students work through over 100 scenarios previously used at Australian Medical school admissions interviews. Detailed ideal responses are provided for each scenario, which each include a number of questions and prompts. These modules cover the following key attributes of the medical school admissions criteria:

Module 1: Introduction to the Medical/Dental School Interview scenarios

Module 2: Giving/taking instructions: Displaying confidence, technical communication and appropriate social skills, dealing with frustration, maintaining a sense of proportion in the face of the task.

Module 3: Emotional communication: Demonstrating mature social skills and a realistic perspective.

Module 4: Problem solving: Demonstrating the ability to take a comprehensive approach to a problem while maintaining a sense of proportion.

Module 5: Resilience and maturity: Demonstrating life experience and a realistic outlook in dealing with problems.

Module 6: Enthusiasm for Medicine: Exploring curiosity and enthusiasm about Medicine and lifelong learning.


Module 7: Ethics: Demonstrating a grounded perspective and an awareness of ethics as an issue.

Module 8: Awareness of common issues in Medicine: Using Rural Medicine as a focus to demonstrate some familiarity with health care systems.

Formal practice of interview scenarios is highly recommended when working through and completing the online modules. Students should seek like-minded peers or educated family members to practice thinking through and delivery of their responses to interview prompts supplied in the modules. Students should practice delivering a minimum of three scenarios from each of the above 7 core competencies.

Course MaterialsThe course materials include online access to the METC Institute Medicine Interview Preparation Module (CR301) along with access to the METC Medicine Interview Scenario Modules (1-8). These contain:






Course fees include access to the online materials for 365 days from enrolment.

Medicine Interview Online Course (CR302)


Medicine Interview Combined Course (CR303)

OverviewWorkload: 130 hours (8 hours attendance) Course Access: 1 year Scope: Interview Preparation Delivery: Attendance & OnlineCourse Fees: $897

Course ContentThe Medicine Interview Combined Course provides students with the most thorough preparation possible via combination of the Medicine Interview Live Course (CR301) and the Medicine Interview Online Course (CR302).



The online component of this course requires students to work through the METC Medicine Interview Scenario Modules (1-8). These modules detail over 100 scenarios previously used at Australian Medical school admissions interviews. Detailed ideal responses are provided for each scenario, which each include a number of questions and prompts. These modules cover the following key attributes of the Medical school admissions criteria (more details can be found on the

previous page):

• Module 1: Introduction to the Medical/ Dental School Interview scenarios

• Module 2: Giving/taking instructions

• Module 3: Emotional communication

• Module 4: Problem solving

• Module 5: Resilience and maturity

• Module 6: Enthusiasm for Medicine

• Module 7: Ethics

• Module 8: Awareness of common issues in Medicine






Attendance ComponentThe attendance component of this course will be held in capital cities within Australia. Course registrants may choose to attend at any one of the locations. See website for details.


Medicine Application & Interview Mentorship Program (CR304)


OverviewWorkload: 160 hours Course Access: 1 year Scope: Interview & Application Preparation Delivery: Personal Mentoring, Attendance & OnlineCourse Fees: $1997

Course ContentThe Medicine Application & Interview Mentorship Program (CR304) is an exclusive and personalised interview and application mentoring program and represents the highest standard of preparation possible.

The course is modelled on the approach usually reserved for specialty Fellowship interview and portfolio preparation. This exclusive program utilises the experience and insights of the METC Institute Academic Steering Commitee. Each candidate enroled in the Medicine Application & Interview Mentorship Program is allocated a member of the Academic Steering Committee as their personal program tutor and mentor.

Students are provided with a personalised preparation program comprising:

• Student-specific review and recomendations for the medical school application • Medical school portfolio review (if required)• Personalised interview preparation study plan (including CR301 and CR302 courses)• One-on-one formative interview assessment and feedback session with personal program tutor• One-on-one summative interview assessment and feedback session with personal program tutor• Unlimited online access to personal program tutor• Regular follow-up and progress review throughout program

During this program, students are expected

to develop and demonstrate sophisticated skills in the following areas of study:

• Comprehensive insight into the medical interview and admissions process

• Understanding of areas for professional development and plan for improvement

• Continuous improvement based on tasks set by program tutor

• Demonstrated ability to respond to a varied range of interview scenarios with a sophisticated response framework

Along with personal access to an allocated member of our Academic Steering Committee, enrolees are entitled to access the entire suite of METC interview preparation materials via automatic enrolment into the Medicine Interview Combined Course (CR303) (see previous page).







Medicine Application & Interview Mentorship Program (CR304)


Product Comparison MatrixWhen comparing UMAT preparation courses, it can be difficult to understand exactly all of the compo-nents of each course. The product comparison matrix enables you to select the course that best suits your needs. Use the product comparison matrix to compare and contrast the contents of each course.


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UMAT101: UMAT Exercise & Readings Home Study Schedule • • • •

Online UMAT Practice Exams

UMAT102-E01: UMAT Practice Exam 1 • • • •









UMAT102-E10: UMAT Practice Exam 10 • • • •Year 12 Advanced Biology Online Learning Modules

UMAT201-01: Introduction to Cell Biology •

UMAT201-02: The Plasma Membrane •

UMAT201-03: Cellular Signalling •

UMAT201-04: Biochemical Regulation & Energy Systems •

UMAT201-05: Cellular Respiration •

UMAT201-06: Photosynthesis •

UMAT201-07: The Cell Cycle •

UMAT201-08: Sexual & Asexual Reproduction •

UMAT201-09: Cell Growth & Differentiation •

UMAT201-10: Protein Synthesis •

UMAT201-11: Introduction to Genetics & Inheritance •

UMAT201-12: Chromosomes, Genotypes and Phenotypes •

UMAT201-13: Pedigrees & Genetic Crosses •

UMAT201-14: Genetic Mutations •

UMAT201-15: Natural Selection •

UMAT201-16: Changes in Biodiversity •

UMAT201-17: Relationships Between Organisms & Environment •

UMAT201-18: Phylogenics & Human Evolution •

UMAT201-19: Biotechnology & Genetic Technologies •

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UMAT201-21: Neural Homeostasis •

UMAT201-22: Hormonal Homeostasis •

UMAT201-23: Introduction to Infectious Disease •

UMAT201-24: Pathogens & Transmission •

UMAT201-25: The Immune System •

UMAT201-26: The Immune Response •

UMAT201-27: Immunity •

UMAT201-28: Population Health •

UMAT201-29: Epidemiology •

UMAT201-30: Pathological Processes •

UMAT201-31: Non-Infectious Disease 1: Cancer •

UMAT201-32: Non-Infectious Disease 2: Nutritional Disease •

UMAT201-33: Non-Infectious Disease 3: Organ Failure •

UMAT201-34: Non-Infectious Disease 4: Genetic Disease •

UMAT201-35: Healing & Repair •

UMAT201-36: Detection & Treatment Technologies •

UMAT201-37: Extension Learning 1 •




Year 12 Advanced Chemistry Online Learning Modules

UMAT202-01: Investigating Chemical Reactions •

UMAT202-02: Chemical Equilibrium •

UMAT202-03: Le Chatelier's Principle •

UMAT202-04: The Equilibrium Constant •

UMAT202-05: Solutions •

UMAT202-06: Thermochemistry & Combustion •

UMAT202-07: Universal Gas Law •

UMAT202-08: Fuels •

UMAT202-09: Galvanic Cells •

UMAT202-10: Electrolysis & Rechargeable Batteries •

UMAT202-11: Acids & Bases •

UMAT202-12: Neutralisation Reactions •

UMAT202-13: Arrhenius' Theory •




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UMAT202-15: Introduction to Organic Chemistry •

UMAT202-16: Properties of Organic Compounds •

UMAT202-17: Analysing Organic Compounds •

UMAT202-18: Hydrocarbons •

UMAT202-19: Isomers & Hybridisation •

UMAT202-20: Alcohols •

UMAT202-21: Carboxylic Acids •

UMAT202-22: Basic Hydrocarbon Reactions •

UMAT202-23: Addition & Substitution Reactions •

UMAT202-24: Polymerisation Reactions •

UMAT202-25: Reactions of Alcohols •

UMAT202-26: Reactions of Carboxylic Acids •

UMAT202-27: Carbohydrates •

UMAT202-28: Introduction to Environmental Chemistry •

UMAT202-29: Applications of Environmental Chemistry •

UMAT202-30: Analysing the Chemical Environment •

UMAT202-31: Introduction to Biochemistry •

UMAT202-32: Enzymes •

UMAT202-33: Biochemical Macromolecules •

UMAT202-34: Metabolism •

UMAT202-35: Energy Content of Food •

UMAT202-36: Important Chemical Materials •





Year 12 Advanced Physics Online Learning Modules

UMAT203-01: Basic Mechanics Overview •

UMAT203-02: Uniform Acceleration •

UMAT203-03: Newton's Laws of Motion •

UMAT203-04: Circular Motion •

UMAT203-05: Work, Energy & Power •

UMAT203-06: Momentum, Impulse & Collisions •

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UMAT203-09: Energy in Gravitational Fields •

UMAT203-10: Electric Charge •

UMAT203-11: Electromagnetism 1 •

UMAT203-12: Magnetic Fields & Force •

UMAT203-13: Effects & Applications of Fields •

UMAT203-14: The Motor Effect •

UMAT203-15: Generation of Electricity 1 •

UMAT203-16: Generation of Electricity 2 •

UMAT203-17: Transmission of Electricity •

UMAT203-18: Applications of Electrical Energy •

UMAT203-19: Applications of the Motor Effect •

UMAT203-20: Properties of Waves •

UMAT203-21: The Electromagnetic Spectrum •

UMAT203-22: The Classical Wave Model of Light 1 •

UMAT203-23: The Classical Wave Model of Light 2 •

UMAT203-24: The Quantum Model of Light & the Photoelectric Effect •

UMAT203-25: The Dual Nature of Light •

UMAT203-26: Applications of the Quantum Model of Light •

UMAT203-27: Light & Special Relativity 1 •



UMAT203-30: The Atom •

UMAT203-31: Matter Waves •

UMAT203-32: Quantum Mechanical Nature of Atoms •

UMAT203-33: Atom Energy Levels •

UMAT203-34: Properties of the Atom's Nucleus •

UMAT203-35: Nuclear Transmutations •

UMAT203-36: Subatomic Particles •






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METC Medicine Interview Live Course: Lectures and Live Interview Practice • • • • •

Online Learning Modules

METC Medicine Interview Preparation Module & Readings • • • • • •

METC Medicine Interview Scenario Module 1: Introduction to Interviews • • • • •

METC Medicine Interview Scenario Module 2: Giving/taking instructions • • • • •

METC Medicine Interview Scenario Module 3: Emotional communication • • • • •

METC Medicine Interview Scenario Module 4: Problem solving • • • • •

METC Medicine Interview Scenario Module 5: Resilience and maturity • • • • •

METC Medicine Interview Scenario Module 6: Enthusiasm for Medicine • • • • •

METC Medicine Interview Scenario Module 7: Ethics • • • • •

METC Medicine Interview Scenario Module 8: Awareness of issues in Medicine • • • • •

Personal Coaching

METC Medicine Interview Private Coaching & Mentorship •

Contact informationT. 1300 880 318 (Administration Only)F. 03 9221 6311E. [email protected]. www.metcinstitute.com

Entry criteria, fees, assessment methodsand services are correct at time of printing.

METC Institute reserves the right to alter the details without prior notice.

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